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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…
Remembering Piper Laurie: An Uncanny Connection Between Her Greatest Movie Role… and two Diana Ross songs?
The blog explores an intriguing connection between two 1976 pop culture events: solo artist Diana Ross topping the charts with two No.1 hits, and iconic horror film "Carrie", starring Oscar-nominated…
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…
Drake’s New Album May Be ‘For All The Dogs,’ but This Dog Doesn’t Hunt
(October 7, 2023). Okay, perhaps this article’s title uses a lame metaphor to make its point, but it’s no lamer than the new subject album by Drake—released Friday (Oct. 6)—one…
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…