Author: DJ Rays Music

Music artist, Drake, is a Canadian rapper, singer, and songwriter who initially gained recognition as an actor on the TV series, “Degrassi: The Next Generation”. However, his music career didn’t take off until he released his debut studio album (in 2010). Some of his most notable songs include “Hotline Bling”, “God’s Plan”, “In My Feelings” “Started from the Bottom”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his incredible career, he has won 5 Grammys, 2 Brit Awards, 2 Juno Awards, 6 AMAs,…

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Dwight Yoakam is an American singer and musician who emerged (in the 1980s) as part of a new movement which sought to bring a more traditional sound back to country music. Some of his more popular songs include “Honky-Tonk Man”, “Fast as You”, “A Thousand Miles from Nowhere”, 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 ACM Awards, and a Grammy. On this very day, October 23rd 1956, Dwight David Yoakam was born…

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Shaggy is a Jamaican-American reggae artist who is best known for his smooth voice (and songs that blend dancehall with elements of hip-hop and pop). His most well-known singles include “Boombastic”, “Oh Carolina”, “Angel”, 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 Grammys, 2 Billboard Music Awards, and a Juno Award. On this very day, October 22nd 1968, Orville Richard Burrell (known professionally as Shaggy) was born in Kingston, Jamaica. In celebration of…

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