Hip Hop Tuesdays: Crucial Conflict

Crucial Conflict

Chicago Hip Hop Group, Crucial Conflict, has been active since 1991, scoring hits in 1996. They remain active as a live act after reappearing in 2006. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Scummy, Showdown and Hay

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crucial_Conflict

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/174823-Crucial-Conflict

Background Information
Origin	Chicago, Illinois,U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1991–present
Labels	Universal, Uptown, Buckwild
Associated acts	2Pac, Do or Die,Twista, Big Sha,Three 6 Mafia,Westside Connection, R. Kelly
Members	Coldhard (Corey Johnson) Wildstyle (Ralph Leverston) Kilo (Wondosas Martin) Never (Marrico King) Dj Qball (Haji Mccollum)

Tribute Mondays: Willie Dixon

William James Dixon (Jul. 1, 1915 – Jan. 29, 1992)

Blues Musician (Upright Bass and Guitar), Vocalist, Songwriter, Talent Scout, Arranger and Record Producer, Willie Dixon, is most renowned for his songwriting and contribution to the post World War ll Chicago Blues sound. He was a main figure (Session Musician, Talent Scout, Producer and Songwriter) at Chess  Records from 1950 to 1965, working with Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf and Little Walter. He began as a Boxer in the 1930's and was imprisoned for 10 months for his refusal to fight in World War ll. After stints in various Groups he moved on to a successful songwriting and solo career beginning in the 1950's. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Dixon. You are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: I am the Blues (Full Album) and Built for comfort (with Memphis Slim)

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

Background information
Birth name	William James Dixon
Born	July 1, 1915 Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Died	January 29, 1992(aged 76) Burbank, California, buried: Burr Oak Cemetery[1]
Genres	Blues, rock and roll,Chicago blues,jump blues, rhythm and blues, gospel
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter, arranger, record producer, boxer
Instruments	Vocals, double bass, guitar
Years active	1939–1992
Labels	Chess, Cobra,Columbia,Bluesville, Checker,Verve, MCA,Legacy, Columbia,Yambo
Associated acts	Big Three Trio,Muddy Waters,Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter, Lowell Fulson, Sonny Boy Williamson, Chuck Berry, Otis Rush,Buddy Guy, Magic Sam, Junior Wells,Otis Spann

Wasis Diop

Wasis Diop (born 1950 in Dakar, Senegal)

Senegalese Musician, Wasis Diop, is regarded for his blending of Senagalese Folk music with Pop and Jazz. He has been active since the 1970's, but began to release solo Albums in the 1990's. He remains active; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: African Dream, The lord of the feathers and Hyenes

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

Background information
Name: Wasis Diop Born: 1950 Origin: Dakar, Senegal Years active: 1970's - present

Jazz Greats: Jimmy Woode

James Bryant Woode (September 23, 1926 – April 23, 2005)

Jazz Bassist, Jimmy Woode, was a sideman and session musician to many (Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington and others) and released a solo effort in 1958. He died in 2005; please take a listen here and have a nice Saturday: Kenny Clarke - The Golden 8 (Full Album) and The Colorful Strings of Jimmy Woode (Full Album)

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Woode

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/258458-Jimmy-Woode

Background information
Name: James Bryant Woode Born: Sept. 23, 1926 Died: April 23, 2005 Origin: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Label: Argo

Todd Duncan

Robert Todd Duncan (Feb. 12, 1903 – Feb. 28, 1998)

Baritone Opera Singer and Actor, Todd Duncan, was renown for his portrayal of Porgy (he played the role 1800 times) in the 1935 production of Porgy and Bess.  He had a Bachelors in Music (Butler University) and a Masters Degree (Columbia University Teachers College). He taught voice for over fifty years at Howard University and acted in regarded Plays. He also recorded the first version of "Unchained Melody." He died in 1998; please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Bess you is my woman now (with Anne Brown) and Unchained melody (1955)

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

Background information
Birth name	Robert Todd Duncan
Born	February 12, 1903 Danville, Kentucky, United States
Died	February 28, 1998(aged 95) Washington, D.C., United States
Genres	opera
Occupation(s)	opera singer, actor, professor
Years active	1933–1983

Dancehall / Reggae Thursdays: Little Lenny

Nigel Grandson

Little Lenny rose to prominence in the dancehall during the late 1980's and into the 1990's, scoring hits laced with controversial lyrics. He was kicked out of High School because of his lyrical content. He also helped to increase the popularity of Shocking Vibes Production. He now owns a Publishing Company and records occasionally. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae/Dancehall Thursday: Shining star (with Professor Grizzly) and Healthy body

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/385698-Little-Lenny

Background information
Name: Nigel Grandison Origins: Jamaica Years active: 1980's - 1990's Label: Greensleeves Records, RAS, VP Records, Shocking Vibes, Grapevine Records

Love Committee

Love Committee

Love Committee is listed as a Soul-Disco Vocal Quartet that had releases during the 1970's and 1980's. There seems to be no other available information.  Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: A day of peace and Law & Order (1978)

Source 1: https://www.discogs.com/artist/14043-Love-Committee

Source 2: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/love-committee-mn0000301919

Background information
Name: Love Committee Years active: 1970's - 1980's Label: Gold Mine Records T-Electric, Salsoul Members: Ronald Presson, Joe Freeman, Larry Richardson, Norman Frazier, Michael Bell