The RnB Talk Show

02/16/2025

Michael Jackson - BAD

Jackson's seventh studio album, Bad (1987), produced nine singles with seven charting in the United States.

Five of these singles ("I Just Can't Stop Loving You", "Bad", "The Way You Make Me Feel", "Man in the Mirror", and "Dirty Diana") reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, a record for most number-one Hot 100 singles from any one album.

BAD TOUR 1987-1989 Jackson also embarked on his first solo world tour, performing 123 concerts across 15 countries for his Bad tour, attracting 4.4 million people as the tour grossed $125 million (equivalent to $322 million in 2023), making it the highest-grossing concert tour ever at the time.

The "Leave Me Alone" video aired as a separate entity and won a Grammy in 1990 for Best Music Video, Short Form, which is the only Grammy Award Jackson received for the album Bad. "Leave Me Alone" video also won the Cannes Gold Lion Award for Best Special Effects.

Moonwalker was released on VHS, and remained #1 on Billboard's Video Chart for 22 weeks. Moonwalker also spent 14 weeks at #1 on Billboards Top Video- Cassette sales chart In 1989, Moonwalker was honoured with a certification of 800,000 copies sold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Moonwalker has been certified 9 x Platinum in the United Kingdom.

The short-film music video for "Bad" premiered in a TV special, Michael Jackson: The Magic Returns, on CBS during prime time on August 31, 1987.

02/16/2025

R.I.P. to those that past away in the month of January and February 2025 💜🤲🏾🕊.

02/15/2025

Here's some of my favorite male singers , what's your list of favorite male singers

02/14/2025

In the new interview on Suge Knight reveals 2pac wanted to work with Aaliyah and get her signed to his label, he also revealed 2pac and him went to a Gladys Knight concert and Aaliyah came on stage and heard her sing. Suge said "once he heard her sing I ain't never seen him that excited over female singer like Aaliyah".

02/13/2025

Congratulations to Grammy Nominated singer new single "Keep Going (Aaaaahhhhh) is number #6 on the Adult r&b airplay/Mediabase r&b.

02/13/2025

Congratulations to his new single "She Keeps Calling" from his new album OCTOBER NIGHTS is number #3 on the Adult r&b airplay and Mediabase r&b.

02/13/2025

according from YB entertainment

Jodeci's K-Ci Hospitalized for Serious Case of Pneumonia, Forced to Cancel Tour Dates.

Jodeci member and lead singer K-Ci has been forced to cancel some appearances after he's been battling a scary health condition.

According to a report from TMZ, the singer was diagnosed with pneumonia after he was hospitalized for the condition. However, the outlet has gone on to report that he has since been sent home and is recovering after being treated with antibiotics.

While he is now home resting, K-Ci, as well as Jodeci, has been forced to cancel their shows over the weekend as a precaution as he recovers from his bout with pneumonia. Despite their cancellation, the group is planning on rescheduling the dates and all of the remaining shows after this weekend are set to proceed as normal.

Jodeci is one of the most influential R&B groups of the 1990s. The group is composed of two sets of brothers—K-Ci and JoJo, along with DeVante Swing and Mr. Dalvin. After they signed to Uptown Records, Jodeci quickly gained a reputation for their fusion of gospel-influenced vocals with New Jack Swing beats.

Jodeci made a massive impact with their debut album Forever My Lady in 1991, which produced several chart-topping hits, including the title track, "Stay," and "Come and Talk to Me." The album went triple platinum and solidified their status as R&B superstars. Their follow-up, Diary of a Mad Band in 1993, featured even more success with hits like "Cry for You" and "Feenin'."

Throughout the 1990s, Jodeci dominated the R&B charts, scoring multiple No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and enjoying strong crossover success on the Billboard Hot 100. The group took an extended hiatus in the late 1990s as K-Ci and JoJo pursued a successful duo career.

02/13/2025

Happy Soul Legend Birthday
Michael McDonald

McDonald is the recipient of five Grammy Awards,and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Doobie Brothers in 2020.

Singer, songwriter and keyboardist. Known for his distinctive, soulful voice, he was a backing vocalist for Steely Dan from 1975 to 1980 and the lead vocalist of the Doobie Brothers across various stints (1975–1982, 1987, 2019–present).

McDonald wrote and sang several hit singles with the Doobie Brothers, including "What a Fool Believes", "Minute by Minute", and "Takin' It to the Streets."

McDonald has also performed as a prominent backing vocalist on numerous recordings by artists including Steely Dan, Toto, Christopher Cross, and Kenny Loggins.

McDonald's solo career consists of nine studio albums and a number of singles, including the 1982 hit "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)".

