Billy Joe Royal was born in 1942 and lived in Valdosta, Georgia until he was nine years old when the family moved to Atlanta. Since Royal had always wanted to be in a band he took steel guitar lessons. Within no time, his uncle felt he was good enough to be in a radio show…
Chrisette Michele Payne, known as Chrisette Michele, is an American-based R&B singer and songwriter. She has featured in popular hip-hop albums, including Jayz’s Kingdom Come. Chrisette sings in a unique jazz style. According to Bet, Chrisette Michele won a Grammy in 2019 for her ‘Be Ok’ track which she featured Will.I.Am. The fact that Chrisette…
Without any doubt, Nas is one of the greatest rappers that has ever touched a microphone. According to Britannica, Nas is an American rapper with several classic albums and some of the best concept records. With more than two decades in the Hip Hop industry, his music career has been blooming in success. Nas has…
Warren Zevon was an anonymous genius. His was a generational talent but he remains a mystery to most of his generation. As Journalist Hadley Freeman explains, “Zevon was an artist’s artist, relatively little known to the public but revered by the best of his contemporaries.” Bob Dylan is a great admirer. Other fans include Jackson…
Throughout the 1990s, the music scene kept on evolving. In the early 1990s, house music was the dominant genre. As for the 1990s, hip-hop became popular. However, 1997 was a special year because there was no dominant genre. The year produced hit songs from country, R&B, hip-hop, rock and other genres. Also, the year saw…
Aloe Blacc has been making music since 2003, first as one half of the hip hop duo Emanon and then as a solo artist. Over the years, he’s released several albums, EPs, and countless singles. His music spans soul, R&B, hip hop, and dance. His voice’s soulful nature and ability to write catchy hooks set…
The world is always in motion. For instance, 1976 was the year in which the Cultural Revolution ended in China because of the death of Mao Zedong plus the arrests of the Gang of Four. Similarly, changes were happening in the music industry. After all, 1976 was the year in which U2 came into existence,…
Lynyrd Skynyrd encapsulates the essence of Southern Rock music. Formed in Jacksonville, Florida in the mid-1960s, the band revolutionized pop culture and defined a genre. Music was never the same after Lynyrd Skynyrd. Lynyrd Skynyrd was never the same after October 20, 1977. This month marks the 45th anniversary of a disastrous plane crash that…
Bo Diddley was a professional singer and songwriter born Ellas McDaniel from McComb, Mississippi. His legacy is that of a cross-cultural pioneer, and along with his music, he was a significant influence on several generations of musicians. Diddley’s achievements were recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award….