Tom Tom Club

We remember David Crosby. ‘Sing Crosby’

This day (January 19, 2023), in Santa Ynez, California, died David Van Cortlandt Crosby simply known as David Crosby American singer-songwriter, guitarist & co-founder of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills...

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We remember Carl Perkins. ‘Now Go, Carl, Go’

This day (January 19, 1998 ), in Jackson, Tennessee, died Carl Lee Perkins a.k.a. Carl Perkins, an American singer, songwriter who wrote among others 'Blue Suede Shoes' and ' Matchbox'.Tracklist...

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We remember Elis Regina. ‘A Rainha Regina’

This day (January 19, 1982), in São Paulo, Brazil, died Elis Regina, an important singer of Brazilian popular music .Tracklist : 1 . Águas de Março 2 . Madalena (1979)...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°101 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of SNAP!'s "Mary Had a Little Boy" spins Eurodance energy with Turbo B’s raps and Penny Ford’s vocals, while Kym Sims' "Too Blind...

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‘We Are Live’ N°141 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Everything Everything’s "Kemosabe" mixes art rock and R&B with Jonathan Higgs’ falsetto taking center stage, while Amy Winehouse’s "Our Day Will Come"...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°407 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Migos’ "MotorSport" radiates star power with Nicki Minaj and Cardi B trading sharp verses atop a trap-heavy beat, while Lil Uzi Vert’s...

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We remember Glenn Frey. ‘But You Can Never Leave!’

This day (January 18, 2016), in New York City, died Glenn Lewis Frey a.k.a. Glenn Frey, an American singer, songwriter and founder of the Eagles.Tracklist : 1 . Club Troubadour...

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Happy Birthday Al Foster. ‘You Can Call Him Al’

This day ( January 18, 1943), in Richmond, Virginia, is born Al Foster, an American jazz drummer.Tracklist : 1 . Live in Serbia (2012) 2 . In Odessa (2010) 3...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°100 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Eiffel 65’s "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" captures late '90s Eurodance with its auto-tuned melancholy and irresistible synth hook, while Groove Armada’s "I...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°298 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Robert Palmer’s *Riptide* kicks off with its theatrical title track before giving way to hits like the bold funk-rock anthem "Addicted to...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°99 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

MC Hammer’s “Pray” blends gospel exuberance with pop-rap accessibility, hammering the word “pray” into listeners 147 times atop a Prince sample, while Nas’s “Street Dreams” turns gritty ambition into cinematic...

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This week In Jazz Legends 03/52

How well do you know the music of Gerry Mulligan’s breezy “Out Back of the Barn” pairs his warm baritone sax with Ben Webster’s swinging tenor for a relaxed cool...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°652 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Jorja Smith’s emotive “Let Me Down” pairs her raw delivery with Stormzy’s introspective verse, creating a cinematic ballad, while Kehlani’s “Nights Like...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°518 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Leftfield's “Release The Pressure” mashes reggae vocals from Earl Sixteen with dub techno and progressive house, creating a hypnotic, genre-blurring track that...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°234 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Snoop Dogg’s smooth transition into G-Funk with "Doggfather," Domino’s laid-back "Ghetto Jam," and Dr. Dre’s iconic "Nuthin’ But A ‘G’ Thang" showcase...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°98 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Prince’s "1999" brings apocalyptic funk with synth-driven energy, while Michael Jackson’s "Smooth Criminal" fuses grit and suspense with iconic choreography. Cameo’s "Candy"...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°91 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Steps’ “Say You’ll Be Mine” balances group vocals and glossy ’90s pop, while Jennifer Lopez's “Waiting for Tonight” pulses with late-’90s club...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°664 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Jennifer Lopez’s "Papi" channels Latin dance-pop energy, while Katy Perry’s "E.T." pushes boundaries with bold, interstellar vibes featuring Kanye West. Beyoncé’s "Run...

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Singing Sade

How well do you know the music of Sade's timeless tracks inspire distinct interpretations here. Emmanuel Nwamadi’s heartfelt twist of “The Sweetest Taboo” balances sincerity with vocal depth, while Ane...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°311 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

From Björk's haunting "Possibly Maybe" and Radiohead's reflective "No Surprises" to Depeche Mode's intense "In Your Room," the contrast between subtlety and raw emotion is striking. The Sugarcubes’ "Hit" blends...

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