Hip Hop Tuesdays: Freak Nasty

Carlito Thomas

Hip Hop Recording Artist and Record Producer, Freak Nasty, had success with his 1996 Album and its main single. He remains active; please take a listen here and Happy Hop Tuesday: Boom boom bomb and Da dip'

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freak_Nasty

Background Information
Birth name	Carlito Thomas
Origin	Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Genres	Hip hop[1][2]
Occupation(s)	Rapper, producer,songwriter, disc jockey
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1994–present
Labels	Hard Hood Records
Associated acts	PMW

Tribute Mondays: Richard Berry

Richard Berry, Jr. (April 11, 1935 – January 23, 1997)

Singer, Songwriter and Pianist, Richard Berry, was featured as a Bass Singer in various 1950's Doo-Wop Groups. He sold the rights to his song "Louie Louie" to pay for his wedding; but got an out of Court settlement in the 1980's, when he was living on welfare, and became a millionaire due to the song being the most recorded Rock song of all time. He died in 1997; thanks for your contribution Mr. Berry, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Have love, will travel, Sweet sugar you, She wants to rock (The Flairs), Take the key and Louie Louie

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Berry_%28musician%29

Background information
Birth name	Richard Berry, Jr.
Born	April 11, 1935 Extension, Louisiana,United States
Origin	Los Angeles, California, United States
Died	January 23, 1997(aged 61) Inglewood, California
Genres	Doo-wop, R&B
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer
Instruments	Piano, vocals
Years active	1950s–1996
Labels	Modern (Flair, RPM, Crown), Flip, Happy Tiger,Smash, others

George Bohanon

George Roland Bohanon, Jr. (August 7, 1937)

Jazz Trombonist and Session Musician, George Bohanon, worked on several Motown Records releases and was also a Solo Artist for one of its affiliate Labels for a short while. From the 1980's to early 1990's he was a part of Frank Sinatra's Orchestra. His last output was in 2005; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: A rehearsal

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Bohanon

Background information
Name: George Roland, Jr. Born: Aug 7, 1937 Origin: Detroit Label: Jazz Workshop, Horizon and A&M

Jazz Greats: Jymie Merritt

James Raleigh Merritt (born 3 May 1926 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Jazz Double- Bassist, Bandleader and Composer, Jymie Merritt, is an Electric Bass Pioneer. He has worked in Bands and with numerous Artists (Art Blakey, Dizzy Gillespie, Chet Baker, Max Romeo and others) and is known for introducing the Electric Bass into Jazz. He remains active; please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Nomma (Max Roach) and The beat goes deep

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jymie_Merritt

Background information
Name: James Raleigh Merritt Born: 3 May 1926 Origin: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US Label: Blue Note, Atlantic, Epic, Impulse

Fizzy Qwick

Debravon Lewis (born February 9, 1953)

Singer and Songwriter, Fizzy Qwick, were a member of both Bridge and Tiggi Clay. She released solo material on Motown records in the mid 1980's that failed to make an impact. But her earlier work with the Group, Bridge, has gained her fans in the Northern Soul scene. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Hanging out, Angels in the snow and You want it your way, always

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fizzy_Qwick

Background Information
Birth name	Debravon Lewis Bo
rn	February 9, 1953(age 64) Solano County, California, United States
Genres	R&B, new wave, pop,disco, jazz
Occupation(s)	singer
Instruments	vocals
Years active	1970s–1980s, 2000s
Labels	Motown, Bang/CBS, First Experience Records, Oakland Smoke
Associated acts	Tiggi Clay, Bridge

Reggae Thursdays: Willi Williams

Willi Williams

Reggae and Dub Musician and Producer, Willi Williams, began his career at Studio One in the 1960's, before forming his own Label and recording Delroy Wilson, The Versatiles and Rhythm Force (a pseudonym for The Wailers). He scored a considerable hit in 1982 and over the years his music has been sampled and covered by other Artist. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Messenger man, Natty with a cause and Armagideon time

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willi_Williams

Background information
Born	Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae, Dub
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter,producer
Years active	1960s-present
Labels	Studio One, Soul Sounds,Heartbeat, Black Star, Jah Shaka, Drum Street
Associated acts	Barry Brown, Yabby You

Gary Byrd and the GB Experience

Gary Byrd and the GB Experience

Male/ Female, Vocal/ Instrumental Group, Gary Byrd and the GB Experience, had a significant hit on the UK charts in 1983. Leader of the Group, Gary Byrd, also worked as a radio disc jockey and did songwriting collaborations with Stevie Wonder. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Wednesday: Soul travelin' (inside the G.B.E.) and The Crown

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Byrd_and_the_GB_Experience

Background Information
Origin	United States
Genres	Pop music
Years active	1980s
Labels	Motown
Associated acts	Stevie Wonder