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Thursday, June 5, 2014
Flashback Who's That??
Flashback Who's That Thursday:
It was 1996 when Donnell Jones came on the scene and his velvet voice was refreshing to the airwaves. A Chicago native Jones debut 'My Heart' CD was pure genius. It had all the elements that the market place was looking for, he could sing, write and produce. In my opinion his debut was the male version to 'The Misseducation of Lauryn Hill; yes that good!! Packed with timeless love songs and uptempo soul jams. Radio failed to catch on, which was a travesty. Easily filled with five or six singles, but somehow was overlooked. Working with producer Eddie F. It was a solid match. The first single 'Playas In a The Hood' had enough street appeal, but tanked at radio. Songs such as 'Dont Cry', ' My Heart', 'Waiting On You' and the Stevie Wonder remake of 'Knocks Me Off My Feet' were all worthy of being singles. Almost twenty years later it's still in my rotation, and the music is 'still' relevant. Jones eventually had success with his second and third CD's then got lost in the shuffle. He continues to release new music and make spot date appearances, but major success has eluded him.
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Black History Month
Songbirds - Celebrating 'Black History' month, we remember soul singing females with great octaves and range. Leading the pact was the late great Minnie Riperton, known for her five plus octave range. A Stevie Wonder discovery. Her instrument was mind boggling, to witness what the human body could produce. We got to witness a little piece of Heaven on Earth. From 'Lovin You' to 'Here We Go' all timeless masterpieces from the Songbird. Riperton though her lifespan was short, her body of work lives on through her musical catalog. Having opened the doors and paved the way for other chanteuses to land. She is often viewed as a defining moment in music history.
Monday, June 2, 2014
Chocolate City
Say What Now !!!
Kevin Knighton 360
http://youtu.be/0KQDuMLeY1w
(Kanye and his Harlett, Donald Sterling DL antics, Michael and Justin Timberlake, Angela Bassett off the mark, Whitney Houston is EPIC not a movie of the week, Solange BIG Payday, Curious Pastors)
Say What Now???
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