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Best Things In Life Are Free
"The Best Things in Life Are Free" is a duet between American singers Luther Vandross and Janet Jackson, recorded for the Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis-produced soundtrack to the 1992 American film ''Mo' Money'', starring Damon Wayans. The song was composed by Jam, Lewis, Michael Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe. Additionally, the song was remixed by David Morales, Frankie Knuckles, and CJ Mackintosh. The duet became a major hit in several countries, peaking at number two in Australia and the United Kingdom, number six in Ireland and New Zealand, number eight in Canada and Germany, and number 10 in the United States. The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. The song was later included on Vandross' compilations '' One Night with You: The Best of Love, Volume 2'' and '' Lovesongs'', as well as Jackson's own compilations '' Design of a Decade: 1986–1996'' and ''Number Ones'' respectively. In 1995, the song was re-released as the se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luther Vandross
Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Known for his sweet and soulful vocals, Vandross has sold over 40 million records worldwide. He achieved eleven consecutive Platinum albums and eight Grammy Awards, including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance four different times. In 2004, Vandross won a total of four Grammy Awards, including the Grammy Award for Song of the Year for a song recorded not long before his death, " Dance with My Father". Vandross worked as a backing vocalist in the 1970s, and appeared on albums by artists such as Roberta Flack, Donny Hathaway, Todd Rundgren, Judy Collins, Chaka Khan, Bette Midler, Diana Ross, David Bowie, Ben E. King, Stevie Wonder, and Donna Summer. He later became a lead singer of the group Change, which released its Gold-certified debut album, ''The Glow of Love'', in 1980 on Warner/RFC Records. After Vandross left the group, he was signed to Epic Records as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ronnie DeVoe
Ronald Boyd DeVoe Jr. (born November 17, 1967), is an American singer, rapper, and actor known as one of the members of the R&B/ pop group New Edition, and the R&B/ hip hop group Bell Biv DeVoe. He was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Career DeVoe was the second-to-last member to join New Edition (Johnny Gill being the last) after being brought in by his uncle and the group's choreographer Brooke Payne. In 1981, the group took second place at a talent show, which caught the eye of record producer Maurice Starr, who signed them to his Streetwise record label. New Edition was the biggest-selling boy band from the mid to late 1980s. After New Edition's 1990 breakup, DeVoe and fellow New Edition members Ricky Bell and Michael Bivins formed the R&B/ hip-hop group Bell Biv DeVoe. Bell Biv DeVoe's 1990 debut album ''Poison'' sold more than 5 million copies and garnered five hit singles, such as "Poison" and " B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)?". In 1993, DeVoe and the group released their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grammy Award For Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals
The Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal was awarded between 1970 and 2011. From 1967 to 1969 and in 1971 the award included instrumental performances. The award had several minor name changes: *From 1967 to 1968 the award was known as Best Rhythm & Blues Group Performance, Vocal or Instrumental *In 1969 it was awarded as Best Rhythm & Blues Performance by a Duo or Group, Vocal or Instrumental *In 1970 it was awarded as Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group *In 1971 it was awarded as Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group, Vocal or Instrumental *In 1972 it was awarded as Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Group *From 1973 to 1980 it was awarded as Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus *From 1981 to 2003 it was awarded as Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal *In 2004 it was awarded as Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals The award has been discontinued after 2011 in a major overhaul of Grammy categories. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frankie Knuckles
Francis Warren Nicholls, Jr. (January 18, 1955 – March 31, 2014), better known as Frankie Knuckles, was an American DJ, record producer and remixer. He played an important role in developing and popularizing house music in Chicago during the 1980s, when the genre was in its infancy. In 1997, Knuckles won the Grammy Award for Remixer of the Year, Non-Classical. Due to his importance in the development of the genre, Knuckles was often called "The Godfather of House Music". Musical career 1970s–1980s Born in The Bronx, Knuckles and his friend Larry Levan began frequenting discos as teenagers during the 1970s. While studying textile design at the FIT, Knuckles and Levan began working as DJs, playing soul, disco, and R&B at two of the most important early discos, The Continental Baths and The Gallery. In the late 1970s, Knuckles moved from New York City to Chicago, where his old friend, Robert Williams, was opening what became the nightclub called Warehouse. When the club open ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Morales
David Morales (; born August 21, 1962) is an American disc jockey (DJ) and record producer. In addition to his production and DJ work, Morales is also a remixer. David Morales has remixed and produced over 500 releases for artists including Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Spice Girls, Eric Clapton, Seal, Pet Shop Boys, U2, Donna Summer, Whitney Houston, Selena, and Jamiroquai. Morales was nominated for his first Grammy Award in 1996 as a Producer on Mariah Carey's album “Daydream” for the song “Fantasy”. He was nominated again the next year and won the 1998 Grammy Award for “Remixer of the Year”. Morales is considered to be one of the first so-called superstar DJs. He has performed at many clubs around the globe, including numerous dates at Ibiza venues such as Pacha and Space. Morales also contributed to radio shows and released DJ mix compilations. Career 1980s–1990s David Morales grew up in an influential era for dance music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Damon Wayans
