Hip Hop Tuesday: The Fat Boys

The Fat Boys
 

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       The Fat Boys lived the phrase "be yourself"; while helping to popularize Beat Boxing and Hip Hop Culture, they gave the Genre some fun Jams. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday:  Human beat box , Jailhouse Rap , Can you feel it? , Baby, you're a rich man now , Wipe out (with The Beach Boys) , Are you ready Freddy? and Fat Boys

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

Background information
Birth name	Disco 3
Also known as	Original Fat Boys
Origin	Brooklyn, New York, United States
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1982–1991, 2008–present
Labels	Sutra Records Tin Pan Apple/Polydor/PolyGram Records Uncle Louie Music Group
Associated acts	Run-D.M.C. Kurtis Blow
Website	OriginalFatBoys.com
Members
Prince Markie Dee Kool Rock-Ski
Past members
Buff Love

Tribute Mondays: Marvin Gaye

Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. (April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984)
 

        Marvin Gaye, The voice, the creativity, the man who influenced both Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder how to produce albums, is truly a vital part of Music History. Thank you for your contribution; please take a listen here and have a pleasant Monday: Stubborn kinda fellow , Pride and Joy , Lets get it on , Mercy mercy me , What's going on , I Heard it through the grapevine , How sweet it is to be loved by you ,  Ain't that peculiar , Can I get a witness , Once upon a time (with Mary Wells) , It takes two (with Kim Weston) , Got to give it up pt. 1 , Trouble man and Sexual Healing

 


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

Background information
Birth name	Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr.
Also known as	Marvin Gay, Marvin P. Gaye, Jr., Prince of Soul, Prince of Motown
Born	April 2, 1939 Washington, D.C.
Died	April 1, 1984 (aged 44) Los Angeles, California
Genres	R&B, soul, smooth soul, doo-wop, funk, quiet storm
Occupations	Singer-songwriter, composer, musician, record producer
Instruments	Vocals, piano, keyboards, drums, percussion, synthesizers
Years active	1957–1984
Labels	Motown (Tamla-Motown), Columbia
Associated acts	The Moonglows, Harvey Fuqua, Mary Wells, Kim Weston, Tammi Terrell, The Originals, Diana Ross

Isaac Hayes

Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr. (August 20, 1942 – August 10, 2008)
  

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      This entertainer wore many hats, but his contribution to modern day music out ways them all. Isaac Hayes has not only written and composed many hits for other Artist (Dionne Warrick, Sam and Dave, etc.), but he also released some of the most memorable songs as a Solo Artist. Happy Sunday; please take a listen here: Theme from Shaft , Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic , Walk on by , I can't turn around , Zeke the freak , Out of the ghetto , Storm is over  ,  Joy  and I stand accused

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

Background information
Birth name	Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr.
Born	August 20, 1942 Covington, Tennessee
Origin	Shelby County, Tennessee, U.S.
Died	August 10, 2008 (aged 65) Memphis, Tennessee[1]
Genres	Funk, jazz-funk, soul, disco
Occupations	Singer-songwriter, arranger, record producer, actor
Instruments	the piano, keyboard instruments, vocals, trombone and the saxophone
Years active	1962–2008
Labels	Enterprise/Stax, ABC, Columbia Records, Point Blank
Associated acts	David Porter, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, The Bar-Kays

Jazz Greats: Miles Davis

Miles Dewey Davis III (May 26, 1926 – September 28, 1991)
  

Image source: Miles Davis - Wikipedia

      Miles Davis, The most influential Musician of our time, added so many layers and textures to music. He turned the Trumpet into an instrument of relaxation and changed the face of Jazz in the process. Have a beautiful Saturday and please take a listen here: So What , Blue in green , Sanctuary , Round Midnight , Flamenco Sketches , Freddie Freeloader , All Blues , I fall in love too easily  and  Autumn leaves

 


