Author: DJ Rays Music

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“CELEBRATION” by KOOL & THE GANG

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As we continue to celebrate Black History month, let’s get to today’s festive track that was recorded by American funk band, Kool & the Gang. Considered as one of their signature hits, the lyrics within express a message of joy and happiness (encouraging people to come together and share some good times). Over the years, this track has remained a timeless feel-good classic, and in 2016, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. On this very day, February 17th 1981, it was the #1 song in America, topping…

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HAPPY BIRTHDAYTHE WEEKND

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The Weeknd is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer whose mysterious persona has garnered widespread acclaim. Over the years, he has produced numerous hit songs, including “Starboy”, “Blinding Lights”, “The Hills”, “Earned It”, and today’s song choice. His unique sound and style helped him win multiple Grammy Awards, including “Best Urban Contemporary Album” for “Starboy”. On top of his 4 Grammy Awards, he has accumulated 20 Billboard Music Awards, 6 AMAs, and 22 Juno Awards. On this very day, February 16th, 1990, he was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.…

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“IT WASN’T ME” by SHAGGYSONG

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As we continue to celebrate BLACK HISTORY MONTH, today’s song choice is a reggae infused pop track that was recorded by Jamaican-American artist, Shaggy. The lyrics within describe a man who was caught cheating by his girlfriend. Despite being caught on camera (and in various compromising situations), his friend, Shaggy, keeps advising him to deny everything, including the evidence. Regarded as Shaggy’s breakthrough in the pop market, this song topped the charts in Ireland, Poland, France, Australia, and the U.K. (to name just a few countries). On this very day,…

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R.I.P. NAT KING COLE

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Nat King Cole was an American vocalist who was born in Montgomery, Alabama on March 17th, 1919. Some of his most popular hit songs, include “Nature Boy”, “Mona Lisa”, “Too Young”, and today’s song choice. Throughout his career, he received numerous awards, including an incredible 21 Grammys. Furthermore, in 1990, he was posthumously awarded the “Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award”. He will always be remembered as a trailblazer (who paved the way for many future black artists). On this very day, February 15th, 1965, Nathaniel Adams Cole died in Santa Monica,…

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“LOW” by FLO RIDA

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Continuing our special journey through BLACK HISTORY MONTH, today’s song choice, “Low”, was recorded by American rapper, Flo Rida. Certified Diamond, it was the most popular single of the 2000s decade (with over 7 million downloads). At the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards it was nominated twice for “Best Male Video” and “Best Hip-Hop Video”. The song’s catchy sound and danceable beat, helped it top the charts in multiple countries, including Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. On this very day, February 15th 2008, it was also the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot…

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROB THOMAS

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Rob Thomas is an American singer and songwriter who’s known for his soulful voice, and many contributions to the pop-rock genre. He initially rose to fame (in the mid-1990s) as lead singer of Matchbox Twenty. Some of this band’s most noteworthy hits include songs like “Push” “3AM”, “If You’re Gone”, “Unwell”, and “Bent”. In 1999, Rob Thomas collaborated with Santana on the hit single, “Smooth”. This track went on to become a massive success, earning several awards (including the Grammy for “Song of the Year”). On this very day, February…

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