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Angela Winbush
Angela Lisa Winbush (born January 18, 1955) is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter, musician and record producer who rose to fame first in the 1980s R&B duo René & Angela, also scoring hits as a solo artist. To date, Winbush has sold over 10 million albums and singles worldwide. Biography Early life and career Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Angela began singing in church. She grew up in a middle-class area of St. Louis. Angela is a graduate of Northwest High School. She did not initially aspire to a career in music, instead studying architecture at Howard University, singing only to earn extra money. She continued to sing in church while at Howard as well as with gospel legend Richard Smallwood. She also performed as a singer with a group called "Hot Tea" while she attended Howard University. They opened for various well-known performers during shows and also did background singing for recording artists. One of the other members of "Hot Tea" was Tawatha Agee, who later ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Missouri
Missouri is a U.S. state, state in the Midwestern United States, Midwestern region of the United States. Ranking List of U.S. states and territories by area, 21st in land area, it is bordered by eight states (tied for the most with Tennessee): Iowa to the north, Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee to the east, Arkansas to the south and Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska to the west. In the south are the Ozarks, a forested highland, providing timber, minerals, and recreation. The Missouri River, after which the state is named, flows through the center into the Mississippi River, which makes up the eastern border. With more than six million residents, it is the List of U.S. states and territories by population, 19th-most populous state of the country. The largest urban areas are St. Louis, Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas City, Springfield, Missouri, Springfield and Columbia, Missouri, Columbia; the Capital city, capital is Jefferson City, Missouri, Jefferson City. Humans have inhabited w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and founder of Manhattan-based conglomerate talent and entertainment agency Roc Nation. He is regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop artists. He was the CEO of Def Jam Recordings and he has been central to the creative and commercial success of artists including Kanye West, Rihanna, and J. Cole. Born and raised in New York City, Jay-Z first began his musical career in the late 1980s; he co-founded the record label Roc-A-Fella Records in 1995 and released his debut studio album ''Reasonable Doubt (album), Reasonable Doubt'' in 1996. The album was released to widespread critical success, and solidified his standing in the music industry. He went on to release twelve additional albums, including the acclaimed albums ''The Blueprint'' (2001), ''The Black Album (Jay-Z album), The Black Album'' (2003), American Gangster (album), ''American Gangs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janet Jackson
Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Her sound and choreography became a catalyst in the growth of MTV, enabling her to rise to prominence while breaking gender and racial barriers in the process. Lyrical content which focused on social issues and lived experiences set her reputation as a role model for youth. The tenth and youngest child of the Jackson family, she began performing at the MGM Grand. She starred in the variety television series ''The Jacksons'' in 1976 and went on to appear in other television shows throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, including '' Good Times'', ''Diff'rent Strokes'', and '' Fame''. After signing a recording contract with A&M Records in 1982, she became a pop icon following the release of her third and fourth studio albums ''Control'' (1986) and ''Rhythm Nation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My First Love (René & Angela Song)
"My First Love" is a 1983 R&B Ballad recorded by R&B duo René & Angela on the Capitol label and later a 2000 hit cover by Avant and singer Keke Wyatt. When originally composed by René Moore and Angela Winbush, they had planned to produce it as a song for Janet Jackson's self-titled debut solo LP but Jackson reportedly turned it down. Undaunted, the duo recorded the song themselves as a song on their third LP together, ''Rise''. Before "My First Love", their biggest hit up to that point as a recording duo was the 1981 dance single "I Love You More", which peaked at number fourteen on the R&B singles chart. When released in early 1983, the song gave them their biggest success up to that point reaching number twelve on the R&B chart setting a precedent for the duo's later hit ballads such as " Your Smile" and "You Don't Have to Cry". Avant's re-recording of the song helped to send the song back to the charts in 2000 reaching number four on the R&B charts and number twenty-six on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rise (René & Angela Album)
''Rise'' is a 1983 album by American singing duo René & Angela. Released on April 29, 1983, this is the third album by the duo and was their last for the Capitol Records label. It includes the R&B Ballad " My First Love". Track listing #"Rise" – 3:57 #"Keep Runnin'" – 5:16 #" My First Love" – 5:07 #"Bangin' the Boogie" – 5:01 #"When it Comes to Love" – 5:01 #"Wait Until Tonight" – 4:20 #"Can't Give You Up" – 4:01 #"Take Me to the Limit" – 4:16 Written by Rene & Angela Personnel *Angela Winbush – Lead & Backing Vocal, Keyboards *René Moore – Keyboards, Bass, Lead & Backing Vocal *Jeff Lorber, Ian Underwood – Keyboards * Gregory Moore, Michael McGloiry, Tony Maiden, George Johnson, Mario Henderson – Guitars * Louis Johnson, Bobby Watson – Bass * Andre Fischer, Jeff Porcaro Jeffrey Thomas Porcaro (; April 1, 1954 – August 5, 1992) was an American drummer, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known for his work with the rock b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wall To Wall (album)
