Author: DJ Rays Music

Today’s track is a popular disco song that was recorded by American singer-songwriter, Donna Summer. Often referred to as the “Queen of Disco”, Summer’s powerful vocals are backed by a pulsating beat and catchy melodies. In 1980, at the 22nd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony, it was nominated for “Best Disco Recording”, and that same year, it was also nominated for two American Music Awards. On this very day, July 12th 1979, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen,…

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Today’s track is a catchy dance song that was recorded by Canadian pop singer, Carly Rae Jepsen. The lyrics within allude to a girl who experiences love at first sight and hopes for a call back (from her new crush). Eventually, this song became a viral sensation (through social media) and, in 2013, was Grammy-nominated for “Best Pop Solo Performance”, and “Song of the Year”. On this very day, July 11th 2012, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel…

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Today’s track is a power ballad that was recorded by American rock band, Cheap Trick. A departure from their usual sound, this popular track helped the group achieve mainstream success. Reportedly, the band disliked the song at first, and (lead guitarist) Rick Nielsen apparently yanked it from the tape player and ground the cassette beneath his boot heel. I think he may have had a change of heart when the ballad established its place as the highest charting song in the band’s repertoire. On this very day, July 10th 1988, it was…

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Today’s song is a popular track that was recorded by American rapper, Cardi B. With a blend of hip-hop, trap, and Latin music, it samples the 1967 boogaloo hit, “I Like It Like That” (by Pete Rodriguez). Grammy nominated for “Record of the Year”, Rolling Stone magazine named it the “Best Summer Song of All-Time”. As of 2021, it is the most streamed song by a female rapper (in the U.K.). On this very day, July 9th 2018, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.…

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