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31.07.2025 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Je me lasse pas de cette anecdote de Nile Rogers :

"That Queen record came about because that bass player spent some time hanging out with us at our studio. It was clearly an homage : John Deacon was with me in the studio when I wrote the damn thing (Good Times)"

24.04.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Also featuring :
Bennie Maupin on bass clarinet
Guitarist Sonny Sharock
Chick Corea on electric keyboard
Dave Holland on electric bass
and Jack DeJohnette on drums

Deeply influenced by Hendrix & Sly Stone, "He definitely wanted to go towards more Funk" (J. McLaughlin)

24.02.2025 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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February 24, 1971

54 years ago, Miles released "A Tribute To Jack Johnson"

featuring:
Drummer Billy Cobham (24-year old)
Bassist Michael Henderson (19-year old, fresh from Stevie Wonder’s road band)
Guitarist John McLaughlin
Herbie Hancock on the Fender Rhodes
Steve Grossman on soprano saxophone

24.02.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Please Don't Go
YouTube video by Stevie Wonder - Topic Please Don't Go

#NP Stevie Wonder - "Please Don't Go"

#LetsSpreadLove
#JustBeAGoodHuman

www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1Ty...

14.01.2025 19:12 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Sade - I Couldn't Love You More (Audio)
YouTube video by SadeVEVO Sade - I Couldn't Love You More (Audio)

#NP Sade - "I Couldn't Love You More"

#LetsSpreadLove

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIex...

12.12.2024 19:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Redman, K-Solo - It's Like That
YouTube video by RedmanVEVO Redman, K-Solo - It's Like That

"Well, it's the Funk Doctor Spot, the pon cock lyricist
My mentality's so def, yo, I ain't even hearin' this shit"

When Redman cleverly samples Just-Ice's Mantronik-produced single/song "Cold Gettin' Dumb", the result is PURE FUNK.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNOJ...

10.12.2024 20:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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December 10, 1996

"Wake up, Redman, wake up
This is album three, can you hear me?"

28 years ago, Redman released his third album "Muddy Waters"

10.12.2024 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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December 9, 1964

"Thankfully now, through the merciful hand of God, I do perceive and have been fully reinformed of his omnipotence. It is truly a love supreme. My goal is to live the truly religious life and express it through my music."

60 years ago, John Coltrane recorded "A Love Supreme"

09.12.2024 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
"T" Plays It Cool
YouTube video by Marvin Gaye - Topic "T" Plays It Cool

December 8, 1972
β€œI consider Mr. Moog an absolute Genius” (M.Gaye)

Recently turned on to the Moog by Stevie (he gave him one as a gift), Marvin had fun with his new toy.

He reached his goal :releasing a jazz-based and largely instrumental Classic with "Trouble Man"

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tla...

08.12.2024 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Severance β€” Season 2 Official Trailer | Apple TV+
YouTube video by Apple TV Severance β€” Season 2 Official Trailer | Apple TV+

#Severance Season 2 premieres January 17 on Apple TV+

I can't wait (c) Outkast

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UXK...

08.12.2024 07:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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"Christmas Rappin'" did very well, selling about 400,000 copies
The second single was "The Breaks," did even BETTER and became the FIRST rap song certified Gold for selling over 500,000 copies.

Kurtis got the album deal and became the FIRST rapper signed to a MAJOR label.

#Legend

07.12.2024 10:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Known as he first rap song issued on a MAJOR label. Kurtis recorded it with the help of Legendary Larry Smith, Robert Ford and J.B. Moore.
They took it to Mercury Records, who signed Kurtis to a two-single deal, under the condition that if both singles were successful, he would get an album deal.

07.12.2024 10:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Christmas Rappin'
YouTube video by Kurtis Blow - Topic Christmas Rappin'

December 7, 1979

"'Cause money could never ever buy the feeling
The one that comes from not concealing
The way you you feel about your friends
And this is how the story ends"

45 years ago, Kurtis Blow released "Christmas Rappin'"

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIlS...

07.12.2024 10:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Mademoiselle Mabry (Miss Mabry)
YouTube video by Miles Davis - Topic Mademoiselle Mabry (Miss Mabry)

#NP Miles Davis - "Mademoiselle Mabry (Miss Mabry)"

"Filles de Kilimandjaro" is Miles last album featuring his Second Great Quintet (Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter and Tony Williams)

#LaidBackSaturdayMorning

www.youtube.com/watch?v=zokW...

