Hip Hop Tuesdays: X-Raided

Anarae Brown (born July 30, 1974)

Sacramento Rapper, X-Raided, is a former Crip member that released his debut in 1992. He was convicted of murder and is serving a 31 years to life sentence. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Everybody killa, Xorcist and Macaframa

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-Raided

Background Information
Birth name	Anarae Brown
Born	July 30, 1974 (age 42)
Genres	Hip hop, gangsta rap
Years active	1991–present
Labels	Black Market Records,Priority Records, Madman Records, Gangway Inc., Bloc Star Entertainment
Associated acts	Brotha Lynch Hung

Tribute Mondays: Mighty Joe Young

Joseph Young Jr. (September 23, 1927 – March 24, 1999)

Chicago Blues Guitarist and Singer, Mighty Joe Young, was a sideman to Otis Rush, Billy Boy Arnold, Magic Sam and others. His solo career included live performances and Blues flavoured  Albums mostly in the 1970's. He lost the ability to play after a surgery on a pinch nerve in his neck and died from pneumonia in 1998 after a spinal cord operation to regain feeling in his fingers. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Young, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Monday:  Baby please, Big talk and Turning point

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mighty_Joe_Young_(musician)

Background information
Birth name	Joseph Young Jr.
Born	September 23, 1927 Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Died	March 24, 1999 (aged 71) Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	Chicago blues[1]
Occupation(s)	Musician, singer, guitarist
Instruments	Guitar, vocals
Years active	1950s–1980s
Labels	Sonet   Delmark   Blind Pig   Fire   Various

Evelyn Freeman Roberts

Evelyn Freeman Roberts (born February 13, 1919)

Musician, Songwriter, Arranger and Educator, Evelyn Freeman, as been active since 1938 working in the Swing and numerous other Genres. During the 1960's she composed for television and other Artists (Dean Martin, Bing Crosby and others). And has been running  The Young Saints Scholarship Foundation since 1967. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday:  Didn't it rain

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evelyn_Freeman_Roberts

Background Information
Birth name	Evelyn Freeman
Born	February 13, 1919 (age 97) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Genres	Swing, classical, R&B
Occupation(s)	Bandleader, choir leader, arranger, composer
Instruments	Piano

The Winstons

The Winstons

Funk and Soul music group, The Winstons, is mostly known for their song, "Amen Brother" being sampled thousands of times in various genres. They scored a million seller in 1969, and broke up in the following years. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Wednesday:The greatest love, Color him father and Amen Brother

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Winstons

Background information
Origin	Washington, D.C., United States
Genres	Funk, soul Members: Richard Lewis Spencer, George  C. Coleman, Ray Maritano, Quincy Mattison, Phil Tollotta, Sonny Pekerol and J. Lee Zane

Reggae/Dancehall Thursdays: Tonto Irie

Errol Coley

Tonto Irie did many collaborations during the 1980's and was also a prominent member of the Black Star Soundsystem. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday:  Every possy get ready, Girlie girlie, It a ring and Experience

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/291641-Tonto-Irie

Background information
Name: Errol Coley Origin: Kingston, Jamaica Label: Greensleeves, King Jammy, Black Trac Records

Force MDs

Force MDs

R&B Vocal Group, Force MDs, used their mix of Hip Hop and Doo-Wop to garner a steady fanbase before scoring major Quiet Storm classics. Four members has died, the last being in 2016. They remain active with new members. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: Love is a house, Forgive me girl, Tears, Itchin' for a scratch, Here I go again and Tender love

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Force_MDs

Background information
Origin	Staten Island, New York, U.S.
Genres	R&B, urban, new jack swing,quiet storm
Years active	1981–present
Labels	Tommy Boy/Reprise/Warner Bros. Records
Members	Jesse Daniels Stevie D Lundy Rodney "Khalil" Lundy
Past members	Antoine "T.C.D." Lundy Charles "Mercury" Nelson DJ Dr. Rock Shawn Waters Trisco Pearson

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Original Concept

Original Concept

Original concept was a 1980's Hip Hop outfit that was regarded for their production techniques. Several members went into media broadcasting and music production. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Knowledge me and Can you feel it

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_Concept

Background information
Origin	Long Island, New York, United States
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1986–1988
Labels	Def Jam
Associated acts	Public Enemy Beastie Boys
Past members	Doctor Dré T-Money Rapper G Easy G

Tribute Mondays: Mabel Scott

Mabel Bernice Scott (April 30,1915 – July 20, 2000)

Gospel and R&B Vocalist, Mabel Scott, started out in Church before branching out into secular music. She worked in numerous Singing Clubs of the day with Jimmie Lunceford, Wynonie Harris and others and also scored hits of her own. She left the industry and only sang in church for the remainder of her life. Thanks for your contribution Ms. Scott, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Boogie Woogie Santa Claus, Fool Burro, Fine fine baby, Just give me a man, Baseball boogie, Subway Blues,  Boogie Woogie choo choo train and Elevator Boogie

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mabel_Scott

Background information
Name: Mabel Bernice Scott Born: April 30, 1915 Died: July 20, 2000 Origin: Richmond, Virginia, US Label: King Records, Coral Records, Brunswick Records, Parrot Records, Festival Records, Parlaphone Records

Thelma Jones

Thelma Jones

Thelma Jones is a Soul and Gospel Singer that recorded and released Albums during the 1960's and 1970's. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: I'm lonely enough to try anything now, Salty tears, The house that Jack built and I'd rather leave while I'm in love

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/413360-Thelma-Jones?noanv=1

Background information
Name: Thelma Jones Label: Barry, Big Break Records