Along with James Brown and George Clinton, Roy Ayers is one of the premier artists sampled throughout the hip-hop canon, and one of the major influences on the evolution of soul and R&B over the past 20-plus years. His music, including hit records like “Everybody Loves The Sunshine,” “Running Away,” “Searching.” and “We Live In [...]
Marva Whitney, James Brown Protégée, Soul Sister #1, Dead at 68
December 24, 2012 | Posted by
Funk singer Marva Whitney has passed away at the age of 68. Whitney – who was dubbed Soul Sister #1 by her collaborator and friend James Brown – passed away this weekend from complications due to pneumonia. News of her death was confirmed via her official Facebook fan page, with a message which read: We’re [...]
“The Help” Director Comes to James Brown Biopic, Mick Jagger Producing
October 23, 2012 | Posted by
A biopic for James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, has been run through Hollywood production cycles for years since Brown’s death in 2006. Yet another twist has brought the director of last year’s The Help, Tate Taylor onto the project. According to Deadline.com, producer Brian Grazer’s Imagine Entertainment is currently in negotiations with Taylor, and [...]
Lil Wayne Surpasses Elvis with Most Billboard Hits
September 27, 2012 | Posted by
Lil Wayne’s very high opinion of himself will only be heightened further, now that it has been announced that Weezy has surpassed The King, Elvis Presley, with the most Billboard Hot 100 hits. He reached the milestone this week because of his feature on The Game song, “Celebration,” which debuted this week at #82 on [...]
For Shyne, Heritage, Use Of ‘Black’ Matter
June 28, 2012 | Posted by
Watch what you say and how you say it around star rapper Shyne. If you don’t, you might get a tongue-lashing — or a history lesson. The Belize-born and Brooklyn-bred transplant, who served nine years in prison for a nightclub shooting, said he has enormous respect for his predecessors, which makes him not so fond [...]
