Hip Hop Tuesdays: De La Soul

De La Soul
Members: David Jude Jolicoeur aka Dave, Vincent Mason aka Maseo and Kelvin Mercer aka Posdnuos 

  De La Soul were true inventors and leaders in hip hop, the music that they released will still be fresh in the next 50 years. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Plug Tunin , Buddy , The magic number , Eye know , Say no go , Millie pulled a pistol on Santa , A roller skating jam named "Saturday" , I be Blowin , Ring Ring Ring (ha ha hey) , All good (with Chaka Khan) and Me myself and I

  
  
  

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

Background information
Origin	East Massapequa / Amityville, Long Island, New York, United States[1]
Genres	Alternative hip hop
Years active	1987–present
Labels	Tommy Boy/Warner Bros. Records Sanctuary/BMG Records
Associated acts	Prince Paul, A Tribe Called Quest,Mos Def, Jungle Brothers, Queen Latifah, Monie Love, Black Sheep,Gorillaz, dan le sac vs Scroobius Pip
Website	shopdelasoul.com
Members
Posdnuos Dave Maseo

Tribute Mondays: Big Maybelle

Mabel Louise Smith (May 1, 1924 – January 23, 1972)

Source: Big Maybelle - What More Can A Woman Do? | Releases | Discogs

    R&B Singer and Pianist, Big Maybelle, was known as America's Queen Mother of Soul, she's widely remembered for her recording of the Quincy Jones Produced "Whole lotta shaking going on" which was done two years before Jerry Lee Lewis' version. Her contribution to modern music is mostly understated; thank you for your contribution Miss Smith, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a Great Monday: Whole lotta shaking going on , Gabbin' Blues , Way back home , My country man , 96 tears and Candy  

  
  

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

Basic Information
Birth name	Mabel Louise Smith
Also known as	Big Maybelle America's Queen Mother of Soul
Born	May 1, 1924
Origin	Jackson, Tennessee, United States
Died	January 23, 1972 (aged 47) Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Genres	R&B, Blues, Gospel
Occupations	Vocalist
Years active	1936–1972
Labels	King Records, Okeh, Savoy,Epic, Brunswick, Scepter, Chess,Port, Rojac, Encore

Hot Chocolate

Hot Chocolate 

   Hot chocolate is the only Group to score a hit for every year of the 1970's, and continued this feet until 1984. Their Jamaican lead singer, who penned most of their hits, has a vocal style that's recognizable by many. Please take a listen here and have exciting Monday: So you win again , Give peace a chance , Emma , Brother Louie , Every 1.s a winner  and  You sexy thing

  
  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Chocolate_(band) 

Hot Chocolate
Also known as	Hot Chocolate Band
Origin	Brixton, southwest London,England
Genres	Funk, pop, disco, rhythm and blues[1]
Years active	1969–1986, 1992–present
Labels	RAK, EMI, MCA, Apple
Associated acts	Errol Brown
Website	www.hot-chocolate.co.uk
Members
Tony Connor Harvey Hinsley Patrick Olive Steve Beast Andy Smith Kennie Simon
Past members
Errol Brown Larry Ferguson Tony Wilson Ian King Brian Satterwhite Greg Bannis

Jazz Greats: The Mills Brothers

The Mills Brothers, sometimes billed as The Four Mills Brothers,

Members: John Jr. (October 19, 1910 - January 23, 1936), Herbert (April 2, 1912 - April 12, 1989), 

Harry (August 9, 1913 - June 28, 1982) and Donald (April 29, 1915 - November 13, 1999) 

   With more than 2,000 recordings The Mills Brothers is a main influence to many Artist across many Genres. They imitated musical instruments with their voices so well, that it was thought to be a ploy. Please take a listen here and have a fun Saturday: Tiger rag , Nobody's sweetheart , Lazy river and Paper Doll 

  
  

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

Background information
Origin	Piqua, Ohio, United States
Genres	Jazz, Traditional Pop
Years active	1928–1982
Labels	Brunswick, Decca, Dot
Website	The Mills Brothers official site
Past members
John Mills Jr. Herbert Mills Harry Mills Donald Mills John Mills Sr.

Al Wilson

Allen LaMar "Al" Wilson (June 19, 1939 – April 21, 2008) 

  The talented vocalist and show man, Al Wilson offered a lot to music; his career had ups and downs, but he is remembered by many. Please take a listen here and Enjoy your Weekend: The Snake , Do what you got to do , Poor Side of town , The La La Peace Song, I've got a feeling we'll be seeing each other again , Lodi , Count the days and Show and tell

  
 

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Wilson_(singer) 

Background information
Birth name	Allen LaMar Wilson
Born	June 19, 1939 Meridian, Mississippi,United States
Died	April 21, 2008 (aged 68) Fontana, California, United States
Genres	R&B, soul
Occupations	Musician
Years active	1959–2008
Labels	Rocky Road, Playboy, RCA, Wilsong
Associated acts	The Jewels, The Rollers, The Souls, Johnny Rivers

Reggae Thursdays:Yellowman

Yellowman (born Winston Foster, 15 January 1956, Kingston, Jamaica) 

King Yellowman is one of the most revered Artist in both the Reggae and Hip Hop Genres, His songs seems to get more popular as the years go by and his talents are still at their peaks. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Them a mad over me , Roots Rap Reggae (with Run DMC) , I.m getting married , Blueberry hill and Zungguzungguguzungguzeng

  
  

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

Background information
Birth name	Christian Winston Foster
Also known as	King Yellowman
Born	15 January 1956 (age 56)
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Ragga, Dancehall
Occupations	Musician, Songwriter, Deejay
Years active	1974–present
Labels	Columbia Records, CBS RecordsGreensleeves,Artist Only,VP Records,RAS Records
Associated acts	Fathead

Great R&B Groups: The Penguins

The Penguins

Members: Cleveland Duncan (July 23, 1935 - November 7, 2012), 

Curtis Williams (December 11, 1934 - August 10, 1979), 

Dexter Tisby (March 10, 1935) and Bruce Tate (January 27, 1937 - June 20, 1973)

    One of the Groups Plagiarized  by The Cover Group The Crew-Cuts, The Penguins, had success in the days of segregated airplay and watched a cover version of their classic hit placing higher on the charts. Their style is still respected today, please take a listen here and have a fun Wednesday: Hey Senorita , Pledge of love and Earth angel (will you be mine) 

  


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

Basic Information
Origin	Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres	Doo Wop, Rhythm and blues
Years active	1953–2012
Labels	Dootone, Mercury, Atlantic[1]
Past members
Cleveland Duncan Curtis Williams Dexter Tisby Bruce Tate Randy Jones Ray Brewster Teddy Harper Walter Saulsberry Vesta King Evelyn King Vera Walker Rudy Wilson Glenn Madison