This selection is presented by: BKc Records
Shame is a defining early-’90s R&B moment, marking Zhané’s mainstream breakthrough. Built on a silky, jazz-inflected groove and anchored by the unmistakable warmth of Zhane’s vocal interplay, the track blends sensual restraint with club-ready polish.
Featured prominently on the A Low Down Dirty Shame soundtrack, the song sits at the intersection of New Jack Swing’s late evolution and the smoother, more melodic R&B that would dominate the mid-1990s. Its minimalist production, conversational harmonies, and late-night atmosphere made it a staple of both radio and dance floors—and an enduring reference point for sophisticated, groove-driven R&B.
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