(ThyBlackMan.com) Sly Stone didn’t just create music—he built a whole universe out of rhythm, rebellion, and radical honesty. His songs shook up the airwaves, fused genres, and broke every rule while inviting everyone to the party. Funk, soul, rock, gospel—Sly stirred them all together and turned the result into something ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) If you’ve ever needed a song to speak directly to your situation—like, really speak to your spirit and help you straighten your crown—then you’ve probably found your way to a Donald Lawrence track. His music doesn’t just fill the room; it fills the soul. Whether you’re knee-deep in a ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Miki Howard doesn’t always get the flowers she deserves, but if you’ve ever spent time with her music, you know she’s one of R&B’s most emotionally honest storytellers. Her voice is velvet and vulnerability, gospel grit wrapped in jazz elegance. She’s the kind of artist who can make you ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Betty Wright’s voice felt like both a conversation and a sermon. She didn’t just sing—she told the truth, pulling from real life, heartache, joy, and soul-deep wisdom. Growing up hearing her on the radio or through the walls at home, it was clear she wasn’t just a singer—she was ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Al Jarreau had a voice unlike any other—playful, unpredictable, and full of soul. He moved effortlessly between jazz, R&B, and pop, turning every song into a conversation between artist and listener. Whether he was delivering a silky ballad or throwing down a wild scat riff, there was always a ...
(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) 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 ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) This is my second time writing about Earth, Wind & Fire—and honestly, it won’t be the last. Their music has always meant more to me than just a collection of hit singles. Sure, the classics are unforgettable, but it’s the lesser-known tracks—the ones tucked deeper into their albums—that really ...