Double Good Everything

Released in 1991 on SBK Records, Double Good Everything represents Smokey Robinson's departure from his long-standing home at Motown. Produced largely by Smokey himself alongside Allan Rich and others, the album is a quintessential example of early-90s Urban Adult Contemporary. It arrived during a period of transition in R&B, where the influence of New Jack Swing was beginning to permeate even the most traditional soul artists' work. While tracks like 'Why' and the title track feature the programmed percussion and synth-bass characteristic of the era, Smokey's songwriting remains rooted in the sophisticated melodic structures that made him a legend. The album is notable for its high production values and its attempt to modernize the 'Quiet Storm' sound Smokey helped invent. Critically, it is seen as a solid, if highly polished, entry in his later discography, showcasing his vocal longevity and his ability to adapt to changing sonic trends without sacrificing his romantic core.