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Stokley Williams
Stokley Williams (born July 15, 1967) also known simply as Stokley, is an American singer, record producer, and percussionist. Williams is best known as the lead singer and studio drummer of the band Mint Condition. Career In 2011, he was featured on Kelly Price's song "Not My Daddy" from her album ''Kelly'' which earned him his first Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance. In 2017 Williams joined The Revolution on tour, to pay tribute to Prince. Also in 2017, Williams released his Bluraffe/Concord Records solo debut ''Introducing Stokley'', with production by himself as well as Philadelphia production team Carvin & Ivan. In 2019, Jam & Lewis' did a joint venture with Bluraffe ent /Perspective Records to release his second solo album, ''Sankofa''. In March 2020, Stokley earned his first #1 solo hit, with "She..." going number #1 on the Adult R&B Chart (Billboard) for two consecutive weeks. Influences Williams has declared his main influences as being Cliff Alexis S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B (or simply R&B) is a popular music genre that combines rhythm and blues with elements of pop, soul, funk, hip hop, and electronic music. The genre features a distinctive record production style, drum machine-backed rhythms, pitch corrected vocals, and a smooth, lush style of vocal arrangement. Electronic influences are becoming an increasing trend and the use of hip hop or dance-inspired beats are typical, although the roughness and grit inherent in hip hop may be reduced and smoothed out. Contemporary R&B vocalists often use melisma, and since the mid-1980s, R&B rhythms have been combined with elements of hip hop culture and music and pop culture and pop music. Pre-history According to Geoffrey Himes speaking in 1989, the progressive soul movement of the early 1970s "expanded the musical and lyrical boundaries of &Bin ways that haven't been equaled since". This movement was led by soul singer-songwriter/producers such as Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kelly Price
Kelly Cherelle Price (born April 4, 1973) is an American R&B and gospel singer. She started her singing career in 1992. Price originally garnered attention by singing backing vocals for Mariah Carey on multiple songs, including her ''Billboard'' Hot 100 number one singles: "Fantasy" and " All I Want for Christmas Is You"; before rising to greater prominence after making uncredited guest appearances on the number one single "Mo Money Mo Problems" by The Notorious B.I.G., as well as "Feel So Good" by Mase, which prompted her to release her own music. Her debut album ''Soul of a Woman'' (1998), was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album's lead single " Friend of Mine" reached the top 20 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. In 1998, Price was featured on the Whitney Houston single "Heartbreak Hotel" alongside Faith Evans, which peaked at number two and earned the trio a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Gill
Johnny Gill Jr. (born May 22, 1966) is an American singer and actor. He is the sixth and final member of the R&B/ pop group New Edition and was also a member of the supergroup called LSG, with Gerald Levert and Keith Sweat. Gill has released eight solo albums, three albums with New Edition, two albums with LSG, and one collaborative album with Stacy Lattisaw. Gill has sold over 15 million copies worldwide as a solo artist. Early life Gill was born on May 22, 1966, in Washington, D.C., the son of Johnny Gill Sr., a Baptist minister, and his wife, Annie Mae Gill, who had four boys. He started singing at the age of five, performing in church in a family gospel group called Little Johnny and "Wings of Faith", which included his brothers Bobby, Jeff, and Randy Gill, a solo recording artist and member of the group II D Extreme. Gill attended Kimball Elementary, Sousa Junior High, and Duke Ellington School of the Arts. His career dictated that he complete his high-school education ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janet
Janet may refer to: Names * Janet (given name) * Janet (French singer) (1939–2011) Surname * Charles Janet (1849–1932), French engineer, inventor and biologist, known for the Left Step periodic table * Jules Janet (1861–1945), French psychologist and psychotherapist * Maurice Janet (1888–1983), French mathematician * Paul Janet (1823–1899), French philosopher and writer * Pierre Janet (1859–1947), French psychologist, philosopher and psychotherapist * Roberto Janet (born 1986), Cuban hammer thrower Other uses * Janet, Alberta, a Canadian hamlet * Janet (airline), a military transport fleet known for servicing the US Air Force "Area 51" facility * JANET, a high-speed network for the UK research and education community * Janet (album), ''Janet'' (album), by Janet Jackson * Janet (video), ''Janet'' (video), a video compilation by Janet Jackson * Janet, a character in the TV series ''The Good Place'' * Hurricane Janet, 1955 * Janet, a character in the video game ''B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mo' Money (soundtrack)
''Mo' Money: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack'' is the soundtrack to the 1992 film of the same name. It was released June 23, 1992 on Perspective Records. The soundtrack peaked at six on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. By September 1992, it was certified platinum in sales by the RIAA, after sales exceeding 1,000,000 copies in the United States. Release and reception The album peaked at number six on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200 and reached the second spot on the R&B albums chart. The album was certified platinum in September 1992. Adam Greenberg of Allmusic gave the soundtrack a mixed review, stating that "the album is a perfect blend for a fan of the early-'90s R&B sound, but doesn't really meet the same standard as music of later years." Track listing ;Sample credits *"Mo' Money Groove" contains a sample of "You Can't Love Me If You Don't Respect Me", written by James Brown and Lyn Collins, and performed by Lyn Collins; a sample of "Get Me Back On Time, Engine No. 9", wr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ritual Of Love
