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Wayne Vaughn
Wayne Lee Vaughn is an American producer, keyboardist and arranger best known for his work with the band Earth, Wind & Fire. Vaughn has also worked with other preeminent artists such as The Brothers Johnson, Patti LaBelle, Jennifer Holliday, Troop and Terrace Martin. Biography Wayne Vaughn was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. When he was nine years old he started playing the flute at Primary School. At the age of 13 he began playing a piano which his parents had bought for him. After graduating from UCLA with a bachelor's degree in Music and Composition in 1976 he met Quincy Jones The Brothers Johnson's producer. Vaughn eventually performed as a keyboardist upon The Brothers Johnson's 1978 album '' Blam!''. Blam has been certified Platinum in the US by the RIAA. During 1978 Vaughn met Maurice White, the leader of Earth, Wind & Fire. Within the next year he collaborated with Aretha Franklin on her album '' La Diva'' and Patti LaBelle on her album '' It's Alright with Me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soul Music
Soul music is a popular music genre that originated in the African American community throughout the United States in the late 1950s and early 1960s. It has its roots in African-American gospel music and rhythm and blues. Soul music became popular for dancing and listening, where U.S. record labels such as Motown, Atlantic and Stax were influential during the Civil Rights Movement. Soul also became popular around the world, directly influencing rock music and the music of Africa. It also had a resurgence with artists like Erykah Badu under the genre neo-soul. Catchy rhythms, stressed by handclaps and extemporaneous body moves, are an important feature of soul music. Other characteristics are a call and response between the lead vocalist and the chorus and an especially tense vocal sound. The style also occasionally uses improvisational additions, twirls, and auxiliary sounds. Soul music reflects the African-American identity, and it stresses the importance of an African-Ameri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Music Recording Certification
Music recording certification is a system of certifying that a music Sound recording, recording has shipped, sold, or streamed a certain number of units. The threshold quantity varies by type (such as album, single, music video) and by nation or territory (see List of music recording certifications). Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories, which are named after precious materials (gold, platinum and diamond). The threshold required for these awards depends upon the population of the territory where the recording is released. Typically, they are awarded only to international releases and are awarded individually for each country where the album is sold. Different sales levels, some perhaps 10 times greater than others, may exist for different music media (for example: videos versus albums, singles, or music download). History The original gold and silver record awards were presented to artists by their own record companies to publicize t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Watch Out (Patrice Rushen Album)
''Watch Out!'' is a 1987 album released by R&B singer Patrice Rushen. This album was the only album Rushen released with Arista Records after leaving Elektra Records. The album produced several R&B hits for Rushen. The upbeat title single "Watch Out" was a Billboard top ten R&B hit, also a top twenty dance hit. Other songs such as: "Somewhere," "Anything Can Happen," "All My Love," "Till She's out of Your Mind," "Come Back to Me" and "Tender Lovin" were also popular with her fans. Track listing #"Watch Out!" (Patrice Rushen, Sheree Brown) - 5:26 #"Breakin' All The Rules" ( Freddie Washington, Patrice Rushen) - 4:55 #"Long Time Coming" (Antonina Armato, Richard Feldman) - 4:53 #"All My Love" (Freddie Washington, Patrice Rushen, Tony Haynes) - 4:47 #"Somewhere" (Freddie Washington, Jackie English) - 5:09 #"Anything Can Happen" (Alan Roy Scott, Lotti Golden, Michael Jay) - 5:03 #"Burnin'" (Patrice Rushen, Wayne Vaughn) - 5:05 #"Till She's Out Of Your Mind" (Clint Holmes, Patrice Ru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrice Rushen
Patrice Louise Rushen (born September 30, 1954) is an American jazz pianist and R&B singer. She is also a composer, record producer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and music director. Her 1982 single "Forget Me Nots" received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. The instrumental "Number One" from her album '' Straight from the Heart'' earned an additional Grammy nomination for best instrumental. Her 12th album ''Signature'' also received a Grammy nomination for best instrumental in 1998. Rushen also serves as an ambassador for artistry in education at the Berklee College of Music and the chair of the popular music program at the USC Thornton School of Music. Biography Rushen is the elder of two daughters born to Allen and Ruth Rushen. Patrice was three years old when she began playing the piano, and by the time she was six, she was giving classical recitals. In her teens, she attended Locke High School and later earned a degree in music from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maurice White (album)
''Maurice White'' is the debut album by American singer and musician Maurice White released in September 1985 on Columbia Records. The album rose to number 12 upon the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and No. 35 on the Dutch Album Top 100. Overview The self titled album was produced by Maurice White. Artists such as Gerald Albright, Jeff Lorber, Ricky Lawson of Yellowjackets, Paul Jackson Jr., Martin Page, Wayne Vaughn and Wanda Vaughn of The Emotions appeared on the record. The album was also reissued in 2001 with four bonus tracks entitled "Life" (Freedom mix), "Life", "Adventures of the Heart" and "Sam the Jam". Singles A cover of Ben E. King's " Stand by Me" got to No. 6 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart, No. 11 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Songs chart and No. 5 on the RPM Canadian Adult Contemporary Songs chart. Another single called " I Need You" rose to No. 20 upon the Billboard Adult Contemporary Songs chart and No. 30 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Electric Universe (album)
