Deeper Than Atlantis: Diggin' in Da Crates

12/05/2023

But perhaps the clearest example of the Caribbean’s influence on Atlanta hip-hop is OutKast’s classic song on its third studio album, Aquemini: “SpottieOttieDopaliscious,” described by Andre 3000 in the second verse as a "fine, bow-legged girl . . . fine as all outdoors."

03/04/2023

31/03/2023

Amerie says her book is dedicated to all the little ones in the world with colorful imaginations, especially her 4-year-old son, River.

The R&B singer-songwriter talks to us about the pivot from music to fiction.

31/03/2023

“He’s a SWEET soul brother.”
RIP Sweet Charles Sherrell.

(March 30, 2023) 2023 has been a difficult year for fans of classic soul and funk, who have lost many of the greats of the 1960s,70s and 80s. And, unfortunately, the hits keep coming. Today we are sad to report the passing of legendary bassist “Sweet Charles" Sherrell, best known for his time play...

30/03/2023

Without the 22-year-old’s voice, ‘The Girl From Ipanema’ would not have become the phenomenon it did – but mistreatment, misogyny and lack of compensation wore her down, writes Martin Chilton

25/03/2023

Very interesting read on how Ava Cherry influenced a new fashion and music style for David Bowie.

David Bowie performing as Ziggy Stardust in London 1973, Ava Cherry to his right From a distant galaxy, far, far away, Ziggy Stardust made his last public appearance in 1973 before David Bowie retired the glamrock persona and sent him packing for good. But the infamous last hurrah in London would

24/03/2023

Two music legends share a birthday this week (March 22).

Me and this amazingly talented guy George Benson celebrated Birthdays this week. He is March 22nd and so am I. Happy Birthday Mr. Benson👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

21/03/2023

19/03/2023

Sherman Hemsley was a huge fan of prog-rock, and hints of this were seen on “The Jeffersons.”

Sherman Hemsley was a fan of the Roundabout

16/03/2023

Two of the best to do it.

Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder in Detroit, 1962

11/03/2023

MC Hammer, Oakland A’s batboy.

02/02/2023

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NPR Music's Tiny Desk series kicks off a celebration of Black History Month with this stunning performance from Lady Wray.

13/01/2023

Such an iconic list!

A look at Jeff Beck's many guest appearances on other artists' albums.

17/12/2022

Happy birthday to hip hop pioneer, The Angie Stone.

The Sequence was an American female hip–hop trio from Columbia, South Carolina, who formed in 1979. The Sequence is noted as the first female hip hop trio si...

05/11/2022

The iconic singer shared who she could have played in the award-winning film.

16/10/2022

Congratulations to Missy Elliott!

Starting Monday, Virginians will be able to "Work It" on a street named after hip-hop star Missy Elliott.

07/10/2022

Prayers up for Hip Hop pioneer Spyder D. 🙏🏾.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/spyder-d?member=22367437&sharetype=teams&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_medium=more&utm_source=customer&fbclid=IwAR1qS-vy3-iaJgy4BOoPK2088UgQqohHT2MpkTIGZ6AG-u1G7E_U9iN2W0Q&mibextid=zXXBe0

My story is not tragic but very sad. This is a very special request it's for my dad whom recently had a stroke, … Duane Hughes needs your support for Spyder D

02/09/2022

Great retrospective piece about the 1975 cult-classic, Cooley High.

Popularized by Boyz II Men in 1991, it's time to revisit G.C. Cameron's original classic tune "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday."

01/09/2022

70 years ago today in 1952, Ray Charles signed to Atlantic Records. The label bought him out of his contract with Swingtime Records for $2500. Once at Atlantic, he veered away from stylizing his sound after Nat King Cole and developed a signature style rooted in Southern Gospel and Rhythm and Blues.

30/08/2022

This used to be life! 😂

Silver Surfer

28/08/2022

“In recent years Mable appeared as blues singer Bertha Mae in “Honeydripper” (2007), as well as the documentary “20 Feet from Stardom” (2013), in which she discussed her years as Ray Charles’ head Raelette.

But for years, she was best known as the older sister of R&B legend Little Willie John, whose stardom predated hers.”
Job well done, Ms. Mable John. Rest peacefully.

John was the older sister of R&B legend Little Willie John, toured with Ray Charles and appeared in the movie "Honeydripper."

18/08/2022

Sal Dali is an up and coming producer who started out with Hi-Tek, and now has tracks for Beyonce, Joey Bada$$, Black Thought and many more.

Working alongside music legends for more than a decade, Sal Dali adds Queen Bey to his impressive repertoire.

18/08/2022

The singer will compose a commissioned score at the Fall Fashion Gala’s 10th anniversary celebration next month.

17/08/2022

A bittersweet memoir about finding one's heritage and self:

Musician Nabil Ayers' memoir describes being raised by a Jewish mother while having almost no contact with his famous Black dad, Roy Ayers.

15/08/2022

Congratulations to Philadelphia hip hop and radio pioneer, Lady B! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🎤

This is the block where she grew up in Overbrook.