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A Soulful Noise

Happy Born Day, Erik Rico

Erik Rico is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and producer from North Carolina whose brand of electronically-fueled funk is enjoyed all over the world. This Bounce-Worthy artist is also a favorite amongst the SoulBounce camp for his dare-to-be-different approach to music...

Fave  |  10/14/2009 at 2:30 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Mixtape Roundup

A Mix, Because We Love Amerie Rogers

It slipped our minds, too. This week, Amerie turned 29. Whatever reasons Amerie doesn't "hit" with some folks are inconsequential at this point, and please spare us the Beyoncé comparisons. Cats were comparing her to Mary J. during the course of...

nOvaMatic  |  01/14/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (40)  |  Permalink

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Happy Birthday, Gladys Knight

There's a lyric in one of Gladys Knight and the Pips' songs--1973's "The Best Thing That Happened to Me"--that makes me smile each time I hear it. It's the line where Gladys sings about how, even when times were hard,...

Harlem  |  05/28/2008 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

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Happy Birthday, Stevie Wonder

How do you say 'happy birthday' to a man who actually wrote a "Happy Birthday" song? How do you put into words the impact he's had on R&B and soul music history? How do you pay all due respect to...

Harlem  |  05/13/2008 at 12:30 PM  |  Comments (12)  |  Permalink

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Happy Birthday, Angela Bofill

Today, May 2nd, is the birthday of the diva known to many as Angelita de la Noche (Little Angel of the Night). We know her best as Angela Bofill, the professionally trained Latina soul singer whose powerful, distinctive voice gave...

Harlem  |  05/02/2008 at 4:05 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

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Happy Birthday, Marvin

If the definition of soul music is literal in that it comes directly from the soul, then the personification of that music has to be Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr., better known to the world as Marvin Gaye.It's never only...

Harlem  |  04/02/2008 at 12:15 PM  |  Comments (11)  |  Permalink

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'Come On & Go With' Teddy On His Birthday

March 26 is truly a special day. Not only is it Diana Ross' birthday, but someone else's dear to my heart: Teddy Pendergrass. He was my first love. I first saw Teddy P in Dallas with my parents at a concert that...

ill Mami  |  03/26/2008 at 3:30 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

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When Ms. Ross Was Truly The Lady Boss

As you can probably tell, I've been in a nostalgic mood lately, using Women's History Month as my own personal tribute to my R&B lady loves. Well, I'd be remiss if I continued to do these without acknowledging the one...

Harlem  |  03/26/2008 at 12:10 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink