A much needed Black Music thread.
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Jim Stewart the co founder of Stax Records died Monday Dec 5..he was 92..............Stax records was founded in Memphis in the early 60,s and produced some of the greatest music in Pop Soul and R&B history...as a young kid i discovered 60,s Soul and the Stax sound was part of that discovery....RIP Jim and thanks for helping Black music become part of the mainstream.....the song i posted above was one of the Stax tunes i purchased,,,,and i still have that single...among many others
Yesterday was the 29th anniversary of the release of Jodeci's 2nd studio album Diary of a Mad Band. Damn I feel old.
This album is in my top 5 r&b albums of the 1990's. For the better part of 6 months it was on constant rotation. This was one of my favorite tracks from the album
This album is in my top 5 r&b albums of the 1990's. For the better part of 6 months it was on constant rotation. This was one of my favorite tracks from the album
Heard this gem on The Groove earlier today.
Milestone - I Care About You
This group was formed by Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds and featured his brothers Kevon & Melvin (from After 7) and the two Hailey brothers, K-Ci and Jo Jo, from the group Jodeci. This track was featured on the soundtrack to the movie Soul Food. Its too bad that these guys didn't record any other tracks together.
Milestone - I Care About You
Above the Law were one of my favorite 1990's west coast hip hop groups. The group was comprised of rappers Cold 187 um and KMG the Illustrator and DJ Total K-Oss. This track V.S.O.P. was from their 2nd studio album Black Mafia Life, released in 1992. It features two key samples 'Genius of Love' by Tom Tom Club and 'I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)' by Hall & Oates.
Rest easy Thom Bell. One of the early originators of the sounds of Philadelphia. Writing and/or production credits include I'll Be Around and Could It Be I'm Falling in Love by The Spinners, La La La (Means I Love You) and Didn't I Blow Your Mind This Time by The Delfonics, You Make Me Feel Brand New & You Are Everything by The Stylistics. In 1974 he produced this timeless classic for Dionne Warwick & The Spinners
i didnt realize what you were saying................just learned....RIP Thom Bell
Earlier this month another 90's hip hop artist passed on. Grand Daddy I.U. was part of the Cold Chillin' records family. I remember his debut album Smooth Assassin. The big song from there was Something New, which sampled James & Bobby Purify's 60's hit 'I'm Your Puppet'.
Only 54 years old. RIP.
Only 54 years old. RIP.
Might as well post on the Christmas theme. First up is Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas'. Got damn what a voice
Then one that always gets me in the Christmas mood. The pioneers Run DMC with 'Christmas in Hollis'. Featured in the movie Die Hard.
Next up from 1979. Kurtis Blow with 'Christmas Rappin'. Sampled numerous times.
Boyz II Men and Brian McKnight with this gem 'Let It Snow'
Then one that always gets me in the Christmas mood. The pioneers Run DMC with 'Christmas in Hollis'. Featured in the movie Die Hard.
Next up from 1979. Kurtis Blow with 'Christmas Rappin'. Sampled numerous times.
Boyz II Men and Brian McKnight with this gem 'Let It Snow'
Happy New Year. May you all have good health and happiness in 2023.
I don't recall if this has been mentioned here before but wow what a great tune.
I don't recall if this has been mentioned here before but wow what a great tune.
In Living Color was an influential comedy series created by the Wayans Bros. Its particularly notable for featuring a young up and coming comedian by the name of Jim Carrey as part of its cast. It aired from 1990-1994.
At the end of every episode they had a musical guest. Here's my boy Guru featuring N'Dea Davenport rocking Trust Me from Jazzmatazz Vol. 1
At the end of every episode they had a musical guest. Here's my boy Guru featuring N'Dea Davenport rocking Trust Me from Jazzmatazz Vol. 1
