Tracey Lynn Clarke - In Loving Memory

Review by Hany Khalil

In Loving Memory by Tracey Lynn Clarke: A Wild, Genre-Bending Ride That Still Kicks Ass Alright, let’s get real for a second. In Loving Memory isn’t your typical cookie-cutter album from 2000—it’s more like a chaotic love letter to soul, boogie, and just straight-up life lessons. Tracey Lynn Clarke teamed up with Goldee (and damn near everyone else on the credits list) to drop something that feels less like music and more like an emotional gut punch wrapped in funky basslines and disco vibes. Released under GoldRae Records and Marigold Records, this thing is wild, raw, and unapologetically itself. Now, I gotta say—this ain’t perfect. It jumps around so much genre-wise it might give you whiplash. One minute you’re vibin’ to some smooth R&B/Soul, the next you're hit with what sounds like a public service announcement about drunk driving. Yeah, seriously. But somehow, it works. Like, really works. Let me break it down for ya. First track? “Intro.” Big shocker there, right? But hold up—it’s not just some throwaway intro. This sets the tone with gritty production and a vibe that says, “We’re here to talk about real shit.” Then comes “Drunk Driving,” which slaps harder than it has any business doing. The beat hits you like a truck while the lyrics drill into your brain about how stupid it is to get behind the wheel wasted. Is it preachy? Hell yeah. Does it work? Abso-freakin’-lutely. You won’t forget this one anytime soon because it doesn’t let you. And then there’s “Don’t Let Anyone Bring You Down.” Oh man, this track is fire. It’s got that New Jack Swing energy mixed with soulful vocals that feel like they’re lifting you out of whatever funk you’re in. The arrangement is tight as hell—Goldee and Tracey clearly put their hearts into this one. Every time I hear it, I wanna scream at the world, “Back off, haters!” It sticks with you, not just because of the message but because of how damn good it feels to listen to. The rest of the album keeps bouncing between styles—boogie, disco, even some electronic weirdness—but those two tracks alone make it worth your time. Honestly, if you can handle the chaos, this album rewards you. It’s messy, sure, but it’s also alive in a way most polished records aren’t. So here’s the kicker: In Loving Memory feels like it shouldn’t exist. An anti-drunk-driving PSA sandwiched between dancefloor bangers? Who does that?! But maybe that’s why it’s stuck with me all these years. It’s flawed, fiery, and completely unforgettable. And honestly? If you don’t walk away from this album wanting to both party and rethink your life choices, you might need to check your pulse.

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Artist: Tracey Lynn Clarke
Album: In Loving Memory

2001

Rating: 4.5

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Intro
Don't Let Anyone Bring You Down	2:40
Drunk Driving
Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing	3:32
Don't Let Anyone Bring You Down	3:10
Goldee And Tracee	5:35
Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing	3:22
Goldee and Tracee	5:45

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Catalog Numbers

100-003
MGP6344

Labels

GoldRae Records
Marigold Records

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Vinyl
12"
33 ⅓ RPM
CDr

Companies

Role	Company
Copyright (c)	GoldRae Records
Produced For	New Era Productions
Published By	Minute Music Publishing
Recorded By	Big Audio

Credits

Role	Credit
Art Direction	King David Webb
Design	King David Webb
Cover	Goldee
Mastered By	ΔM
Producer	Goldee, Tracey
Performer	Goldee, Tracey
Recorded By	John Mela
Engineer	John Mela
Written-By	Goldee (tracks: B1, B2), Tracey (tracks: B1, B2)
Arranged By	Goldee (tracks: B1, B2), Tracey (tracks: B1, B2)

Notes

Originally released on Goldrae , re-released in 2001.
Posthumous CD dedicated to Tracey Lynn Clarke, the reigning Miss Black America Richmond when her tragic death at the hands of a drunk driver occurred.

Barcodes

Rights Society (A2): BMI
Rights Society (A4, B1): ASCAP
Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching): 100-003-A ΔM
Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching): 100-003-B ΔM

About Tracey Lynn Clarke

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Tracee

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *In Loving Memory* by Tracey Lynn Clarke is a genre-blending masterpiece that defies easy classification. Released in 2000, it mixes Soul, Boogie, and even Public Service Announcement-style messages with smooth New Jack Swing vibes. What makes it stand out? The same two tracks, *"Don’t Let Anyone Bring You Down"* and *"Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing,"* appear twice on the record—almost like a deliberate artistic choice to drive home their message. Plus, Goldee and Tracey not only performed together but also co-wrote and arranged those standout tracks, giving the album a deeply personal touch. It’s wild how much thought went into this hidden gem!

Comments

ashleybaldwin

2025-03-17

Beautiful young woman. RIP

johannawagman

2025-03-16

Beautiful young lady! I was literally working in the studio during that interview at NBC12 in Richmond. I was very shocked and saddened to hear of her tragic death shortly thereafter.