Hip Hop Tuesdays: Too Much Trouble

Too Much Trouble

Houston Gangsta Rap Group, Too Much Trouble, had a 3 Album run between 1992 and 1997 and then disbanded. They were criticized for their controversial lyrics. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Take me to war and Don't squab no more (Klondike Kat)

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

Background Information
Also known as	TMT The Baby Geto Boys
Origin	Houston, Texas,U.S.
Genres	Southern hip hop gangsta rap
Years active	1992–1997
Labels	Rap-A-Lot Records
Associated acts	Geto Boys Big Mello
Past members	Bad News Black Drunk D a.k.a. Nickel Nut Bar-None Ghetto MC(deceased)

Tribute Mondays: Wilton Gaynair

Wilton "Bogey" Gaynair (born 11 Jan. 1927 Kingston , Jamaica – died 13 Feb. 1995 Cologne, Germany)

Jamaican Jazz Musician (Tenor Saxophone), Wilton Gaynair, backed George Shearing and Carmen McRae on their visit to Jamaica and went on to tour Europe. He recorded as a Bandleader sparingly, but was a Sideman for Freddie Hubbard, Shirley Basset and others. A stroke put an end to his career in 1983 and he died in 1995. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Gaynair, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Blues for Tony and The way you look tonight

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilton_Gaynair

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/463161-Wilton-

Gaynair

Background information
Name: Wilton Gaynair Born: Jan 11, 1927 Died: Feb 13, 1995 Origin: Kingston Jamaica Label: Tempo Records

Tommy Hunt

Charles James Hunt, (born June 18, 1933 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US)

Soul/Northern Soul Singer, Tommy Hunt, was a member of The Flamingos. He scored Hits after leaving the Group in 1960 and became a favourite of the Northern Soul scene. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: I just don't know what to do with myself and Human

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

Background information
Birth name	Charles James Hunt
Born	June 18, 1933(age 85) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,United States
Occupation(s)	Singer
Associated acts	The Flamingos

Jazz Greats: Bill Dixon

Bill Dixon (October 5, 1925 – June 16, 2010)

Musician, Visual Artist and Educator, Bill Dixon, was a main figure in the Free Jazz Movement and founded the United Nations Jazz Society. He released efforts both as a Sideman and a Bandleader. He also worked as Professor of Music at Bennington College from 1968 to 1995. He died in 2010; please take a listen here and have a lovely Saturday: Somewhere (with Archie Shepp), Peace (with Archie Shepp) and Winter Song 1964 Section all Letter F

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

Background information
Born	October 5, 1925 Nantucket, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	June 16, 2010(aged 84)
Genres	Free jazz
Occupation(s)	Composer, visual artist, educator, musician
Instruments	Trumpet, flugelhorn, piano
Years active	1960–2010
Associated acts	Archie Shepp, Cecil Taylor

The Singers: Linda Clifford

Linda Clifford (born June 14, 1948, New York City)

R&B, Disco and House Singer and Actress, Linda Clifford, had minor roles in films before going on to score four number 1 songs on the Dance charts. She remains active as a touring Artist. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: If my friends could see me now, Runaway love and All the man I need (1981)

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

Background information
Born	June 14, 1948(age 70) New York City, United States[1]
Origin	USA
Genres	Disco[2] R&B house
Occupation(s)	Singer, actress
Years active	1972–present
Labels	Paramount,Curtom, RSO,Capitol, Red Label
Associated acts	Curtis Mayfield

Reggae Thursdays: Rankin Barnabas

Stanley Bryan

Ranking Barnabas worked in Bands such as The Aggrovators, The Revolutionaries and others and released singles featuring Gregory Isaacs and Patrick Andy. His career details and information about his current status are not available. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Woman, woman, woman (with Patrick Andy) and Tumbling tears (with Gregory Isaacs)

Source 1: https://www.discogs.com/artist/776742-Stanley-Bryan

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/392155-Barnabas

Background information
Name:Stanley Bryan Years active: 1970's-? Label: Silver Camel, Hit

Instant Funk

Instant Funk

1970's and 1980's Disco Band, Instant Funk, started as a Backup Band for the O'Jays, Curtis Mayfield, Lou Rawls and others. They began their recording career in the 1970's and went on to score a number 1 R&B and Disco hit. They disbanded in 1985; please take a listen here and have an exciting Wednesday: Crying and Got my mind made up (you can get it girl)

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

Background Information
Origin	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Genres	Soul, disco, funk,post-disco, electro
Years active	1975–1985
Labels	Philadelphia International Salsoul Records
Associated acts	MFSB, Jammers
Past members	Raymond Earl Scotty Miller Kim Miller