Usher is one of the greatest performers of his generation, so it was only fitting that he used his influential voice for a good cause beyond singing girls out of their skirts. Proving that he is more than just a ladies man, the crooner joined ONE’s agit8 campaign against poverty in developing nations.
Tis is a better sweet week for real music fans as it marks both the birth (April 2nd 1939) and death (April 1st 1984) of the R&B/Soul singer Marvin Gaye. So, footage of Fantasia and Luke James tribute to Gaye and his musical soulmate, Tammi Terrell, at the 2013 Trumpet Awards couldn’t have surfaced at […]
Motown Records is probably the most famous and widely respected label in this history of the entertainment industry. With classic acts and a distinct sound that has been imitated by generations of performers, the company launched the careers of some of the biggest names in music. So, it’s quite fitting that we focus on such […]
The release of Beyonce’s new ‘I Was Here’ video caused a massive debate among music fans who were divided by their opinions of whether the singer truly cared about charity or if she was simply using the self-directed song to promote her own ’4′ album. So, in our ever-timely fashion, this week’s Way Back Wednesday […]
Did you know that Marvin Gaye was killed by his father on the day before his 45th birthday?
Did you know that Britney Spears, Destiny’s Child, Christina Aguilera and several other artists once collaborated on the same song?
We previously reflected on the female vocalists who redefined the music industry but now it is time for Way Back Wednesday to celebrate their male counterparts. In an era where male singers use auto-tune as a crutch and otherwise mediocre performers, such as Trey Songz, are praised for relatively basic showings, this week’s feature has […]
The 2011 Soul Train Awards will air on both BET and Centric on November 27th at 9pm ET and the event has inspired a special edition of Way Back Wednesday. Today’s installment of our series features some of the most memorable performances in the history of the iconic ‘Soul Train’ show as it rolled through […]