TRIBUTES

Join us as we pay tribute to James Brown on what would have been his 84th birthday - Wednesday May 3, 2017

Remembering the King of Pop

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHAKA!

2016 it's been a bit cruel with the music. Loads of artists like Maurice White, Prince, Leon Haywood, Rod Temperton, David Bowie, George Michael and others now are singing with the angels.

This Is My Tribute To The Mighty Teddy Pendergrass Fantastic Voice, Artist, Soul Man, Lot Of Big Tunes... One Of My Influences... Hope you guys enjoy!!!

DEBARGE FOREVER VOLUME II

DEBARGE FOREVER VOLUME III REMIXES

DEBARGE FOREVER VOLUME I

SWITCH - WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

Join us as we remember Whitney

Kashif, whose contributions as a singer, producer and songwriter were vital to the post-disco development of R&B in the 1980s, and who played a crucial role in the creation of Whitney Houston’s earliest recordings, died on Sept. 25 at his home in the Playa del Rey neighborhood of Los Angeles. He was 59. A spokeswoman, Jalila Larsuel, confirmed the death but said the cause had not been determined. It was later confirmed that he had died from natural causes. In the 1980s, Kashif was in the stylistic vanguard of R&B, a deft musical experimentalist who undid the soul-band luxury of the disco era with a dance-floor-ready approach that leaned heavily on synthesizers. He rode that sea change as a solo artist and as a writer and producer for others, leaving his mark on a wide swath of the era’s black pop. He was born Michael Jones in Harlem on Dec. 26, 1956, and at 4 months old entered the foster care system after his mother was incarcerated. He shuttled among several host families, enduring years of physical and emotional abuse. Encouraged by a middle school music teacher, he was playing in New York nightclubs by the time he was 12; he was sometimes sneaked in beneath his teacher’s wife’s fur coat, his feet atop hers. In his teens, he joined the funk outfit B.T. Express as a keyboardist. After a few years, he was fired from the group, but not before he decided to take a new name as a way of signaling a new start in life. He chose the first name Kashif, which means discoverer and inventor, and the last name Saleem from a book of Islamic names given to him by a member of the group who was Muslim. (He went on to perform professionally using only the first name.) After a stint producing and writing for others, Kashif was signed by Clive Davis to Arista Records in the early 1980s. His first three solo albums, “Kashif,” “Send Me Your Love” and “Condition of the Heart,” were full of sprightly R&B indebted to electro-funk. His trademark was his fluency with synthesizers, and he was an early adopter of the Minimoog. At the peak of his 1980s success — he received a total of six Grammy nominations — Kashif bought an estate in southern Connecticut that had previously belonged to Jackie Robinson, and built a recording studio in the basement. Apart from his own recordings, Kashif collaborated on hits by Evelyn (Champagne) King, Melba Moore, George Benson, Meli’sa Morgan and many others. He wrote and produced tracks on the smooth-jazz saxophonist Kenny G’s first albums to go platinum, “G Force” and “Gravity.” After Mr. Davis took him to see Ms. Houston, who was then still honing her chops singing in nightclubs. Kashif set out to find songs for her debut album. “You Give Good Love,” which he produced, became Ms. Houston’s first major hit, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart and No. 3 on the pop chart in 1985 and setting the table for her crossover megasuccess. (He also sang a duet with Ms. Houston on that album: “Thinking About You,” which he produced and co-wrote.) By the late 1980s, the hard, hypersexed offspring of R&B known as New Jack Swing was on the rise. Kashif attempted to play along — he had a Bobby Brown-esque hit, “Personality,” in 1989 — but he largely retreated to behind-the-scenes work in the 1990s. In 1996, he wrote and published a book, “Everything You’d Better Know About the Record Industry,” a business guide for aspiring performers that reportedly sold over 300,000 copies. He was also active in securing mentorships for foster children. Over the last year, after a long quiet spell, Kashif had performed several concerts in Los Angeles, his first there in almost three decades. At his death, he was working on a planned 10-part documentary series about the history of R&B, for which he had already conducted some 200 interviews around the world. 12/26/1959 - 09/25/2016 1 - Kashif - Rumors 1983 2 - Kashif - Don't stop my love 1983 3 - Kashif - Say something love 1983 4 - Kashif - Baby don't break your baby's heart 1984 5 - Kashif - I just gotta have you (lover turn me on) 1983 6 - Kashif - Stone love - 1983 7 - Kashif - Ooh love 1984 8 - Kashif Featuring Kenny G - Love on the rise 1985

Keith & Anita Walton celebrating 25 years ... God Bless

A musical tribute to the largest cultural event in the world ... The 59th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade ... In honor of everything you do and everything you are ... Viva La Musica Latina ... Viva Boricuas ... Weepaa!

A special mix in honor of Janet Jackson's 50th birthday! Including a digital download featuring the deluxe edition of Janet's latest release "UNBREAKABLE" courtesy of MediaFire® and Radio Pacifica Broadcasting ... DOWNLOAD HERE: https://www.mediafire.com/folder/zk2zlfrxaznz0/JANET_JACKSON_-_Unbreakable_(Deluxe_Edition)

Barry talking about love, life, spirituality... the ins, outs, ups and downs of the industry and what it takes to stay on top of your game in whatever it is that you decide to do

Giving honor and love to those who know us better than we know ourselves... the angels that many of us were fortunate anough to call Mother.

A SPECIAL EDITION OF DISCO FEVER FEATURING THE MUSIC OF ASHFORD & SIMPSON ... Commemorating the 75th Birthday of the late great Nickolas Ashford

Remembering singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist Dr. James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006). He was the originator of funk music and a major figure of 20th century popular music and dance, and nicknamed "The Godfather of Soul". For those of you who may have missed our Annual Tribute ... Enjoy!

Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016), known by the mononym Prince, was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and actor. Prince was renowned as an innovator, and was widely known for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, and wide vocal range. He was widely regarded as the pioneer of Minneapolis sound. His music integrates a wide variety of styles, including funk, rock, R&B, soul, psychedelia, and pop. On April 21, 2016, Prince died at his Paisley Park recording studio and home in Chanhassen, Minnesota, following two weeks of reported illness. Prince sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. He won seven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the first year of his eligibility. Rolling Stone ranked Prince at number 27 on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.

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