Tag: R&B
Can Big Voices Still Succeed In Music?
There's a constant discussion about the lack of big vocalism in music. While that style of singing may not be mainstream, I believe that there is still space for them music today.
Black Girls Rock Medley (2015 BGR Awards)
Alicia Myers, Kathy Sledge & Cheryl Lynn Perform at the 2015 BGR! Awards
Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real (featuring David Foster)
You may remember this iconic 1978 disco hit. Also here is Cheryl's guest performance in the concert "Hit Man: David Foster & Friends".
HSCC - Got To Be Real (Cheryl Lynn)
Cover Performed by The Hindley Street Country Club featuring Kat Jade
Amii Stewart - Knock On Wood
The title track from Amii Stewart's 1979 album, "Knock On Wood" , this cover of Eddie Floyd's 1966 Stax classic, hit number one in the US Billboard Hot 100 on April 21 1979.
Unsung - The Story Of The Whispers
The Whispers is an American group from Los Angeles, California, who have scored hit records since the late 1960s. They are best known for their two number one R&B singles, "And the Beat Goes On" in 1980 and my favorite; "Rock Steady" in 1987.
Billboard Explains: How Beyoncé Arrived At 'Renaissance'
Billboard Explains breaks down the road to Renaissance and all of the show-stopping moments in Beyoncé’s storied career.
Give It to You: The Martha Wash Story
"Give It To You" is a mini-documentary detailing the career of music's most respected voices, "The Queen of Clubland," Martha Wash.
Kelly Rowland Plays Song Association
ELLE checking in with a little dose of "motivation" with another episode of Song Association. This week, queen Kelly Rowland landed and earned points with a sweet Anita Baker cover, a nod to Aretha Franklin, and — of course — some of our favorite Destiny'...
Jennifer Hudson Plays Song Association
Nothing but Respect for the legend, Jennifer Hudson. We've tasked her with a round of Song Association and she did not disappoint. Tune in on this episode as the Grammy-winning artist flexes her vocals, singing Sam Cooke, The Temptations, and of course Ar...
The Story of AFTER 7
After 7 is an American R&B group founded in 1987 by brothers Melvin and Kevon Edmonds, and their friend Keith Mitchell. Active from 1987–1997 and 2006–present
Ledisi: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
Suraya Mohamed --Singer and songwriter Ledisi is a veteran R&B queen, which she immediately affirmed at the Tiny Desk with her powerful opening tune "Let Love Rule." It's the title song of her latest album, and a dazzling display of vocal range and te...
(Patti) LaBelle - Lady Marmalade (1975)
Labelle was an American all-female singing group who were a popular vocal group of the 1960s and 1970s. The group was formed after the disbanding of two rival girl groups in the area around Philadelphia and Trenton, the Ordettes and the Del-Capris, formin...
Sister Rosetta Tharpe - Didn't it rain, children
Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Marie Knight with Sam Price Trio released the single Didn't It Rain in 1947.
Ray (2004) - Stepping Into the Part
A Jam Session Between Jamie Foxx & Ray Charles - Featurette