Artist/Group Of The Month August 2024

Starpoint, a dynamic American R&B and funk band, was a force in the music industry from the late 1970s through the 1980s. Known for their infectious grooves, soulful melodies, and high-energy performances, Starpoint left an indelible mark on the world of funk and R&B. This essay delves into the band's origins, musical style, key albums and hits, and their lasting impact on the music scene. Origins and Formation Starpoint was formed in 1978 in Annapolis, Maryland. The group initially consisted […]

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News

Fugees working on new album, their first in decades after 1997 breakup

Ready or not, here they come again. A source tells Page Six that the beloved group Fugees is working on a new album. Wyclef Jean hinted back in November that the reunited group might have something in the works, telling TMZ, “Anything can happen.” This will be their first album in decades, following their split in 1997. The news coincides with the legendary group’s announcement of a new tour as part of Lauryn Hill’s extended 25th anniversary celebration of her […]

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Featured Classic Groups

The Classic Group of the R&B 70’s ‘ The Manhattans’

The Manhattans were one of those classic R&B vocal groups known for their remarkable career longevity, adapting their style to fit the changing times. Formed in the '60s as a doo-wop-influenced R&B quintet, the Manhattans transitioned into smooth soul balladeers in the '70s. Despite the death of lead singer George Smith, they rose to even greater popularity with new frontman Gerald Alston, achieving a number one hit across all charts in 1976 with "Kiss and Say Goodbye." Under the leadership […]

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Music

LIZZEN COLLABORATES WITH ROBIN THICKE, KEITH SWEAT, & JACQUEES FOR DEBUT ALBUM, ‘ON THE BUS

From the humble beginnings of writing songs between her shifts as a bus driver, Lizzen has emerged as a rising star in the R&B scene. Yesterday, June 27, she unveiled her highly-anticipated debut album, aptly titled On The Bus, featuring a stellar lineup of R&B superstars. The Akron, Ohio, native began writing music during her daily bus route. In 2023, she gained recognition in the R&B landscape with her buzzing tracks “Audacity” and “Care For You.” Her 90s R&B influence […]

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Music

ERIC BENET AND TAMAR BRAXTON GIVE US A SULTRY BALLAD ‘SOMETHING WE CAN MAKE LOVE TO’

After nearly a decade-long hiatus, Eric Benét returns with his signature sound on "Something We Can Make Love To," a sultry ballad featuring Tamar Braxton. The lead single from Benét’s upcoming Duets EP delivers authentic R&B, with their vocals blending to create an ethereal eargasm. Released on Benét’s label, JBR Records, the track is written and produced by Laney Stewart and Tricky Stewart, known for their work with Tyla, Beyoncé, and Rihanna. “I’m offering myself up to be a […]

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Music

MARSHA AMBROSIUS RELEASES NEW ALBUM “CASABLANCO”

Grammy-nominated Soul artist Marsha Ambrosius has released her new album, "Casablanco," today, Friday, June 28, marking her first studio project since 2018. Executive produced by the legendary Dr. Dre, the 11-track album features recent singles "One Night Stand" and "The Greatest." The collaboration began when Dre and Ambrosius worked on some tracks together, eventually deciding to create a full album. Earlier this year, Ambrosius released "The Greatest," a track prominently featured in ESPN’s Heisman Trophy promos. The follow-up single, […]

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News

COPYRIGHT LAWSUIT OVER MEGAN THEE STALLION’S ‘SAVAGE’ DISMISSED

A copyright lawsuit against Megan Thee Stallion over her hit song "Savage" has been dismissed by a New York court. The lawsuit, filed by James A. Greene, claimed that the song's producer, J White Did It, had access to Greene's 1999 track "It's About To Be On" and copied it for "Savage." However, Judge Katherine Polk Failla ruled that there was insufficient evidence to prove the producer had reasonable access to Greene's track or that the two songs were strikingly […]

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American R&B Group-Force M.D.’s

The Force M.D.s are an American R&B vocal group that was formed in 1981 in Staten Island, New York. Although the group has old school hip hop roots, it is perhaps best known for their soulful R&B tunes such as Tender Love, Love is a House, Tears, and Here I Go Again. They are considered major forerunners of the new jack swing movement. History Origins The band was originally named The L.D.s, and then became the Force MCs. […]

June 25, 2024 5

News

MAJOR RECORD COMPANIES SUE AI MUSIC GENERATORS SUNO, UDIO FOR ‘MASS INFRINGEMENT’ OF COPYRIGHT

Major record companies, including Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group, have filed a lawsuit against AI music generators Suno and Udio, accusing them of mass copyright infringement. The companies allege that these AI platforms have been training their models on copyrighted works without proper authorization, resulting in the creation of music that closely resembles original songs by established artists (Music Business Worldwide) (Gearnews.com). The lawsuit points out that both Suno and Udio's AI models have […]

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