Damon Kyle Wayans Sr. (; born September 4, 1960) is an American actor, comedian, producer, and writer. Wayans performed as a comedian and actor throughout the 1980s, including a year long stint on the sketch comedy series ''Saturday Night Live.'' His true breakthrough, however, came as writer and performer on FOX's sketch comedy show ''In Living Color'' from 1990 to 1992, his animated series ''Waynehead'' that ran on the Kids' WB block from 1996 to 1997, and his TV series '' Damon'' (1998). Since then, he has starred in a number of films and television shows, some of which he has co-produced or co-written, including ''Beverly Hills Cop'', ''The Last Boy Scout'', and ''Major Payne'' and the sitcom ''My Wife and Kids''. From 2016 to 2019, he starred as Roger Murtaugh in the television series ''Lethal Weapon''. He is a member of the Wayans family of entertainers. Early life Wayans was born in Harlem in New York City, the son of Elvira Alethia (Green), a homemaker, singer and soci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mo' Money
''Mo' Money'' is a 1992 American comedy -drama film directed by Peter Macdonald, and written by Damon Wayans, who also starred in the film. The film co-stars Stacey Dash, Joe Santos, John Diehl, Harry Lennix, Bernie Mac (in his film debut), and Marlon Wayans. The film was released in the United States on July 24, 1992. Plot Ted Forrest (Richard E. Butler), who works for the Dynasty Club, is murdered by Keith Heading (John Diehl) and his men on the street. They switch a computer tape in Ted's car before police arrive. Johnny Stewart (Damon Wayans) is a lifelong con man who performs scams with his younger brother Seymour (Marlon Wayans). When Johnny meets Amber Evans (Stacey Dash), he tries to impress her by obtaining an honest job at the company where she works—Dynasty Club, a credit card firm. He becomes a mailroom clerk. Chris Fields (Mark Beltzman) trains Johnny how to do the job. Keith threatens Chris in the men's restroom, terrifying Chris. Johnny realizes that he needs m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gangsta (Bell Biv DeVoe Song)
"Gangsta" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B group Bell Biv DeVoe, issued as a stand-alone single in 1993 via MCA Records. The song peaked at #21 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song was also featured on an episode of ''The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air''. Music video The official music video A music video is a video of variable duration, that integrates a music song or a music album with imagery that is produced for promotional or musical artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a music marketing devic ... for the song was directed by Lionel C. Martin. Chart positions References External links * * 1991 songs 1993 singles Bell Biv DeVoe songs MCA Records singles Music videos directed by Lionel C. Martin Song recordings produced by Dr. Freeze Songs written by Dr. Freeze {{1990s-R&B-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Word To The Mutha!
"Word to the Mutha!" is a song co-written and performed by American contemporary R&B group Bell Biv DeVoe and co-written and produced by Wolf & Epic (Richard Wolf and Bret "Epic" Mazur). It originally appeared on their debut studio album '' Poison'' under the title "Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, Mike, Ralph and Johnny (Word to the Mutha)!", but the title was shortened and a remixed version of the song was issued as the only official single from the group's remix album '' WBBD-Bootcity!: The Remix Album''. The song features vocals from Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill. It was the first recorded song to feature all six members of New Edition. Brown, Tresvant and Gill are credited separately on the single, rather than collectively as New Edition. The song samples "A Star in the Ghetto" by Average White Band and "The Jam" by Graham Central Station. A music video A music video is a video of variable duration, that integrates a music song or a music album with imagery that is pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
That's The Way Love Goes (Janet Jackson Song)
"That's the Way Love Goes" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fifth album, ''Janet'' (1993). The song was released on April 20, 1993, as the lead single from the ''Janet'' album. Written and produced by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the song's themes of romantic lust saw Jackson transitioning to sensual territory, considered a shocking contrast to her previous releases among critics and the public. The song's slow tempo fused R&B, pop, funk and soul music with flourishes of downtempo and hip hop music. It received positive reviews from contemporary music critics, who praised it as "iconic", "hypnotic", and "extravaganza" for its production and vocals. "That’s the Way Love Goes" is one of Jackson's biggest hits in the United States. It was one of the longest-reigning hits of 1993, topping the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for eight weeks, To date, it is the longest running number-one single of any member of the Jackson family on the Hot 100. It also topped t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
State Of The World (song)
"State of the World" is a song recorded by American singer Janet Jackson for her fourth studio album, ''Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814'' (1989). It was written and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, with additional writing by Jackson. While recording the album, Jackson and the producers watched television, especially news channels, and created the song inspired by that. "State of the World" focuses lyrically on homeless people. It was released as the eighth and final single from the album on February 6, 1991, by A&M Records. The song was not released commercially in the United States, making it ineligible to chart on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 or the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, but it reached number five on ''Billboards Hot 100 Airplay chart. No music video was made to accompany the song. Background and release Following the commercial and critical success of her 1986 album, ''Control'', Jackson was motivated to continue songwriting and took a larger role in the creative pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Miracles (Happen Every Day)
"Little Miracles (Happen Every Day)" is a song by American recording artist Luther Vandross. The single supports his 1993 ''platinum'' album, '' Never Let Me Go''. The song became a top ten hit on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles and reached top 30 on the UK Singles Chart. It also became the most successful single from the album on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at number sixty-two. It was nominated for best R&B songwriting at the 36th Grammy Awards in March 1994. Critical reception Larry Flick from ''Billboard'' described "Little Miracles (Happen Every Day)" as "a warm and familiar ballad fueled by his instantly recognizable voice and positive lyrics." He noted that it has "a grand, necessarily dramatic tone, with an arrangement overflowing with sweeping strings and a gospel-like choir of backing singers that includes Cissy Houston and Lisa Fischer." Randy Clark from '' Cashbox'' called it a "rich, mid-tempo blending of R&B with a large helping of Gospel". A reviewer from ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
