Hip Hop Tuesdays: Black Moon

Black Moon 

  Black Moon is one of the Groups that came out in the Golden Era; they did real Hip Hop. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Son get wrec , How many MC's , Buck em down , I got cha opin (remix) , Two turntables and & mic , This is what it sounds like (world wind) , Stay real , This goes out to you and Who got da props

  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Moon_(group) 

Background Information
Origin	Brooklyn, New York, United States
Genres	East Coast hip hop, hardcore hip hop, Golden age hip hop
Years active	1992 – 2006, 2011 -
Labels	Duck Down Records
Associated acts	Native Tongues, Boot Camp Clik,Crooklyn Dodgers, Mobb Deep,Outlawz, Da Beatminerz,
Past members	Buckshot DJ Evil Dee 5ft

Tribute Mondays: David "Honeyboy" Edwards

David "Honeyboy" Edwards (June 28, 1915 – August 29, 2011) 

  Delta Blues Guitarist and Singer David "Honeyboy" Edwards was one of the Greats that toured by hoping trains, hitchhiking  etc. to travel from town to town, playing for nickels. Thanks for your Contribution Mr. Edwards you are appreciated; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Monday: Who may be your regular be , Sweet home Chicago and Wind Howlin' Blues

  
  

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

Background information
Birth name	David Edwards
Also known as	Honeyboy Mr Honey
Born	June 28, 1915 Shaw, Mississippi United States
Died	August 29, 2011 (aged 96) Chicago, Illinois United States
Genres	Delta blues, jazz, R&B, soul, folk
Occupations	Musician, songwriter
Years active	1942–2011
Labels	Earwig Music, Trix, Chess, Arc Records, APO records
Associated acts	Robert Johnson, Pinetop Perkins,Henry Townsend, Robert Lockwood, Jr.

The Valentines

The Valentines 

  The Valentines were a talented Group that lacked huge hits because of poor distribution by the Labels they were signed to; their records have become Collectors Items. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Sunday: Tonight Kathleen , Lilly Maebelle , Summer love , I love you darling , Christmas Prayer , Twenty Minutes (before the hour) , Natures creation , Don't say goodnight and The Woo- Woo Train

 

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Valentines_(doo-wop_band)

Background information
Name Origin	The Valentines Sugar Hill, Harlem
Genres	Rhythm and blues, doo wop
Years active	1952–1958
Labels	Bruce Records (Demo), Old Town Records Rama Records
Members Past Members Associate Acts	Raymond "Pop" Briggs Donald Razor Mickey Francis Ronnie Bright Richard Barrett Eddie Edgehill Carl Hogan The Mistletoes, The Dreamers

Jazz Greats: Edmond Hall

Edmond Hall (May 15, 1901 - February 11, 1967) 

  Jazz Great, Clarinetist, Edmond Hall was one of the most famous Musicians of the 20th Century; his technique remains legendary and his music continues to inspire. Please take a listen here and have a fun Saturday: Saint Louis Blues (with the All stars) , High Society (with the All Stars) and Profoundly Blue

  

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

Background information
Birth name	Edmond Hall
Born	May 15, 1901 Reserve, Louisiana, USA
Died	February 11, 1967 (aged 65) Boston, Massachusetts
Genres	Swing New Orleans Jazz
Occupations	Clarinetist
Instruments	Clarinet, Alto- and Baritone-Saxophone
Associated acts	Buddy Petit, Claude Hopkins,Billy Hicks, Henry "Red" Allen,Teddy Wilson, Louis Armstrong

Great Singers: Chuck Jackson

Chuck Jackson (born July 22, 1937) 

  One of the Early Greats, Chuck Jackson, was the Artiste that gave Burt Bacharach his first taste of success as a songwriter; his catalog were more successful for others when they did remakes, but he is one of the best ever. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: I keep forgettin' , All over the World , Honey come back , I don't want to cry , Tell him I'm not home (With Doris Troy) , Something you got (With Maxine Brown) and Any day now

  
  

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

Background information
Birth name	Chuck Jackson
Born	July 22, 1937 Latta, South Carolina, United States
Genres	R&B, soul,
Occupations	Singer - Songwriter
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1957– Present
Labels	Scepter records, Motown Records All Platinum Carolina Records
Associated acts	The Del-Vikings

Reggae Thursdays: Derrick Harriott

Derrick Harriott (born Derrick Clinton Harriott, 6 February 1939,Jamaica) 

  Reggae Singer and Record Producer, Derrick Harriott has been a force in Jamaica's Music for many years; his catalog and fan base is huge. He continues to Produce and promote the sale of physical music at his famous Record Store. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Over the river (Jiving Juniors) , Lollipop Girl (Jiving Juniors) , What can I do , The Jerk , I'm only human , The loser , Message from a black Man ,  and I care

  
  

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

Background Information
Birth name	Derrick Clinton Harriott
Born	6 February 1939 (age 74)
Origin	Jamaica
Genres	Reggae
Occupations	Singer, record producer
Years active	1958–present
Labels	Crystal, Trojan
Associated acts	The Jiving Juniors The Crystallites

The Impressions

The Impressions 

  Social Conscious Group, The Impressions were instrumental in the change of the thought process during the Civil Rights Movement and the launch pads of the legends Curtis Mayfield and Jerry Butler ; they also were the main influence on Bob Marley and the Wailers. Please take a listen here and have a smooth Wednesday: For your precious love , Gypsy Woman , It's all right , Keep on pushing , Amen , We're a winner , Choice of colours , Come back my love , Woman's got soul , I loved and lost , Check out your mind and People get ready

  
  

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

Background Information
Origin	Chicago, IL, U.S.
Genres	R&B, soul, gospel
Years active	1958–present
Labels	ABC-Paramount, His Master's Voice,Vee Jay, Curtom, Universal, RSO
Website	www.the-impressions.com
Members	Fred Cash Sam Gooden Reggie Torian
Past members	Jerry Butler Curtis Mayfield Arthur Brooks Richard Brooks Leroy Hutson Ralph Johnson Vandy Hampton Gary Underwood Fred Dave