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In The Groove, USA
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As New Edition made their way through 1986 as a quartet, Bobby Brown of Stage released his solo debut album, featuring production from Cameo frontman Larry Blackmon.
Today, we mark the 40th anniversary of Bobby Brown's "King Of Stage"
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Today at 12 pm EST, we look back at the career of Northern Soul star Major Lance, the father of Georgia Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms
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Happy Birthday to radio legend, writer, professional coach and The Mother of Black Music Month, @DyanaWilliams!
We had the honor of having her on the pod during this past Black Music Month's festivities, check it out:
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We covered the legacy of the late, great Larry Smith during our first Black Music Month series in 2025:
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Dr. Dre told Ice Cube and Mike Epps that Larry Smith is the GREATEST HIP-HOP PRODUCER of all time, explaining how he inspired an ENTIRE GENERATION but never got the recognition he deserved, while also giving Sylvia Robinson her flowers for her impact on hip-hop 👏🔥
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50 years ago, The Jackson 5 became The Jacksons after leaving Motown and released their first in a two-album project with Philadelphia International that helped them find their wings.
We mark the 50th anniversary of "The Jacksons" today at 12 pm EST
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Today at 12 pm EST, we mark the 50th anniversary of "Love Ballad" by LTD reaching the top of the Billboard Hot Soul Singles charts and its legacy as a Quiet Storm original:
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We covered a little Blue-eyed Soul/proto yacht rock yesterday.
Check out our look back at Boz Scaggs' "Lowdown" turning 50 this year:
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Last year around this time, we had the honor of being joined by Con Funk Shun founder Michael Cooper and we talked about a lot of great musical memories, including the Silk Sonic cover of "Love's Train."
Check out the full episode at the link below
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On The Groove Line retweeted
In case y'all didn't know, I have a music podcast.
It's called @OnTheGrooveLine and there's always some old school R&B/Funk/Jazz/Hip-Hop discussion going on.
My most recent interview features The Ladies of SKYY and we had a blast talking early 80s R&B.
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This week, we took a look back at Bernard Wright's debut album "'Nard", a jazz funk album with hints of electro and boogie that became a favorite sample base for hip-hop producers
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We'll be live today at 3 pm EST discussing the best scary songs in Black music, tune in!
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Publishing ownership is important.
Philly funk band Breakwater earned a huge boost from Daft Punk sampling "Release The Beast" and they're still benefitting today.
Check out our full conversation with co-founders Steve Green and Gene Robinson Jr.:
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Today at 12 pm EST, we'll be discussing Bernard Wright's debut album "'Nard"!
Feel free to join us at the link below:
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On The Groove Line retweeted
I got to cackle with Kirk Franklin on Soulibration and talk ADHD, mental health, and the stories behind his double album, I Am What I Am. It drops 10/30.
🔗 Watch the full video: youtu.be/Tr8S3PzUtC8
#KirkFranklin #Soulibration
On The Groove Line retweeted
TODAY at 2PM EST, the R&B Reps will be sitting down with a CATCH THAT favorite @ThomasVernell to discuss @mynameis2long's "Love & Stereo"! This episode feels "so right" and has a lot of "humor"! You don't want to miss this one...TRUST!
Watch:
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Monday at 12 pm EST, we'll be discussing 'Nard by Queens keyboard prodigy Bernard Wright, feel free to tune in!
youtube.com/@onthegrooveline
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She absolutely did.
Baby Rose (@babyrosemusic) knew she cooked when she made "Sunday"
"I believe if there was one song that could basically summarize my intention in my artistry, it would be 'Sunday.'"
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It's Friday, so that means we'll be live!
Join us today at 4 pm EST as we discuss the best of 1996 R&B
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Today at 12 pm EST, we mark the 50th anniversary of The Spinners and "The Rubberband Man" topping the Billboard Hot Soul Singles Charts, feel free to join the conversation:
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Back when music was regional, Brooklyn's funk scene in the 70s and 80s was a game changing movement, as Denise Wilkinson of The Ladies of SKYY explains here.
Check out our full conversation at the link below:
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