Whitney Houston: Give Our Legends Their Flowers

Whitney Elizabeth Houston was an incredible entertainer. From her anointed vocals to her striking resemblance to her famous family, Whitney is easily one of the most celebrated musicians EVER. Coming from the Drinkard dynasty (Cissy Houston, Dionne Warwick, etc)..Whitney was destined to be in the spotlight, & to this day..she holds the title of being […]

Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis: Give Our Legends Their Flowers

The Kings of Funk, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis are an American dream team! This duo is behind some of the biggest songs in R&B & pop history. Working with incredible acts such as Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Chaka Khan, Mary J. Blige, Usher and Michael Jackson, they are easily the most successful songwriter and […]

Missy Elliott: Give Our Legends Their Flowers.

Innovative. Remarkable. Sensational. Those are just a few words to describe the legendary Missy Elliott, & her mark on the music industry. One of the best female rappers of all time, Missy reinvented what it meant to be a rapper & used her platform to uplift and unite female rappers/singers. Having Missy featured on your […]

Motown: Give Our Legends Their Flowers.

The story of Motown is an important part of African-American history. The name became a honorary nickname for Detroit as it was always known as a motor city. Motown’s part in racial integration is crucial to discuss because many black artists had major success on the pop charts. It’s called the “Motown Sound,” because of […]

Jodeci: Give Our Legends Their Flowers.

Uptown Records was a major record label in the late 80s/Early 90s. With acts like Al B. Sure!, Heavy D, Guy, Christopher Williams & Mary J. Blige, Andre Harrell had a solid roster under his belt. However, Uptown struck GOLD when a certain group from North Carolina was signed to their label. With 20 million […]

Chaka Khan: Give Our Legends Their Flowers.

The Queen Of Funk.

Sade: Give Our Legends Their Flowers.

When you think of the 80s, it’s impossible to not think of the group Sade. Named after it’s lead vocalist Sade Adu, this group was one of many groups from the U.K. at the time who found success internationally (Loose Ends, Soul II Soul to name a few). While known for their hits Smooth Operator, […]

Aaliyah: Give Our Legends Their Flowers.

The princess of R&B is a title well-deserved for the late Aaliyah Dana Haughton, who is considered one of the best female R&B artists of all time. As her career was at it’s peak, her life was tragically cut short in August of 2001..& the general public has not recovered ever since. My love affair […]

Tamia: Give Our Legends Their Flowers

An appreciation post for one of the best R&B songstresses.

Mariah Carey: Give Our Legends Their Flowers.

An appreciation post for the Queen Of Music.

Toni Braxton: Give Our Legends their Flowers

A look at the legendary Toni Braxton’s discography.

Pebbles: Give Our Legends Their Flowers.

Perri Arlette Reid (nee McKissack), is R&B legend Pebbles! While Pebbles is known as the creator of the legendary girl group TLC, Pebbles was a star in her own right. With hits like Girlfriend, Giving You The Benefit, Mercedes Boy and Always, Pebbles has cemented her status in history as an amazing sultry songbird who […]

#ASeatattheTable – Review.

Can I have a seat at the table, solo? Brilliance. Revolutionary. Empowering. Black Excellence. Those are the words that come to mind when you finish listening to Solange Knowles’ third studio album “A Seat at the Table.” We’ve always known Solange as the little sister of her legendary sister, but the comparisons end today. She […]

Janet Jackson: Give Our Legends Their Flowers.

An in-depth look into Janet Jackson’s discography & why she’s one of the greatest musicians of all time.