Usher’s R&B Mt. Rushmore: Do You Agree with His Choices? Who Makes Your Monument?
Usher has placed himself and several others on the Mt. Rushmore of R&B in a recent interview. Deserved? Who would be your picks?
Richard Roundtree’s Death Recasts Spotlight on ‘Shaft’ and its Iconic Soundtrack: A Winning Combo
Legendary actor Richard Roundtree, renowned for his role in the 1971 box-office hit 'Shaft', has passed away at age 81. 'Shaft’ was a milestone in American cinema, breaking racial barriers…
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40 Years Ago: Lionel Richie’s unleashed his ‘Mini-Thriller’; It Became Motown’s Biggest Album
Lionel Richie's album "Can't Slow Down" is celebrated for being the best-selling LP in Motown Records’ history. Released 40 years ago, each of the five singles from the album reached…
Celebrating Rudolph Isley: The Iconic Style and Quiet Coolness of an Isley Brother
Rudolph Isley, known for his flashy style and vocal contributions as part of the legendary Isley Brothers, passed away from a heart attack on October 11, 2023. Rudy was central…
The Strongest Streaks of Four Consecutive Albums by R&B Artists (1965-2000): Ranked!
(October 3, 2023). What you’re about to read is the most comprehensive, most stacked tribute to R&B/soul albums (and the artists who made them) ever created! This article ranks the…