Alex Loves is the eighth studio album by legendary American soul vocalist Alexander O'Neal, released in 2008 through EMI. Marking his first album of new material in many years, the project takes a different musical direction from his classic Minneapolis soul sound by focusing primarily on cover versions of well-known love songs and contemporary adult pop standards. Throughout the album, O'Neal applies his deep, expressive vocal delivery to timeless romantic classics, transforming familiar material with warmth, maturity, and emotional depth. Songs such as “Secret Lovers,” “Right Here Waiting,” and “Unbreak My Heart” showcase his ability to reinterpret iconic ballads while preserving the emotional core of the originals. The album also revisits his own signature hit “Saturday Love,” adding a nostalgic connection to his celebrated 1980s catalog. Smooth production, elegant arrangements, and polished instrumentation create a relaxed and sophisticated listening experience centered around romance and heartfelt performances. While stylistically different from his earlier funk-driven work, Alex Loves remains an enjoyable collection for fans of soulful ballads and classic love songs performed by one of R&B’s distinctive vocal talents.

Tabu Productions was an American record label founded by Clarence Avant in 1975. It focused on R&B and funk.

18 track Japan compilation cd featuring the best of Clarence Avant's record label Tabu Records.

15 track Japan compilation cd featuring the best of Clarence Avant's record label Tabu Records.

17 track Japan compilation cd featuring the best of Clarence Avant's record label Tabu Records.