Tracey Lynn Clarke - In Loving Memory

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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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Filename: tracey-lynn-clarke-in-loving-memory.zip
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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Intro
Don't Let Anyone Bring You Down2:40
Drunk Driving
Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing3:32
Don't Let Anyone Bring You Down3:10
Goldee And Tracee5:35
Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing3:22
Goldee and Tracee5:45

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Tracy Clarke - Goldee & Tracy
Tracey Lynn Clarke Interview

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Catalog Numbers

  • 100-003
  • MGP6344

Labels

  • GoldRae Records
  • Marigold Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 12"
  • 33 ⅓ RPM
  • CDr

Companies

RoleCompany
Copyright (c)GoldRae Records
Produced ForNew Era Productions
Published ByMinute Music Publishing
Recorded ByBig Audio

Credits

RoleCredit
Art DirectionKing David Webb
DesignKing David Webb
CoverGoldee
Mastered ByΔM
ProducerGoldee, Tracey
PerformerGoldee, Tracey
Recorded ByJohn Mela
EngineerJohn Mela
Written-ByGoldee (tracks: B1, B2), Tracey (tracks: B1, B2)
Arranged ByGoldee (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

Name Vars

  • 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.
ismailkisut11
2025-03-15
do you!
estoevska0110
2025-03-15
ahh..my hat! so lovely
vampiresssuck
2025-03-14
rip tracy
takingourgirlsback
2025-03-14
Genial !!!!
shaggyv
2025-03-13
Fucking insanity
jasperkendall
2025-03-13
killer proto deep house here
cm482fa9249d836
2025-03-13
incredible.
dentistdmd0
2025-03-13
Such a special jam!
aluiza45ana
2025-03-12
<3
colinchung
2025-03-11
this is lit
aseslisohbet
2025-03-10
da cowbell
republicpeople
2025-03-10
esto es hermoso
dezadezinha
2025-03-10
such a space jam <3
mclopezh
2025-03-09
Jam...