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James Brown Releases His First Billboard Top Ten Single “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag”
On this day July 17, 1965, James Brown released “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag”. The…
Fats Domino Has the Top Spot on the R&B Chart
On this day July 15, 1955, Fats Domino was #1 on the Billboard R&B chart for…
What Is Nielsen BDS?
Nielsen BDS (Broadcast Data Systems) is a music sales and airplay monitoring service provided by Nielsen…
Simple Strategies to Promote Your Music
Promoting your music can be a challenging task, but there are several effective strategies you can…
Run DMC’s “Raising Hell” Becomes the First Rap Album to Be Certified Platinum
On this day, July 15, 1986, Run DMC accomplished something no other rap group had done,…
The Queen of Disco, Donna Summer’s, “Bad Girls” Lands #1 on the U.S. Singles Chart
On this day, July 14, 1979, “The Queen of Disco”, Donna Summer landed at #1 on…
Chloe – In Pieces
In 2021, Chloe released her debut single “Have Mercy”, which was certified platinum in the U.S.…
Kool Moe Dee – How Ya Like Me Now
Kool Moe Dee, whose real name is Mohandas Dewese, rose to prominence in the 1980s as…
Blackstreet – Before I Let You Go
R&B group Blackstreet was formed in 1991 by Teddy Riley, a prominent producer and songwriter in…