Author: DJ Rays Music
“CRAZY IN LOVE” by BEYONCE
“Crazy in Love” is a high-energy pop song that was recorded by American singer-songwriter, Beyoncé. With a smooth blend of R&B, hip hop, and funk, this track features a memorable horn riff sampled from the Chi-Lites’ 1970 song, “Are You My Woman (Tell Me So)”. VH1 magazine declared it the “Greatest Song of the 2000s Decade”, while Rolling Stone magazine ranked it at #16 on their list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All-Time”. In 2005, it also won two Grammy awards for “Best R&B Song” and “Best Rap/Sung Collaboration”.…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to BEYONCE!
Beyoncé is an American singer and songwriter who rose to fame (in the late 1990s) as lead vocalist for the R&B girl group, Destiny’s Child. Some of their most popular songs include “Say My Name”, “Survivor”, “Independent Women”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). As a solo artist, Beyonce continued her success with singles like “Crazy in Love”, “Irreplaceable”, “Single Ladies”, “If I were a Boy”, and “Break My Soul” (to name just a few). Amongst her many accolades, she has…
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“EVERYTHING I DO” by BRYAN ADAMS
The song “Everything I Do, I Do It for You” is a power ballad that was recorded by Canadian singer-songwriter, Bryan Adams. Considered as one of the best-selling singles of all-time, this track peaked at #1 on many different music charts. In 1992, it was Grammy-nominated for “Song of the Year”, and was also nominated for an Academy award (in the category of “Best Song”) On this very day, September 3rd 1991, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a…
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R.I.P. WALTER BECKER!
Walter Becker was an American musician, songwriter, and record producer who was born in Queens, New York on February 20th, 1950. He is best remembered for his services with the jazz rock band, Steely Dan. Over the years, this group produced a string of successful hits, including “Do It Again”, “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number”, “Peg”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). On this very day, September 3rd 2017, Walter Carl Becker died from esophageal cancer (at 67 years of age).…
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“LA BAMBA” by LOS LOBOS
“La Bamba” is a traditional Mexican folk-rock song that was made popular (in North America) when the late Ritchie Valens recorded his original version (back in 1958). However, it was Los Lobos’ rendition of the song (almost 30 years later) that garnered massive international attention. This particular version was made for the 1987 soundtrack, “La Bamba,” which told the tale of Ritchie Valens’ glorious, yet tragic, life story. The song’s popularity (supported by the strength of the movie) helped it topped the charts in numerous countries around the world, including…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to CEDRIC HAILEY!
Cedric Hailey (also known as K-Ci) is an American singer and songwriter who is one-half of the R&B duo, K-Ci & JoJo. Alongside his younger brother, Joel Hailey, the two siblings gained fame as part of the group Jodeci (before establishing themselves as a successful duo). In 1997, they released their debut album, “Love Always”, which featured the hit single “All My Life” (a song that topped the U.S. charts and earned the brothers a Grammy Award nomination). On this very day, September 2nd 1969, Cedric Renard Hailey was born…
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“CHEAP THRILLS” by SIA feat. SEAN PAUL
“Cheap Thrills” is a pop song that was originally recorded by Australian singer and songwriter, Sia. However, it wasn’t until Sean Paul was added to this remix version that the song truly came to life. His presence helped to better the track by adding just the right amount of dancehall reggae, which eventually led it to be Grammy-nominated (for “Best Pop Duo/Group Performance). Its infectious melody and upbeat rhythm helped it top the charts in several countries, including France, Italy, Germany, Portugal, Argentina, and Canada (to name a few). On…
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