Thursday, November 13, 2025

“Automatic” by The Pointer Sisters

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The Pointer Sisters landed one of their biggest hits with the funky, synth-driven “Automatic,” released on January 13, 1984. It features Rut...
Monday, October 27, 2025

"Peanut Butter" by Twennynine, featuring Lenny White

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In the 1970s, acclaimed drummer Lenny White was a member of the influential jazz fusion band Return to Forever, led by pianist and composer ...
Wednesday, October 22, 2025

“Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger)" by Donna Summer

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After Donna Summer’s foray into new wave and rock on her 1980 album, The Wanderer , she returned to her R&B and dance-music roots with h...
Wednesday, October 15, 2025

D’Angelo, Visionary R&B Icon and Neo-Soul Pioneer, Dies at 51

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Groundbreaking soul artist D’Angelo died on Tuesday, October 14, following a private battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 51.  The four-tim...
Tuesday, October 14, 2025

“ConFunkShunizeYa” by Con Funk Shun

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In 1977, R&B/funk band Con Funk Shun put themselves on the map in epic fashion with their album, Secrets . The Gold-certified collection...
Friday, October 10, 2025

“Party Up In Here" by The Brides of Funkenstein

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Photo by Richard E. Aaron  In 1978, the Brides of Funkenstein generated much buzz and excitement across the funk community with their superb...
Saturday, October 4, 2025

"Streetwalker" by Michael Jackson

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“Streetwalker” was first recorded in 1986 as a potential track for Michael Jackson’s 1987 Bad album. Michael and producer Quincy Jones were...