Disco singer Taana Gardner was born in Newark, NJ, on September 3, 1960. As the granddaughter…
Category: Blast From The Past
Outkast’s Journey from Southern Hip-Hop to Global Success
Outkast is one of the most lyrical groups in hip-hop history. The duo was formed in…
Foxy Brown: The Rise, Success, and Legacy of a Hip-Hop Pioneer
Inga DeCarlo Fung Marchand, known professionally as Foxy Brown, was one of the most impactful female…
The Sound of Authenticity: Mint Condition’s R&B Legacy
Mint Condition is one of the most talented bands to emerge from the R&B scene of…
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam: From Club Hits to Billboard Charts
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam were one of the key groups in the 1980s freestyle and…
It’s Raining Two Tons O’ Fun With Martha Wash
Martha Elaine Wash was born December 28, 1953, in San Francisco, CA. She is a two-time…
Total: Underrated Platinum Selling Female Group
Though many feel they are underrated in R&B history, Total stands as one of the most…
Surface: The Trio That Took Love Songs to Another Level
Surface holds a respected and enduring place in R&B history as a group that defined sophistication,…
Because We Love Stevie B
Steven Bernard Hill, also known as Stevie B, is a singer, songwriter, and producer known for…
Teddy Riley, Guy, and the New Jack Swing Movement
From 1987 to about 1994 (almost a decade!), New Jack Swing was the dominant sub-genre in…