Sunday, May 31, 2015
Three's Company Too ...
'Color' @ The French Open
Affirmation
Friday, May 29, 2015
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
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Saturday, May 23, 2015
Friday, May 22, 2015
R.I.P. Louis Johnson
Louis 'thunder thumbs' Johnson was born April 13, 1955, died May 22, 2015 was an American bass guitarist.
Johnson was best known for his group The Brothers Johnson and his session playing on several hit albums of the 1970s and 1980s including the "best selling album of all time" Thriller. His signature sound is from the Music Man StingRay bass which Leo Fender especially made for him to first use and promote, and from his slapping technique. Johnson is 'Funkin' now in Heaven. Rest In Peace.
He's Baaaaaaaaaaaack ...
Miguel has confirmed when he’ll be unleashing ‘Wildheart,’ his third studio album. And, let’s just say, it’s sooner than one might think. Led by the Wale assisted ‘Coffee,’ the follow-up to 2012’s ‘Kaleidoscope Dream’ will officially land in stores on ... June 30.
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Flashback Who's That ???
'FirmBiz' by The Firm, blasted its way to the airways and clubs. The hype was strong about rap trio. It was an American hip hop supergroup that formed in New York City in 1996. It was created by rapper Nas, his manager Steve Stoute, producer Dr. Dre and production team the Trackmasters. The group was composed of East Coast-based rappers Nas, Foxy Brown, AZ and Nature, who served as a replacement for Cormega after he was ousted from the group.
Unfortunately the group didn't live up to the initial hype and high expectations from fans upon their formation after collectively signing to Dr. Dre's Aftermath label, The Firm's debut album, The Album (1997), generated disappointing sales and generally negative criticism. The album, which featured predominant mafioso rap-themes and production from Dr. Dre and the Trackmasters, was criticized for its mainstream, pop-orientation. Their debut album was the group's only release and they disbanded in 1998 with each member continuing their solo careers.
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Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Goodbye 'Ol' Friend ...
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Malcolm X Birthday (90)
Monday, May 18, 2015
Sunday, May 17, 2015
Billboard Awards Tonight
Affirmation
Saturday, May 16, 2015
'BESSIE' on HBO
She's Baaaaaack ...
Janet Jackson rewarded her fans with some major news on her birthday.
On Saturday, Jackson celebrated turning 49 years old by dropping a video announcing a new album and tour. The singer tweeted the video with the hashtag #ConversationsInACafe, the presumed title of her upcoming album. In the video Jackson says, "This year: new music, new world tour, a new movement. I've been listening. Let's keep the conversation going."
Friday, May 15, 2015
The Thrill Is Gone ...
A Blues GOD has transitioned. Riley B. King born on September 16, 1925 – May 14, 2015. King was known by his stage name B.B. King, was an American blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Musicians Carlos Santana and Eric Clapton were inspired by this Blues Genius.
Rolling Stone magazine ranked him at No. 1 on its 2011 list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time (previously ranked No. 3 in the 2003 edition of the same list), and he was ranked No. 17 in Gibson's "Top 50 Guitarists of All Time". According to Edward M. Komara, King "introduced a sophisticated style of soloing based on fluid string bending and shimmering vibrato that would influence virtually every electric blues guitarist that followed." King was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. King was also inducted into 2014 class of the R&B Music Hall of Fame. He is considered one of the most influential blues musicians of all time, earning the nickname "The King of Blues", and one of the "Three Kings of the Blues Guitar" (along with Albert King and Freddie King). King was also known for performing tirelessly throughout his musical career, appearing at more than 200 concerts per year on average into his 70s. In 1956, he reportedly appeared at 342 shows.
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Flashback Who's That???
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Happy (65) Birthday Stevie ...
Happy Birthday - Stevie Wonder is 65 today. An American musical Genius musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist. A child prodigy extraordinaire. Wonder is an Oscar, Grammy, American Music Award, Soul Train, Image Award, Kennedy Center Honors recipient. Among Wonder's works are singles such as "Superstition", "Sir Duke", "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" "My Cherie Amour' and "I Just Called to Say I Love You"; and albums such as Talking Book, Innervisions and Songs in the Key of Life.
He has recorded more than 30 U.S. top ten hits and received 25 Grammy Awards, the most ever awarded to a male solo artist, and has sold over 100 million albums and singles, making him one of the top 60 best-selling music artists ever.