Author: DJ Rays Music

Heaven & Earth 

R.I.P. LISA LOPES

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Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes was an American singer who was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 27th, 1971. A member of the popular American girl group, TLC, she became especially known for her distinctive rapping style. Alongside Tionne Watkins and Rozonda Thomas, TLC released several chart-topping hits, including “Creep”, “No Scrubs”, “Unpretty”, and today’s song choice. Amongst the group’s many accolades, TLC won a total of 4 Grammy Awards, including “Best R&B Album” (in both, 1996 and 2000). On this very day, April 25th 2002, Lisa Nicole Lopes died in…

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“NOTHING COMPARES TO YOU” by SINEAD O’CONNOR

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“Nothing Compares 2 U” is an emotional ballad that was written by legendary musician, Prince (and recorded by the late Sinead O’Connor). The lyrics within express feelings of deep loss and longing for a former lover.Top of Form In 2007, VH1 ranked it at #10 on its list of the “100 Greatest Songs of the Nineties”. On this very day, April 25th 1990, 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.…

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELLY CLARKSON

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Kelly Clarkson is an American singer and songwriter who rose to fame (in 2002) as the inaugural winner of “American Idol”. Some of her most popular hits include “Since U Been Gone”, “A Moment Like This”, “Because of You”, “Stronger”, “Breakaway”, and today’s song choice (just to name a few). Among her numerous accolades, she has received 3 Grammy Awards, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On this very day, April 24th 1982, Kelly Brianne Clarkson was born in Fort Worth, Texas. In celebration of her birthday, I’ve chosen an…

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“WORK” by RIHANNA

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The song “Work” is a popular R&B track that was recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna (and Canadian rapper, Drake). Known for its dancehall and reggae influences, it was nominated for two categories (including “Record of the Year”) at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards show (in 2017). On this very day, April 24th 2016, 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. Taken from her 2015 album, “Anti”, here’s RIHANNA (and Drake),…

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“LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN” by SILK SONIC

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“Leave the Door Open” is a modern R&B ballad that was recorded by American super-duo, Silk Sonic. The song’s impact was felt immediately (and received many accolades) including four Grammy Awards for “Best R&B Song”, “Best R&B Performance”, “Record of the Year”, and “Song of the Year”. On this very day, April 23rd 2021, 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. Released as a single (on March 5th 2021), here’s…

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSH KISZKA

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Josh Kiszka is an American singer who is the lead vocalist for Greta Van Fleet (a band that gained widespread attention for their classic rock-inspired sound). Kiszka’s exceptional vocal abilities have led many experts to draw comparisons between himself and Led Zeppelins’ iconic frontman, Robert Plant. Some of the band’s most popular hits include “Safari Song”, “Black Smoke Rising”, and today’s song choice. In 2019, Greta Van Fleet won the Grammy Award for “Best Rock Album”. On this very day, April 23rd 1996, Josh Kiszka was born in Frankenmuth, Michigan…

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