''Electric Universe'' is the thirteenth studio album by American band Earth, Wind & Fire, released in November 1983 on Columbia Records. The album rose to No. 8 on the US Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and No. 40 on the US Billboard 200 chart. Electric Universe also reached No. 17 on the Swedish Pop Albums chart, No. 18 on the UK Blues & Soul Top British Soul Albums chart, No. 20 on the Japanese Pop Albums chart and No. 22 on both the Dutch Pop Albums and Swiss Pop Albums charts. Overview ''Electric Universe'' was produced by Maurice White for Kalimba Productions. With the album came a unique new wave and synth-pop sound for the band. Artists such as David Foster, Martin Page, Michel Colombier and Pamela Hutchinson and Wanda Vaughn of The Emotions featured upon the album. The album was also reissued in 2015 with six bonus tracks and two demos. As well, ''Electric Universe'' was featured in an August 2016 episode of Mass Appeal's YouTube series Rhythm Roulette. Singles Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feel My Soul
''Feel My Soul'' is the debut album by singer Jennifer Holliday, released in October 1983 on Geffen Records. The album reached No. 6 on the ''Billboard'' Top Soul Albums chart and No. 31 on the Top Albums chart. ''Feel My Soul'' was Grammy nominated within the category of Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female. Overview ''Feel My Soul'' was produced by Maurice White, founder and leader of the funk band Earth, Wind and Fire. Critical reception Johnny Loftus of Allmusic gave 3 out of 5 stars exclaiming " Producer Maurice White doesn't take too many risks with Feel My Soul -- he wisely keeps the focus on his star's voice." Stephen Holden of the New York Times wrote "Feel My Soul is a confident, sophisticated album bursting with spirit and intelligence. While it mutes Miss Holliday's bluster somewhat, it doesn't seriously dampen her emotional fire." Phyl Garland of Stereo Review commented "Feel My Soul, Holliday's album debut, puts her to the test as a solo performer. With a showcas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grammy
The Grammy Awards (stylized as GRAMMY), or simply known as the Grammys, are awards presented by the Recording Academy of the United States to recognize "outstanding" achievements in the music industry. They are regarded by many as the most prestigious, significant awards in the music industry worldwide. It was originally called the Gramophone Awards, as the trophy depicts a gilded gramophone. The Grammys are the first of the Big Three networks' major music awards held annually, and is considered one of the four major annual American entertainment awards, alongside the Academy Awards (for films), the Emmy Awards (for television), and the Tony Awards (for theater). The first Grammy Awards ceremony was held on May 4, 1959, to honor the musical accomplishments of performers for the year 1958. After the 2011 ceremony, the Recording Academy overhauled many Grammy Award categories for 2012. History The Grammys had their origin in the Hollywood Walk of Fame project in the 1950s. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Powerlight
''Powerlight'' is the twelfth studio album by American band Earth, Wind & Fire, released in February 1983 by Columbia Records. The album rose to No. 4 on the ''Billboard'' Top R&B Albums chart and No. 12 on the Billboard 200 chart. ''Powerlight'' was also certified Gold in the US by the RIAA. Overview ''Powerlight'' was produced by EWF leader Maurice White. According to White the LP's title has to do with "the chakras -- the centers of the body that connect us with cosmic power." Artists such as Robert Greenidge, Maxayn Lewis and Zakir Hussain also appeared on the album. Singles The album cut " Fall in Love with Me" rose to No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 4 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart. "Fall in Love with Me" was also Grammy nominated for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. As well another single entitled " Side by Side" got to No. 15 upon the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart. "Straight From The Heart" was released as a single in the Netherla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raise!
''Raise!'' is the eleventh studio album by the American band Earth, Wind & Fire, released on November 14, 1981, by ARC/Columbia Records. The album spent 11 weeks atop the ''Billboard'' Top R&B albums chart and peaked at No. 5 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. ''Raise!'' has been certified Platinum in the US by the RIAA, Gold in the UK by the BPI and Gold in Canada by Music Canada. Overview ''Raise!'' was produced by bandleader Maurice White. The album marked the return of rhythm guitarist Roland Bautista, who last played upon 1972's '' Last Days and Time''. The LP was also reissued in 2015 with seven bonus tracks. Singles Off the album came the single "Let's Groove", which reached No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B Singles chart and No. 3 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. A song called " I've Had Enough" also got to No. 29 on the UK Pop Singles chart. Another song entitled " Wanna Be with You" rose to No. 15 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Soul Singles chart. "Wanna Be with You" als ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's Alright With Me
''It's Alright with Me'' is the third studio album by American singer Patti LaBelle, released in 1979 via Epic Records. Produced by Skip Scarborough, the album was a success due to the popularity of the songs "Come What May" and "Music is My Way of Life", the latter finding success on the dance chart. Critical reception ''Rolling Stone'' wrote that the "sleek arrangements are too tight to allow the aimless vocal overkill that marred so many earlier performances, yet they're flexible enough to avoid formulas." The ''Bay State Banner'' thought that "sometimes abelle'sshrill yells and cries can wear on the ears, but the bulk of this album presents her most effectively, joining the past cosmic aura of the group Labelle with today's more earthy atmosphere." Track listing All tracks produced by Skip Scarborough. Personnel * Patti LaBelle – lead vocals * Michael Stanton – acoustic piano (1, 5, 9), Fender Rhodes (2-4, 8), clavinet (9) * Ernest Straughter – Fender Rhodes (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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