José James

This week In Male Balladeers 07/52

How well do you know the music of Robbie Williams’ "Angels," co-written with Guy Chambers, blends sweeping production with karaoke-ready appeal, securing its place in late-'90s pop history despite chart...

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New Music Videos (Legends & Superstars) – N°563

Featuring: ROSALÍA, Lola Young, Charli XCX, Central Cee, James Blake, Bleachers, Anna Calvi, Kim Gordon, Christine and the Queens, Jacob Collier, Ghost, The New Pornographers, The Black Keys, The Avett...

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The Rolling Stones release their third American album : ‘Now!’ featuring ‘Heart of Stone’ and ‘Little Red Rooster’ (1965)

The The Rolling Stones 'Now!' feat. 'Heart of Stone' and 'Little Red Rooster' is their third American studio album released on February 13, 1965 by London Records.Track Listing : 1.Everybody...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°357 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Tricky’s "Aftermath" offers a haunting mix of hip-hop, ambient techno, and dub, with Martina Topley-Bird’s eerie vocals adding depth, while Urban Species’...

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Virgin publish Ben Harper’s debut album : ‘Welcome to the Cruel World’ (1994)

Ben Harper's 'Welcome to the Cruel World' is his debut album released on February 8, 1994 by Virgin.Track Listing : 1.The Three Of Us (Ben Harper) - 02:35 . 2.Whipping...

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We remember Mary Wilson. ‘Oh Mary Love, My ….’

This day (February 8, 2021), in Henderson, Nevada, died Mary Wilson, American singer and founding member of The SupremesTracklist : 1 . Imagine (2018) 2 . I Am Changing (2015)...

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Frank Sinatra records his ninth album for Capitol : ‘In the Wee Small Hours’ arranged by Nelson Riddle (1955)

Frank Sinatra's 'In the Wee Small Hours' is his ninth studio album arranged by Nelson Riddle, recorded on March 1, 1954, February 8 & March 4, 1955 and released in...

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Paquito D’Rivera records ‘Portraits of Cuba,’ an album for Chesky Records (1996)

Paquito D'Rivera's 'Portraits of Cuba' is an album recorded on February 6 & 7, 1996 and released the same year by Chesky Records.Track Listing : 1.La Bella Cubana (Jose White)...

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We remember Gary Moore. ‘The Moore’s Law’

This day (February 6, 2011), in Estepona, Spain, died Robert William Gary Moore, a Northern Irish blues rock guitarist and singer .Tracklist : 1 . w/ Albert King - Stormy...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°668 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Alan Walker's "Faded" blends atmospheric introspection with mainstream appeal, driven by Iselin Solheim’s haunting vocals and a looping piano refrain. Its staggering...

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This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 05/52

How well do you know the music of Kiss’s "War Machine" snarls with heavy riffs and ominous lyrics, while Iron Maiden’s "Aces High" channels WWII dogfights with galloping energy. Van...

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Harry Connick, Jr releases his seventeenth album : ‘Only You’ (2004)

Harry Connick, Jr.s 'Only You' is his seventeenth album consisting of versions of songs from the 1920s to the 1960s and released on February 3, 2004 by Sony/Columbia. Track Listing...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°610 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Rizzle Kicks’ funky "Mama Do the Hump," produced by Fatboy Slim, blends cheeky wordplay and nostalgia, while Demi Lovato’s "Sorry Not Sorry"...

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Rihanna releases her eighth album : ‘Anti’ featuring ‘Work,’ ‘Needed Me’ and ‘Love on the Brain’ (2016)

Rihanna's 'ANTI' is her eighth studio album released on January 28, 2016 by Westbury Road / Roc Nation.Track Listing : 1.Consideration (Tyran Donaldson, Robyn Fenty, Solana Rowe) - 02:41 ....

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Dean Martin records with an orchestra conducted by Gus Levene, ‘Pretty Baby’ an album for Capitol (1957)

Dean Martin's 'Pretty Baby' is an album recorded on January 28 and 30, 1957 with an orchestra conducted by Gus Levene and released on June 17, 1957 by Capitol.Track Listing...

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Nat King Cole records an album arranged by Nelson Riddle : ‘Nat King Cole Sings for Two In Love’ (1953)

'Nat King Cole Sings for Two In Love' is an album arranged by Nelson Riddle, recorded on January 27, 28, 1953 and August 23, 25, 1955 and released by Capitol.Track...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°102 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Missy Elliott amps it up with “Pass That Dutch,” pairing wild beats and surreal visuals, while Jay-Z keeps it slick on “Change...

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Adele releases ’21’ featuring ‘Rolling in the Deep,’ ‘Someone like You,’ ‘Set Fire to the Rain,’ ‘Rumour Has It’ and ‘Turning Tables’ (2010)

Adele's '21' feat. 'Rolling in the Deep' is her second studio album released on January 24 , 2011 by XL / ColumbiaTrack Listing : 1.Rolling In The Deep (Adele Adkins,...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°691 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Coldplay’s "Charlie Brown" bursts with rebellious energy, tailor-made for live stadiums with glowing Xylobands, while London Grammar’s "Rooting For You" pairs Hannah...

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This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 02/52

How well do you know the music of Mary J. Blige, Donald Fagen, Vampire Weekend, Beck, Sting, Foo Fighters, Rod Stewart, Dave Matthews Band, Christina Aguilera, David Bowie, Arcade Fire,...

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