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07/31/2025

🎸 Before Aja, there was The Royal Scam.

Steely Dan’s darkest, most underrated album turned cynicism into art—and found a second life in hip-hop samples. Discover the story behind it → http://harmoniousflame.com/latest-articles/steely-dan-the-royal-scam

Dive into the intricate world of Steely Dan's The Royal Scam in this comprehensive article. Explore the album's standout tracks, lyrical themes, and innovative musical arrangements that have captivated listeners since its release. We'll examine the cultural impact of this 1976 classic, shedding ligh

06/18/2025

This post is dedicated to all of us who remember when MTV— Yes, when Music Television—actually revolved around music. If you were lucky enough to grow up in the ‘80s or early ‘90s, then you remember what it felt like to rush home, flip on MTV, and catch the latest music videos, iconic VJs, and genre-defining shows like Yo! MTV Raps, Headbangers Ball, and Dial MTV. Contrary to popular belief, MTV wasn’t always a nonstop stream of reality shows and social media-style content. Once upon a time, MTV was the go-to destination for discovering new music, seeing your favorite artists perform, and staying connected to the pulse of pop culture.

So... what happened? https://www.harmoniousflame.com/latest-articles/the-reality-of-mtv

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MTV was once the home of music videos, iconic VJs, and pop culture moments. So what happened to MTV—and where did all the music go? Find out here.

06/12/2025

Dubbed the “Sound of Young America,” Motown revolutionized pop, soul, and R&B music, crafting a sound that crossed racial boundaries and captivated audiences worldwide. Young, talented Black artists such as Diana Ross and the Supremes, The Temptations, and Smokey Robinson and the Miracles were transformed from unknown neighborhood singers into global superstars—almost overnight. But behind the hits and glitz was a complex, and sometimes controversial, machine driving their success.

https://www.harmoniousflame.com/latest-articles/2011/9/5/the-other-side-of-motown

07/26/2024

We honor 2 music legends that we lost this week:

July 22nd- Abdul “Duke” Fakir- The last original member of the legendary Four Tops

July 22nd- John Mayall- The Godfather of British Blues

May they both R.I.P. 🦋🪽

07/25/2024

LL Cool J announces that his 14th Studio Album, “The FORCE,” will be released on Friday September 6th.

FORCE is an acronym for Frequencies of Real Creative Energy.

The Q-Tip produced project features heavy hitters, the likes of: Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Nas, Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes, & Saweetie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03I2Dse1B3Y

Pre-Order/ Pre-Save The FORCE: https://LLCoolJ.lnk.to/TheFORCEShop The FORCE Merchandise: https://store.llcoolj.comOfficial Website: https://llcoolj.com/Subs...

07/25/2024

Which album best DEFINED the New Jack Swing Era?

You can only choose ONE

Good Luck…

07/25/2024

Happy birthday to bassist extraordinaire Verdine White, co-founder and longtime member of the group Earth Wind & Fire, born July 25, 1951. The Chicago native formed the legendary group with older brother Maurice back in 1970, and it went on to become one of the most revered acts of the last half cen...

07/25/2024

July 24th, 1969: Actress, Singer, Dancer, Businesswoman: Jennifer Lynn Lopez

Born and Raised in the Castle Hill Section of the Bronx, J.Lo’s career started as a Fly Girl on the hit FOX show, In Living Color, eventually transitioning into the acting with the breakthrough lead role in the movie, Selena- then transitioning yet again to singer with her first album, “On The 6” in 1999. With her role in Selena, she became the first Latina actress to earn $1 Million, and helped propel the Latin Pop movement in music

07/24/2024

1982- Survivor started a six week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Eye Of The Tiger', taken from the film 'Rocky III'.

Backstory: Originally Sylvester Stallone wanted to use Queen’s, “Another One Bites The Dust” for Rocky III, but was denied permission for use of the song. At that point, Stallone enlisted Survivor to write a song for the film- which eventually became the 2nd Best-Selling Song of 1982. The song also won a Grammy for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group, and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song.