''Wall to Wall'' is a 1981 album by American singing duo René & Angela. Released on August 10, 1981, by Capitol Records, This is the second album by the duo. Track listing All tracks composed by René Moore and Angela Winbush; except where indicated #"Wall to Wall" – 5:23 #"Good Friends" – 3:23 #"Secret Rendezvous" – 4:10 #"Wanna Be Close to You" – 6:02 #"I Love You More" – 5:30 #"Love's Alright" – 3:40 #"Imaginary Playmates" – (René Moore, Angela Winbush, Chainey) 4:30 #"Come My Way" – 4:46 Personnel *Angela Winbush – Lead & Backing Vocal, Keyboards, Synthesizers *René Moore – Synthesizer, Bass (Synthesizer), Lead & Backing Vocals * David Wolinski, Ian Underwood – Keyboards * Gregory Moore, Michael McGloiry, Tony Maiden – Guitars * Louis Johnson, Bobby Watson, James Jamerson – Bass * Andre Fischer, Jeff Porcaro, John Robinson, Ollie Brown – Drums * Bill Reichenbach, Chuck Findley, Jerry Hey Jerry Hey (born 1950) is an American trumpeter, fluge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
René & Angela (album)
''René & Angela'' is the 1980 debut album by American singing duo René & Angela. It was released on June 22, 1980 by Capitol Records. Critical reception In review made before album release, ''Billboard'' editors found that the voices of performers complement one another into the perfect balance. Together with backing instruments it help to make a very stylistic debut. Track listing All tracks composed by René Moore and Angela Winbush; except where indicated #"Do You Really Love Me" – 3:21 #"Turn It Out" – 4:20 #"Everything We Do" – 5:27 #"Hotel California" – (Don Felder, Glenn Frey, Don Henley Donald Hugh Henley (born July 22, 1947) is an American musician and a founding member of the rock band Eagles. He is the drummer and one of the lead singers for the Eagles. Henley sang the lead vocals on Eagles hits such as "Witchy Woman", "Despe ...) – 4:49 #"I Don't Know (Where Love Comes From)" – 4:15 #"Free and Easy" – 5:50 #"Love Won't Slip Away" – 4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary Byrd
Imhotep Gary Byrd (born March 14, 1949) is an American, New York City-based radio talk show host and executive producer, radio DJ, poet, songwriter, music recording artist and producer, rapper, writer and community advocate/activist. Byrd began his career as a radio DJ in Buffalo at age 15. In 2015, he celebrated 50 years as a radio personality. For over 30 years, he’s been a talk show host at WBLS and WLIB radio in New York City. Gary Byrd and the GB Experience was an American male/female vocal/instrumental group, who had a single titled "The Crown", in the UK Singles Chart. It was released on the Motown label, entered the chart on 23 July 1983 at number 21, and rose to a high of number 6; it remained in the chart for 9 weeks. It had previously been released in the US on Stevie Wonder's short-lived Wondirection label but did not receive the proper promotion because its release coincided with the purchase of Motown by MCA Records, where the small label was overlooked. Radio B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mtume
Mtume (pronounced ''em-tu-may'') was an American funk and soul group that rose to prominence during the early 1980s and had several R&B hits during its career. Its founder, former percussionist James Mtume, previously played and toured with Miles Davis in the early 1970s. Other members of the group included Reggie Lucas, Philip Field, and vocalist Tawatha Agee. Mtume also gained recognition after having its hit single "Juicy Fruit" extensively sampled by many hip-hop artists, most notably by the Notorious B.I.G. in the 1994 hit song " Juicy". History During the start of the group's career, they recorded three albums, their first for Strata East (1972) titled ''Alkebu-Lan- The Land of the Blacks'', and two for the independent label Third Street Records: ''Kawaida'' (1973); ''Alkebu-Lan'' (1975); and ''Rebirth Cycle'' (1977). However, not finding pop or R&B chart success, they signed to major label Epic Records in 1978, releasing the albums ''Kiss This World Goodbye'' (1978) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Funk
Funk is a music genre that originated in African American communities in the mid-1960s when musicians created a rhythmic, danceable new form of music through a mixture of various music genres that were popular among African Americans in the mid-20th century. It de-emphasizes melody and chord progressions and focuses on a strong rhythmic groove of a bassline played by an electric bassist and a drum part played by a percussionist, often at slower tempos than other popular music. Funk typically consists of a complex percussive groove with rhythm instruments playing interlocking grooves that create a "hypnotic" and "danceable" feel. Funk uses the same richly colored extended chords found in bebop jazz, such as minor chords with added sevenths and elevenths, or dominant seventh chords with altered ninths and thirteenths. Funk originated in the mid-1960s, with James Brown's development of a signature groove that emphasized the downbeat—with a heavy emphasis on the first bea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Smallwood (musician)
Richard Smallwood (born November 30, 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American gospel artist who formed The Richard Smallwood Singers in 1977 in Washington, DC. Education and career Richard Smallwood graduated cum laude from Howard University with a dual B.A. degree in classical vocal performance and piano, in addition to graduate work in the field of ethnomusicology. Smallwood was a member of The Celestials, the first gospel group on Howard University's campus. That group was the first gospel act to appear at Switzerland's Montreux Jazz Festival. Smallwood was also a founding member of Howard's first gospel choir. Smallwood's recording career began in 1982 with the album ''The Richard Smallwood Singers''. The album spent 87 weeks on Billboard's Gospel chart. Its followup, ''Psalms'' was nominated for a Grammy. Two years later the album ''Textures'' was also nominated. ''Textures'' spawned the now-classic "Center Of My Joy" written by Richard Smallwood along with Bill and Gloria ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
