Ray Brown

This week In Male Balladeers 03/52

Harry Nilsson’s "Without You" turns Badfinger’s subtle original into an orchestral heartbreak epic, while Jeff Buckley’s "Hallelujah" strips Leonard Cohen’s masterpiece to raw emotional clarity. Elvin Bishop tips his hat...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°448 – 2010s Music Videos

Fuse ODG’s "Thinking About U" blends Afrobeat warmth with pop polish, while Chris Brown's "I Can Transform Ya" and Lil Wayne’s "6 Foot 7 Foot" packed swagger-fueled lyrics atop futuristic...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°606 – 2010s Music Videos

Fleur East’s "Favourite Thing" blends Afrobeat and pop with Ghanaian-inspired visuals, while JLS’s "She Makes Me Wanna" thrives on electropop shine and Miami vibes. Jessie J’s "Domino" delivers glossy euphoria,...

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Columbia publish ‘Paul Simon,’ his eponymous second solo album featuring ‘Mother and Child Reunion,’ ‘Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard’ and ‘Duncan’ (1972)

'Paul Simon' feat. 'Mother and Child Reunion' is his eponymous second studio album as a solo artist co-produced with Roy Halee and released on January 14, 1972 by Columbia.Track Listing...

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Happy Birthday LL Cool J

January 14, 1968 - American rapper, James Todd Smith better known as Ladies Love Cool James and more simply as LL Cool J is 54. Happy Birthday SirTracklist : 1...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°651 – 2010s Music Videos

Zayn and Sia's "Dusk Till Dawn" delivers soaring drama with powerful vocals and a cinematic music video, while Little Mix’s heartfelt "Secret Love Song" explores hidden emotions with Jason Derulo’s...

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Me:nu Du Jour January 12 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Led Zeppelin, Sam Cooke, Chucho Valdés, Bill Evans, Dean Martin, Willie Nelson, Wynton Marsalis We Celebrate Zach de la Rocha, Rage Against The Machine,...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°406 – 2010s Music Videos

SZA’s introspective “The Weekend” explores nontraditional relationships with raw honesty, boosted by silky production and a compelling video by Solange. Offset’s bold “Ric Flair Drip” channels extravagance through infectious hooks...

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Dean Martin releases his first studio album : ‘Dean Martin Sings’ (1953)

'Dean Martin Sings' is his first studio album featuring eight songs from the Martin & Lewis film 'The Stooge' and released on January 12, 1953 by Capitol.Track Listing : 1.Who'S...

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Dinah Washington records ‘Dinah!’ an album for Emarcy (1956)

Dinah Washington's 'Dinah!' is an album recorded on January 11 & November 11, 1956 and released in 1956 by Emarcy.Track Listing : 1.Look To The Rainbow (Yip Harburg, Burton Lane)...

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New Music Videos (Legends & Superstars) – N°471

Joe Bonamassa & Sammy Hagar’s “Fortune Teller Blues” crafts a ghostly blues tale, while Will Smith & Big Sean’s “Beautiful Scars” dives into resilience with a Matrix-themed video. James Arthur’s...

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New Music Videos (Latin) – N°470

J Balvin’s “Rio” is a heartfelt tribute to his son, blending intimate family moments with reflective lyrics and debuting at the LVMH Charity Gala. Micro TDH’s “Girasol” showcases his fusion...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°88 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Robyn’s "Be Mine!" blends raw heartbreak with defiance in minimal electropop, while Rihanna and Ne-Yo’s "Hate That I Love You" thrives on heartfelt duality and smooth production. Amy Winehouse lays...

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Bi-Weekly Music Chart Highlights: Top 20 Tracks Across 15 Genres Jan 9,2025 edition

Explore this week's music charts across 15 genres, from Alt Z and Metalcore to Nigerian Pop and Urbano Latino. Discover new entries like Rosé & Bruno Mars’ “Apt.” and Shakira’s...

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‘We Are Live’ N°3 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

Green Day’s “Stuck With Me” packs punk grit with introspection, while Oasis’ “Roll With It” channels their Britpop resilience. Blur’s “End of a Century” humorously probes suburban monotony, and Guns...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°3 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Lily Allen’s "LDN" pairs breezy ska rhythms with sharp critiques of London’s grittiness, while Miley Cyrus’s "7 Things" captures teenage heartbreak in pop-punk style. Feeder’s "Forget About Tomorrow" reflects on...

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Nina Simone records ‘Baltimore,’ an album for CTI (1978)

Nina Simone's 'Baltimore' is an album recorded in January 1978 and released the same year by CTITrack Listing : 1.Baltimore (Randy Newman) - 04:39 . 2.Everything Must Change (Benard Ighner)...

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David Ruffin begins the recording of ‘David,’ a posthumous album (1969)

David Ruffin's 'David' is an album (also known as 'The Unreleased Album') recorded between January 6, 1969 & May 26, 1971 and released on June 25, 2004 by Hip-O.Track Listing...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°78 – Vintage 90s Videos

The text spans iconic ’90s tracks like The Chemical Brothers’ explosive "Setting Sun" featuring Noel Gallagher’s sneering vocals and Nirvana’s sharp "In Bloom," blending critique and raw energy. Pulp’s "Disco...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°513 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Madonna’s “American Life” critiques consumerism with folktronica flair, blending acoustic guitars and electronic beats, while Basshunter’s “Angel in the Night” spices Eurodance with rock hints. Alice Deejay’s “Better Off Alone”...

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