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After the Breakup: The Solo Journeys of Jody Watley, Howard Hewett & Jeffrey Daniel

Life After Shalamar — Independence, Reinvention, and Legacy When Shalamar split in the mid-1980s, it marked the end of an era — but also the beginning of three distinct creative paths. Each member — Jody Watley, Howard Hewett, and Jeffrey Daniel — carried the magic of Shalamar’s sound into new territories, evolving into unique artists with voices and visions of their own. What started as a painful parting of ways became proof that each one had star power beyond the […]

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Featured Classic Groups

Shalamar: The Rift That Ended a Funk Dynasty

During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Shalamar stood at the center of American R&B and funk excellence. Formed by Soul Train creator Don Cornelius and booking agent Dick Griffey, the group helped define the “Solar Sound” — slick, danceable, and fashion-forward. With hits like “A Night to Remember,” “Second Time Around,” and “Make That Move,” Shalamar became one of the hottest groups of the early ’80s. But behind the smooth choreography and picture-perfect smiles was a growing creative and […]

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Disco

Stayin’ Alive: How The Bee Gees Changed Pop Forever

The Soundtrack, The Style, and The Global Fever That Never Burned Out Few musical moments have ever reshaped global culture the way The Bee Gees did with Saturday Night Fever. The soundtrack didn’t just sell millions of copies — it became a worldwide heartbeat, defining a decade and changing pop, dance, and film forever. When Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb wrote “Stayin’ Alive” in 1977, they weren’t just writing a song — they were capturing the spirit of an entire […]

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Angela Bofill – Too Tough: When Class Met Funk and Confidence

💿 Angela Bofill – Too Tough: When Class Met Funk and Confidence By 1983, Angela Bofill had already proven herself one of the most distinctive voices in R&B — a singer with jazz roots, a velvet tone, and emotional phrasing that could melt through any genre. But with her fourth album, Too Tough, she showed she could also groove, strut, and take control of the dance floor. This was the record that reintroduced Angela to the world — not as […]

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Funk

Angela Bofill – “Too Tough”: The Groove That Redefined Her Sound

💿 Angela Bofill – “Too Tough”: The Groove That Redefined Her Sound By 1983, Angela Bofill was already known for her rich, soulful voice and sophisticated blend of R&B and jazz. But with the release of “Too Tough”, the title track from her fourth studio album, she showed she could turn up the heat — delivering one of the most dynamic and danceable tracks of her career. Produced by Narada Michael Walden, “Too Tough” gave Angela’s smooth style a tougher, […]

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Klymaxx: Pioneers of Female-Led Funk and R&B

Klymaxx is an iconic American R&B and funk girl group that emerged in the early 1980s, renowned for their groundbreaking status as one of the first all-female self-contained bands. The group, formed in Los Angeles in 1979, was founded by drummer and vocalist Bernadette Cooper, whose vision was to create a band that blended musicality, style, and empowerment. Early Formation and Members Klymaxx’s original lineup included: Bernadette Cooper (drums, vocals, and producer) Lorena Porter Shelby (bass guitar) Joyce "Fenderella" Irby […]

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Disco

“Distance” by Louise Mehan, and Detroit-based jazz and soul artist Kathy Kosins

In December 2023, the UK soul ensemble SouLutions released the single "Distance," featuring the combined vocal talents of their lead singer, Louise Mehan, and Detroit-based jazz and soul artist Kathy Kosins. This collaboration, written and produced by SouLutions' co-founder Steve Lee, blends the group's signature modern soul sound with Kosins' rich, jazz-infused vocals, creating a dynamic and engaging track. "Distance" is characterized by its upbeat tempo, vibrant percussion, and swirling melodies, reflecting SouLutions' inspiration from the classic Philadelphia soul era. […]

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