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N.W.A. release their debut album : ‘Straight Outta Compton’ (1988)

N.W.A.'s 'Straight Outta Compton' is their debut studio album produced by Dr. Dre with DJ Yella and released August 8, 1988 by Ruthless Records.Track Listing : 1.Straight Outta Compton (Ice...

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We remember Cannonball Adderley. ‘Nothin’Else’

This day (August 8, 1975), in Gary, Indiana, died Julian Cannonball Adderley, a jazz alto saxophonist.Tracklist : 1 . Come Sunday (1964) 2 . Work Song 3 . Jive Samba...

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Frank Zappa releases his debut solo album ‘Lumpy Gravy’ recorded with the Abnuceals Emuukha Electric Symphony Orchestra (1967)

Frank Zappa's 'Lumpy Gravy' is his debut solo album (with Zappa conducting the Abnuceals Emuukha Electric Symphony Orchestra) released on August 7, 1967.Track Listing : 1.The Way I See It,...

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Deee-Lite release ‘World Clique,’ their debut album featuring ‘Groove Is in the Heart’ (1990)

Deee-Lite's 'World Clique' is their debut album featuring 'Groove Is in the Heart' and released on August 7, 1990 by ElektraTrack Listing : 1.Deee-Lite Theme (Deee-Lite, Herbie Hancock) - 02:10...

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Thelonious Monk records ‘Misterioso’ at the Five Spot Café, New York City (1958)

Thelonious Monk's 'Misterioso' is a live album recorded on August 7, 1958 at Five Spot Café, New York City with Roy Haynes, Ahmed Abdul-Malik and Johnny Griffin.Track listing : 1.Nutty...

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Coupé-Décalé vs Zouglou

Let's take a journey into the rhythmic landscapes of Zouglou and Coupé-Décalé. From the socially charged messages of Magic System to the flamboyant footwork of Douk Saga and DJ Jacob,...

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‘We Are Live’ N°77 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Coral, Mínus, Turin Brakes, New Rhodes, Sinead Quinn, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Gemma Hayes, Boy Kill Boy, The Cribs, The Cribs,...

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Sarah Vaughan and her Trio record ‘At Mister Kelly’s’ in Chicago ‘1957)

Sarah Vaughan's 'At Mister Kelly's' is a live album recorded from August 6 till 8, 1957 at Mister Kelly's jazz club in ChicagoTrack Listing : 1.September In The Rain (Al...

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Barney Kessel records ‘Let’s Cook!’ for Contemporary (1962)

Barney Kessel's 'Let's Cook!' is an album recorded on August 6 and November 11, 1957 and released in 1962 by Contemporary.Track Listing : 1.Let'S Cook (Barney Kessel) - 11:18 ....

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American Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos – N°516

Yeat’s “Put It Ong” and “IM YEAT” (2025) feature bass-heavy trap and autotuned vocals over beats by BNYX®, Sapjer, Elkan, and LUCID. Key Glock’s “Money Habits” highlights wealth and self-reliance....

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Marvin Gaye records ‘Marvin Gaye at the Copa’ at the Copacabana in New York (1966)

'Marvin Gaye at the Copa' is a live album recorded on August 5-6, 1966 at the Copacabana, a club in New York and not released before 2005.Track Listing : 1.Introduction/I...

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Sony release Celia Cruz’ last studio album : ‘Regalo del Alma’ (2003)

Celia Cruz' 'Regalo del Alma' is her last studio album released on August 5, 2003 by Sony International.Track listing : 1.Ella Tiene Fuego (El General, Sergio George, Jorge Luis Piloto)...

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Concord publish Al Jarreau’s ‘My Old Friend, Celebrating George Duke’ recorded with Stanley Clarke (2014)

Al Jarreau's 'My Old Friend, Celebrating George Duke' is a special tribute reorded with Stanley Clarke and released on August 5, 2014 by Concord.Track Listing : 1.My Old Friend (Steve...

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New Music Videos (Ladies Only) – N°520

Faouzia’s “Unethical” is produced by Arthur Besna and blends pop, R&B, and soul. Charlotte Dipanda and Tayc team up on “Dis-moi,” with lyrics from Bamenda and Cocody, produced by Jal...

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Nonesuch publish Randy Newman’s eleventh album : ‘Dark Matter’ (2017)

Randy Newman 's 'Dark Matter' is his eleventh studio album released on August 4, 2017 by Nonesuch.Track Listing : . 1.The Great Debate (Randy Newman) - 08:09 . 2.Brothers (Randy...

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Happy Birthday Terri Lyne Carrington. ‘Love Lyne’

This day (August 4, 1965), in Medford, Massachusetts, is born Terri Lyne Carrington, a jazz drummer and composer.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Social Science - Trapped In The American Dream,...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ New Music Videos – N°678

"Make Me Feel" by oskar med k highlights chill house vibes and lyrics about singular emotional bonds. "Boom Boom Bam Bam" unites artists from Mauritius and Reunion in a 2025...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°174 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Ludacris, Sergio Mendes, Black Eyed Peas, Mis-Teeq, Samantha Mumba, Beyonce, Natty, Bobby V., Sean Paul, Tinchy Stryder, Amerie, Common, Akala ? Take...

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Talking Heads release their third album : ‘Fear of Music,’ produced with Brian Eno and featuring ‘Life During Wartime’ (1979)

Talking Heads' 'Fear of Music' is their third studio album produced with Brian Eno and released on August 3, 1979 by Sire.Track Listing : 1.I Zimbra (David Byrne, Brian Eno,...

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A&M publish Sheryl Crow’s debut album : ‘Tuesday Night Music Club’ featuring ‘All I Wanna Do’ (1993)

Sheryl Crow's 'Tuesday Night Music Club' is her debut album featuring 'All I Wanna Do,' produced by Bill Bottrell and released on August 3, 1993 by A&MTrack Listing : 1.Run...

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