Author: DJ Rays Music
“SOMEONE LIKE YOU” by ADELE
“Someone Like You” is a romantic ballad that was recorded by British singer-songwriter, Adele. The lyrics within convey the narrator’s reflection of emotional heartbreak (recounting her feelings from a past relationship). In no time, this single became a global success, topping the charts in 19 different countries, including Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Canada, and the U.K. On February 12th 2012, it won the Grammy Award for “Best Pop Solo Performance”. On this very day, October 15th 2011, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to GINUWINE!
Ginuwine is an American singer and songwriter who emerged (in the late 1990s) as a prominent figure in the “New Jack Swing” movement. His biggest singles include “So Anxious”, “Differences”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his career, he has been nominated for many awards, including 3 AMAs, and a Grammy. In the year 2000, he won the Soul Train Music Award for “Best Male R&B/Soul Album”. On this very day, October 15th 1970, Elgin Baylor Lumpkin (know professionally as…
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“FALLIN” by ALICIA KEYS
The song “Fallin’” is a bluesy R&B ballad that was recorded by American singer-songwriter, Alicia Keys. The lyrics within explore the complexities of being in a relationship (expressing the ups and downs of falling in and out of love). Critically acclaimed, it won three Grammy Awards in 2002, including “Song of the Year”, “Best R&B Song”, and “Best Female R&B Vocal Performance”. In December 2009, Rolling Stone magazine ranked it on their list of “100 Best Songs of the Decade”. On this very day, October 14th 2001, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to USHER!
Usher is an American singer and songwriter who has sold 80 million records worldwide (making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time). Some of his biggest hits include “Nice & Slow”, “You Make Me Wanna”, “OMG”, “DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his career, he has received many accolades, including 8 Grammys, 18 Billboard Music Awards, 9 Soul Train Awards, and 8 AMAs. On this very day, October 14th 1978, Usher Raymond IV was born in…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to PAUL SIMON!
Paul Simon is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who gained fame as one half of the folk-rock duo, Simon & Garfunkel. Together, they became prominent (in the 1960s) with songs like “The Sound of Silence”, “Mrs. Robinson”, and “Bridge Over Troubled Water”. After the duo’s breakup, Paul Simon embarked on a solo career, releasing popular hits like “Mother & Child Reunion”, “Kodachrome”, “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Among his many accolades, he was…
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