On this day August 18, 2001, R&B vocalist Alicia Keys started a three week run at…
Month: August 2023
Rapper Nelly Becomes the 5th Recording Artist To Replace Himself As #1 on Billboard
On this day, August 17th, 2002, Nelly’s #1 single, “Hot In Herre”, was kicked out of…
Today the World Remembers “The Queen of Soul”, Aretha Franklin
On this day, August 16, 2018, The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin passed away at the…
Boyz II Men Breaks U.S. Singles Chart Record With “End of the Road”
On this day, August 15, 1992, Boyz II Men started a 13 week run at #1…
R&B Artist Craig David Releases Debut Album, “Born To Do It”
On this day, August 14, 2000, recording artist, songwriter and producer, Craig David released his first…
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…