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DJ Rob wrote a new post 4 years, 11 months ago
(June 11, 2021). So SiriusXM’s “’70s on 7” pop oldies station commemorates Black Music Month this weekend by airing its countdown of the 70 greatest soul songs of the 1970s. The first airing of this special […]
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DJ Rob commented on the post, The case of the Jacksons vs the Osmonds (sans their lead singers)…a friendly debate 4 years, 11 months ago
Thanks, Mr. Roach, for your very informative and interesting response. Your accounting of the facts is about as good as hearing directly from the Osmonds themselves, and I appreciate it – as I hope my readers will as well.
Thanks again!
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DJ Rob commented on the post, O.G.’s Rule: These 21 rappers will turn 50 this year! 4 years, 11 months ago
Correct. You’ve accessed an article written a year and a half ago.
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DJ Rob commented on the post, Ode to Billy Joe: B.J. Thomas’ “Raindrops” reigned over a uniquely special chart during a historic transition in time 4 years, 11 months ago
Let’s just be glad he didn’t.
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DJ Rob wrote a new post 4 years, 11 months ago
(May 30, 2021). It wasn’t just how singer B.J. Thomas perfectly sang “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head,” the Burt Bacharach/Hal David tune he contributed to the film Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid, that mad […]
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Let’s just be glad he didn’t.
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DJ Rob wrote a new post 4 years, 11 months ago
(May 29, 2021). As of today, for historical and statistical purposes, Billboard still bins solo artists in only male and female categories. One needs to look no further than the May 23 Billboard Music Awa […]
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DJ Rob commented on the post, Haven’t figured out which old-school group the hot new Bruno Mars/Anderson .Paak jam “Leave the Door Open” sounds most like? These five come the closest. 4 years, 11 months ago
Thanks for the comment, Martin! I’m looking forward to hearing their whole album when it’s released.
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DJ Rob commented on the post, In season: pro baller J. Cole is about to move up the hip-hop No. 1 leader board; will tie his idol, move closer to his boss 4 years, 12 months ago
Haha. You know she wasn’t gonna be, but she’ll be in a few months…20 year anniversary of her passing.
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DJ Rob commented on the post, In season: pro baller J. Cole is about to move up the hip-hop No. 1 leader board; will tie his idol, move closer to his boss 4 years, 12 months ago
Indeed, Twana. What a fitting way to mark my 600th article! J. Cole showing that age ain’t nothing but a number.
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DJ Rob wrote a new post 4 years, 12 months ago
(May 19, 2021). As far as hip-hop goes, 2021 started off with a thud. Until this month, there were no superstar releases and only two albums by rappers had topped the Billboard 200 charts (Playboi Carti and Rod […]
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J. COLE IS STILL MY FAVORITE RAPPER AND I AM HAPPY TO KNOW THAT HE IS LIVING HIS BEST LIFE. WE HAVE A LOT TO LEARN FROM HIM. DON’T LET AGE LIMIT FULFILLING YOUR DREAMS.
THANK YOU, DJROBB! ANOTHER GREAT ARTICLE.-
Indeed, Twana. What a fitting way to mark my 600th article! J. Cole showing that age ain’t nothing but a number.
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What a fitting response, DJRobb. Aaliyah’s your next topic? 😉 Also, congratulations for your 600th article! Wow!
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Haha. You know she wasn’t gonna be, but she’ll be in a few months…20 year anniversary of her passing.
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DJ Rob commented on the post, Five MJ songs that are scarier – or more disturbing – than “Thriller”! 5 years ago
Yeah, Michael apparently had this unusual fascination with little girls as victims in his music, from “Little Suzie” to the “Smooth Criminal” video.
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DJ Rob wrote a new post 5 years ago
(May 14, 2021). Make no mistake, Jay-Z belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Nothing in this article will argue otherwise.
The iconic rapper’s pending induction was made official with Wednesd […]
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DJ Rob commented on the post, R.I.P. Mary Wilson – a Super Supreme from beginning to end 5 years ago
Thanks, Elton. She deserves it indeed!
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DJ Rob commented on the post, The Super Bowl (and Allstate) created a No. 1 song after all – not by The Weeknd, but by these “brainy, brawny” Boys! 5 years ago
If a scene involving a guy driving down the street singing an ‘80s tune causes that kind of reaction, then it’s not the commercial you should be worried about.
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DJ Rob wrote a new post 5 years ago
(May 9, 2021). SWV (Sisters With Voices) member Leanne “Lelee” Lyons may have tried her best to sum up the evening’s intended sentiment when she offered the following assessment at the end of it: “you don’t hav […]
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DJ Rob wrote a new post 5 years ago
Every Rap or Hip-Hop Album That’s Topped the Billboard 200; Plus the Rap Leaderboard
You won’t find a more complete and accurate listing of rap/hip-hop albums that have topped the album chart anywhere but hereRead More -
DJ Rob wrote a new post 5 years, 1 month ago
(April 11, 2021). There’s nothing like a good debate, even if it involves two guys in their 50s engaging in friendly banter that might’ve been better suited for people one quarter their age and maybe occur […]
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Thanks, Mr. Roach, for your very informative and interesting response. Your accounting of the facts is about as good as hearing directly from the Osmonds themselves, and I appreciate it – as I hope my readers will as well.
Thanks again!
DJRob
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DJ Rob wrote a new post 5 years, 2 months ago
(March 7, 2021). It’s been just over 48 hours since the new collective of pop/R&B superstar Bruno Mars and immensely talented musician Anderson .Paak dropped their instant smash single “Leave the Door Open,” […]
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Thanks for the comment, Martin! I’m looking forward to hearing their whole album when it’s released.
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Hmmm… now I never would’ve thought of them.
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I’m looking forward to hearing the rest of the album. I’ve grown a little burned out from “Leave the Door Open.” Staying tuned in anticipation.
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DJ Rob wrote a new post 5 years, 2 months ago
(February 27, 2021). It seems we chart watchers were so focused on whether current pop king The Weeknd could ride a Super Bowl halftime performance all the way back to No. 1 on the pop charts with his l […]
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If a scene involving a guy driving down the street singing an ‘80s tune causes that kind of reaction, then it’s not the commercial you should be worried about.
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DJ Rob wrote a new post 5 years, 3 months ago
(February 9, 2021). When Mary Wilson finally left the Supremes in 1977, it would have been easy to dismiss her as just another disposable background singer, one of several who backed Diana Ross and, later, J […]
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Thanks, Elton. She deserves it indeed!
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Music Blogging for Serious Fans!
Thanks for this thoughtful accounting of Sam Cooke’s rightful place in music history and in rankings like these, which, admittedly, are subjective at best. I have often thought about this list in the six years since I first published it and where I’d rank certain artists today – or which ones I’d include now that I omitted the first time. I’ve also thought about which artists have come along (or improved their standings in the past six years) who would now appear on the list were I to do it again. Sam Cooke – much like Nina Simone – is an artists whose contributions to music are being better understood with the passage of time and with more revelation. He is likely to be higher when I redo the list (whenever that’ll be).
Thanks again for your thorough response. One thing was false about your reply, though. You definitely were NOT at a loss for words. Lol
DJRob