Hip Hop Tuesdays: King Tee

Roger McBride (born December 14, 1968)

Hip Hop Pioneer, King Tee, is a West coast Rapper that influenced The Notorious B.I.G.'s vocal stylings and was active in the early days of West coast Hip Hop. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Dippin', Act a fool, The coolest, Bass and Payback's a Mutha

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

Background Information
Birth name	Roger McBride
Also known as	King T, King T Of Tha Liks, Tee
Born	December 14, 1968 (age 46)
Origin	Compton, California  United States
Genres	West Coast hip hop, Hip hop,Gangsta rap
Occupation(s)	Rapper, MC, producer
Instruments	Vocals, Drums, keyboards,drum machine, sampler
Years active	1986–present
Labels	Capitol Records, Loud Records (1986-1994), MCA Records (1994-1996), Aftermath Entertainment (1996-2004), Ruthless Records (2004-2006), Boss'Up Entertainment (2006-present)
Associated acts	Young Maylay, Tha Alkaholiks,Xzibit, Dr. Dre, Ant Banks, Ice Cube, Crazy Toones, WC, DJ Battlecat, DJ Pooh, Cypress Hill, C-Bo, DJ Muggs, Snoop Dogg, The Game, J-Ro, Kam,Ice-T, Dresta, MC Eiht

Tribute Mondays: Dan Sane

Dan Sane (September 22, 1896 – February 18, 1956)

Country Blues Guitarist and Songwriter, Dan Sane, was an important figure in the formidable years of the Blues genre. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Sane, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: Mr. Crump don't like it (Beale Street Sheiks) and Tain't nobody's business if I do (with Frank Stokes)

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

Background Information
Also known as	Dan Sain
Born	September 22, 1896 Hernando, Mississippi, United States
Died	February 18, 1956 (aged 59) Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Genres	Country blues, Memphis blues[1]
Occupation(s)	Guitarist, songwriter
Instruments	Guitar
Labels	Paramount, Victor
Associated acts	Frank Stokes

Gospel Greats: Delores Washington

Delores Washington

Image Source : https://www.discogs.com/artist/2662499-Delores-Washington#:~:text=Profile%3A,studied%20at%20a%20music%20conservatory.

Gospel Singer, Delores Washington, was a member of The Caravans and did various guest vocalist work. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Beams of Heaven

Jazz Greats: Jimmie Lunceford

James Melvin "Jimmie" Lunceford (June 6, 1902 – July 12, 1947) 

Saxophonist and Bandleader, Jimmie Lunceford, used a two beat rhythm instead of the standard four beat. He died under suspicious circumstances in 1947. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Rhythm is our Business, Tain't what you do and Lunceford special

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

Background information
Born	June 6, 1902 Fulton, Mississippi, U.S.
Died	July 12, 1947 (aged 45) Seaside, Oregon, U.S.
Genres	swing, traditional pop
Occupation(s)	Saxophonist, bandleader
Instruments	Alto saxophone, flute
Labels	Decca Records, Columbia Records

The Singers: Gwen McCrae

Gwen McCrae (née Mosley , December 21, 1943, Pensacola , Florida, United States)

Respected Vocalist, Gwen McCrae, has had a long career that still continues through her many live performances. Please take a listen here and Enjoy your Weekend: Rockin' Chair, Lead me on, Keep the fire burning and All this love that I'm giving

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

Background Information
Birth name	Gwen Mosley
Born	December 21, 1943 (age 71) Pensacola, Florida, United States
Genres	Soul, R&B, gospel, disco
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1969–present
Labels	Ichiban Records, TK Records,Atlantic Records
Associated acts	George McCrae

Reggae Thursdays: King Kong

Dennis Anthony Thomas (born c. 1964)

King Kong was one of the top Jamaican Deejays/Singers from the 1980's; he continues to work. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Legal we legal and Trouble again

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Kong_(musician)

Background information
Birth name	Dennis Anthony Thomas
Born	c.1964 Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae, dancehall
Years active	1982–present
Labels	Greensleeves, Jammy's, Firehouse

Brainstorm

Brainstorm

Funk and R&B Band, Brainstorm, had hits in the 1970's. The Band's past members now works behind the scenes. Please take a listen here and have a exciting Wednesday: You Put A Charge In My Life and Lovin' is really my game

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brainstorm_(US_band)

Background Information
Band Name: Brainstorm Origin: Detroit, Michigan, US Labels: Tabu Records Members: Belita Woods, Chuck Overton, Lamont Johnson, Renell Gonsolves, Treaty Womack, Bob Ross, Gerald Kent, Jeryl Briget, Larry Sims