New Jack Swing and R&B Singing Music Groups: Full Force

Full Force

New Jack Swing and R&B Singing and Musical Group, Full Force, was active during the 1980's behind Artists such as Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, UTFO and others. They have released solo efforts and continues to add Production credits to their long list of Artists collaborations. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Wednesday: Ain't my type of hype, Unselfish lover, Temporary love thing and All in my mind

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

Background information
Origin	Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
Genres	R&B New jack swing[1]
Years active	1976–present
Labels	Columbia, Capitol, Calibre,TVT Records, Earforce Records
Associated acts	UTFO Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam Samantha Fox Bob Dylan
Website	Official Website
Members	Paul Anthony Brian "B-Fine" George Lucien "Bowlegged Lou" George Jr. Junior "Shy Shy" Clark Curt "Curt-T-T" Bedeau Gerry "Baby Gee" Charles

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Chi Ali

Chi-Ali Griffith (born May 27, 1976 

The Bronx , New York )

Rapper, Chi Ali, was a member of the Native Tongues and released a well received solo effort in 1992, after features on various records. He was convicted of manslaughter in 2001 and served a 12 years prison sentence. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Pass the 40 (Black Sheep), Roadrunner, Age ain't nothin' but a number and Funky Lemonade

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

Background information
	Name: Chi-Ali Griffith Born: May 27, 1976 Origin: Bronx, New York, US Label: Relativity

Tribute Mondays: Ernie Freeman

Ernest Aaron "Ernie " Freeman (August 16, 1922 – May 16, 1981)

Ernie Freeman arranged many Rhythm and Blues and Pop hits from the 1950's unto the 1970's. He worked on numerous Movie Soundtracks and with many notable Artists ( The Platters, Frank Sinatra. Connie Francis, Simon and Garfunkel. Dean Martin. Johnny Mathis, Petula Clarke, Bobby Vee and others). His most regarded arrangements includes Strangers in the night (Frank Sinatra) and Bridge over troubled waters ( Simon and Garfunkel). Thanks for your contribution Mr. Freeman, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Jivin around, Lost dreams, Indian love call, Percolator (twist) (Billy Joe & The Checkmates) and Raunchy

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

Background Information
Birth name	Ernest Aaron Freeman Jr.
Born	August 16, 1922 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Died	May 16, 1981 (aged 58) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Pop, rhythm and blues, jazz,orchestral
Occupation(s)	Pianist, arranger, bandleader
Instruments	Piano, organ
Years active	1935-1970s

The Singers: Nella Dodds

Donzella Petty-John (Born Jan. 25, 1950 Havre de Grace , U.S.)

Soul Singer and Actress, Nella Dodds, had a brief entrance into the industry starting in 1964. Her one dozen released singles didn't fair well on the charts  and she veered more to acting. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Come back baby, You don't love me anymore, come see about me and Honey boy

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

Background Information
Birth name	Donzella Petty-John
Also known as	Nella Dodds
Born	January 25, 1950 Havre de Grace, U.S.
Genres	Soul, R&B
Occupation(s)	Singer
Labels	Wand

Jazz Greats: Ornette Coleman

Randolph Denard Ornette Coleman (March 9, 1930 – June 11, 2015)

Jazz Saxophonist, Violinist, Trumpeter and Composer, Ornette Coleman, was a Free Jazz innovator and influential Musician that achieved a Pulitzer Prize in Music and countless other accolades during his tenure. His wide range of Compositions continues to be discussed for their significance to Jazz and also for their controversial structure in some circles. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday:  Lonely woman, Kathelin Gray, Song X, When will the blues leave, Turnaround, Free, Law years and I've waited all my life

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

Background information
Birth name	Randolph Denard Ornette Coleman
Born	March 9, 1930 Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Died	June 11, 2015 (aged 85) New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Avant-garde jazz, free jazz,jazz-rock, free funk
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer
Instruments	Alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, violin, trumpet
Years active	1958–2015
Labels	Atlantic, Blue Note
Associated acts	Ed Blackwell, Paul Bley, Don Cherry, Greg Cohen,Denardo Coleman, Jack DeJohnette, Eric Dolphy,Charlie Haden, Billy Higgins,Scott LaFaro, Jackie McLean, Pat Metheny,Jamaaladeen Tacuma

Shirley Matthews

Shirley Matthews (Born 1942 - Jan.18, 2013)

Shirley Matthews was a Canadian one-hit wonder that scored a million seller in 1964. After marrying and leaving music behind in 1976, she went on to become a CEO of a chain of Fitness Clubs. She died in 2013; please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: (He makes me) feel so happy and Big Town Boy

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

Background information
	Birth Name: Shirley Matthews Born: 1942 Died: Jan 18, 2013 Origin: Harrow, Ontario, Canada