James Ingram spent the early part of his career supporting artists like Ray Charles and Leon Haywood. Then, in 1980, Quincy Jones heard him perform a demo of Just Once. Jones liked what he heard and invited Ingram to contribute vocals to his 1981 album, The Dude. The invite earned Ingram a trio of Grammy…
Having a crush can be a thrilling experience. While some crushes fizzle out after a few weeks, others might develop into a lasting infatuation. No matter the outcome, it’s always fun to express your feelings through song. Here are ten fantastic songs about crushes. 10. Close by Nick Jonas ft. Tove Lo (2016) The…
In 2011, Becky G started posting songs of herself singing covers on YouTube. After grabbing the attention of Dr. Luke, the singer found herself with a record deal, a small army of willing collaborators like will.i.am, Cher Lloyd and Cody Simpson, and, before long, a growing collection of hits. Having already established herself as one…
American R&B band Mint Condition has been making soulful music since the 1980s. Their sound mix includes R&B, soul, funk, new jack swing, neo-soul, rock, and jazz. The band has released several studio albums, with their most recent, E-Life, released in 2014. They have not only been nominated for four Grammy Awards but also featured…
Steven Curtis Chapman is a Christian Rock singer and songwriter born on November 21, 1962. The singer started his career in gospel music in the 1980s. Thanks to his 25 albums, he has won up to five Grammy awards and more than 50 Gospel Music Dove Awards, making him one of the most successful gospel…
With The Hangover, Todd Phillips created one of the most successful comedies of the modern era. The story of a group of friends who have to piece together the events of a wild night in Las Vegas was funny, relatable, and featured a great cast. But one of the things that helped make The Hangover…
They say, “Robyn is the Britney Spears of Sweden.” It is no surprise that the Swedish-born singer, songwriter, DJ, and record producer has been a showbiz sensation since her first debut album, “Robyn Is Here,” in 1995. Born on June 12, 1979, Robin Miriam Carrison started her music career at the mere age of 16….
There are few things as universally loved as a great soundtrack in this world. Whether for a movie, TV show, or video game, a well-chosen collection of songs can add an extra layer of excitement and immersion to the experience. So when the Crazy Stupid Love soundtrack was released in 2011, fans were immediately obsessed….
Have you ever listened to the 1980 “And the Beat Goes On” and the 1987 “Rock Steady”? If yes, you probably are familiar with an American group called The Whispers. The group is from Los Angeles, California, and has released hits after hits since the late 60s. It is no surprise that they’ve ranked more…