4 P.M. (For Positive Music)

4 P.M. (For Positive Music)

R&B Group, 4 P.M., was active between 1991 and 2008. They scored a much remembered hit (Sukiyaki (remake)) in 1995. Their name 'For Positive Music' meant their music was non violent, non degrading to women and void of explicit lyrics. They continued on with Album releases, with their last being in 2008. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: Lay down your love, Then came you, I gave you everything, Years from here and Sukiyaki

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/4_P.M._(group)

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/319619-4-PM-For-Positive-Music

Background information
Origin	Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Genres	R&B
Years active	1991–2008
Labels	Reprise Records Next Plateau, 4PM, Pony Canyon
Members	Roberto Pena, Jr. Reney "Ray" Pena Larry McFarland
Past members	Martiz Ware

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Richie Rich

Richard Serrell (Born March 1, 1968 (age 51)

California Rapper, Richie Rich, influenced Snoop Dogg's style, being active since 1986. He was a member of the Hip Hop Group, 415, that faded after he went to prison in 1990. After his release from prison he was featured on songs by 2 Pac and others and eventually signed to a major label, where he released well received material. He now runs his own Label, Ten-Six Records,  and remains active. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Don't do it, Rodney the Geek, Half Thang (Full Album), N****s done changed ft. 2Pac, Do G's get to go to heaven and Let's ride

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richie_Rich_(rapper)

Background information
Birth name	Richard Serrell
Born	March 1, 1968(age 51)
Origin	Oakland, California
Genres	West Coast hip hop, hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper
Years active	1988–present
Labels	Hoo-Bangin',Priority Records,Big League Records
Associated acts	415, 2Pac, Luniz,Mac Dre, E-40, B-Legit, J. Stalin,Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins

Tribute Mondays: Coot Grant / Leola B. Wilson

Leola B. Henton or Pettigrew (June 11 or 17, 1893 – December 26, 1970)

Classic Female Blues, Country Blues and Vaudeville Singer and Songwriter, Coot Grant / Leola B. Wilson, had a successful tenure with her husband, Wesley "Kid" Wilson and also as a Solo Artist from the 1910's to the early 1930's. She worked in Vaudeville in America at aged 7 years old and toured South Africa and Europe in 1901 at aged 8 years old, with Mayme Remington's Pickaninnies. She recorded under numerous aliases from the 1910's onwards. She appeared in movies and was also a Guitar player. She and her husband wrote over 400 songs. She died in 1970 after retiring in the 1950's. Thanks for your contribution Mrs. Grant,  you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday:  Keep your hands off my Mojo (Leola Wilson), Get off with me (Coot Grant & Kid Wilson), Come on Coot do that thing [Grant & Wilson (1995)] and Uncle Joe (Leola B. Wilson)

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

Background information
Birth name	Leola B. Henton orPettigrew
Also known as	Leola Wilson, Patsy Hunter
Born	June 17, 1893[1] Birmingham, Alabama, United States[2]
Died	December 26, 1970(aged 77)[3] Riverside County, California, U.S.
Genres	Classic female blues, country blues, vaudeville[4]
Occupation(s)	Singer, guitarist,songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Years active	1900s–1950s
Labels	Paramount,[2]various

The Singers: Miki Howard

Alicia Michelle Howard (born September 30, 1960)

Singer and Actress, Miki Howard, is the daughter of Josephine Howard of the Caravans and Clay Graham of the Pilgrim Jubilees. She began her career in the Group,  Side Effect,  in 1979. In 1985 her Solo career took off and garnered many R&B hits. She appeared in the movies Malcolm X (as Billie Holiday) and Poetic Justice. She remains active; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Baby be mine, Come share my love, Ain't nuthin' in the world, Love under new management, Ain't nobody like you and Shining through

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

Background information
Born	Alicia Michelle Howard September 30, 1960 (age 58) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation	Singer–songwriter music producer actress
Years active	1979–present
Spouse(s)	Eddie Phelps (m. 1989;div. 1996)
Children	3
Musical career
Genres	R&B   soul   jazz
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Atlantic Giant Warlock Hush Peak Shanachie Branicka
Associated acts	Jermaine Jackson Side Effect   Gerald Levert   Cherrelle   Alexander O'Neal   Vesta Williams   Karyn White

Jazz Greats: Shirley Clay

Shirley Clay (died February 7, 1951)

Jazz Trumpeter, Shirley Clay, Got his start as a teenager in 1920 working with others ( Carroll Dickerson, Clifford King and others) on Tours and recording with Louis Armstrong in 1927. He was also a Studio Musician for Earl Hines, Billlie Holiday, Don Redman and others. From the 1940's up to his death in 1951, he led his own Band, worked as a Sideman and continued his Studio session work. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Humming Blues (Elzadie Robinson 1926)

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

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/337651-Shirley-Clay

Background information
Name: Shirley Clay  Born: ? Died: February 07, 1951 Origin: US