Jamaica Boys

Jamaica Boys

Funk Trio, the Jamaica Boys, worked between 1986 and 1991. They released 3 Albums and a few Singles before disbanding. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: Pick up the phone, People make the World go round, Shake it up, Spend some time with me and It's that loving feeling

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

Background information
Origin	Queens
Genres	R&B, New jack swing
Years active	1986 - 1991
Labels	Warner Bros. Records
Associated acts	Luther Vandross
Past members	Mark Stevens, Dinky Bingham, Marcus Miller, Lenny White, Bernard Wright, Spaceman Patterson, Eric "CoDee" Cody

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Screwed Up Click (S.U.C)

Screwed Up Click

Hip Hop Collective, The Screwed Up Click (S.U.C), is based in Houston, Texas and was led by the late DJ Screw, whom pioneered the Chopped and Screw Technique. The members and affiliates has also had great solo success. DJ Screw died in the year 2000 and other members also passed on. The collective remains active; please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Southside (DJ Screw and Mass 187), Screwed for life, Pimping, Pens & Blessing Pads, Bigtyme Recordz, Vol. II: All Screwed Up and 3'n the morning part two

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

Background information
Also known as	Soldiers United 4 Cash S.U.C.
Origin	Houston, Texas,U.S.
Genres	Chopped and screwed southern rap
Years active	1990-present
Labels	Screwed Up Records
Associated acts	Swishahouse ABN UGK Devin the Dude Lil' Troy South Park Mexican Slim Thug K-Rino
Members	Al-D B.G. Duke Big Pokey Big Troy Botany Boyz Big Jut Chris Ward C-Note Enjoli E.S.G. Kay-K Lil' Flip Lil' Head Lil' Keke Lil' O Lil' 3rd Mike D Southside Playaz Trae tha Truth Yungstar Z-Ro
Past members	3-2 (deceased) B.G. Gator(deceased) Big Hawk(deceased) Big Mello(deceased) Big Moe(deceased) Big Steve(deceased) Dat Boy Grace(deceased) DJ Screw(deceased) Fat Pat(deceased)

Tribute Mondays: George Duke

George M. Duke (January 12, 1946 – August 5, 2013)

Keyboardist, Composer, Singer-Songwriter and Producer, George Duke, had a career that included Arranging, Songwriting and Record Producing for many Artists and also working as a Music Director for many. He was a Professor of Music and released over 30 Albums. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Duke you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a an exciting Monday: Master of the Game (full Album), I Love the Blues, She Heard My Cry (full Album) and Brazilian love affair

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

Background information
Born	January 12, 1946 San Rafael, California, U.S.
Died	August 5, 2013(aged 67) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Jazz fusion R&B funk progressive rock rock and roll jazz rock post-disco[1] jazz fusion smooth jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer, musical director, producer, educator
Instruments	Vocals, piano, synthesizer, saxophone, keytar, flute, bass guitar, trombone
Years active	1966–2013
Labels	Pacific Jazz Pickwick MPS SABA Atlantic Epic Elektra Warner Bros. Bizarre World Telarc Jazz Heads Up
Associated acts	John Heard Frank Zappa Cannonball Adderley Nat Adderley Stanley Clarke Leon "Ndugu" Chancler Lynn Davis Napoleon Murphy Brock Sheila Escovedo Flora Purim Al Jarreau Billy Cobham Earth, Wind & Fire Jeffrey Osborne Dianne Reeves Kirk Whalum Marcus Miller

Soul Singers: Lily Fields

Lily Fields (born in the US)

Soul Singer, Lily Fields is mostly remembered for her Duets with Hoagy Lands. She released about 20 singles, but details about her life is limited. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Pleasure me, Beautiful music (with Hoagy Lands), Changes, Love has so many meanings, Sweet Soul (brother) with Hoagy Lands and I've been discovered

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/1571442-Lily-Fields

Background information
Name: Lily Fields  Origin: US  Label: Spectrum Records, Chumley Records, Sunburst Records

Jazz Greats: Stanley Clarke

Stanley Clarke (born June 30, 1951)

Bassist and Film Composer, Stanley Clarke, is a Founding member of the Band, Return to Forever, and he helped to establish the Bass Guitar in the Jazz Genre. He is regarded for his prowess on both the acoustic and electric Bass. He has equal mastery on both instruments. He was featured on works by others (Stanley Getz, Dexter Gordon, Horace Silver, Art Blakey and many others) and is revered for his work in the Band, Return to Forever and also for his successful  solo Albums. He composed for film and television and also ventured into Rock Music. He remains active; please take a listen here and have a Splendid Saturday: Rock and Roll Jelly, School days (full Album), Danger Street, Wild dog (with George Duke) , Silly putty, Lopsy Lu, Quiet afternoon (1979) and School days

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

Background information
Born	June 30, 1951(age 68) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres	Jazz, jazz fusion,funk, rock, R&B
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer
Instruments	Double bass, bass guitar
Years active	1966–present
Labels	Nemperor, Epic,Heads Up, Mack Avenue, Elektra
Associated acts	Return to Forever,the New Barbarians, George Duke, Animal Logic,Trio!, SMV

Funk Rock Bands: Lafayette Afro Rock Band

Lafayette Afro Rock Band

Funk Rock Band, Lafayette Afro Rock Band, began in 1970 and is mostly known in France, even though they were formed in the US. Their music were sampled by Hip Hop Artists (L Cool J, Biz Markie, Naughty by Nature, Wu-Tang Clan, Digital Underground, Public Enemy, Wreckx-n-Effect and others) and this led to their rediscovery in the US. They disbanded in 1978; please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: 

Brazil (1975 Krispie and Company), Get it Together (Krispie and Company), Dr. Beezar, Soul Frankenstein (Captain Dax), Darkest night and Hihache

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

Background information
Also known as	Ice Captain Dax Crispy & Co.
Origin	Paris, France
Genres	Funk rock, Afro beat, funk
Years active	1970–1978
Labels	America (1972) Musidisc (1973) Makossa (1974–1977) Superclasse (1978)
Associated acts	Mal Waldron Sunnyland Slim
Past members	Bobby Boyd (vocals) Larry Jones (acoustic guitar) Michael McEwan (Electric Guitar) Lafayette Hudson (bass guitar) Frank Abel (keyboard) Ronnie James Buttacavoli (horns) Ernest "Donny" Donable (drums) Keno Speller (percussion) Arthur Young (horns, percussion)