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02 Mar

Posted at 13:00h in Interviews, Music, Return To The Classics
As the late 1980s arrived, Warner Brothers Records was expanding its roster of urban talent. Benny Medina was dispatched to helm the grooming and production of new talent. Among his many signees to the new division at the label was the promising voice of a beautiful songstress named Karyn White. She made her introduction known to the masses when her self-titled debut album was released on September 6, 1988. Coming off a standout career as a session writer and background singer for various artists, White found herself in the position to capitalize on her gifts by signing a record deal with Warner Brothers. Her breathtaking beauty along with powerhouse vocals proved to be a devastating combination that captured music audiences upon her arrival as a dynamic solo artist.

01 Feb

Posted at 23:25h in Features
The soul sonic force known as Don Cornelius passed away on the morning of February 1 in Sherman Oaks, CA at 4am from a self-inflicted gunshot. The loss of Cornelius sent the world into shellshock this morning and it continues the tragic trend of the Soul community losing our legends at a crippling rate. His transcendent impact on Black culture and the world at large throughout the 1970s and 1980s was immeasurable. To call him simply a luminary does a great disservice to his contributions. He was a trendsetter, icon, and a barrier breaker.