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The Fugees release their debut album : ‘Blunted on Reality’ (1994)

The Fugees' 'Blunted on Reality' is their debut album released on February 1, 1994 by Ruffhouse.Track Listing : 1.Introduction (Lauryn Hill) - 01:14 . 2.Nappy Heads (Lauryn Hill) - 04:29...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°129 – 2010s Music Videos

Keri Hilson’s “Pretty Girl Rock” oozes swagger with confident R&B beats and nods to Bill Withers, while Britney Spears’ “Hold It Against Me” balances industrial pop grit with dubstep flair,...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°305 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Sheena Easton’s "The Lover in Me" rewired her sound with sultry vocals and crisp beats, while Bonnie Tyler brought grit to "The...

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This month In ’60s Throwback’ 01/12

How well do you know the music of Aretha Franklin’s gritty "Chain of Fools" opens with Joe South’s hypnotic guitar, amplifying her commanding vocals, while Wilson Pickett’s "Everybody Needs Somebody...

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Sony/Columbia publish Harry Connick, Jr’s concept album about New Orleans : ‘Oh, My NOLA’ (2007)

Harry Connick, Jr's 'Oh, My NOLA' is an album containing well-known songs associated with New Orleans, recorded with a his big band and released on January 30, 2007 by Sony/Columbia.Track...

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This week In Singing Ladies 05/52

How well do you know the music of Texas’s “Say What You Want” oozes sultry sophistication, with Sharleen Spiteri’s emotive vocals effortlessly riding Johnny McElhone’s sleek production. Melody Gardot’s smoky...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°521 – Vintage 80s Videos

How well do you know the music of George Clinton’s “Atomic Dog” barks into funky, synthetic chaos, while Def Jef’s “Droppin’ Rhymes on Drums” fuses intricate lyricism with Etta James'...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°323 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Ultra Naté’s "Show Me" shines as a '90s house gem with producers like Soulshock and remixes by Masters at Work adding flair,...

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Columbia publish Barbra Streisand’s album : ‘The Way We Were’ featuring ‘All In Love Is Fair’ (1974)

Barbra Streisand's 'The Way We Were' feat. 'All In Love Is Fair' is an album recorded in 1973 and released in January 1974 By Columbia.Track Listing : 1.Being At War...

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This week In Male Balladeers 04/52

How well do you know the music of D’Angelo’s "Devil's Pie," a gritty DJ Premier collaboration, critiques materialism through stripped-back funk, while José James’ “Trouble” channels Bill Withers and Sly...

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We Remember Pete Seeger

January 27, 2014 - Mr.Pete Seeger, American folk music legend passed away aged 94. He is remembered.Tracklist : 1 . Garden Song (Inch by inch) 2 . Waist Deep in...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°474 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Seven's polished "Inside Love" lightly brushed UK charts at No. 78, with John Parr’s late-'80s rock touch, while Gay Dad’s glam-fused "To...

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The Piedmont Fingerstyle

Piedmont Blues Fingerstyle opens up a world where fingers tell stories more powerful than words, with bass strings providing a steady beat while melodies dance above. This unique musical style...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°105 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Vanilla Ice’s "Ice Ice Baby" rides its Queen bassline into hip-hop-pop history, while Jamiroquai’s "Space Cowboy" mixes funk with introspection. Soul II...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°103 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Mantronix’s "Got to Have Your Love" blends R&B with house, a shift from their early electro-hip-hop, peaking at #4 on the UK...

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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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Motown publish Michael Jackson’s solo debut album : ‘Got to Be There’ featuring ‘Rockin’ Robin’ and ‘Got to Be There’ (1972)

Michael Jackson's 'Got to Be There' is his solo debut album produced By Hal Davis & Willie Hutch and released on January 24, 1972 by Motown.Track Listing : 1.Ain'T No...

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Atlantic publish Aretha Franklin’s album : ‘Young, Gifted and Black’ (1972)

Aretha Franklin's 'Young, Gifted and Black' is an album (its title being borrowed from the Nina Simone song 'To Be Young, Gifted and Black) released on January 24, 1972 by...

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Happy Birthday Neil Diamond. ‘Diamond Is Forever’

This day (January 24, 1941), in New York City, United States, is born Neil Diamond, an American singer-songwriter.Tracklist : 1 . Something Blue (2014) 2 . Nothing But A Heartache...

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Blue Note publish Lena Horne’s last album : ‘Seasons of a Life’ (2006)

Lena Horne's 'Seasons of a Life' is her last album recorded between 1993 and 1997 and released on January 24, 2006 by Blue Note. Track Listing : 1.Black Is (Marissa...

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