Eric B & Rakim

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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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°217 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Pointer Sisters, D~Mob, Odyssey, Wham!, Gwen Guthrie , UB40, Lionel Richie, Rick James, SOS Band, Chaka Khan, Eric B and Rakim...

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Columbia publish Tyler, The Creator’s fourth album : ‘Flower Boy’ featuring Frank Ocean, ASAP Rocky, Lil Wayne, Kali Uchis, Steve Lacy, Estelle, Jaden Smith among other guests (2017)

Tyler, The Creator's 'Flower Boy' is his fourth studio album featuring Frank Ocean, ASAP Rocky, Anna of the North, Lil Wayne, Kali Uchis, Steve Lacy, Estelle, Jaden Smith and Rex...

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Me:nu Du Jour – July 7 in Music (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Jimmy Cliff, Maxwell, Eric B. & Rakim, The Stooges, Kings of Leon, Aaliyah, Primal Scream, Duke Ellington, McCoy Tyner We Celebrate Ringo Starr, Doc...

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New Music Videos (Ladies Only) – N°514

Lila Iké and Masicka blend reggae and dancehall on “Romantic,” while Assala’s “Daribet El Bo3d” leans into Arabic pop with polished restraint. “So What” brings Holly Evans and El Grande...

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This week In Soul Artists 27/52

How well do you know the music of Maxwell, Marvin Gaye, Aaron Neville, D'Angelo, Barry White, Eric B. & Rakim, Bill Withers, Jimmy Cliff, Muddy Waters, Gregory Porter, Taj Mahal,...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°201 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

Public Enemy, Heavy D. & The Boyz, Eric B. & Rakim, Sade, Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers, Kon Kan, Jaki Graham, Dire Straits, Opus, Scritti Politti, Malcolm Mclaren, Irene...

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Jay-Z releases his debut album : ‘ Reasonable Doubt’ featuring Mary J. Blige and The Notorious B.I.G. (1996)

Jay-Z' 'Reasonable Doubt' is his debut studio album featuring Mary J. Blige and The Notorious B.I.G. among others and released on June 25, 1996 by Roc-A-Fella / PriorityTrack Listing :...

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New Music Videos (louder) – N°492

“AY YOLA - Homay” fuses Bashkir folklore and electronics, threading kurai and dombra through pulsing synths. Sombr’s “Undressed” sketches a breakup with stripped visuals and subdued emotion. Small X’s “ALBI,”...

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Monthly Vintage Music Chart Highlights: Top 20 Tracks Across 29 Genres Apr 30, 2025 edition

April’s vintage charts show minimal disruption, with only a few new entries—New Edition, XTC, Machine Head, and Kodak Black—shuffling into established rankings. Most top tracks hold firm

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Columbia publish Nas debut album : ‘Illmatic’ (1994)

Nas 'Illmatic' is his debut studio album released on April 19, 1994 by Columbia RecordsTrack Listing : 1.The Genesis (Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones, F. Braithwaite) - 01:45 . [Samples...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°149 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

Eric B. & Rakim, 2 Live Crew, Donna Allen, The System, Lionel Richie, Village People, Grace Jones, Five Star, New Order, Tracie!, The Blow Monkeys, Roman Holliday

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Monthly Vintage Music Chart Highlights: Top 20 Tracks Across 29 Genres Apr 1, 2025 edition

This month’s blog post dives into the evolving landscape of 29 genre-based charts, highlighting standout tracks and artist movements across Big Beat, Garage Rock, R&B, Post-Punk, and more. From new...

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2Pac’s ‘Me Against the World’ is his third album on Interscope (1995)

2Pac's 'Me Against the World' is his third studio album recorded in 1994 and released on March 14, 1995 by Interscope. Track Listing : 1.Intro (2Pac) - 00:00 . 2.If...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°115 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Kool & The Gang’s "Get Down On It" combines funky basslines with vibrant horn bursts, embodying 1980s party vibes. Billy Ocean’s "When...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°106 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Annie Lennox’s haunting "Love Song for a Vampire" stands out with its gothic atmosphere and evocative grief, tying perfectly to Coppola's *Dracula*....

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“Illmatic” by Nas

"Illmatic" by Nas is his debut studio album released on April 19, 1994.Track Listing : 1.The Genesis (Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones, F. Braithwaite) - 01:45 . [Samples : Live...

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