DJ Kelly Kel

23/08/2024

16/08/2024

Death is an American musical group formed in Detroit in 1971 by brothers Bobby, David, and Dannis Hackney. Initially a funk group, they switched to rock after being influenced by the Who and Alice Cooper. David, known as the group's visionary, pushed them towards a hard-rock sound that predated punk. Although they struggled to find a following in the mid-70s, they are now recognized as pioneers of punk rock.🎶❤️🖤👑

The band, originally called Rock Fire Funk Express, changed their name to Death in 1974 after their father's death. David wanted to redefine the meaning of "death" from negative to positive. In 1975, they recorded seven songs at United Sound Studios, funded by Columbia Records president Clive Davis, who later withdrew support after they refused to change their name.

Death disbanded in 1977 but saw renewed interest in 2009 when Drag City released their 1975 recordings, leading to the band's reformation. The Hackney brothers also performed as The 4th Movement in the early 1980s, and later formed the reggae band Lambsbread. David Hackney passed away in 2000.

15/08/2024

One of my favorite groups of all time.

De La Soul is an iconic hip-hop trio that emerged from Long Island, New York. 🌍 Formed in 1988, the group consists of Posdnuos (Kelvin Mercer) 🎤, Trugoy the Dove (David Jude Jolicoeur) 🕊️, and Maseo (Vincent Mason) 🎧. They are known for their innovative style, clever lyrics, and use of eclectic samples. 🎶

Their debut album, "3 Feet High and Rising" (1989) 🌼, is a classic that introduced the world to their unique sound and humor. The album was groundbreaking for its use of skits and its positive, laid-back vibe ✌️, which contrasted with the hardcore rap that was popular at the time. It included hits like "Me, Myself and I" 💥 and "The Magic Number" 🧙‍♂️, and it quickly became a defining album of the golden age of hip-hop.

De La Soul is also part of the Native Tongues collective 🌐, a group of like-minded artists including A Tribe Called Quest, Jungle Brothers, and Queen Latifah, who promoted a message of positivity and Afrocentricity in their music. 🎤👑

Over the years, De La Soul has continued to evolve, releasing several more critically acclaimed albums like "De La Soul Is Dead" (1991) 💀, "Stakes Is High" (1996) 🎲, and "And the Anonymous Nobody..." (2016) 🤖. They've always stayed true to their roots while pushing the boundaries of hip-hop. 🎶🌟

Unfortunately, Trugoy the Dove passed away in February 2023 😢, but his legacy lives on through the music that De La Soul created. The group remains one of the most respected and influential in hip-hop history. 🎤🔥

So, if you're a fan of clever wordplay, innovative beats, and positive vibes, De La Soul is a must-listen! 🎧🎵

14/08/2024

Back to the days...Epic Records released "Blame It On The Boogie" by The Jacksons on September 1978. The song was co-authored by Mick Jackson (credited as Michael George Jackson-Clarke) as well as Mick's brother David Jackson and Elmar Krohn.

For the record, although Mick Jackson recorded the song in 1977, "Blame It on the Boogie" was written in hopes of being sold to Stevie Wonder.

The two versions of the song were widely released by the artists' respective labels (Atlantic and CBS) within one day of each other.

Mick Jackson's track was showcased in 1978 at Midem where, according to Mick Jackson, "The Jacksons' manager, Peter Kerstin, heard the track being played...and took a tape recording of it...back to the States where the Jacksons quickly recorded a version so it would be out before mine."

The Mick Jackson recording was released by Atlantic Records in the US in August 1978 when it reached #61, and #15 in the UK.

According to Michael Jackson of the Jacksons, Bobby Colomby, who was producing the Jacksons' Destiny album, brought the group "Blame It on the Boogie".

"It was an uptempo, finger-poppin'-time type song that was a good vehicle for the band approach we wanted to cultivate. I had fun slurring the chorus: [the lyric] 'Blame It on the Boogie' could be sung in one breath without putting my lips together."

Record World praised Michael Jackson's "silky vocals and energetic youthful delivery"

12/08/2024

Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock were a groundbreaking hip hop duo from Harlem, New York, who achieved major success with their 1988 hit "It Takes Two." The single became a cultural phenomenon, reaching the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning a platinum certification. Their debut album, It Takes Two, also went multi-platinum, cementing their place in music history. The duo's success with tracks like "Joy and Pain" and "Get On the Dance Floor" showcased their ability to blend hip hop with mainstream appeal, helping to shape the future of rap music. Rob Base continued to make an impact with his solo work, while DJ E-Z Rock's legacy lives on after his passing in 2014.❤️🖤🎼🎶

08/08/2024

"Show You The Way To Go" by The Jacksons Listen to The Jacksons: https://TheJacksons.lnk.to/listenYDSubscribe to the official Jacksons YouTube channel: https...

28/07/2024

Michael in 1980 on how to describe his hit album 'Off the Wall': “Music is music. If you can dance to it, fine. People love to dance. You can go out Friday night, you want to party, you want to dance, you really want to get crazy - live life off the wall. And that’s what it’s all about. Call it disco, whatever. It’s dance music. It’s got the African drum rhythms – original – like rock ‘n roll, disco – but it’s dance music and people shouldn’t categorize it racially – it’s for the whole world – because everybody dances – that’s the point.”

20/07/2024

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13/07/2024

Love this group!

The Gap Band, an American R&B and funk group, gained prominence in the 1970s and 1980s. Formed in 1967 by brothers Charlie, Ronnie, and Robert Wilson in Tulsa, Oklahoma, they initially struggled to find success with their early funk sound. Their big break came when they were signed by producer Lonnie Simmons, leading to their first chart successes with "Shake" and "I'm in Love" in 1979. Their 1980 album, The Gap Band III, reached No. 1 on the R&B chart and No. 16 on the Billboard 200, featuring hits like "Yearning for Your Love" and "Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)." They continued to dominate the R&B charts with albums like Gap Band IV and singles such as "Early in the Morning" and "You Dropped a Bomb on Me." Despite declining album sales in the late 1980s, they achieved their final No. 1 R&B hit with "All of My Love" in 1989.🎸🎶🖤🐐🥇

02/07/2024

Sugarhill Gang: Others were more influential, but maybe only Run-D.M.C. were more impactful among groups of hip-hop’s first 15 years than the Sugarhill Gang. “Rapper’s Delight” wasn’t technically the first hip-hop record, but it was the first most suburban Americans ever heard, and the first to cross over to the top 40, peaking at No. 36 on the Hot 100. With a disco groove borrowed from Chic’s “Good Times” (and some lyrics controversially swiped from Grandmaster Caz of the Cold Crush Brothers), the instant classic remains one of the most important and enduring records in American popular music, spawning countless quotes and mini-catchphrases that are still part of hip-hop’s shared language today. And while it remains the group’s signature song, subsequent hits “Apache” and “8th Wonder” were also iconic early-’80s party-starters, sampled and referenced for decades to come.🐐👑🖤🎶

02/07/2024

I love this band!

01/07/2024

Congratulations to Lauren and Terry McCorry!
Had a blast as your DJ. Wishing you guys nothing but the best!