This past summer I picked up a sealed original press of Eugene McDaniel's Headless Heroes Of The Apocalypse, which was definitely my number 1 come up of 2010. Rare in any condition, I lost my mind and my paycheck when I heard that the homie DJ Endo a sealed Mint copy floating around for sale. [...]

Archie Bell & The Drells – Tighten Up
Archie Bell & the Drells started their career participating in talent shows in their home city of Houston. They all attended Phillis Wheatley Senior High School, one of the largest high schools in the city. Phillis Wheatley has long had a reputation for producing outstanding football, basketball and [...]

The Impressions – The Best Of The Impressions
For a number of years, The Impressions have rolled along on the crest of success, creating hit after hit on records and in personal appearances, and firmly establishing themselves in the minds of the public as one of the most professional and durable singing groups in the music [...]

Curtis Mayfield – (There's No Place Like) America Today B

Wantlist: Curtis Mayfield – (There's No Place Like) America Today LP
This is an album I've wanted for a minute.  I love Curtis, and RZA killed the "Hard Times" sample on the Ghostdog OST track with Kool G Rap "Cakes".  Stripped-down and raw, this [...]

Stevie Wonder Discography
One of my all time favorites, Stevie Wonder, turns 60 today.  If you're already visiting this blog, then you should know who he is, what he does, and works of his are your favorites, so I'll spare all of that.  However, I did make a downloadable discography and  photo slideshow of his [...]

 
Chicago-born Billy always grew up in the music scene, the gospel music scene, and was Mahalia Jackson's godson.  He led his church choir at age 9, was touring by age 11, and by 14 was taken in by Aretha Franklin.  In 1975 he was introduced by Evelyn Green, one of Aretha's backup singers, to Barrett [...]