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09/05/2024

Today Marks The 42nd Anniversary of Kleeer’s 5th Studio Album “Taste The Music” Originally Released on May 7, 1982.

Taste The Music is the fifth album by New York City-based American band Kleeer released in 1982 on Atlantic Records.

The album reached #31 on the US Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and at #139 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart.

Two singles were released from the album "De Ting Continues'" and the album’s title track "Taste The Music".

The first single "De Ting Continues'" reached #74 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

The album’s title track "Taste The Music" reached #31 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and at #55 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Track-listing

1. Taste the Music
2. I've Had Enough (Can't Take It Anymore)
3. De Ting Continues
4. Wall to Wall
5. I Shall Get Over
6. Fella
7. Swann
8. Affirmative Mood

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology

07/05/2024

Do you know the incredible story of Cab Calloway, the bandleader and singer who was a true pioneer of the Harlem Renaissance era? 🎺

Born Cabell Calloway III in 1907, he initially studied law and accounting at Crane College in Chicago, even co-writing the school's official song "CraneIculums." But music was his true calling, and boy are we glad he answered it! 🎶

Cab first rose to fame leading one of the most popular African American big bands in the 1930s and 1940s. His energetic performances and outrageous zoot suits (the long jacket sleeves and wide legs were meant to parody a fad but became his iconic look!) made him a symbol of the vibrant Harlem scene. But it was his unique s**t singing that really set him apart.

You've likely heard his most famous s**t vocals on the classic "Minnie the Moocher." That wild song, with its "Hi-de-hi-de-hi-de-hi" (a phrase he claimed to have coined!) call-and-response, caused an absolute frenzy when first performed at the Cotton Club in 1931!

During WWII, Cab was one of the first to take an integrated band on tour for Black and white soldiers, defying racial segregation. He was even named a Duke by the Zulu tribe in South Africa after a 1940s goodwill tour there!
Beyond music, this talented sketch artist and trendsetter paved the way for Black performers in film and TV. Cab remained a beloved figure until his death in 1994 at 86.

So let's celebrate the "Hi-de-Ho Man" who shattered barriers and got everyone s**t singing! His multi-talented, one-of-a-kind legacy sings on. 🎤

14/04/2024

Today Marks The 49th Anniversary of Brass Construction’s Debut Self-titled Album “Brass Construction” Originally Released on April 10, 1975.

Brass Construction is the self-titled debut album by the American funk band Brass Construction, released in autumn 1975 by United Artists Records.

The album peaked at #1 on the Billboard US Top R&B Albums chart and at #10 on the US Billboard 200 chart.

Two singles were released from the album “Changin'” and “Movin’”.

“Changin'” peaked at #1 on the Billboard US Dance Club Songs chart and at #24 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart.

“Movin’ peak at #1 on both of the Billboard Hot R&B Songs and the Billboard US Dance Club Songs charts.

The album was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for 1,000,000 sales and Silver by the British Phonographic Industry for monetary revenue of £100,000.

At the 19th Grammy Awards in 1976, Brass Construction was nominated for Best R&B Instrumental Performance.

Track-listing

1. "Movin'"
2. "Peekin'"
3. "Changin'"
4. "Love"
5. "Talkin'"
6. "Dance"

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology