(ThyBlackMan.com) Lou Rawls had that voice—the kind that made you stop whatever you were doing and just listen. Smooth as aged whiskey, rich with soul, and wrapped in a confidence that didn’t need to show off. He could make you feel like he was talking directly to you, whether he ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) James Ingram’s voice feels like home—warm, familiar, and undeniably soulful. From the very first note, he had the rare ability to cut through the noise and reach right into the heart. He didn’t just sing songs; he felt them—wrapping every lyric in velvet and vulnerability. Whether pleading for one ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When you look at the kind of stories Ryan Coogler tells, you quickly realize he’s not just making movies—he’s leaving a mark on culture. From Fruitvale Station to Creed, Black Panther, and now the 2025 box office giant Sinners, Coogler has proven time and again that he’s one of ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When most people think of Tina Turner, they jump straight to the classics—“Proud Mary,” “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” “The Best.” And look, I get it. Those songs are iconic for a reason. But if you’ve only stuck with the hits, you’re honestly missing out on some ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Tevin Campbell’s voice can stop you in your tracks. It’s rich, emotional, and somehow feels both effortless and deeply personal. He had a way of delivering a lyric that made you believe every word—like he was living the story right alongside you. Many of us first heard Tevin during ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Lionel Richie gave us unforgettable hits like “Hello,” “All Night Long,” and “Endless Love.” But the deeper you go into his discography, the more you uncover songs that feel even more personal, more spiritual, and—dare I say—more timeless. Some of his most emotionally resonant work didn’t climb the charts ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There are artists who play instruments, and then there are artists who seem to become the instrument. Billy Preston was the latter. The first time I heard his fingers dance across the keys, it wasn’t just music—it felt like a conversation with something higher, deeper, and far more joyful ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Few soul greats truly moved people the way Jackie Wilson did—not just with his voice, but with every fiber of his presence. His songs weren’t just records; they were full-blown performances, bursting with emotion, range, and that electric energy only he could deliver. Whether he was hitting operatic highs ...