Author: DJ Rays Music
Born Today
Happy Birthday to rock and roll pioneer, FREDDY CANNON, who turns a whopping 88 years old today (Dec 4th)
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAY-Z
Jay-Z is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential hip-hop artists of all time. In 1995, he co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records (which played a crucial role in launching his career). Some of his biggest singles include “Big Pimpin’”, “Izzo”, “Dirt off Your Shoulder”, “Empire State of Mind”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his storied career, he has won 24 Grammy Awards, and was the first rapper to be…
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“EMPIRE STATE OF MIND” by JAY-Z featuring ALICIA KEYS
“Empire State of Mind” is an R&B-infused Hip-Hop track that was recorded by American rapper, Jay-Z (featuring vocals by Alicia Keys). Written as an ode to New York City, this song celebrates many of the Big Apple’s cultural influences and iconic landmarks. In 2011, it won two Grammy Awards for “Best Rap Song” and “Best Rap/Sung Collaboration”. A long-time fan of the New York Yankees, Jay-Z said that he was elated whenever this song was played during the 2009 World Series. On this very day, December 4th 2009, it was the #1…
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R.I.P. SCOTT WEILAND
Scott Weiland was an American musician, singer, and songwriter who was born in San Jose, California on October 27th, 1967. He is best remembered as lead vocalist for rock bands, the Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver. As frontman for STP, he recorded popular songs like “Plush”, “Interstate Love Song”, and “Vasoline”. After leaving the Pilots (in 2003), he joined forces with former Guns N’ Roses members to form Velvet Revolver. On this very day, December 3rd 2015, Scott Richard Cline (known professionally as Scott Weiland) was found dead on…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRITNEY SPEARS
Britney Spears is an American singer who rose to fame (in the late 1990s) and became one of the most iconic pop stars of her generation. Her most well-known hits include “Baby One More Time”, “Oops, I Did It Again”, “Stronger”, “Womanizer”, “Hold it Against Me”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout her career, she has received many accolades, including 1 Grammy Award, 6 VMAs, 7 Billboard Music Awards, 15 Guinness World Records, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On this…
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“SET ADRIFT ON MEMORY BLISS” by PM DAWN
“Set Adrift on Memory Bliss” is a melancholic pop song that was recorded by the American duo known as P.M. Dawn. With combined elements of Hip-Hop, R&B and Pop, this sultry track features a prominent sample from the Spandau Ballet song, “True”. It topped the charts in both New Zealand and Canada, while VH1 added it to their list of the “100 Greatest Songs of Hip-Hop”. On this very day, December 2nd 1991, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BETTE MIDLER
Bette Midler is an American singer who gained fame with songs like “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”, “The Rose”, and “From a Distance”. Throughout her career, she has received numerous accolades, including 3 Grammy Awards, one for “Record of the Year” (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). On this very day, December 1st 1945, Bette Midler was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. In celebration of her birthday, exactly 79 years ago today, I’ve chosen a love ballad that topped Billboard’s Hot 100 chart (in the U.S.). Taken from…
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