A much needed Black Music thread.

[K Douglas]

One of my fav r&b/soul groups. So underrated. This gem is from 1980.

 

[K Douglas]

The Whispers had two #1 R&B hits. Rock Steady (1987) and this one from 1978. If this doesn't get you to groove something's wrong.

 

[K Douglas]

This one is my ATF Whispers track. I posted the video because my favorite member Nicholas Caldwell (the dude in the red jacket) really shows his showman character. RIP Nick.

 

[K Douglas]

Thanks to some of our old heads here (ogibowt, xmontrealer off the top of my head) I started listening to some 60's soul. It's a bit hit or miss for me but this one is definitely a HIT. Billy Stewart's rendition of Summertime (1966)

The creative artistry here is really ahead of its time. I dig how he keeps tossing the microphone from hand to hand as well.

 

[K Douglas]

The Floaters - Float On (1977). Group spun off from the Detroit Emeralds who gained prominence in the early 1970's. Love this track

 

[K Douglas]

1990's remake. Float On With Us - Full Force feat. Montell Jordan, Ginuwine, Kevon Edmonds and Gerald Levert

 

[ogibowt]

a duet by 2 of my favs

 

[ogibowt]

i have this 45 in my collection...the girls singing in the background provide a great groove

 

[ogibowt]

and i own this 45...yep a skinny short pimply faced white teen, found this 45 and bought it

 

[K Douglas]

NOLA Records I assume was based out of New Orleans, LA. I live both those Parker tracks but definitely partial to The Scratch. Great vibe. Ya pretty rare that a white kid in the 60's would be buying up records like this. Kudos to you.

 

[SexB]

Dunno if anyone remembers Merlin, he was a Canadian artist who had a minor hit with this song.

 

[SexB]

Had the pleasure of catching Michael Franti and Spearhead live a few years ago and it was an incredibly fun show.

 

[SexB]

Shad K is an incredibly talented rapper and his indie pop side project Your Boy Tony Braxton produced quite a few gems as well.

 

[SexB]

And let's not forget an example of Shad's hip-hop.

 

[SexB]

And a list of Canada's best rappers wouldn't be complete without Cadence Weapon.

 

[ogibowt]

SexB.....thanks for participating in this thread..... a variance from the oldies just adds some flavour

 

[ogibowt]

a 60,s Eddie Floyd tune that is as good today as it was 50 plus years ago

 

[ogibowt]

old school blues from one of my favs.....my late father used to play this stuff as i was growing up......what a cool guy my father was

 

[ogibowt]

and i was weaned on stuff like this.....thanks Dad.....no Perry Como or Dean Martin allowed in our house .lol..

 

[K Douglas]

I could listen to this until the cows come home

and i was weaned on stuff like this.....thanks Dad.....no Perry Como or Dean Martin allowed in our house .lol..