Al B. Sure!™ is a Successful Transplant Recipient, multi-platinum singer, songwriter and producer, and Global Ambassador of New Jack Swing and R&B. His official music page lists his studio albums and key singles, with links to listen on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music.
His studio albums are In Effect Mode (1988), Private Times…and the Whole 9! (1990), Sexy Versus (1992), and Honey I’m Home (2009). The Very Best of Al B. Sure!™ (2003) collects signature recordings, including “Nite and Day.”
Today Al B. Sure!™ pairs that iconic catalog with transplant-equity advocacy, urging Medicare to cover blood tests that detect organ rejection. Start at https://albsure.net/ for official accounts, radio, and advocacy.
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Studio albums
In Effect Mode (1988)
Debut studio album, released May 3, 1988. It spent seven weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B albums chart and later earned RIAA 2× Platinum certification (noted on the official hub; RIAA certification date cited there as July 26, 2001).
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Sources: Wikipedia — Al B. Sure!, AllMusic — In Effect Mode, albsure.net.
Private Times…and the Whole 9! (1990)
Second studio album, released October 16, 1990. The official hub notes RIAA Gold certification (January 8, 1991).
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Sources: Wikipedia discography; albsure.net; Apple Music artist catalog.
Sexy Versus (1992)
Third studio album, released September 22, 1992 on Warner Bros. Availability can vary by streaming service; as of the brief’s 2026-11-09 check it was not listed under Apple Music “Albums,” so use Spotify, Amazon Music, or physical/catalog sources where available.
Sources: Wikipedia — Sexy Versus, AllMusic — Sexy Versus, Discogs release 876563, albsure.net.
Honey I’m Home (2009)
Studio album on Hidden Beach, released June 23, 2009 — a later chapter of the catalog that keeps the New Jack Swing and R&B voice current for new listeners discovering the music today.
Listen: Apple Music / Spotify / Amazon Music artist pages above.
Sources: Wikipedia; Apple Music; albsure.net.
Compilations
The Very Best of Al B. Sure!™ (2003)
Warner Bros. / Rhino compilation, released May 27, 2003. A single-stop collection of signature recordings from the classic catalog, including “Nite and Day.”
Listen: Apple Music Compilations / Spotify / Amazon Music via the artist pages above.
Sources: Wikipedia; AllMusic — The Very Best of Al B. Sure!; Apple Music; albsure.net.
Key singles & signature songs
Verified highlights from the official hub and cited music references (chart notes only where already sourced):
- “Nite and Day” — No. 1 Hot Black Singles / No. 7 Hot 100; Grammy nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance (per albsure.net Music section and cited Wikipedia/AllMusic).
- “Off on Your Own (Girl)” — signature single from the debut era.
- “Missunderstanding” — key early hit from the In Effect Mode period.
- “Right Now” — standout from Private Times…and the Whole 9!
- “I Love It (Papi Aye, Aye, Aye)” — catalog favorite from the early-’90s era.
For full tracklists and credits, use AllMusic, Discogs, and the official streaming artist pages.
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Songwriting & production credits
Beyond his own albums, Al B. Sure!™’s confirmed songwriting and production credits include the entries below. Each credit is listed as role, artist, song or album, and year.
- producer — Jodeci, “Forever My Lady” (1991)
- producer — Jodeci, “Come and Talk to Me” (1991)
- producer — Jodeci, “Stay” (1991)
- producer — Jodeci, “I'm Still Waiting” (1991)
- producer — Jodeci, “My Phone” (1991)
- producer; executive producer — Jodeci, Forever My Lady (album) (1991)
- writer — Usher, “Slow Love” (1994)
- producer — Usher, “Slow Love” (1994)
- writer — Usher, “Love Was Here” (1994)
- producer; background vocals — Usher, “Love Was Here” (1994)
- producer; vocal arranger; mix — 112, “This Is Your Day” (1996)
- remixer; remix producer — Rod Stewart, “Crazy About Her (Al B. Sure! Remix)” (1988)
- performer (vocal duet) — David Bowie feat. Al B. Sure!, “Black Tie White Noise” (1993)
- remixer; additional production — David Bowie, “Black Tie White Noise (Urban Mix / Al B. Sure! Mix)” (1993)
- performer (backing vocals); keyboards; drum programming — Al Green, “As Long As We're Together” (1989)
- writer — Johnny Gill, “4 U Alone” (1996)
- producer — Johnny Gill, “4 U Alone” (1996)
- writer; producer — Tevin Campbell, “Just Ask Me To” (1991)
- writer; producer — Tevin Campbell, “Goodbye” (1991)
- writer; producer — Tevin Campbell, “Alone with You” (1991)
- writer; producer; backing vocals — Tevin Campbell, “Confused” (1991)
- producer; arranger; background vocals — Tevin Campbell, T.E.V.I.N. (album) (1991)
- performer — Quincy Jones feat. Al B. Sure!, James Ingram, El DeBarge, Barry White, “The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)” (1989)
- performer; writer; producer; remixer — Diana Ross & Al B. Sure!, “No Matter What You Do” (1991)
- writer (album version; samples Nite and Day) — LL Cool J, “Loungin” (1995)
- writer (interpolation of Forever My Lady) — Mariah Carey, “The Impossible” (2009)
- writer — ZZ Top, “I Gotsta Get Paid” (2012)
- writer — Meshell Ndegeocello, “Nite and Day” (cover) (2018)
- performer — E-40, Anderson .Paak and Al B. Sure!, “Night in the Bay” (2026)
Credits confirmed from independent public sources (Wikipedia, Discogs, MusicBrainz, and U.S. Copyright Office public records where applicable). For catalog browsing, see also AllMusic and Discogs.
The Secret Garden (radio)
Al B. Sure!™ hosts radio programming under The Secret Garden. See the Radio section and Power 88 schedule on the official hub: https://albsure.net/.
Advocacy
Al B. Sure!™ is a Successful Transplant Recipient and leads with transplant-equity advocacy, urging Medicare to cover blood tests that detect organ rejection. Music and advocacy sit together on the official footprint — read more in the Transplant Equity Advocacy section of https://albsure.net/.
Official merch & Foundation
- Official merch boutique: VIP Mom Dukes Club — momdukes.club
- Foundation site: The Mom Dukes Foundation
momdukes.club is the official Al B. Sure!™ merch boutique. The Foundation site is linked here for brand context only.
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FAQ
What albums has Al B. Sure!™ released?
Studio albums: In Effect Mode (1988), Private Times…and the Whole 9! (1990), Sexy Versus (1992), and Honey I’m Home (2009). Compilation: The Very Best of Al B. Sure!™ (2003).
What is Al B. Sure!™’s debut album, and when did it come out?
In Effect Mode, released May 3, 1988.
What are the best-known Al B. Sure!™ songs?
Signature recordings include “Nite and Day,” “Off on Your Own (Girl),” “Missunderstanding,” “Right Now,” and “I Love It (Papi Aye, Aye, Aye).”
Where can I listen to Al B. Sure!™ music officially?
On Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music.
Is Al B. Sure!™ still active as a music figure today?
Yes — the catalog remains current and iconic on major streaming platforms, and he hosts The Secret Garden radio programming described on albsure.net. This page does not invent new album releases.
Who is Al B. Sure!™ the singer?
A Successful Transplant Recipient; multi-platinum singer, songwriter and producer; Global Ambassador of New Jack Swing and R&B; and a transplant-equity advocate urging Medicare to cover blood tests that detect organ rejection.