Category: Heaven & Earth

Trey Songz is an American R&B singer and songwriter who released his debut album, “I Gotta Make It” (in 2005). He’s best known for his singles, “Can’t Help but Wait”, “Bottoms Up”, “Na Na”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Among his accolades, he won a BET Award for “Best Male R&B Artist”, and 2 Soul Train Music Awards, both for “Best R&B/Soul Artist, Male”. On this very day, November 28th 1984, Tremaine Aldon Neverson (known professionally as Trey Songz) was…

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Hip-Hop artist Twista is an American rapper who gained recognition for his rapid-fire delivery and intricate rhyme schemes. He is considered as a pioneer of the “chopper” style of rap (characterized by fast and complex verses). In 1992, he released his debut album, “Runnin’ Off at tha Mouth” but it was his 1997 album, “Adrenaline Rush”, that solidified his reputation as a bonafide rapper. On this very day, November 27th 1973, Carl Terrell Mitchell (known professionally as Twista) was born in Chicago, Illinois. In celebration of his birthday, exactly 51…

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DJ Khaled is an American DJ and Record Producer who began his career as a radio host in Miami, Florida (and later transitioned to producing his own music). He gained prominence with the release of his debut album “Listennn… the Album” (in 2006). However, it was with subsequent albums like “We the Best” (in 2007) and “Victory” (in 2010) that he established himself as a major force in the music industry. Among his many accolades, in 2020, his song “Higher” won the Grammy Award for “Best Rap/Sung Performance”. On this…

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Irene Cara is an American singer and actress who gained fame (in the early 1980s) with her portrayal of Coco Hernandez in the film “Fame”. In 1983, she had a major hit with her single, “Flashdance…What a Feeling” (which won a Grammy Award for “Best Female Pop Vocal Performance”). This song topped the charts in many countries around the world, including Spain, France, Australia, Canada, and the U.S.. On this very day, November 25th 2022, Irene Cara Escalara died at her home in Largo, Florida (at 63 years of age).…

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Freddie Mercury was a British singer who is best remembered as lead vocalist of the rock band, Queen. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most charismatic frontmen in the history of music. With Mercury at the helm, Queen would go on to release a string of hits, including “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “Somebody to Love”, “Another One Bites the Dust”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). With worldwide record sales of approximately 300 million, in 2001, Queen (and Freddie…

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