Hip Hop Tuesdays: Cormega

Cory McKay

Rapper, Songwriter and Poet, Cormega, was a member of Hip Hop Group, The Firm. He began his career in the 1980's, but was incarcerated for a time, being released in 1995. His following tenure included Label disputes and other setbacks that has hindered his full capacity. He remains active; please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Going Straight Up(1989) ( Hot Day ft. Arkim, Cormega and Shahid) and Testament

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

Background information
Birth name	Cory McKay
Also known as	Mega, Mega Montana
Born	Brooklyn, New York, New York
Origin	Queensbridge,Long Island City,Queens, New York, New York, U.S.
Genres	East Coast hip hop,mafioso rap,hardcore hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper, songwriter,poet
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1989–present
Labels	Aura, Legal Hustle, Infamous Warner
Associated acts	The Firm, Mobb Deep, The JackaCapone-N-Noreaga, Wu-Tang Clan, Wu-Tang Killa Beez

Tribute Mondays: Joe Harriott

Joseph Arthurlin "Joe" Harriott (15 July 1928 in Kingston, Jamaica – 2 January 1973 in Southampton ,

Hampshire )

Jamaican Jazz Musician and Composer, Joe Harriot, was a pioneer of Free-Form Jazz. He was also regarded for his mixture of Bebop with Mento and Calypso. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Harriot, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Formation, A time for love and Southern Horizons

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Harriott

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/298931-Joe-Harriott

Background information
Name: Joseph Arthurlin Harriot Born: July 15, 1928 Died: Jan 02, 1973 Origin: Kingston, Jamaica Years active: 1951 - ? Labels: Melodisc UK, Columbia Uk

Dee Dee Bridgewater

Denise Eileen Garrett (Born May 27, 1950)

Jazz Singer-Songwriter and Tony Award winner, Dee Dee Bridgewater, worked as a vocalist during the 1970's with many Jazz Acts (Thad Jones, Max Roach, Sonny Rollins and others). She subsequently moved on to Stage Productions and remains active touring and recording Albums. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Here's That Rainy Day , My prayer, and Afro Blue (1974)

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

Background information
Birth name	Denise Eileen Garrett
Born	May 27, 1950(age 68) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Origin	Michigan
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Singer, actress
Years active	1966–present
Labels	Verve, Elektra, MCA

Jazz Greats: Dizzy Reece

Alphonso Son " Dizzy" Reece (born 5 January 1931)

Jamaican born Hard Bop Jazz Trumpeter, Dizzy Reece, has been a full-time musician since aged 16 years old and toured Europe constantly during the 1950's. He worked with Dizzy Gillespie, Dexter Gordon, Sun Ra, Philly Joe Jones and others). He remains active; please take a listen here and have a blessed Saturday: Close up, Summertime and Star Bright

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

Background Information
Birth name	Alphonso Son Reece
Born	5 January 1931(age 87) Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Hard bop, jazz
Occupation(s)	Trumpeter

Melvin Bliss

Melvin McClelland (June 1, 1945 -July 26, 2010)

Rhythm and Blues Singer, Melvin Bliss, is most remembered for his song "Synthetic Substitution", which has been sampled by numerous Hip Hop Artist (NWA, Ice-T, Naughty by Nature and others) and has been a part of at least 94 Hip Hop songs. His career failed to take off after the Label (Sunburst Records) which he was signed to went bankrupt in 1974 and he was labeled a one-hit wonder. He died in 2010; please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Reward and Synthetic Substitution

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

Background Information
Birth name	Melvin McClelland
Born	June 1, 1945
Origin	Chicago, Illinois[1]
Died	July 7, 2010(aged 65)
Genres	Soul[2]
Years active	1973[2]–2010[3]
Labels	Sunburst Records[2]
Associated acts	Herb Rooney,Bernard Purdie

Reggae Thursdays: Macka B

Christopher MacFarlane

(Born c.1966 Wolverhampton , England)

British born Reggae Artist, Macka B, has been active for 30 years mostly in the UK and Jamaica. He has released over 20 Albums and still remains active. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Bible Reader, DJ unity (ft. Tony Rebel), Proud of Mandela, Dread a who she love (ft. Kofi) and Squeeze me

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

Background information
Birth name	Christopher MacFarlane
Born	c.1966 Wolverhampton, England
Genres	Reggae
Years active	Early 1980s–present
Labels	Ariwa, Jet Star,Pony Canyon

Derek and Cyndi

Derek and Cyndi

Brother and Sister Duo, Derek and Cyndi, was an act that debuted on Philadelphia International Records. They managed to release only a few singles before breaking up. Derek continued with a Solo career. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: Daddy had to go,  I'll do for you the impossible and You bring out the best in me

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/301496-Derek-Cyndi

Background information
Name: Derek and Cyndi Years active: 1970's Label: Philadelphia International Records Members: Derek Floyd and Cyndi Floyd