''Ritual of Love'' is the second album by the American singer Karyn White, released on September 10, 1991. It contains her biggest hit, " Romantic", as well as her R&B hit, "The Way I Feel About You". Track listing Production *Produced by Christopher Troy & Zachary Harmon, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Michael J. Powell, Laney Stewart & Karyn White *Executive producers: Jimmy Jam, Benny Medina, Karyn White *Engineers: Mike Girgis, Steve Hodge, Michael Iacopelli, Terry Lewis, Al Richardson, David Rideau, Eric Sproul, Laney Stewart, David Ward II *Assistant engineer: Milton Chan *Mixing: Milton Chan, Steve Hodge, Barney Perkins, Michael J. Powell Personnel *Drums, percussion: Trenon Graham, Michael J. Powell, Stokley, David Ward II *Drum programming: Laney Stewart, Stokley *Bass: Edgar "Boney E." Hinton, Terry Lewis *Synthesized bass: Bruce Sterling, Christopher Troy *Keyboards, synthesizers: Lance Alexander (also sampling), Vernon D. Fails, Gary Hines, Jimmy Jam, Keri Lewis, Bruce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Evolution Of Gospel
''The Evolution of Gospel'' is the debut studio album by Sounds of Blackness, released May 7, 1991, on A&M Records. In 1992, the album received the Grammy Award for Grammy Award for Best Gospel Choir or Chorus Album, Best Gospel Choir or Chorus Album. Track listing Chart positions Album Singles "Optimistic" "The Pressure Pt. 1" "Testify" References 1991 debut albums A&M Records albums Albums produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Sounds of Blackness albums {{Gospel-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Got To Be There (song)
"Got to Be There" is the debut solo single by the American recording artist Michael Jackson, written by Elliot Willensky and released as a single on October 7, 1971, on Motown Records. The song was produced by Hal Davis and recorded at Motown's Hitsville West studios in Hollywood. The single became an immediate success, reaching number one on ''Cashbox'''s pop and R&B singles charts, while reaching number four on ''Billboard'''s pop and R&B singles charts. Released to select European countries, it also found success, reaching number five in the UK. The song was composed as a pop ballad with soul and soft rock elements. The song was musically arranged by Dave Blumberg while Willie Hutch produced its vocal arrangements. Motown label mates Smokey Robinson & The Miracles released their version on their 1972 album ''Flying High Together'', while Diana Ross recorded a version of the song for her unreleased 1973 album ''To The Baby'' which was eventually issued as part of the 2010 Ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Boys (1990 Album)
''The Boys'' is the eponymous second album from American R&B group Suns of Light (originally known as the Boys), released in via Motown Records. Although L.A. Reid and Babyface produced 3 songs on their debut album ''Messages from the Boys'', instead one song is produced by Daryl Simmons and Kayo, who were a part of the LaFace production and songwriting camp. Three singles were released from the album: "Crazy", "Thing Called Love" and "Thanx 4 the Funk". "Crazy" is the last song the group has released to date to reach #1 on the ''Billboard'' R&B chart, as well as the last song to date to chart on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at #29. The album peaked at #108 on the ''Billboard'' 200. In addition to original songs, it contains a cover of the Michael Jackson song "Got to Be There ''Got to Be There'' is the debut solo studio album by American singer Michael Jackson, released by Motown on January 24, 1972, four weeks after the Jackson 5's ''Greatest Hits (The Jackson ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Boys (American Band)
Suns of Light are an American R&B boy band, originally known as the Boys. Biography Originating from Carson, California, the Suns of Light are composed of brothers Khiry, Hakeem, Tajh and Bilal Abdulsamad. Their parents are Angela Satterwhite and Jabari Abdulsamad (formerly Brown). Their grandmother taught them singing, dancing, and acting. In the summer of 1984, ages 5 to 10 as "The Boys," the group began busking at the Venice Beach boardwalk. Their first single, "Dial My Heart" became a hit, charting at #1 and was soon followed by "Lucky Charm" which also reached #1 on the U.S. R&B chart. The album, produced by Babyface and L.A. Reid, was certified Platinum and peaked at #32 on the ''Billboard'' 200. Their fourth single "Crazy" became their third R&B #1 in the fall of 1990. In 1992, production began on their third and final studio album, ''The Saga Continues''. The album was a critical and commercial failure, reaching only #191 on the ''Billboard'' 200. Members * Khiry " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maurice White
Maurice White (December 19, 1941 – February 4, 2016) was an American singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer. He was best known as the founder, leader, main songwriter, and producer of the band Earth, Wind & Fire, and served as the band's co-lead singer with Philip Bailey. Described as a "visionary" by ''Vibe'' and a "mastermind" by ''Variety'', White was nominated for a total of 22 Grammys, of which he won seven. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame as a member of Earth, Wind & Fire, and was also inducted individually into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He additionally worked with artists such as Deniece Williams, Cher, The Emotions, Barbra Streisand, Ramsey Lewis, and Neil Diamond. Biography Early career Maurice White was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on December 19, 1941. He grew up in South Memphis, where he lived with his grandmother in the Foote Homes Projects and was a childhood friend of Booker T. Jones and Dav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carvin & Ivan
Carvin & Ivan are a production duo from Philadelphia consisting of producer and songwriters Ivan "Orthodox" Barias and Carvin "Ransum" Haggins. Initially starting out as solo hip hop artists, Haggins and Barias moved into production and songwriting. They have written and produced songs for Jazmine Sullivan, Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, Justin Timberlake, Mario, Chris Brown, Ledisi, Raheem DeVaughn, Keyshia Cole, Jaheim, Estelle, Floetry, Skillz, Ace Hood, Rick Ross and others. They are notable for introducing Musiq Soulchild to the world and giving him his staple sound. They are responsible for writing and producing the vast majority of Musiq's more popular charted singles such as "Just Friends (Sunny)", "Halfcrazy", " Dontchange", "B.U.D.D.Y.", "Teachme" and others. Ivan currently serves on the board of governors and is the president of the Philadelphia Chapter of The Recording Academy. On February 1, 2011, Carvin & Ivan became creative ambassadors for the city of Philadelp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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