The music industry has seen its share of tragedy, most starkly highlighted when its stars meet with untimely deaths and accidents. Among these, plane crashes have claimed the lives of notable musicians, leaving a void in the cultural landscape and the hearts of fans worldwide. The loss resonates beyond the individual, as … Read more
From making hip-hop megahits in the 90s to the 2000s to becoming a megachurch pastor, Montell Jordan has taken an unexpected turn in his career path. Montell emerged on the music scene with his 1995 debut single “This Is How We Do It,” and with it, he quickly rose to fame. The … Read more
In the early 90s, Seal burst onto the English house music scene and quickly became the decade’s most celebrated British soul singer. His music initially had a touch of acid house, but he soon became famous for his unique blend of soul, folk, pop, dance, and rock, captivating audiences first in the … Read more
The 1980s were a defining era in the music industry, characterized by groundbreaking developments in sound, style, and cultural influence. This decade witnessed the emergence of diverse genres, from the electrifying beats of pop and rock to the revolutionary sounds of hip-hop and electronic music. Central to this vibrant musical landscape were … Read more
If you’re a millennial, you probably grew up listening to Michael Bolton as your parents blasted his greatest hits on your home speaker. Michael Bolton’s deep husky voice transcends generations – while your parents loved him, you also grew to love his songs. His music might be ingrained in your memory as … Read more
Tupac Shakur, often known by his stage name 2Pac, was an influential American rapper, actor, and activist. He became one of the most prominent figures in the rap and hip-hop music scene in the 90s. Tragically, 2Pac was shot and killed at the young age of 25. His murder has remained unsolved … Read more
Snoop Dogg, known as a West Coast rap legend, has come a long way since he was discovered by Dr. Dre in the early 1990s. Little did everyone know, he would later achieve worldwide fame, sell millions of records, and make a mark in movies and TV. Hailing from California, Snoop Dogg … Read more
Angela George, KennethBabyfaceEdmondsHWOFMay2013, CC BY-SA 3.0 Kenneth Brian Edmonds, popularly known as Babyface, may not be as famous as big stars like Boyz II Men, Whitney Houston, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Lil Wayne, and Ariana Grande – but he’s a producer who’s behind some of the hits of these A-list artists in the … Read more
“‘Cause baby, tonight, the DJ got us falling in love again…” You’ve probably danced to this song back when you were younger, and you know who sang this because he says his name in the song. Usher, born Usher Raymond IV, is a multi-awarded pop artist referred to as the “King of … Read more
So who is the greatest R&B artist? There have been so many great artists that have spanned the decades, its difficult to choose. Each artist brings something unique and the legendary stories behind them. R&B can be traced right back to the 1930s but it was not until after World War Two … Read more
Classic rock has been branded “dead” one too many times. Although many die-hard fans will beg to differ, the truth is simply that classic rock is now a mere shadow of what it used to be. While there are new rock bands that may have yet to attain the classic rock status … Read more
Beat music, a dynamic and influential musical genre of the early 1960s, stands as a testament to the era’s cultural revolution. This genre, a fusion of rock and roll rhythms, accentuated with a strong beat, encapsulated the youthful optimism and changing tides of the decade. The Cultural Backdrop of the 1960s The … Read more