07.12.2024 09:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
I Don't Wanna Leave You
YouTube video by The Time - Topic I Don't Wanna Leave You

#NP The TIme - "I Don't Wanna Leave You"

"Let me try to love you, I know I could
One night to hold you, just ain't no good"

#LetsSpreadLove

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQbs...

05.12.2024 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Beverly Hills Cop (1984) - Strip Club
YouTube video by Iamthe80sguy2 Beverly Hills Cop (1984) - Strip Club

As a Purple Soldier, you know that i have to quote THAT scene, which perfectly sums up this Classic

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CZU...

05.12.2024 06:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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40 years ago, Beverly Hills Cop released in theaters

More than just a movie, it’s a perfect combination of action and comedy that just redefined the Genre

When Eddie Murphy steps onto the screen as Axel Foley, the charismatic Detroit detective, it feels as if a dynamo has been unleashed.. a Star!

05.12.2024 06:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Albumism’s @paisleysparks44.bsky.social includes Terry Callier’s β€˜What Color Is Love’ (1973) among his all-time favorite albums | Discover why + explore the 25 albums that each of our writers can’t live without here: https://album.ink/PCorcoran25

29.11.2024 23:15 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Roy Allan
YouTube video by Roy Hargrove - Topic Roy Allan

#NP Roy Hargrove - "Roy Allan"

#LetsSpreadLove

www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkoW...

29.11.2024 20:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"I'm there for you any time you need
For real girl, it's me in your world, believe me
Nothing make a man feel better than a woman"

Unlimited Love, Eternal Gratitude to @deardrewdixon.bsky.social , INCREDIBLE A&R Executive and Mastermind behind Hip-Hop's GREATEST Love Song aka "All I Need"

29.11.2024 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œLife can be only what you make it
When you’re feeling down, you should never fake it"

30 years ago, Mary J. Blige released "My Life"
➑️She took the songwriting reigns for 1 of the most introspective & culturally impactful album
➑️Chucky Thompson & Prince Charles Alexander at the boards
➑️MASTERPIECE

29.11.2024 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Someday We'll All Be Free
YouTube video by Donny Hathaway - Topic Someday We'll All Be Free

#NP Donny Hathaway - "Someday We'll All Be Free"

www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIKJ...

28.11.2024 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

"Love might be for you to find
but I will celebrate our love of yesterday."

Heartbreak rarely sounded THAT good !

And THAT improvised Bobbi Humphrey solo >>>>>>>

28.11.2024 20:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
As
YouTube video by Stevie Wonder - Topic As

Stevie, once again, with a little help from Herbie

I can't be objective as "Songs in the Key of Life" is my first musical memory (thank you Mom and Dad πŸ™)

Motown... such an incredible catalog... it's almost torture to pick just ONE 😭

www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLbm...

28.11.2024 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

What a Classic !!!

Can't NEVER go wrong with Holland–Dozier–Holland
And Martha's explosive vocals ???

Irrepressible, Joyous and Kind of Raw... couldn't sum it up better!

28.11.2024 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Stevie Wonder - I Was Made to Love Her (1967)
YouTube video by Polydor 1000 Stevie Wonder - I Was Made to Love Her (1967)

You definitely my friend😜
Really TOUGH one as i can't settle for ONE song but, gun to my head?

THAT Stevie song, featuring Benny Benjamin, playing constant quarter-notes on the snare, while Jamerson lets loose with both a rhythmic and supremely melodic bassline 🀎

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie5n...

28.11.2024 19:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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November 28, 1929

"Motown was about Music for ALL People – white and black, blue and green, cops and the robbers.
I was reluctant to have our Music alienate anyone."
(Berry Gordy)

Happy Birthday to Mr Berry Gordy Jr.
AKA "the Greatest Producer Of All-Time" (c) Gamble & Huff πŸ™

28.11.2024 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Alone With You
YouTube video by Tevin Campbell - Topic Alone With You

#NP Tevin Campbell - "Alone with You"

Al B. Sure & Kyle West produced it (THESE keys !)
K-Ci & Jojo brought their MAGIC in backing vocals

Tevin just KILLED it at 15

Put some RESPECT on Tevin Campbell's name !

#LetsSpreadLove

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ0j...

27.11.2024 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Meshell Ndegeocello Summons and Supplies Inspiration on Revelatory β€˜No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin’ | Album Review Beyond her external influences, Ndegeocello is equally inspired by those performers she surrounds herself with and here they concoct a heady brew that satisfies on every conceivable level.

I just listened to this album for the gazillionth time and it loses none of its power or beauty. I’m so glad I wrote about it.

albumism.com/reviews/mesh...

21.11.2024 17:12 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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