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

Background information
Birth name	Miles Dewey Davis III
Born	May 26, 1926 Alton, Illinois, United States
Died	September 28, 1991 (aged 65) Santa Monica, California, United States
Genres	Jazz, hard bop, bebop, cool jazz, modal, fusion, third stream, jazz-funk, jazz rap[1][2]
Occupations	Bandleader, composer, trumpeter, artist
Instruments	Trumpet, flugelhorn, piano, organ
Years active	1944–1975, 1980–1991
Labels	Capitol Jazz/EMI, Columbia/CBS, Warner Bros. Dial Records
Associated acts	Billy Eckstine, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis Quintet, Gil Evans

Great Singers: Roberta Flack

Roberta Flack (born February 10, 1939)
  

       The classical trained Pianist and Vocalist Roberta Flack has given the Music Industry a River of beautiful pieces. Her style and grace is like birds floating over a calm ocean. Have an enjoyable weekend and please take a listen here: The first time ever I saw your face , Killing me softly with his song , Feel like makin' love , Where is the love (with Donny Hathaway) , The closer I get to you (with Donny Hathaway) , Set the night to music ft. Maxi Priest , Tonight I celebrate my love ft. Peabo Bryson , You're looking like love to me ft. Peabo Bryson , If ever I see you again and Only heaven can wait for love ft. Peabo Bryson

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

Background information
Born	February 10, 1939 (age 73) Black Mountain, North Carolina, United States
Genres	Jazz, soul, folk, R&B
Occupations	Singer-songwriter, musician
Instruments	Vocals, piano
Years active	1969–present
Labels	Atlantic (1968-1996) Angel / Capitol (1997) RAS / 429 / Sony/ATV (2011-present)
Associated acts	Donny Hathaway Peabo Bryson Maxi Priest

Reggae Thursdays: John Holt

John Holt (born John Kenneth Holt, 11 July 1947, Kingston, Jamaica) 

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        Both as leader of The Paragons and as a Solo Artist, John Holt have added a softer smoother side to the Reggae Genre with is ultra-smooth delivery. His talents weren't fully developed when he crafted "The tide is high"; his music is definitely a treasure to be cherished, have a relaxing day and please take a listen here: Wear you to the ball (The Paragons) , The Tide is high (The Paragons) , If I was a carpenter , I want a love I can feel , Stick by me , Man next door (The Paragons) , Help me make it through the night , My Satisfaction (The Paragons) and Ali Baba 

  
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Holt_%28singer%29

Basic Information
Birth name	John Kenneth Holt
Born	11 July 1947 (age 65)
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae

Occupation   Singer / Songwriter

Associated acts	The Paragons

Great R&B Groups: Ben E. King and The Drifters

Ben E. King

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The Drifters

 

Image Source: The Drifters - Wikipedia

        Despite being so unstable as a Group The Drifters has managed to put out some magical tunes during their run; Ben E. King also came to prominence through this band. Packed with great harmonies and instrumentation, their music is a clear choice in your collection. Have a great Wednesday and please take a listen here: Under the boardwalk , Stand by me , Stand by me (Ben E. King) , There goes my baby , Save the last dance for me , This magic moment , Spanish harlem (Ben E. King) and Up on the roof

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_E._King

Background information
Birth name	Benjamin Earl Nelson
Also known as	Benjamin Earl King
Born	September 28, 1938 (age 73) Henderson, North Carolina
Genres	Soul, rhythm and blues
Occupations	Singer, songwriter, record producer
Instruments	Vocals, piano, keyboards
Years active	1958–present
Labels	Atco Records Atlantic Records
Associated acts	The Drifters The Five Crowns

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

Basic Information
Origin	New York City, U.S.
Genres	R&B, doo wop, soul
Years active	1953-present
Labels	Atlantic Bell Neon Records
Associated acts	Ben E. King Clyde McPhatter
Website	theofficialdrifters.com
Members
Michael Williams Damion Charles Ryan King Carlton Powell
Past members
Clyde McPhatter Gerhart Thrasher Andrew Thrasher Bill Pinkney Willie Ferbee Walter Adams Ben E. King Doc Green Beary Hobbs Rudy Lewis Charlie Thomas Tommy Evans Eugene Pearson Johnny Terry Johnny Moore Bobby Hendricks Rudy Ivan Jimmy Lewis Ray Lewis Louis Price Maurice Cannon