Birthdays
1924- James Baldwin, Poet
I first met James Baldwin in a song. The song, written by Steve Marzullo and sung and recorded by Audra McDonald, was based on "Some Days," a poem by James Baldwin. He's been the biggest artistic influence in my life since.
1941- Doris Coley, Singer
The original Shirelles joined Dionne in this mellow remake of their hit. Dedicated to Shirley Alston Reeves, Beverly Lee, Doris Coley, Addie 'Micki' Harris, and Louise Bethune.
Written for Prince's Girl Group Apollonia 6. This song was performed by Apollonia 6 in the film Purple Rain and was released as a single in 1984 from the bands only album. This is a High Quality original PO video that appears on Hot Video Classic's Old Skool v6.
1959- Johnny Kemp, Singer
Music video by Johnny Kemp performing Just Got Paid. (C) 1988 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Above The Law video of the WestCoast Classic Black Superman!!!!
1970- Zelma Davis, Singer
Music video by C & C Music Factory;Freedom Williams performing Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now). (C) 1990 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Album Releases
"Look What the Cat Dragged In" - Poison (1986)
"A Salt with a Deadly Pepa" - Salt-n-Pepa (1988)
"The Cinderella Theory" - George Clinton (1989)
"Creep wit' Me" - Ill Al Skratch (1994)
"Playtyme Is Over" - Immature (1994)
"Platinum Underground" - Vanilla Ice (2005)
"Roc-A-Fella Presents: Teairra Marí" - Teairra Marí (2005)
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