Hip Hop Tuesdays: Da Youngsta's

Da Youngsta's

Philadelphia Rap Group, Da Youngsta's, scored hits on the Rap charts from 1992 to 1995 and released a diss track against Kris Kross. Some efforts charted poorly, but they are considered as Hip Hop classics by many fans. Group member, Q-Ball, left the outfit for a deal with The Notorious B.I.G. in 1995 and the remaining Duo split in 2001, though some sources list them as being active again since 2007. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Pass da mic  and Somethin 4 Da Youngsta's

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

Background Information
Also known as	Illy Funkstaz
Origin	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,U.S.
Genres	East Coast hip hop, Hip hop,Hardcore hip hop
Years active	1991–2001 2007 -present
Labels	Pop Art Records East West America/Atlantic Records
Associated acts	Steady B, Cool C, Three Times Dope
Website	www.dayoungstas.com
Members	Taji Goodman Quran Goodman Tarik Dawson

The Singers: Martha High

Martha Harvin (Victoria,Virginia,US) 

Martha High began her career using her birth name, Martha Harbin as a member of The Four Jewels. After leaving the Group, she changed her name, worked with James Brown for over 30 years and also released  solo efforts. She continues to record and perform. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Georgy girl and Summertime (with James Brown)

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_High

Background information
Name: Martha Harbin Origin: Victoria, Virginia, US Label: Dimension Records, Salsoul Records

Tribute Mondays: Lloyd Glenn

Lloyd Colquitt Glenn (November 21, 1909 — May 23, 1985)

West Coast Blues pioneer, Lloyd Glenn, was a Pianist, Bandleader and Arranger that worked in Jazz Bands, Orchestras, and Trios from the 1920's to 1940's. He was also a noted sideman and session musician and had solo hits during the 1950's. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Glenn, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Chica boo, Old time shuffle, Blue ivories,  Everyday I have the blues (with Lowel Fulson), Sleigh ride, and, How long blues

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

Background information
Birth Name: Lloyd Colquitt Glenn Born: Nov. 21, 1909 Died: May 23, 1985 Origin: San Antonio, Texas, US Label: Aladdin Records Years active: 1920's-?

Hip Hop Tuesdays: 3rd Eye (Jesse West)

Jesse Williams III (born December 4, 1967, South Bronx , New York)

Rapper and Producer, 3rd eye worked as a main Producer at the newly formed Bad Boy Records after his solo deal dissolved at Motown Records. He has produced hits and remixed other singles over the years and remains active mostly behind the scenes. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Dolly my baby remix (with Supercat, Puff Daddy and Biggie Smalls), Concrete jungle and No Prisoners

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

Background Information
Birth name	Jesse Williams III
Also known as	“3rd Eye”, “Dirty Apple Slim”, "Dirty Traxx"
Born	December 4, 1967 (age 48)
Origin	Bronx, New York
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1989 – present
Labels	None

Soul Singers: Jan Bradley

Addie Bradley, (born July 6, 1943 in Byhalia, Mississippi )

Soul Singer, Jan Bradley, was a member of the Chess roster during the 1960's. She worked with Curtis Mayfield, garnering a few hits in the process. Her stint in music ended when she retired in the early 1970's. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: We girls, I'm over you and Mama didn't lie

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

Background Information
Birth name	Addie Bradley
Born	July 6, 1943 (age 73) Byhalia, Mississippi, USA
Occupation(s)	Singer
Associated acts	Curtis Mayfield

Jazz Greats: Percy Heath

Percy Heath (April 30, 1923 – April 28, 2005)

Jazz Bassist, Percy Heath, was a member of the Modern Jazz Quartet and also The Heath Brothers. He had a well respected career working with other Artist and was also an avid fisherman. Please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: Django, A love song , Vendome and Versailles

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

Background information
Birth name Percy Heath Born April 30, 1923 Origin Wilmington, North Carolina,USA Died April 28, 2005 (aged 81) Genres Bebop Hard bop Cool jazz Occupation(s) Double bassist Instruments Double bass, Cello Associated acts Dizzy Gillespie, Jimmy Heath,Miles Davis, Johnny Griffin,Modern Jazz Quartet, The Heath Brothers

Blues Singers: Laura Smith

Laura Smith (unknown – February 1932) 

Classic Female Blues and Country Blues Singer, Laura Smith, were among the early stars of the Blues Genre. She recorded thirty five songs before dying from the effects of hypertension. There are no records of her Birth Date. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Lonesome refugee, The Mississippi Blues, Gonna put you in jail and Don't leave me here

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Smith_(blues_singer)

Background Information
Born	Unknown probably Indianapolis, United States
Died	February 1932 Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres	Classic female blues, country blues[1]
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1924–1927 (recording career)
Labels	Okeh, Victor
Associated acts	Clarence Williams, Perry Bradford

Tribute Mondays: Jesse "Babyface"Thomas

Jesse "Babyface" Thomas (February 3,1911 – August 15,1995)

Image Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/2025726-Jesse-Thomas-2

" The Blues Troubadour", Jesse Thomas, was a mainstay in the Blues Genre for over 60 years. Thanks for your contribution Mr Thomas, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Down in Texas  blues and Blue goose blues

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Thomas_(musician)

Background information
Name: Jesse Thomas Born: Feb 3 1911 Died: Aug 15 1995 Origin: Logansport, Louisiana, US Label: Victor, Speciality

The Singers: Brenton Woods

Brenton Wood (born Alfred Jesse Smith, July 26, 1941, Shreveport, Louisiana )

Soul & R&B Singer/Songwriting, Brenton Woods, had a good set of releases starting in the late 1960's. He still remains active; please take a listen here and have a nice Sunday: The Oogum Boogum and Gimmie Little sign

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brenton_Woods

Background information
Birth name	Alfred Jesse Smith
Born	July 26, 1941 (age 73)
Origin	Shreveport, Louisiana
Genres	Soul, R&B, pop
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals