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Lionel Richie - Do It To Me  May 2, 1992 - 32 Years Ago Today: Lionel Richie debuted at No. 95 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart with his single, "Do It To Me." This self-penned song was the R&B singer's 16th solo entry on the chart post-Commodores and it became his 15th Top 40 when it peaked at No. 21 on June 27, 1992. Between 1981-2006, Richie scored 20 singles on the Hot 100 which includes 16 Top 40's, 13 consecutive Top Tens and 5 No. 1's.

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Janet Jackson - That's The Way Love Goes (Official Music Video) May 1, 1993 - 31 Years Ago : Janet Jackson had the Hot Shot Debut at No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart with her single, "That's The Way Love Goes." It took just two weeks for this single to top the Hot 100 Chart where it remained for eight consecutive weeks becoming Jackson's best-charted and longest-running No. 1 single. It also enjoyed a four-week run at No. 1 on the Billboard R&B Chart and was her 11th Gold single and her second single to be certified Gold and Platinum. It was also her sixth of ten No. 1's. The recording earned Jackson a Grammy for Best R&B Song (along with Jimmy Jam Harris and Terry Lewis) and was the No. 2 Hot 100 single of 1993.

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The Jacksons - Can You Feel It    May 2, 1981 - 43 Years Ago Today: The Jacksons debuted at No. 89 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart with their single, "Can You Feel It." This Michael Jackson/Jackie Jackson-penned song was the group's 26th single to enter the Hot 100 and their eighth under their billing of The Jacksons after changing it from The Jackson 5 in 1976. The single peaked at a surprisingly low No. 77 considering the enormous attention Michael was receiving from his blockbuster solo album, "Off The Wall," not to mention The Jacksons own previous hit singles. On the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Chart, the single, "Lovely One/Can You Feel It/Walk Right Now," went to No. 1 and although, "Can You Feel It," didn't crack the Top 40 on the Hot 100, the dance single was certified Platinum. The Jackson 5/Jacksons were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.

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Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters (Official Video)Happy birthday to #RayParkerJr., the man that created the iconic Ghostbusters theme! He turns 70 today! Ray Erskine Parker Jr. (born May 1, 1954) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Parker achieved a U.S. top-5 hit in 1982 with "The Other Woman”. He also performed with his band, Raydio, and with Barry White in the Love Unlimited Orchestra. "Ghostbusters" is a song written and recorded by Parker as the theme to the 1984 film Ghostbusters, and it was included on its soundtrack. Debuting at No. 68 on June 16, 1984, the song peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, staying there for three weeks (Parker Jr.'s only No. 1 song on that chart), and at No. 2 on the UK Singles chart, staying there for three weeks.

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Ray Parker Jr. - Let Me Go  Happy birthday to #RayParkerJr.

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Ray Parker Jr., Raydio - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do) Happy birthday to Ray Parker Jr.

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Monica - Don't Take It Personal (Just One Of Dem Days) (Official Video) April 29, 1995 - 29 Years Ago Today: Monica debuted at No. 82 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart with her single, "Don't Take It Personal (Just One Of Dem Days)." This Dallas Austin/Derrick Simmons-penned single was the 14-year-old hip-hop singer's chart debut and it went all the way to No. 2 where it began a 3-week run on July 1, 1995 when it stalled behind TLC's "Waterfalls" which was about to begin a 7-week run at No. 1 in Monica's 2nd week in the runner-up position. The single also enjoyed a 2-week run at No. 1 on the Billboard R&B Chart and was certified Platinum. This was Monica's first of 8 Top Tens which includes 3 No. 1's. The song also samples "Back Seat (Out Of My Jeep)" by LL Cool J.

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Jon B. - Someone to Love ft. Babyface  April 29, 1995 - 29 Years Ago Today: Jon B Featuring Babyface debuted at No. 69 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart with their single, "Someone To Love." This was Jon B's (Jon Buck) chart debut and the Babyface-penned song took this single all the way to the Top Ten when it peaked at No. 10 on August 5, 1995 and was certified Gold. The song was lifted from the motion picture, "Bad Boys," starring Martin Lawrence and Will Smith. Jon B scored an additional 5 singles on the Hot 100 through 2001 which included 4 Top 30's.

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Boyz II Men - Water Runs Dry April 29, 1995 - 29 Years Ago Today: Boyz II Men had the Hot Shot Debut at No. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart with their single, "Water Runs Dry." This was the R&B vocal group's 11th chart entry and it became their 10th Top 40 and 7th Top 5 when it peaked at No. 2 on June 17, 1995 and was certified Gold. Babyface is the author of this single.

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The O'Jays - Use Ta Be My Girl (Official Soul Train Video)  April 29, 1978 - 46 Years Ago Today: The O'Jays debuted at No. 83 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart with their single, "Use Ta Be My Girl." This Kenny Gamble/Leon Huff-penned song was the R&B vocal group's 24th entry on the Hot 100 and it became their 8th Top 40 and 6th Top Ten when it peaked at No. 4 on July 8, 1978. It also enjoyed a 5-week run at No. 1 on the Billboard R&B Chart where it became the group's 8th R&B chart-topper and was their fifth single to be certified Gold.

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the stylistics - can't give you anything but my love Happy Birthday Herb Murrell, long time member of the Stylistics, born April 27.At their peak, the Stylistics were perhaps the most consistent hitmakers in Soul Music.  They had the best producer in the business in Thom Bell, some of the most infectious material of the early 70s and perhaps the smoothest falsetto lead vocalist in Russell Thompkins, Jr.  Formed in the late 60s in Philadelphia , the Stylistics first achieved some regional attention in 1971 with the simplistic "You're A Big Girl Now," most notable for its contrast to the luscious work they would record a year later with Bell .  Their Avco Records eponymous debut was a Philly Soul masterpiece, containing a basket of marvelous compositions by Bell and co-writer Linda Creed that would become soul standards covered by other artists for the next 30 years.  "You Are Everything," "Betcha By Golly Wow," "Stop Look Listen" and "People Make the World Go Round" all rocketed up the Pop and Soul charts, and immediately made the Stylistics the most sought after Soul balladeers.  The group's seamless harmonies and Thompkins silky falsetto blended magically with Bell 's lush production.  

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Nascent ft. BJ The Chicago Kid, Maxo Kream, and Paul Wall - Spinnin Thes... Chicago producer Nascent got Paul Wall, Maxo Kream & BJ The Chicago Kid for his new single "Spinnin' These Blocks" Highly recommend his new album which also features Saba, Ab-Soul, Jordan Ward & Joseph Chilliams

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Father in Heaven by Bebe Winans  Father in Heaven by Bebe Winans"Father In Heaven [Right Now]" by #BebeWinansREGIMEN RECORDS

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Vanessa Williams - Legs (Keep Dancing) [Official Music Video]  First Listen: Vanessa Williams launches label with new single#VanessaWilliams, the legendary star of stage, screen, and the music scene, is dancing into the next phase of her dazzling career with a series of professional high kicks. She’s formed her own recording label, Mellian Music, set up her first publishing entities,  and signed a joint venture agreement  with Mod Squad, LLC, which is distributed by GoDigiPath, LLC, in association with  ADA Worldwide,  Warner Music Group’s independent label and artist services arm. Steven C. Beer,  who’s worked with Lady Gaga and Britney Spears, has come on board as Williams’ strategic lawyer/management consultant.“What a joy it is to be making new music behind the mike again with old friends,”  Williams adds. “There’s a certain comfort in creating new works in the studio while reminiscing about how so many years in this business have brought successes, excitement, and lasting memories. Always moving forward is what drives me. Every challenge is exciting. And more new music to share with my fans is the fuel that lights my fire.”Williams is putting the final touches on her first non-seasonal album  in 15 years. It releases later this year. The project was executive produced by Mellian Music, Mod Squad, LLC, and Christopher Todd Hall. “This is an album that surrounds Vanessa’s vocal gifts and performances with stellar acoustic and electronic performances by real musicians, real writers, real producers; a real music album,” says Mod Squad CEO, Tony Prendatt. “This album is for all genres. It  will touch on all of Vanessa’s experiences in the Pop, R&B, Latin, Jazz, and Dance genres. Vanessa is re-introducing herself by her design; we’re all committed and excited to be a part of it.”The first single, “Legs (Keep Dancing),” was co-written by Disney songwriter/producer Chantry Johnson; songwriter Kjersti Long; and songwriter/producer Kipper Jones who co-penned Williams’ early classics, “The Comfort Zone” and “The Right Stuff.”  Music isn’t the only thing on Williams’ mind. She’s currently in rehearsals to star as the fictional fashion queen Miranda Priestlyin London, England’s West End stage production of The Devil Wears Prada. There are preview performances at the Theatre Royal Plymouth July 6- August 21st. The official opening takes place on October 24th at the city’s Dominion Theatre.  The musical features an original score by  Sir Elton John and lyrics by Shania Taub. The book is by Kate Wetherhead. It’s directed and choreographed by 3-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray, Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde, Pretty Woman).In the past, Williams has served as executive producer for various projects such as the telefilm, The Courage to Love, and her own televised Christmas specials.  She’s continuing that enterprising practice as part of the producer team for  A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, a play about the life of the iconic jazz trumpeter known as Satchmo, that will make its Broadway debut this fall at the Roundabout Theatre’s Studio 54 in New York City. The production will star James Monroe Inglehart who is best-known for his Tony Award winning role as Genie in the original Broadway production of Aladdin.“You can call it a comeback, a full circle moment, or just plain serendipity,” says songwriter Kipper Jones who’s history with Williams dates to her The Right Stuff album debut in 1988. “But I call it a blessing to be creating more history with the iconic force of nature that is Vanessa Williams. If past is indeed prologue, we’re about to give ‘em hell again!”

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Erica Banks - I Ain't Fresh    #EricaBanks delivers new, fun track featuring cameo from internet sensation, Derrick Lambert also known as "I Ain't Fresh".

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Toni Braxton - You Mean The World To Me 

Happy 30th to “You Mean the World to Me”  | Toni Braxton |: #ToniBraxton (1993) | Released: April 21,1994#1994 #tonibraxton #90s #90smusic  #pop #soul

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After 7 - Ready or Not  On This Day April 21, 1990, "Ready Or Not" stayed at number one for two weeks on the Billboard Hot R&B charts."Ready or Not" is a song performed by #After7 released as the third single from the group's eponymous debut album.In 1990, the song became the first #1 R&B single for the group. It was also the group's first top ten pop single, peaking at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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