R&B Bridgez
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R&B Bridgez: Celebrating SWV’s ‘New Beginning’ 30th Anniversary
Today is the 30th Anniversary for some Real Ones..SWV! Their sophomore album “New Beginning‘ was released, April 23rd 1996 via RCA. SWV emerged from the projects and conquered the world of music. Founded in the early 90s, they incorporated New Jack Swing & Hip Hop into their style of R&B. Making them a stand-out group, from the rest of their…
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R&B Bridgez: Celebrating the Maestro Barry White
Today on this Throwback Thursday, we celebrate the late great Barry White with an R&B Bridgez. Barry White, born Barry Eugene Carter on September 12th, 1944, was born in Galveston during a family visit to Texas in the fall of 1944. His mother Sadie had gone to stay with her Texan relatives. It was not altogether smooth as Melvin White,…
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R&B Bridgez: Celebrating the Multifaceted James Mtume + UB Interview
Today we celebrate the late great James Mtume, who passed away today four years ago on January 9th, 2022. UB spoke to the legend about his catalog and so much more! Born and raised in Philadelphia, James Mtume earned musical fame, starting in jazz with greats such as Miles Davis during the early 1970’s as well as with father, saxophonist…
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R&B Bridgez: Celebrating the Unparalleled Teena Marie + The UB Interview
One of the best to ever write a soulful lyric and sing a note was the late great Teena Marie! We celebrate her today, as she passed away 15 years ago on December 26th, 2010. This feature includes The UB Interview with the legend. There have been so many artists I’ve seen in my lifetime but no one like Teena…
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R&B Bridgez: Celebrating Whitney Houston’s ‘I’m Your Baby Tonight’
This R&B Bridgez celebrates one of our favorite albums 35th Anniversary, Whitney Houston‘s “I’m Your Baby Tonight.” Whitney’s third powerhouse solo album “I’m Your Baby Tonight,” displayed her versatility on a new collection of tough rhythmic grooves, soulful ballads and up-tempo dance tracks. With back-to-back #1 Billboardhits for the title trackand “All the Man That I Need,” followed by “Miracle”…
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R&B Bridgez: Celebrating the Superwoman Karyn White
This R&B Bridgez celebrates one of our absolute favorites, Karyn White. Karyn White‘s birthday is this week, born October 14th, 1965 in Los Angeles, California. Karyn White is an award-winning, twice Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling, internationally-acclaimed music artist and R&B singer. Karyn Layvonne White was born in Los Angeles and is the youngest of a family of five children. She sang for…
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R&B Bridgez: Celebrating Ready for the World’s 40th Year Anniversary
Today is the 40th Anniversary of Ready for the World‘s debut album self-titled album, released May 14th, 1985. The album is one of the best, 80s R&B debut albums from a male group. The album is the groups only platinum album and a record six singles were released. Ready for the World gained national attention for blending R&B, funk, and…
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R&B Bridgez: 20th Anniversary of Nivea’s ‘Complicated’ + UB Interview
Today May 3rd, is the 20th Anniversary of singer/songwriter Nivea‘s sophomore album release. Originally released May 3rd, 2005. “Complicated” is hands down, one of the Top 5 R&B albums released in 2005. UB conducted a Pre-album Interview with Nivea for “Complicated” in April of 2005. Today we spotlight that album and interview on it’s anniversary, as “Complicated” is the true…
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R&B Bridgez: Celebrating The Incomparable Marvin Gaye
Today is the birthday of legendary Marvin Gaye, born April 2nd, 1939. As one of the pioneers of Motown, singer/songwriter and musician/producer Marvin Gaye helped shape the sound of R&B/Soul music and is considered one of the greatest artists of all time. Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. was born in Washington D.C. to Marvin Gay, Sr., a preacher, and Alberta Gay,…
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R&B Bridgez: The Real Story of Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam
We’re still on a high from the Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam biopic that aired last night. Especially after seeing it spotlight our home St. Paul, MN. R&B Bridgez: The Real Story of Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam. The group will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of their debut album “Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force,” this summer. Although…
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