Author: DJ Rays Music

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“EVERYDAY PEOPLE” by SLY & THE FAMILY STONE

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Welcome to Day 18 of BLACK HISTORY MONTH, featuring some of the greatest songs ever released by black artists. Today’s song, “Everyday People”, was recorded by early funk sensation, Sly and the Family Stone. The lyrics within convey a message of unity and acceptance, promoting the idea that (despite our differences) people should come together and treat each other with love and respect. The song addresses issues of race, class, and individuality (emphasizing the importance of embracing diversity). On this very day, February 18th 1969, it was the #1 song…

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ED SHEERAN

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Ed Sheeran is a highly successful singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer, who is well known for his melodic and acoustic sound. Influenced by genres like Folk and R&B, he developed an interest in music from a young age. Some of his biggest hits include “The A Team”, “Lego House”, “Sing”, “Thinking Out Loud”, “Perfect”, “Shape of You”, and today’s song choice. Throughout his career, he has received multiple Grammy Awards, including “Song of the Year” for “Thinking Out Loud”. He also earned 5 Brit Awards and 6 Billboard Music Awards, including “Top Artist” (in…

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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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