During his career, McDonald has collaborated with a number of other artists, including James Ingram, David Cassidy, Van Halen, Patti LaBelle, Tw***ie Clark, Lee Ritenour, The Winans, Aretha Franklin, Toto, Grizzly Bear,Joni Mitchell, and Thundercat.He has also recorded for television and film soundtracks.

The single "On My Own", a duet with Patti LaBelle, reached number one on the U.S. charts in 1986.

By June 1986, the album had met with little success, but McDonald then had a huge boost with the release of the single "Sweet Freedom", which appeared on the soundtrack to the Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines film Running Scared, and was McDonald's last top-10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

02/11/2025

Happy Soul Legend Birthday
Brandy

Brandy (self-titled debut album) 1994
won her four Soul Train Music Awards, two Billboard Awards, and the New York Children's Choice Award.

Contributed songs to the soundtracks of the films Batman Forever and Waiting to Exhale, with the single "Sittin' Up in My Room" becoming another top-two success in 1995.

In 1996, Norwood also collaborated with Tamia, Chaka Khan, and Gladys Knight on the single "Missing You", released from the soundtrack of the F. Gary Gray film Set It Off. The single won her a third Grammy nomination in the Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals category.

Never Say Never was released in June 1998 and became Norwood's biggest-selling album, selling over 16 million copies worldwide and reaching number two on the Billboard 200.

"The Boy Is Mine" was awarded the Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group in 1999.

In 1999, Billboard ranked Norwood among the top 20 of the Top Pop Artists of the 1990s.

Full Moon has garnered retrospective recognition from musicians, vocalists and music producers, particularly within the R&B and urban contemporary gospel genres.Regarded as "the blueprint of modern R&B".

Her accolades include a Grammy Award and an American Music Award. She has become known for her distinctive sound, characterized by her peculiar timbre, voice-layering, and intricate riffs, which has earned her the nickname "the Vocal Bible" from industry peers and critics.

Solo albums
Brandy (1994)
Never Say Never (1998)
Full Moon (2002)
Afrodisiac (2004)
Human (2008)
Two Eleven (2012)
B7 (2020)
Christmas with Brandy (2023)

02/11/2025

Happy Soul Legend Birthday D'Angelo

In 1994, his first significant success came in the form of the hit single "U Will Know". D'Angelo co-wrote and co-produced the song for the all-male R&B supergroup Black Men United, which featured R&B singers such as Brian McKnight, Usher, R. Kelly, Boyz II Men, Raphael Saadiq, and Gerald Levert. D'Angelo composed the music for "U Will Know", while his brother, Luther Archer, Midnight Songs LLC writer, wrote the lyrics.Originally featured on the soundtrack to the film Jason's Lyric (1994), the single peaked at number 5 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Brown Sugar (1995) received widespread acclaim from music critics, who have credited the album for ushering in the neo soul movement.

During this period, he generally released cover versions and remakes, such as a cover of the Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell duet song "Your Precious Love" with Erykah Badu for the soundtrack to High School High (1996). D'Angelo also covered Prince's "She's Always in My Hair" for the Scream 2 soundtrack (1997), as well as the Ohio Players' "Heaven Must Be Like This" for the Down in the Delta soundtrack (1998). He also appeared on a duet, "Nothing Even Matters", with Lauryn Hill for her debut solo album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998).

His next album, Voodoo (2000), debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 and continued to receive critical acclaim. The album's lead single "Untitled (How Does It Feel)", earned him the Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance likewise, Voodoo won Best R&B Album.

After over a decade spent mostly out of the public eye, he then released his third studio album, Black Messiah, in 2014. The album was met with critical acclaim and peaked at number five on the US Billboard 200.

The same year, D'Angelo was hailed as the next Marvin Gaye by GQ.D'Angelo also contributed to the soundtrack for the 2018 video game Red Dead Redemption 2, performing the song "Unshaken".

02/11/2025

Happy Soul Legend Birthday
Roberta Flack

A retired singer who topped the Billboard charts with the No. 1 singles "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Killing Me Softly with His Song", and "Feel Like Makin' Love".

Flack influenced the subgenre of contemporary R&B called quiet storm, and interpreted songs by songwriters such as Leonard Cohen and members of the Beatles.

In 1972, Flack began recording regularly with Donny Hathaway, scoring hits such as the Grammy-winning "Where Is the Love" (1972) and later "The Closer I Get to You" (1978), both million-selling gold singles.

Flack was the first artist to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in two consecutive years: "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" won in 1973 and "Killing Me Softly with His Song" won in 1974.

In 2021, Flack was one of the first inductees into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Flack was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in 2009.

02/10/2025

according to Billboard

Ashanti is opening up following the death of Irv Gotti.

