Brandy and Monica boast of one of the biggest-selling hits of the 90’s, with ‘The Boy Is Mine.’ Despite their personal rivalries, the Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins produced banger, has remained the ‘biggest career hit’ for both of the songstresses. So it is inevitable for the two performers to keep coming together to celebrate this Grammy-winning … “Watch: Brandy Recreates ‘The Boy Is Mine’ Intro With Monica For a TikTok Video”
Category: Music Throwback
Rare Video Showcases Real-Time Reaction Of Whitney Houston’s National Anthem Telecast in 1991
Imagine being in front of your television sets, when Whitney Houston took the field at Tampa Stadium to belt out the most soul-stirring rendition of the American National Anthem, at the onset of the Persian Gulf War. Well, if you weren’t lucky enough to witness the historic event back on January 27, 1991, here’s a … “Rare Video Showcases Real-Time Reaction Of Whitney Houston’s National Anthem Telecast in 1991”
Mariah Carey Celebrates ‘The Emancipation of Mimi’ Album
Mariah Carey is in a celebratory mood, with the completion of her 30 years in showbiz with the 30th anniversary of her debut album’s release. Although that was really last year, but the Queen of Hits is still reflecting back on her musical projects through the years, and this time it was the turn of … “Mariah Carey Celebrates ‘The Emancipation of Mimi’ Album”
Whitney Houston’s Historic ‘Star Spangled Banner’ Re-released as a Single on 30th Anniversary
On January 27, 1991 – Whitney Houston stepped behind the microphone at the Tampa Stadium, wearing a white jumpsuit and headband, with a stripped-down make-up and zero theatrical extravagance around her, to deliver the most spell-binding rendition of the American national anthem. In the midst of the Persian Gulf War, and the ongoing security threats … “Whitney Houston’s Historic ‘Star Spangled Banner’ Re-released as a Single on 30th Anniversary”
Mamie Smith – The First African-American Female to Make a Vocal Blues Recording in 1920
Before Aretha Franklin, before Billie Holiday and before Ella Fitzgerald, there was another pioneering female artist whose work as a recording artist set a precedent for female artists of color, back in the day. Her name was – Mamie Smith, and you don’t hear much about her by the masses and in popular culture of … “Mamie Smith – The First African-American Female to Make a Vocal Blues Recording in 1920”
Nicole Scherzinger’s ‘Don’t Cry For Me Argentina’ Proves Why We Need a Solo Vocal Album From Her!
Nicole Scherzinger is truly one of the most underrated and under-utilized vocalists of today. The powerhouse singer, who gained worldwide notoriety, as the front-woman of ‘Pussycat Dolls’, had a lot more to offer than what the world perceived initially, with how the band was presented in the start. Breaking away from the image of being … “Nicole Scherzinger’s ‘Don’t Cry For Me Argentina’ Proves Why We Need a Solo Vocal Album From Her!”
‘Brown Skin Girl’ Is The Most Underrated Song Of Beyonce’s Career & Perhaps Also Her Very Best
Last year’s release of Beyonce’s “bonus soundtrack” for the live-action remake of Disney’s classic – The Lion King, served as an ethnically rich musical masterpiece. The Lion King: The Gift album did not do as well on the charts as Beyonce’s previous musical projects in her illustrious career, and despite having garnered critical acclaim – … “‘Brown Skin Girl’ Is The Most Underrated Song Of Beyonce’s Career & Perhaps Also Her Very Best”
Dolly Parton on Hearing Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’ For The First Time
Country legend Dolly Parton appeared for a video-conference interview with Graham Norton recently and spoke about a number of subjects, including her first reaction of listening to Whitney Houston’s iconic cover of her country song, ‘I Will Always Love You.’ Released and recorded in the early 70’s by Parton, the song was a decent Country … “Dolly Parton on Hearing Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’ For The First Time”
Throwback: When Beyonce Scored Her First Solo #1 on Billboard in 2003
Beyonce had already had a great taste of mainstream success with her multi-platinum selling efforts with Destiny’s Child, but 2003 put her on test to prove if she can make it on her own. And boy did she do that and more. Beyonce’s first solo release was ‘Dangerously In Love’ which was released in the … “Throwback: When Beyonce Scored Her First Solo #1 on Billboard in 2003”
Darkchild Explains Why Whitney Houston is the ‘Greatest’ & Why He Believes She’s a League Above Mariah and Others
RnB pioneer and legendary producer Darkchild AKA Rodney Jerkins – who produced some of the most infectious and biggest hits of the 90’s for divas like Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston, Desinty’s Child, Janet Jackson – to name a few, explained why he firmly believes that there’s nobody who comes in the league of Houston, as … “Darkchild Explains Why Whitney Houston is the ‘Greatest’ & Why He Believes She’s a League Above Mariah and Others”