Marvin Gaye – Masochistic Beauty
“Masochistic Beauty” (1985) [audio:MasochisticBeauty.mp3]
Man, Marvin was on some other shit in the 1980s. I’d kill to get my hands on an unedited copy of “Sanctified Pussy.”
-Str8 G
January 16th, 2010
Influence: Michael Jackson vs. The Beatles
This is a discussion that I have had privately and have seen electronically. In the wake of Michael Jackson’s death, people are now re-examining his influence on music. In this context, the Beatles are often credited as being the only artists to have a similar or greater impact on popular music. This debate can get really intense and often polarizing along a number of lines (race, age, etc). That being said, I would like to know what you all think. In terms of artistry, performance, industry, and other aspects of musical culture, who has had the greater influence: Michael Jackson or the Beatles? Please vote and comment if you wish.
[poll id="4"] July 1st, 2009
Singer Houston speaks on eye and gang rape.
I’m only posting these videos because I always wondered what happened to this guy. R & B singer Houston (Summers) had a hit singe, “I Like That” a few years back. Unfortunately, he later gouged his left eye out in an apparent suicide attempt. He pretty much disappeared after that. Based on these video, he still seems a bit unstable.Mental health in the Black community is part of my research. I really hope he’s getting the help he needs.
(Courtesy of Hood News)
Peace
June 3rd, 2009