Najee

Jerome Najee Rasheed (born November 4, 1957,

New York City)

Smooth Jazz Saxophonist and Flautist, Najee, began playing the Clarinet at aged 8 years old, but later moved on to the Saxophone. In his teen years he toured the world and worked with others during the 1970's, and continued on into the 1980's and 1990's with well received solo efforts. He remains active; please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Day by Day, Tokyo Blue, Gina, All I ever asked (with Freddie Jackson) and Najee's Theme

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

Background information
Birth name	Jerome Najee Rasheed
Born	November 4, 1957(age 62) New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Smooth Jazz, R&B
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Saxophone, Flute
Years active	1986-Present
Labels	EMI, Capitol, Blue Note, Verve Forecast, Heads Up, Telarc, E1,Concord Shanachie

Reggae Thursdays: AJ Brown

AJ Brown

Jamaican Singer, AJ Brown, started out at a young age and gained attention after winning a German Talent contest in 1980. His music includes the genres Reggae, Jazz, World Beat, R&B, Pop and Classical. He is currently the lead Singer of the Band, Third World. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Father and friend, Get up Chant, When you love and Love people

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/564911-A-J-Brown

Background information
Name: AJ Brown  Born: Montego Bay, Jamaica Labels: Sonic Sounds, Maestro Productions, GRCL

Hip Hop Tuesdays: The Hypnotizing 3

The Hypnotizing 3

Hip Hop Group, The Hypnotizing 3, was affiliated with DJ Lightning Lance and began their career in the 1970's. They released songs in the 1980's, but there is no information available about their current status. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Difference Folks (from the Live Convention 81)

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/4628541-The-Hypnotizing-3

Background information
Name: The Hypnotizing 3  Origin: New York, US Label: Disc-O-wax Members: Dynamic D, Prince Damian and Divine

Hip Hop Tuesdays: DJ Lightning Lance

DJ Lightning Lance

DJ Lightning Lance was active in the 1970's and 1980's. He was the first to Scratch on a studio recording. He released one single in the 1980's that has become a Hip Hop Classic. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Live Convention 81(ft. Lil Sha Rock and The Hypnotizing 3) 1

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/251609-DJ-Lightning-Lance

Background information
Name: DJ Lightning Lance  Origin: New York, US Label: Disc-O-wax