from 1966
a classic on the Northern Soul club dance floors
Of course Jackie Wilson was known for many more hits than this one, starting in 1958...
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a classic on the Northern Soul club dance floors
Of course Jackie Wilson was known for many more hits than this one, starting in 1958...
another "problem" song..highlighted by some great guitar work, and a thick strong underpinning of drums
i assume the background girls got their inspiration from the Wilson Pickett tune "it s too late"
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RIP Hitman Howie Tee who passed away a couple of days ago at the age of 61. Damn they falling like dominoes. Howie produced some hip hop gems in the late 80's and early 90's.
"Nothing Serious (Just Buggin')" by Whistle. Co-produced with Kangol Kid from UTFO back all the way in 1985
Howie's first cousin was rapper Chubb Rock. He ended up producing all his albums starting with And the Winner Is... in 1989
"Ya Bad Chubbs"
He produced demos for a neighbor, 16 year old rapper Special Ed. At 17, Special Ed was signed to Profile Records and Howie produced his debut LP, 'Youngest in Charge', released in 1989.
"I'm the Magnificent"
Probably his greatest success as a producer came when he hooked up with R&B/New Jack Swing group Color Me Badd in 1991. He mixed and co-produced their lead single "I Wanna Sex You Up" and produced the single "All 4 Love" that went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Hitman also produced Special Ed's sophomore LP 'Legal' which I think overall is some of his best work as a producer. I own an original vinyl copy of this record. I cherish it.
"Nothing Serious (Just Buggin')" by Whistle. Co-produced with Kangol Kid from UTFO back all the way in 1985
Howie's first cousin was rapper Chubb Rock. He ended up producing all his albums starting with And the Winner Is... in 1989
"Ya Bad Chubbs"
He produced demos for a neighbor, 16 year old rapper Special Ed. At 17, Special Ed was signed to Profile Records and Howie produced his debut LP, 'Youngest in Charge', released in 1989.
"I'm the Magnificent"
Probably his greatest success as a producer came when he hooked up with R&B/New Jack Swing group Color Me Badd in 1991. He mixed and co-produced their lead single "I Wanna Sex You Up" and produced the single "All 4 Love" that went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Hitman also produced Special Ed's sophomore LP 'Legal' which I think overall is some of his best work as a producer. I own an original vinyl copy of this record. I cherish it.
his daughter Shemekia...bad spelling maybe...has a great catalogue/ of bluesy /rock stuff...worth checking out
Salute the Sample
The Samplee
"Ashley's Roachclip" by The Soul Searchers (1974)
The main sampled part is the drum break starting at 3:31. But the whole song is dope.
Sampler #1
"Paid In Full" by Eric B. & Rakim (1987)
Sampler #2
"Set Adrift on Memory Bliss" by P.M. Dawn (1991)
Sampler #3
"Leave It Smokin" Tamia feat. Wale (2018)
The Samplee
"Ashley's Roachclip" by The Soul Searchers (1974)
The main sampled part is the drum break starting at 3:31. But the whole song is dope.
Sampler #1
"Paid In Full" by Eric B. & Rakim (1987)
Sampler #2
"Set Adrift on Memory Bliss" by P.M. Dawn (1991)
Sampler #3
"Leave It Smokin" Tamia feat. Wale (2018)
Skyy had some grooves back in the day. This was definitely one of them. Some mean bass
Good God this is some funky stuff. The BB&Q Band. Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens represent.
my favourite genre...Southen Soul from the 60,s..featuring female singers with that "southern accent/drawl"
I've been following a couple of YT DJ's that have put me on to some under the radar hip hop from back in the 1990's. Here's a few examples
Buckshot Lefonque. A group started by jazz musician Branford Marsalis.
"Music Evolution"
"Definition of an MC" by World Renown
"Listen Up" by Erule. I knew this one from DJ Jazzy Jeff. This might be my favorite underground hip hop joint from the 1990's. Killer sample of Roy Ayers.
Buckshot Lefonque. A group started by jazz musician Branford Marsalis.
"Music Evolution"
"Definition of an MC" by World Renown
"Listen Up" by Erule. I knew this one from DJ Jazzy Jeff. This might be my favorite underground hip hop joint from the 1990's. Killer sample of Roy Ayers.
I knew that. Very rarely do I hear her on the Soul Town channel. And when you do its always the song "Baby". She has some more depth than that. Like this tune
1979 was some kind of year for r&b/soul. Some amazing songs and albums were released that year. Of course Michael Jackson's 'Off the Wall', Sister Sledge's 'We are Family', Chic's 'Risque' which are some of my absolute favorites ever. The Bronx group GQ also released 'Disco Nights' that year and I'm telling you this is a wicked LP. Almost every track is at least good. The main singles from the album were "Disco Nights (Rock Freak)", "I Do Love You" and "Make My Dreams a Reality". But it also contains catchy tunes like this one
"This Happy Feeling"
Right now I'm searching for an original vinyl pressing of this album. Near mint to mint copies are pretty pricey, looking at about $75-$80. If I accept something in the VG+ range I can get $45-$60.
"This Happy Feeling"
Right now I'm searching for an original vinyl pressing of this album. Near mint to mint copies are pretty pricey, looking at about $75-$80. If I accept something in the VG+ range I can get $45-$60.
