Jody Watley’s “Real Love” was the first single to emerge from her 1989 sophomore album, Larger Than Life. Watley co-wrote “Real Love” with longtime personal and professional collaborator, André Cymone. Prince’s childhood friend and former bandmate worked with Watley on her debut, co-writing every song. Three top ten singles and aContinue Reading
Missy Elliott, DJ Kool Herc, The Spinners, Chaka Khan, George Michael, and Don Cornelius were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Elliott is the first female rapper to have the honor. Queen Latifah introduced Elliott before she performed a medley of her hits onstage at the BarclaysContinue Reading
Missy Elliott, Chaka Khan, DJ Kool Herc, George Michael, The Spinners and Don Cornelius are 2023 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The new class was announced today on the Rock Hall’s website. Herc will receive the Musical Influence Award and Khan gets the Musical Excellence Award.Continue Reading
Kelly Price spent the early part of the ’90s singing in support of other artists like Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin and SWV among others. Before the decade was over she secured a solo contract with Island Records and her debut album, Soul Of A Woman was released in 1998. PriceContinue Reading