GATEWAY TO GREATNESS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING

GATEWAY TO GREATNESS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING

NEVER BEFORE IN THE HISTORY OF BOXING IN ST.LOUIS 3 WORLD TITLE FIGHTS…

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From “Race Music” To “Rhythm & Blues”

From “Race Music” To “Rhythm & Blues”

jump — 1. to spring free from the ground, to move suddenly or involuntarily. 2. a form of R&B music that places emphasis on strong rhythm, exciting solo work especially by saxophones, and vocals in a shout-blues manner.

R & B (rhythm & blues) – a kind of music developed by African-Americans that combines blues and jazz, characterized by a strong backbeat and repeated variations on syncopated instrumental phrases.

R&B was originally defined

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Blacks & Blues: Songs Of Struggle

Blacks & Blues: Songs Of Struggle

juke (of West African origin, akin to Wolof dzug, to live wickedly) – a roadside drinking establishment that offers cheap drinks, food and music for dancing, often blues music.

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Funk: The Groove That Makes You Think

Funk: The Groove That Makes You Think

jungle boogie (jungle –oft attrib to Hindi jangal + boogie – prob alter of bogle – goblin, object of fear) a 1974 hit by Kool & the Gang, frequently sampled by hip-hop artists, perhaps the funkiest piece of music ever recorded.

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Hip-Hop: The Song Of The Streets

Hip-Hop: The Song Of The Streets

jam (origin unknown) – 1. to drive or wedge forcibly into a tight position. 2. to fill often to excess. 3. to make unintelligible by sending out interfering messages or signals. 4. to force one’s way into a restricted space. 5. to take part in a musical jam session.

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T.I. & A Tribe Called Quest Pay Respects Minnie Riperton

T.I. & A Tribe Called Quest Pay Respects Minnie Riperton

T.I.’s album cover for King Uncaged features the ATL rapper seated next to a lion, drawing an obvious parallel between the recently-released-from-jail rapper and the king of the jungle, as well as a fleeting nod to a classic 70’s soul album from Minnie Riperton.

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The Evolution of Jazz Music

The Evolution of Jazz Music

jive (origin unknown) – 1. the jargon of jazz musicians or enthusiasts. 2. deceptive, nonsensical or glib talk. 3. to play or dance to jive music.

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Kanye West’s Soulful Sample Selections

Kanye West’s Soulful Sample Selections

It goes without saying that Kanye West, who celebrated a birthday yesterday, is one of hip-hop’s greatest producers.

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The Heart & Soul Of Black Music

The Heart & Soul Of Black Music

soul (Middle English, from Old English sawol) – 1. the animating and vital principle in human beings, credited with the faculties of thought, actions and emotion and often conceived as an immaterial entity. 2. a sense of ethnic pride among African-Americans, expressed in areas such as language, social customs, religion and music.

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2Pac, Kanye West & Jay-Z Sample Prince’s Funk

2Pac, Kanye West & Jay-Z Sample Prince’s Funk

On the extended version of his 1988 single “I Wish U Heaven,” Prince sang “Take this beat / I don’t mind / Got plenty others / and they’re so fine!”

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The Slavery Years: 1619 – 1864

The Slavery Years: 1619 – 1864

jubilee (Biblical) – 1. in Hebrew Scriptures, a year of rest to be observed by the Israelites every 50th year during which slaves were to be set free. 2. celebrations held by African-American slaves, usually at Christmas and Easter, which included respite from labor, feasting, music and dancing.

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Curtis Mayfield’s “Impressions” On Today’s Music

Curtis Mayfield’s “Impressions” On Today’s Music

Today marks the 68th anniversary of the birth of one of black music’s greatest songwriters, Curtis Mayfield.

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Led Zeppelin Caught A Case Of The Blues

Led Zeppelin Caught A Case Of The Blues

Led Zeppelin is considered by many to be one of the greatest bands in the history of rock music, but their roots clearly lie in the tradition of the blues.

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Hip-Hop Mines Afrobeat For Musical Gems

Hip-Hop Mines Afrobeat For Musical Gems

Hip hop producers are known for digging deep in the crates for the records they use to create the songs we all know and love.  No genre is immune from being sampled!

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Wal-Mart (Hot Mess Gallery)

Wal-Mart (Hot Mess Gallery)

Check out these Hot Mess pictures at Wal-Mart

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