On Friday (Feb. 7), the R&B star shared a heartfelt tribute on social media to honor the Murder Inc. Records founder after his passing.

“I can’t believe things ended like this….and it makes me so sad,” Ashanti wrote on her Instagram Story, according to TMZ. “We weren’t on the best terms the past few years but as I’ve always said, through our ups and downs I will forever be grateful for everything that you’ve done for me. We made history and that will remain infinite..”

The “Foolish” singer continued, “I’ve always respected your musical genius and ability to push me to be my best.. All the greatness and positive things that came, far outweigh the dark and negative times. I have always prayed for you to find peace. Sending love and prayers to the entire family. Rest well. Rest in Peace Irv.”

Along with the post, Ashanti also reportedly shared a series of throwback photos from her Murder Inc. days, including an image from the release of her 2002 self-titled debut album.

Gotti, who co-founded the iconic Murder Inc. Records and helped launch the careers of Ja Rule and Ashanti in the early 2000s, passed away on Feb. 5 after suffering a stroke. He was 54 years old.

Alongside his brother Chris, Irv Gotti (born Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr.) launched Murder Inc. in 1998 as an imprint of Def Jam, following his success in helping bring DMX to the vaunted hip-hop label. Ja Rule became the flagship artist for Murder Inc., and the label’s first release was his 1999 debut album, Venni Vetti Vecci.

In addition to Ja Rule, Gotti also discovered Ashanti when she was a teenager. She went on to achieve fame with memorable hooks on rap hits and her own solo R&B success. Ashanti’s three biggest hits all came in 2002: Ja Rule’s “Always on Time,” featuring Ashanti, topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for two weeks; Fat Joe’s “What’s Luv?,” featuring Ashanti, peaked at No. 2; and her own “Foolish” spent 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Hot 100.

Billboard recently named “Foolish” and “I’m Real” among the Top Hot 100 Songs of the 21st Century.

02/09/2025

Happy Soul Legend Birthday
Dennis "Dee Tee" Thomas
February 9, 1951 – August 7, 2021

Alto saxophone player, flautist, and percussionist, who was a founding member of R&B/soul/funk Kool & the Gang, and one of the few members to remain with the band for over 50 years, from its foundation in 1964 into the 2020s.

In addition to his musicianship, Thomas was "master of ceremonies at the band's shows" and "the group's wardrobe stylist", as well as being responsible for the group's revenues, which carried "in a paper bag in the bell of his horn".

In 2024, Thomas was posthumously selected for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as a member of Kool & the Gang.

Thomas married Phynjuar Saunders, with whom he had two children, including actress Michelle Thomas known for her roles in The Cosby Show, Family Matters, as well as The Young and the Restless. The couple lived in Montclair, New Jersey. Thomas died in his sleep at the age of 70.

02/07/2025

Raphael Saadiq - Ask Of You (1995)

It was Saadiq's biggest solo hit, peaking at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Released as a single from the Higher Learning soundtrack.

02/02/2025

Happy Soul Legend Birthday
Al McKay

He is a former member of The Watts 103rd Rhythm Street Band and Earth, Wind & Fire. As a member of EW&F, during 2000, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

He has also worked with artists such as Gene Harris, Patrice Rushen, The Temptations and Ramsey Lewis. McKay also leads his own band called the Al McKay All Stars.

McKay also performed on Gene Harris's 1976 album In a Special Way and his 1977 release Tone Tantrum. Along with Eddie Henderson's 1977 LP Comin' Through, Patrice Rushen's 1977 LP Shout It Out, 1978's Patrice, 1979's Pizzazz and her 1980 studio album, Posh. As well, McKay performed on Ramsey Lewis' 1980 LP Routes, Herbie Hancock's 1981 album Magic Windows and A Taste of Honey's 1982 LP Ladies of the Eighties.

He later produced Finis Henderson III's single, "Skip to My Lou", as well as his 1983 album Finis. McKay also co-produced The Temptations on their 1984 studio LP Truly for You, and produced Shirley Jones on her 1986 album, Always In the Mood.

He the played upon Norman Brown's 1992 album Just Between Us and Ramsey Lewis' 1993 LP Sky Islands. McKay later appeared on Wild Orchid's 1997 self titled debut album, Celine Dion's 1997 LP Let's Talk About Love, CeCe Winans 1998 album His Gift, Dave Koz's 1999 LP The Dance and Incognito's 2010 album Transatlantic R.P.M.

Spin placed McKay in their list of the 30 most famous left-handed guitarists of all time.Guitar Player also ranked McKay at No. 25 on their list of the 50 greatest rhythm guitarists of all time. As well guitarists such as Lenny Kravitz have claimed McKay as a major influence.

01/29/2025