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)
It’s quite amazing How you made Others feel The passion in your music Your gratuitous samples Of heartfelt soul Was like an interjection From a long difficult day The respect I give To your voice and words Only to a queen On a throne that was supported By devotion And her timeless music The pain … More The Queen of Soul
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
Smoothness of his exquisite vibrato Resonating with so much passion And revelation by baring All through his enriched spirit With every note expressed In his own unique tailored way His gospel vocal techniques Were deeply laden In his quartet style roots As it stirs inside your soul Making a gourmet Of sweet melodies As it … More King Of Soul
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
This shade mean royalty He never wore a crown But his name Showed he was the heir Sometimes kings Don’t have to be on a Throne to prove their strong But their legacy prove superior So we missed them When they are gone Wearing this color well Leaving us with a great story For generations … More Royalty Doesn’t Always Have A Crown
L. Boogie sparks The mental Soothing sound Old school vibe New school live Princess of peace Queen of conscious Responsive worldly affairs Look up the hills Lauryn Hill cares When it’s hidden In this dark government This queen shares Message of an evangelist Words of protest Angela Davis Epic like Harriet Tubman Songstress of ethnic … More The Essence of Lauryn
