by CE SB | Jan 24, 2019 | Blog, Music
After decades of contributing to America’s soundtrack and taking a long hiatus, the Queen of Funk, Chaka Khan is making her musical comeback with her first studio album in 12 years. Khan made the announcement about her new project Hello Happiness on her website...
by Shameika Rhymes | Jan 10, 2019 | Blog, Uncategorized
Playing a role in the Civil Rights Movement is a thread weaved into the blanket of America’s soundtrack. The legendary Stevie Wonder played an integral part in bringing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day into fruition with its own soundtrack. Wonder recalled the first...
by Shameika Rhymes | Jan 10, 2019 | Blog, Uncategorized
Playing a role in the Civil Rights Movement is a thread weaved into the blanket of America’s soundtrack. The legendary Stevie Wonder played an integral part in bringing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day into fruition with its own soundtrack. Wonder recalled the...
by Shameika Rhymes | Dec 27, 2018 | Blog, Interviews
The Prince of Sophisticated Soul, Will Downing, is back adding another layer to his contributions to America’s soundtrack with an inspiring message on his 21st album, The Promise. In 2007, Will Downing faced the unthinkable; a sudden onset of the auto-immune disease...
by Shameika Rhymes | Dec 13, 2018 | Blog, Music
The holiday season isn’t complete without the sounds of one of the most classic R&B Christmas albums ever recorded; The Temptations Give Love at Christmas. The Temptations roster for this soulful album included Otis Williams, Dennis Edwards, Glenn Leonard, Richard...
by NMAAM | Nov 27, 2018 | Blog, Uncategorized
With the groove our only guide We shall ALL be moved Ready or not here we come DONATE HERE FOR GIVING TUESDAY The lyrics were written 40 years ago, heralding a new America where dancing would be a path to freedom, where music would be a catalyst for inclusion and...
by Shameika Rhymes | Nov 22, 2018 | Blog, Music
Gospel singer Koryn Hawthorne is breaking down doors and cementing her place on America’s soundtrack. At 2o years old, the singer has already had the longest reign on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart by a woman for “Won’t He Do It” with 35 weeks in the number one...
by Shameika Rhymes | Nov 8, 2018 | Blog, Music
The sound of funk is a major component of America’s soundtrack. One particular song made history on November 18, 1978 peaking at number 28 on the Hot 100 Billboard Charts; Funkadelic’s “One Nation Under a Groove.” It’s a song that is a rousing anthem of union and...
by Shameika Rhymes | Oct 25, 2018 | Blog
America’s musical soundtrack isn’t complete without mentioning the contributions of African American recording artists from every genre. From spirituals sang by our ancestors to the booming bass of hip hop, there’s no separating the importance of music from history. ...
by Shameika Rhymes | Oct 11, 2018 | Artist Information, Blog, Music
Trap music is another layer that makes America’s soundtrack. It’s referred to as a brand of southern street hustler rap, featuring synthesizer sounds, booming bass and 808 drums. The sub-genre focuses on lyrics about selling drugs, street violence, and the police. One...
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