Hip Hop Tuesdays: Tanya "Sweet Tee" Winley

Tanya Winley

Rapper, Tanya "Sweet Tee" Winley, is among the first female Rappers that came on the scene in 1979. She recorded some Singles with her sister, Paulette, under the tutelage of her father, Paul Winley. She faded from Rap after her father's Label folded in 1982, after he had a legal dispute about copyright infringement with Afrika Bambaataa. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: I believe in the wheel of fortune (Paulette & Tanya Winley), Rhymin' and Rappin' (Paulette & Tanya Winley) and Vicious Rap

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanya_%22Sweet_Tee%22_Winley

Name: Tanya Winley 
Origin: US

Background information
Label: Winley Records

Sharon Redd

Sharon Redd (October 19, 1945 – May 1, 1992)

Singer, Sharon Redd, was active from 1967 to 1992, the year of her death. She released her first Single in 1968, went into acting for a while and became apart of Bette Midler's, The Harlettes from the mid-1970's. She did background vocals for others (Norman Connors and Carol Douglas), had an uncredited release under the name Front Page and scored many dance hits in the early 1980's. She died of pneumonia in 1992; please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Love Insurance (Frontpage), In the name of love,  Beat the street and Half as much

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

Background information
Born	October 19, 1945
Origin	New York City, United States
Died	May 1, 1992 (aged 46)
Genres	R&B, house, post-disco[1]
Occupation(s)	Singer, actress
Years active	1967–1992
Labels	United Artists, Prelude
Associated acts	Bette Midler and the Harlettes

Reggae Thursdays: Kotch

Kotch

Reggae Band, Kotch, released 3 Albums on three different Labels (Macca Music, Mango, Sonic Sounds) between 1986 and 1993. 

They began with original material and branched out into famed Reggae covers of Soul and Quiet Storm releases. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Tears and Jean

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/387309-Kotch

Background information
Name: Kotch  Origin: Jamaica  Labels: Macca Music, Mango, Sonic Sound Members: Dwight Lyseight, Everton Gayle, Herbie Harris, Johan Moodmaker Young, Norman Espuet, Owen Rennalls, Pablo Stewart, Prince Manning, Stephen Lee

Tracy Weber

Tracy Weber (1957-1981)

Singer, Tracy Weber, was shot and killed at aged 24 years old in 1981, after recording a few songs. She scored an hit posthumously in late 1981. Her other recordings were released up to 1983. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: One step at a time, You ought to know and Sure Shot (1981)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracy_Weber_(singer)

Background information
Born	1957
Origin	New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	1981
Occupation(s)	Singer

Reggae Thursdays: Glen Ricks

Glen Ricks

Jamaican Singer, Glen Ricks, started his career as a member of The Fabulous Flames and then became a Solo Artist in the 1970s. He enjoyed prominence both in the US and Jamaica during the 1980s and has recorded many memorable songs. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: I've been waiting for you and I found a love

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/237198-Glen-Ricks

Background information
Name: Glen Ricks	Origin: Jamaica

Vanessa Bell Armstrong

Vanessa Bell Armstrong (born October 2, 1953)

Gospel Singer, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, gained success after releasing her debut Album in 1983 and continued into the 1990's, before taking a break. She returned in 2001, 2007 and then again in 2009 with more releases. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: You bring out the best in me, Pressing on, Nobody but Jesus, Always, Something Inside so strong and Peace be still

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

Background Information
Born	Vanessa Bell October 2, 1953 (age 66) Detroit, Michigan, United States
Occupation	Gospel singer
Years active	1968–present

Marva King

Marva King (b. US)

Soul Singer, Marva King, released an Album and some singles in 1981. She went on to yearly gaps within her Discography, with her last release being in 2018. She is most remembered for her duet with Chuck Cissel (If I had the chance). Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Feels right, If I had the chance (with Chuck Cissel) and Do you want to make love

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/54419-Marva-King

Background information
Name: Marva King  Origin: Us	Years active : 1980's - present

Alton McClain and Destiny

Alton McClain and Destiny

Disco Girl Trio, Alton McClain and Destiny, scored a hit with their first Album, but was dropped from their Label when their second Album didn't sell well. Members of the Trio then went on to other ventures; Alton McClain recorded as a Gospel Singer, D'marie Warren and Robyrda Stiger joined the Girl Group, Krystol. D'marie Warren died in a car crash on February 22, 1985 at aged 32 years old. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Wednesday: Crazy love, Sweet temptation, My destiny and It must be love

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

Background information
Also known as	Krystol
Origin	Los Angeles, California, USA
Genres	Disco, R&B
Instruments	vocals
Years active	1978–1981 (Alton McClain and Destiny) 1982–1989 (Krystol)
Labels	Polydor, Epic
Associated acts	Leon Sylvers III, Shalamar, Skip Scarborough, Leon Ware, Randy Jackson
Past members	Alton McClain and Destiny: Alton McClain D'Marie Warren Robyrda Stiger Krystol: D'Marie Warren Robryda Stiger Tina Scott Karon Floyd Robbie Faith Danzie

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Cookie Crew

Cookie Crew

British Hip Hop Duo, Cookie Crew, gained a record deal after winning a National Rap championship. They scored their first hit in 1987 and released House Music influenced follow-ups. The Duo broke up in 1992 as a result of differing opinions towards their musical genre direction. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Got to keep on (with Edwin Starr), Come on & get some, Born this way (let's dance), Females and Rok da House (with Beat Masters)

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

Background information
Origin	London, England
Genres	Hip hop, hip house
Years active	1983–1992
Labels	Rhythm King, FFRR
Past members	Susie Banfield Debbie Pryce

Junior

Norman Washington Giscombe (born 6 June 1957)

English Singer - Songwriter, Junior, gained fame in 1982 with his solo efforts, after working as a backing vocalist for Linx. He was among the first set of British R&B Artists that had success in the United States. His last release was in 2011; please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Too late, Do you really want my love, Another step (closer to you) [with Kim Wilde] and Mama used to say

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

Background information
Birth name	Norman Washington Giscombe
Also known as	Junior
Born	6 June 1957 (age 62) Wandsworth, London, England
Origin	London, England
Genres	R&B, soul, funk, pop
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Years active	1981–present
Labels	Mercury Records
Associated acts	Ruby Turner, Kim Wilde, Mumzy Stranger

Gayle Adams

Gayle Adams (Born Washington, D.C. , United States)

Urban Contemporary and House Musician, Gayle Adams, released dance-oriented music from 1980 to 1989. She scored a few hits and faded from the industry. There is no available information about her status. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Stretchin' out, Your love is a lifesaver and Love fever

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

Background information
Born	Washington, D.C., United States
Genres	Disco, house, post-disco, urban contemporary
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1980–1989
Labels	Prelude Records

Reggae Thursdays: The Blood Fire Posse

The Blood Fire Posse

The Blood Fire Posse was a talented Group of musicians that was led by Singer, Paul Blake. They made an huge impact in the 1980's with their releases. Paul Blake was voted out of the Group in 1987 and went on to form a Ministry, Danny Browne continued on in music Production and Trevor "Skatta" Bonnick also continued on in music. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Can't stop rocking tonight, Rub-A-Dub Soldier,  Pink Panther and Every Posse get flat

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/426448-Bloodfire-Possé

Background information
Name: Blood Fire Posse  Origin: Jamaica  Members:  Alden "Trapper John" Stewart, Carl "Bridge" Ayton , Danny Browne, Donovan "Benji" Belnavis , Paul Blake, Trevor "Skatta" Bonnick