(ThyBlackMan.com) Morris Day and The Time brought a level of flair, rhythm, and humor that made funk feel larger than life. Rising from Minneapolis during the golden age of Prince and the Revolution, the band became an instant sensation with their mix of sharp suits, quick wit, and irresistible grooves. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Few actresses in American history embody the perfect blend of talent, discipline, grace, and cultural pride like Angela Bassett. From portraying Tina Turner in What’s Love Got to Do With It to earning her rightful acclaim in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Bassett’s career stands as a blueprint for excellence. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) A good friend of mine has a birthday coming up Wednesday, October 29 (I cannot believe she will be eighty years old). I hope you will go to her social media and show her some love. I have not spoken to her for over a decade, if not longer; ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In the 1950’s Big Joe Turner an R&B artist recorded a song entitled Flip Flop and Fly which became popular on the R&B charts what was called “race music” back in the day. That song came to my mind recently when I was thinking about Donald J. Trump. Flip Flop and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Olivia Dean has emerged as one of the most refreshing voices in modern soul and pop — a singer-songwriter whose tone glides between vulnerability and empowerment. Her music bridges eras, echoing the warmth of Amy Winehouse, the storytelling of Adele, and the intimacy of Corinne Bailey Rae. Yet, Dean’s ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When it comes to collaboration, few artists have mastered the art like Michael Jackson. Throughout his extraordinary career, Jackson didn’t just work with people—he worked through them. His collaborations weren’t simple pairings for radio or marketing purposes. They were events. Each one revealed a new layer of his artistry, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Brandy Norwood has long been called “The Vocal Bible,” a nickname she has rightfully earned through her unmatched vocal control, layered harmonies, and emotional intelligence as a singer. From her teenage years in the mid-1990s to her mature recordings in the 2010s and beyond, Brandy has been one of ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Comparing NBA YoungBoy to Tupac Shakur is like comparing a candle to a wildfire — both burn, but only one transforms its surroundings. The constant online claims that YoungBoy “is this generation’s 2Pac” sound good on social media but fall apart under real inspection. What made 2Pac powerful wasn’t ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Few entertainers in American history embodied versatility, perseverance, and charisma like Sammy Davis, Jr. A singer, dancer, actor, and activist, he was a man who broke barriers simply by being himself — unapologetically talented and unrelentingly human. Davis wasn’t just a performer; he was a reflection of the times ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When news broke that D’Angelo, the pioneering force behind the neo-soul movement, passed away at 51 after a battle with cancer, the world of music fell silent. He was more than a singer — he was a musician’s musician, a perfectionist who sculpted sound into soul and soul into ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Janet Jackson is more than a pop icon — she is a cultural historian in motion, a mirror to generations of social change and emotional evolution. Across her career, her words have often been as impactful as her music. They capture the struggles and triumphs of identity, love, faith, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When you talk about timeless soul music, The Four Tops deserve a permanent seat at the table. Their music, led by the deep, passionate voice of Levi Stubbs, captured the heart of Motown and the sound of an entire generation. Even decades later, these records still stir emotion, spark ...