King Charles & Diana (no, not that one): I Did Not Have This on My Musical Card in 2025
(March 11, 2025). Not that my favorite song of all time (don’t judge me) needed a royal endorsement, but I certainly wasn’t expecting the kind that came out of Buckingham…
The Unmatched Chart Feat of Tony! Toni! Toné!’s ‘The Revival’—And D’Wayne Wiggins’ Role in It
(March 10, 2025). Call what R&B legends Tony! Toni! Toné! achieved in 1990-91 a case of knowing when to stop or at least quitting while they were ahead. They accomplished…
Roy Ayers: The Serious Musician Who Knew How to Have Fun; a tribute
(March 9, 2025). When Roy Ayers, jazz-funk visionary and gifted vibraphonist, died on March 4 at age 84, many tributes pointed to his exquisite 1976 track “Everybody Loves the Sunshine,”…
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R&B’s Season of Loss: These Hitmakers Were All Behind No. 1 Classics
(March 9, 2025). In just over two weeks, the R&B world has endured a staggering wave of loss. One after another, the news of these legends’ passings has barely given…
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Trade War? No, a Billboard Chart War — and Canada Is Winning in 2025
(March 5, 2025). So far, the escalating trade war between the Donald Trump administration and Canada (and other countries) has been in the form of announced tariffs on goods imported…