Hip Hop Tuesday: Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina)

Andre L. Adams (born March 11, 1970)

California Rapper, Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina), began his career in 1992. He had a name change after releasing 2 Albums and has remained active since with a number of Albums. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: I hate you with a passion

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

background Information
Birth name	Andre L. Adams[1]
Also known as	Dre Dog
Born	March 11, 1970 (age 47)[1] San Francisco, California,United States
Genres	Hip hop, West Coast Rap
Occupation(s)	Rapper Producer
Years active	1992–present
Labels	In a Minute Records, Dogday, Fillmoe Coleman, Million Dollar Dream, I-Khan
Associated acts	Equipto, Smoov-E, Shag Nasty, Mac Dre, 11/5, San Quinn, Mob Figaz, Totally Insane, I.M.P., Messy Marv,The Jacka

Tribute Mondays: George E. Lee

George Ewing Lee (April 28, 1896 – October 2, 1958)

Jazz Bandleader, George E. Lee, served and played in the Army in 1917. He then branched into recording during the 1920's and had a steady run until his retirement in the 1940's. He was the Brother of Pianist and Singer, Julia Lee,. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Lee, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: St. James Infirmary

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_E._Lee

Background information
Name: George Ewing Lee Born: April 28, 1896 Died: Oct. 02, 1958 Origin: Boonville, Missouri, US Genre: Jazz Label: Brunswick

Youssou N'Dour

Youssou N'Dour (born 1 October 1959)

Senegalese Singer, Songwriter, Percussionist, Composer, Occasional Actor, Business and Politician, Youssou N'Dour, his known for helping to develop Mbalax music and his numerous hits and collaborations with international Artist (Sting, Peter Gabriel, Neneh Cherry, Paul Simon, Tracy Chapman, etc.). He has since worked on Projects and opened businesses to help build Senegal and is also active in Politics. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Shakin' the tree (with Peter Gabriel), La Cour des grands ft. Axelle Red, 7 seconds ft. Neneh Cherry, Birima and Shango Affair

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youssou_N'Dour

Minister of Tourism of Senegal
In office 5 April 2012 – September 2013
Prime Minister	Abdoul Mbaye
Preceded by	Thierno Lo
Personal details
Born	1 October 1959 (age 58) Dakar, Senegal

Background Information
Birth name	Youssou N'Dour
Also known as	Youssou Ndour
Born	1 October 1959 (age 58)
Origin	Dakar, Senegal
Genres	Mbalax
Occupation(s)	Singer, percussionist
Years active	1970s–present
Labels	Chaos Recordings Real World Records Nonesuch Records

Jazz Greats: Panama Francis

David Albert Francis (Dec. 21, 1918 Miami, Florida – Nov. 13, 2001 Orlando, Florida )

Swing Jazz Drummer and Bandleader, Panama Francis, began his outstanding career at aged 12 years old. His tenure included sideman work, Band membership in Jazz outfits, drumming work on many Rhythm and Blues classics and also his revival of the Savoy Sultans in the late 1970's. He received many awards and was a main figure in Rock and Roll. Please take a listen to some of his drumming work here and have a good Saturday: Splish Splash(Bobby Darin), The great pretender (The Platters) , What a difference a day makes (Dinah Washington) and Panama the drummer boy

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

Background Information
Birth name	David Albert Francis
Born	December 21, 1918 Miami, Florida, United States
Died	November 13, 2001(aged 82) Orlando, Florida, United States
Genres	Jazz, swing, rhythm and blues
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Drums
Years active	1930s–1980s

Jewel King

Mary Jewel King (born 21 Jun.1910, Texas - Died 25 Nov. 1997, Bexar County, Texas)

Jewel King was a one-hit wonder that recorded for Imperial Records during the 1940's and 1950's, after leaving Deluxe Records. She was married to Bandleader, Jack Scott and worked with him in the latter part of her career. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Don't marry too soon,  Passion blues and 3 × 7 = 21

Source 1: http://www.rockabilly.nl/references/messages/jewel_king.htm

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/1326290-Jewel-King

Background information
Name: Mary Jewel King Born: June 21, 1910 Died: Nov. 25, 1997 Origin: Texas, US Years active: 1940's - ? Label: Imperial, Play Back Records

Calypso Thursdays: Lord Intruder

Winston O'Conner

Calypsonian, Lord Intruder, created Calypso standards and had a good run during the 1950's. Please take a listen here and Happy Calypso Thursday: Yankee Dollar Labour Day (jump in the line) and Jumbie Jamberie (Zombie Jamboree) NB Couldn't find his version the Original that was remade by many

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

Background information
Name: Winston O'Conner Years active: 1950's Origin: Tobago

Doo-Wop Groups: The Dubs

The Dubs

Doo-Wop Vocal Group, The Dubs, scored pop hits but failed to impact the R&B charts. They had two incarnations, from 1956 to 1958 and 1959 to the 1990's. Their highest charting hit is regarded as a Doo-Wop classic. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: Chapel of dreams, Don't ask me to be lonely and Could this be magic

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

Background Information
Origin	Harlem, New York, United States
Genres	Doo wop
Years active	1956–1958 1959–1990s
Labels	Johnson, Gone, ABC-Paramount, Josie
Past members	Richard Blandon Cleveland Still Billy Carlisle James "Jake" Miller Thomas Gardner Tommy Grate Cordell Brown Kirk Harris Dave Shelley Jay McKnight Kenny White Danny Foy Michael Smith Doretha Gills Darryl Blandon

Hip Hop Tuesdays: The Nonce

The Nonce

The Nonce was a Hip Hop Duo that released smooth Jazzy Records from 1992 to 1999. Unreleased material has surfaced since their departure from the industry. Group member, Yusef Afloat, was found dead on the side of Freeway 110 in Los Angeles, his cause of death remains unsolved. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: The picnic song and Mixtapes

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

Background Information
Also known as	Topology Crew
Origin	Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1992–1999
Labels	Wild West/American Recordings/Warner Bros. Records Fluid Recordings
Associated acts	Project Blowed Aceyalone Supherb
Website	The Nonce Fan page
Members	Nouka Basetype (Sach) Yusef Afloat