On Sunday, Usher’s halftime show will recall a time when HE might’ve been the biggest draw at the Super Bowl.
(February 10, 2024). On Friday (Feb. 9), R&B superstar Usher Raymond, known to us all as simply Usher, released a new album called Coming Home. Today, I listened to it.…
R.I.P. to Henry Fambrough and the Spinners; Motown put them on the map, Atlantic put them in the Hall of Fame
(February 9, 2024). With Henry Fambrough’s passing at his home in Sterling, Virginia on Wednesday (Feb. 7) from natural causes, the legendary Detroit-based soul and pop group The Spinners has…
Rallying for Janet Jackson: Fans Seek Justice for 20-Year-Old Album on Eve of Super Bowl
(February 6, 2024). In the social media-driven 21st century, the combination of a rabid fan base and a viral spark can be a powerful cocktail for today’s recording artists… and…
2024 Grammys Unwrapped: A Brief Showcase of Surprises, and Cheers for My Talented Cousin!
(February 5, 2024). The 2024 Grammy Awards were filled with surprises, from unexpected appearances (Celine Dion, Wendy & Lisa of Prince & the Revolution fame), to heritage acts giving their…
Black History: What are the 20 most important R&B songs of the 20th century? Here’s the blog’s take (plus two)
(January 27, 2024). If you had to pick the most important R&B songs of the 20th century — more specifically from 1955 to 1999 — what would they be (and…