In 1977 in Dayton,Ohio A new type of funk music was born in a Group called Zapp, Roger Troutman was the frontman. He was on the mic playing the guitar Or the keyboard singing And speaking through his infamous Talk box. Everywhere the band played from Montreal to Detroit the crowd went Wild on Computer … More The Funk Master
He fused the music of R&B,gospel, Jazz and Hip Hop and called it New Jack Swing Harlem is his home from the church he Developed his love for music to St. Nicholas, To The Rooftop Jam for me Teddy on those keys You play soulfully Play your Harlem Swing Goodbye Love, Tell Me What You … More Teddy’s Swing
His talent and music genius is Unrecognized, Unique, And unsung. Born from the gospel roots of Virginia Where he learned to sing and Play the piano among other Instruments As he grew older he honed Those blessed gifts Became a member of a group Dubbed “The Bad Boys of R&B” Everyone wanted to sing to … More Mr. Swing
Love was his melody It was a beautiful life subject That he knew so well Born in the south and grew up in South Central Love was the song that was sung through His bass baritone voice Through his music marriages were saved And babies were made Do you remember his Love’s Theme His vow … More Maestro of Love
La Reina de Salsa, The queen of salsa, Celia Cruz, Her voice was like an enchanting melody She sung, walked, and spoke of love, And life Her dream of becoming a singer Wasn’t 100% supported Some tried to sabotage Still she rose above it all Exiled from her home, Cuba Mourned the loss of family … More The Queen of Salsa (La Reina de Salsa)
He was born in Philadelphia Raised in Cleveland Singing was his first and Only love He taught the young generation How to truly keep soul music Alive His voice deep, soulful and Seductive He’d sing about love lost And love gained What fans loved most about him Is his funky and dope way of Expressing … More Gerald
She was a lady of class A voice of jazz Who embodied pizzazz. Intolerant of racism and sexism. A smile that shined brighter Than the sun Eyes full of love and compassion Spirit of a warrior. Expressed herself through song Soulfully. She was a humble lady Who would mingle with high society Not find their … More Classy Lady
He was young, Wise beyond his years A rapper, Actor, Activist, Poet, And a son. He was raised a soldier From a mother who was a black Panther. Malcolm X of our time Even though he succeeded To higher heights He never forgot about his people And their struggles For he’d been there and was … More Tupac
