Author: DJ Rays Music
HAPPY BIRTHDAY NE-YO
Ne-Yo is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer who gained fame (in the mid-2000s) as a prominent R&B artist. Some of his popular songs include “Because of You”, “Miss Independent”, “Closer”, 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 2 Soul Train Awards, 2 BET Awards, and 3 Grammys. On this very day, October 18th 1979, Shaffer Chimere Smith (known professionally as Ne-Yo) was born in Camden, Arkansas. In celebration of his birthday,…
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“OH SHEILA” by READY FOR THE WORLD
“Oh Sheila” is an upbeat R&B song that was recorded by American funk group, Ready for the World. This song is often mistaken for the legendary Prince, due to vocal similarities and the belief that the song’s title alludes to one of Prince’s main collaborator’s, Sheila E. On this very day, October 18th 1985, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. From their self-titled album, here’s READY FOR THE WORLD,…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMINEM
Eminem is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential artists in the history of hip-hop. Some of his biggest hits include “Stan”, “The Real Slim Shady”, “Shake That”, “Without Me”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Among his many accolades, he has tallied 15 Grammys and 8 American Music Awards. With global sales of over 220 million records, he is one of the best-selling music artists ever, and in 2022, he…
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“KISS YOU ALL OVER” by EXILE
“Kiss You All Over” is a popular disco-rock track that was recorded by American pop band, Exile. The lyrics within convey the sensuality and passion of a romantic relationship. It topped the charts in South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, and in 2010, Billboard magazine ranked it as one of the “50 Sexiest Songs of All Time”. On this very day, October 17th 1978, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. From…
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R.I.P. DOUG BENNETT
Doug Bennett was a Canadian singer and songwriter who was born in Toronto, Canada on October 31st, 1951. Alongside his band, Doug and the Slugs, he achieved success in Canada with hits like “Day by Day”, “Making it Work”, “Who Knows How to Make Love Stay”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In 1983, Doug & the Slugs were Juno-nominated for “Most Promising Group of the Year”. On this very day, October 16th 2004, Douglas Craig Bennett died in Calgary, Alberta…
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“HERE I GO AGAIN” by WHITESNAKE
“Here I Go Again” is a power ballad that was originally recorded (in 1982) by British rock band, Whitesnake. After failing to chart effectively, the band decided to re-release the track (in 1987) with a beefier, more powerful sound. It was this version that resonated throughout North America. In 2012, the readers of Rolling Stone magazine ranked it at #9 on their list of the “Best Hair Metal Songs of All-Time”. On this very day, October 16th 1987, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY 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 was nominated for many awards, including 3 AMAs, and a Grammy. In the year 2000, he won the Soul Train Music Award for “Best R&B/Soul Album, Male” (with “100% Ginuwine”). On this very day, October 15th 1970, Elgin Baylor Lumpkin (know…
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