On this day, August 14, 2000, recording artist, songwriter and producer, Craig David released his first…
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I Ain’t Afraid of No Ghost – Ray Parker Jr’s Hit, “Ghostbusters” Is #1 on Billboard
It’s one of those songs that never gets old. On this day, August 11, 1984, “Ghostbusters”,…
His Voice Is Recognized By All, and His Music Laid the Foundation for Soul & Funk, Today We Remember the Late Isaac Hayes
On this day, August 10, 2008, singer, songwriter, musician, and actor, Isaac Hayes passed away. He…
Happy Birthday To the First Rapper To Ever Sign With a Major Label – Kurtis Blow
On this day, August 9, 1959, the legendary, pioneer of rap/hip-hop Kurtis Walker, AKA, “Kurtis Blow”…
Gangsta Rap Group, N.W.A Releases Their Debut Album, “Straight Outta Comptom”
On this day, August 8, 1988, rap group N.W.A released their debut album, Straight Outta Compton…
Usher Releases His Third Album, “8701”
On this day, August 7, 2001, R&B recording artist, songwriter, actor, and dancer, Usher released his…
Yo! MTV Raps Premiers on MTV
On this day, August 6, 1988, Yo! MTV Raps premiered on MTV. Yo! MTV Raps” was…
Iconic Music Show, “American Bandstand”, Airs Nationally For the First Time on ABC
On this day, August 5, 1957, American Bandstand was broadcast nationally on ABC. American Bandstand was…
Mariah Carey Lands Her First #1 Hit With “Vision of Love”
On this day, August 4, 1990, songbird Mariah Carey, made it to the top of the…
R&B Divas Brandy & Monica, “The Boy Is Mine”, Is #1 on Billboard
On this day, August 3, 1998, R&B Divas, Brandy and Monica were number one on the…