Author: DJ Rays Music
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADELE
Adele is a British singer and songwriter who rose to fame with her distinctive voice and powerful performances. Some of her best-known singles include “Hello”, “Someone Like You”, “Set Fire to the Rain”, “Easy on Me”, and today’s song choice. Throughout her career, she has won a total of 16 Grammy Awards, including multiple wins for “Album of the Year”, “Record of the Year”, and “Song of the Year”. On this very day, May 5th 1988, Adele Laurie Blue Adkins was born in London, England. In celebration of her birthday,…
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“LAST NIGHT” by MORGAN WALLEN
“Last Night” is a song that was recorded by American country music singer, Morgan Wallen. The lyrics within center around the singer’s rocky relationship with a love interest (and his refusal to admit it’s over). In July 2023, it became the first song to achieve one billion on-demand streams in a single year, while topping the charts in both, Australia and Canada. On this very day, May 5th 2023, it was also the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart (for an incredible 16 non-consecutive weeks). If you’d like to have…
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R.I.P. ADAM YAUCH
Adam Yauch (also known by his stage name, “MCA”) was an American musician and rapper who was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 5th, 1964. Alongside Michael Diamond and Adam Horovitz, Yauch helped form the Beastie Boys in 1981. Some of the trios’ biggest hits include “Brass Monkey”, “Hey Ladies”, “Intergalactic”, and today’s song choice. In 2012, Adam Yauch and the Beastie Boys were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recognizing their significant contributions to the music industry. On this very day, May 4th 2012, Adam…
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“SOUTHERN NIGHTS” by GLENN CAMPBELL
“Southern Nights” is a song that was written and originally recorded by American musician, Allen Toussaint. However, it was crossover-country artist, Glen Campbell’s version that ended up topping the charts in America. The lyrics within celebrate a particular beauty and warmth associated with evenings in the American South. In 1977, Glen Campbell’s version (of “Southern Nights”) was nominated for “Song of the Year” by the Country Music Association. On this very day, May 4th 1977, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like…
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HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY JAMES BROWN
James Brown was an American singer and songwriter, often referred to as the “Godfather of Soul”. Some of his most popular hit songs include “I Got You”, “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag”, and “Sex Machine” (to name a few). Throughout his glorious career, he received numerous awards and honors, including inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He also earned a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. On this very day, May 3rd 1933, James Joseph Brown was born in Barnwell, South Carolina.…
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“HYPNOTIZE” by NOTORIOUS BIG
“Hypnotize” is a late nineties rap song that was recorded by The Notorious B.I.G. (also known as Biggie Smalls). It was the final song posthumously released (shortly after he died in a drive by shooting in Los Angeles). The song’s catchy sound earned Biggie a Grammy Award nomination for “Best Rap Solo Performance”, and Rolling Stone magazine ranked it at #30 on its list of the “100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of All-Time”. On this very day, May 3rd 1997, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100…
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