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The FUNK of CHESS Records by Elise LeGrow

The Grammy Award wining team that gave us Joss Stone’s “Soul Sessions,” has stepped back into the fray, with Elise LeGrow. Her debut album “Playing

October 17, 2018 No Comments

ARETHA FRANKLIN IS A LEGEND!

There’s not a lot I can say about “The Queen of Soul,” that a myriad of writers and multiple media outlets, have not already professed.

August 29, 2018 No Comments

A Little of My BLACK HISTORY: 28 Contemporaries that Inspire(d) Me

In celebration of Black History Month I’m paying tribute to 28 contemporary history makers. These people have inspired me throughout my life, as well as

February 4, 2018 1 Comment

Black History: REMEMBERING GARY HARRIS – A “RECORD MAN” TRIBUTE

Gary Harris was a self-proclaimed “Record Man.” One who worked in radio, at the beginning and the end of his illustrious life and career, he

February 1, 2018 No Comments

GEORGE CLINTON LIVE! AN NPR TINY DESK CONCERT

I just had to drop this link as an earmark in time…

January 24, 2018 No Comments

DANIEL CAESAR – R&B’s Newest Canadian Prince

Daniel Caesar is nominated for Best R&B Album at next year’s Grammy ceremony. One of several R&B talents that have emerged out of Canada, Caesar

December 8, 2017 No Comments

NEW BLUE EYED SOUL: RAG’N’BONE 2 POST MALONE feat. ZZ Ward

Racism is alive and casting lots of un-wellness among the people of our nation. While millions find it hard to believe… “Stay Woke,” as it’s

October 27, 2017 No Comments

PURPLE MONUMENT TRIBUTES 4 PRINCE!

Rest In Power Brother Prince Rogers Nelson… On April 21st last year when Prince passed away, the loss was felt around the world for days

April 17, 2017 No Comments

THE GRAMMYS ARE COMING!!!

The 58th Grammy Awards ceremony will be held on Monday, February 15, 2016 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. A couple months ago,

December 30, 2015 No Comments

THE FUNKY TOP-10 FOR 2015

I like to drop my FUNKIEST MUSIC list of the year prior to the Grammy nominations. As the announcements are this morning, I’m always curious,

December 7, 2015 No Comments

A PASSION 4 PRINCE – “HIT n RUN”

All true Prince friends, fans and admirers don’t believe he makes any bad music, we just like some of his albums more than others. I

September 19, 2015 No Comments

Stevie Wonder’s Grammy Honor – ‘Songs’ Back on the Road

According to CBS’s website: 25-time Grammy Award winner Stevie Wonder will be honored in a star-studded musical primetime special “Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key

February 9, 2015 No Comments

insideplaya LOVES D’Angelo

Earlier this year, I posted portions of an article originally published ‎through the blog insideplaya, about D’Angelo. A tough love piece, it rendered facts about

December 21, 2014 No Comments

NEW FUNK FROM PRINCE

Prince is releasing not one, but 2 new albums this fall. Expected for release on September 30th, “Art Official Age,” is a solo project and

August 26, 2014 No Comments

Funk Ad(d)s Up 2 Do$$ars – Part VI: GAP Band vs. Commodores

Charlie Wilson is without a doubt one of the best return to music stories in R&B. I won’t call it a comeback, cause he’s been

August 3, 2014 No Comments

FOUR SEASONS OF FUNK – JAMES, RICK, GEORGE & BOOTSY

James Brown’s biopic “Get On Up” hits theaters today. In the spirit of FUNK, I wanted to share an interview I did with him for

August 1, 2014 No Comments

FUNK Ad(d)s Up 2 $ – Part 5 / Exploiting “The King of Pop”

Five years ago at the inception of this Funkalicious blog, I talked about the value and use of FUNK in advertising. My intent was to

July 16, 2014 No Comments

An Open Letter to D’Angelo – insideplaya

Recently my friend Gary Harris, who happens to be a former EMI A&R exec, has been criticized and bashed by several fans and other outlets on the

May 30, 2014 8 Comments

Music Favorites (so far) for 2014

The year is half-way over as summer is upon us. The first five months flew by to me, but since 2012, my thinking has been

May 24, 2014 No Comments

Funky Turns 40: Black Character Revolution Press Coverage

Review all of the press coverage received to date for the Funky Turns 40: Black Character Revolution Exhibition National Museum Tour.

March 21, 2014 No Comments

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