Hip Hop Tuesday: Da Brat

Shawntae Harris (born April 14, 1974)

Da Brat became the first solo female rapper to sell a million records with her debut Album. She remains active; please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Ghetto Love (ft. T-Boz), Give it 2 you and Funkdafied

 

Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Da_Brat

Background Information
Birth name	Shawntae Harris
Born	April 14, 1974 (age 41) Joliet, Illinois, United States
Origin	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper, actress
Years active	1991–present
Labels	So So Def
Associated acts	Jermaine Dupri, Kris Kross,Left Eye, Bow Wow, Mariah Carey, Tyrese, Missy Elliot, Lil' Kim

Tribute Mondays: Luther Tucker

Luther Tucker (January 20, 1936 – June 18, 1993 )

Blues Guitarist, Luther Tucker, was instrumental in the Chicago Blues sound and also was a studio musician for many others (B. B. King, Elmore Jones, Muddy Waters, etc.). Thanks for your contribution Mr. Tucker, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Mean old World

Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luther_Tucker

Background information
Born	January 20, 1936 Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Died	June 18, 1993 (aged 57) Greenbrae, California, United States
Genres	Chicago Blues, blues, soul,rock, jazz, gospel
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Guitar, vocals
Years active	1952–1993
Labels	Lonestar Records Rock'it Records

Arbee Stidham

Arbee Stidham (February 9, 1917 – April 26, 1988)

Blues Multi-Instrumentalist and Singer, Arbee Stidham, had a huge hit at the beginning of his solo career that he was never able to match. His tenure included stints at numerous Labels and lectures at the Cleveland State University. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: My heart belongs to you

Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arbee_Stidham

Background Information
Birth Name: Arbee Stidham Born: Feb. 09, 1917 Died: April 26, 1988 Origin: De Vales Bluff, Arkansas, US

Jazz Greats: Edward Inge

Edward Inge (May 7, 1906 – October 8, 1988) 

Arranger and Reedist, Edward Inge, worked in various Jazz Bands of his day and arranged pieces for Louis Armstrong, Jimmie Lunceford and others. Please take a listen here and have a lovely Saturday:  Mc.Kinney's Cotton Pickers - Rocky Road - 1930

Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_inge

Background Information
Birth Name: Edward Inge Born: May 07, 1906 Died: Oct. 08, 1988 Genre: Jazz

Sunnyland Slim

Albert "Sunnyland Slim" Luandrew (September 5, 1906 – March 17, 1995) 

Singer/Songwriter and Pianist, Sunnyland Slim, was popular during the post-war electric Blues era. He also played with many others (Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Howling Wolf, Canned Heat, etc.). Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Illinois Central  (Dr. Clayton's Buddy) 

Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunnyland_Slim

Background Information
Birth name	Albert Luandrew
Born	September 5, 1906 Quitman County, near Vance, Mississippi
Died	March 17, 1995 (aged 88) Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	Blues
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, musician
Instruments	Piano
Years active	1920s–1990s
Labels	Hy-Tone, Aristocrat, RCA Victor, Opera, Mercury Tempo-Tone, Apollo, JOB, Sunny, Regal, Blue Lake, Club 51, Cobra, LaSalle, Miss, Prestige,Earwig Music
Associated acts	Muddy Waters