UB Soul Friday
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UB Soul Friday: Christopher Williams Talks New Single + Album
This weeks “UB Soul Friday” spotlight’s an artist celebrating a hot new single, after a long hiatus, Christopher Williams. This year marks the 30th Anniversary of his last major label, album release “Not a Perfect Man.” UB Soul Friday, spotlights artists, albums, singles and videos that left a mark in R&B and Soul music! To celebrate the return of Christopher…
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UB Soul Friday: Celebrating ‘Waiting to Exhale’ SDTK 30th Anniversary
This weeks “UB Soul Friday” celebrates a soundtrack, that today celebrates it’s 30th Anniversary, “Waiting to Exhale.” The album debuted at #1 on Billboard, and has sold 11 million copies worldwide. “UB Soul Friday,” spotlighting artists, albums, singles and videos that left a mark in R&B and Soul music! In 1995, Whitney Houston starred alongside Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine and…
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UB Soul Friday: Celebrating NKOTB’s ‘Face The Music’
This weeks “UB Soul Friday” celebrates an album by a legendary group, often overlooked. New Kids on the Block‘s “Face The Music” album, released under NKOTB. The album was released in 1994 and is a great body of work! “UB Soul Friday,” spotlighting artists, albums, singles and videos that left a mark in R&B and Soul music! New Kids on…
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UB Soul Friday: Celebrating the R&B/UK Collective Loose Ends
This weeks “UB Soul Friday” celebrates a band who had a “string” of hits and cemented their spot in R&B history, Loose Ends. This year the UK band celebrates the 40th Anniversary of their sophomore album “So Where Are You?,” which features the classic “Hangin’ on a String (Contemplating).” That achievement, made Loose Ends the first British band ever to…
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UB Soul Friday: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of The Jets
This weeks “UB Soul Friday” celebrates a Twin Cities band, known internationally for their streak of pop hits, The Jets! This year is the 40th Anniversary of the self-titled album from the band. Which features the major hits “Crush On You” “Curiosity,” “You Got It All and “Private Number.” “UB Soul Friday,” spotlighting artists, albums, singles and videos that left…
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UB Soul Friday: Celebrating the Legendary Charlie Wilson
This weeks “UB Soul Friday” celebrates a legendary artist, whose second act is trumping his legendary first, Charlie Wilson! This year is the 45th Anniversary of The Gap Bands first platinum album release “The Gap Band III.” “UB Soul Friday,” spotlighting artists, albums, singles and videos that left a mark in R&B and Soul music! Hit-making singer/songwriter Charlie Wilson’s timeless…
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UB Soul Friday: Celebrating Paula Abdul’s ‘Forever Your Girl’
This weeks “UB Soul Friday” celebrates the accomplished Paula Abdul. This week in 1989, her breakthrough album “Forever Your Girl” hit #1, 16 months after its release. “UB Soul Friday,” spotlighting artists, albums, singles and videos that left a mark in R&B and Soul music! As a ground-breaking choreographer, dancer, songwriter, performer, designer, actor and business woman, this two-time Emmy…
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UB Soul Friday: Celebrating the Distinctive Jeffrey Osborne
This weeks “UB Soul Friday” celebrates a legendary artist with a rich, deep, emotional voice, Jeffrey Osborne. This year is the 35th Anniversary of his album release “Only Human.” “UB Soul Friday,” spotlighting artists, albums, singles and videos that left a mark in R&B and Soul music! Jeffrey Osborne is the youngest of 12 children and was constantly bombarded with…
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UB Soul Friday: Celebrating the Captivating Chaka Khan
This weeks “UB Soul Friday” celebrates a woman, who for five decades has captivated us all Chaka Khan. This year marks the 45th Anniversary of her sophomore album release “Naughty” and this week is the anniversary of her critically acclaimed release “Funk This.” “UB Soul Friday,” spotlighting artists, albums, singles and videos that left a mark in R&B and Soul…
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UB Soul Friday: Celebrating The Innovative Earth, Wind & Fire
This weeks “UB Soul Friday” celebrates one of the most innovative bands of all time, Earth, Wind & Fire. This year marks the 50th Anniversary of two of their album releases “That’s the Way of the World” and the live album “Gratitude.” This Sunday, The Recording Academy are celebrating the band with “A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire…
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