D’Angelo, the enigmatic and soulful maestro, has left an indelible mark on the landscape of contemporary R&B and neo-soul. As we embark on a soul-stirring journey through his illustrious career, we find ourselves immersed in the intoxicating melodies and poignant lyrics that define his musical legacy. This article is a homage to the Top 10
Mary J. Blige, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, will be honored at the 2024 Urban One Honors with the Entertainment Icon Honor. The ceremony airs Sunday, Feb. 25, at 8 p.m. ET on TV One and simulcast on CLEO TV. “Urban One is thrilled to honor the incomparable Mary J. Blige as our 2024 Entertainment
Emerging vocalist Norelle pays tribute to Sade Adu ahead of the legendary singer’s 65th birthday (Jan. 16) with a cover of “Like a Tattoo.” Norelle’s reimagined version of the Sade classic was produced by Romero Mosley and Iyeball, with Keyon Harrold on the horns and Eric Nicholas on the keys. Regarding her “Like a Tattoo”
Smokey Robinson, born William Robinson Jr. on February 19, 1940, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and music executive. He is one of the key figures in the development of Motown, the influential record label that played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of American popular music in the 1960s and beyond. As
Bobby Darin, born Walden Robert Cassotto on May 14, 1936, was a versatile American singer, songwriter, and actor. He rose to fame in the late 1950s and early 1960s, leaving a lasting impact on the music industry with his eclectic style that blended rock and roll, swing, pop, and folk. Darin’s breakout hit was “Splish
Willie Nelson, an iconic figure in American music, is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose enduring career has left an indelible mark on country, folk, and outlaw music. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas, Nelson’s distinctive voice and heartfelt lyrics have made him a beloved and influential figure in the country music scene.
Def Leppard is a British rock band that achieved widespread fame and success in the 1980s and 1990s. Formed in Sheffield, England, in 1977, the band’s original lineup consisted of Joe Elliott (vocals), Rick Savage (bass), Rick Allen (drums), Steve Clark (guitar), and Pete Willis (guitar). Phil Collen later replaced Pete Willis in 1982. Def
Donald Fagen is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and co-founder of the iconic jazz-rock band Steely Dan. Born on January 10, 1948, in Passaic, New Jersey, Fagen played a pivotal role in shaping the distinctive sound of Steely Dan, which blended elements of jazz, rock, and pop with sophisticated lyrics and complex arrangements. Fagen, along
Eric Bellinger is wasting no time sharing new music in 2024. The Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter has issued his new single, “La Perla.” It was produced by KP Wentworth (Tone Stith, Keke Palmer) and B HAM (Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj). Named after the luxury lingerie brand, “La Perla” finds Bellinger seranding his woman in the
After a brief hiatus, R&B veteran Tank hinted at his return to music in 2024 via an Instagram post on his birthday (Jan. 1). Tank shared a video of him doing a series of workouts in the gym before receiving a suit from a professional woman (played by Natasha Marc) with the caption “I’m Back.”