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Teena Marie in 2009
Teena Marie, the R&B singer known best for her hit songs “Lovergirl” and “I’m a Sucker for Your Love,” has died at 54.
Marie, born Marie Christine Brockert in Santa Monica, was signed to Motown Records in 1976. She had a string of hits in the late ’70s and ’80s, releasing 13 studio albums and developingd a partnership with the late Rick James that spawned “Fire & Desire.”
Teena Marie in 2006
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Congo Square is the thirteenth studio album by American singer–songwriter Teena Marie. Released in the United States on June 9, 2009, it would be the last album released before her death.
The album features collaborations with Marie’s daughter Alia Rose—who now goes by the name Rose LeBeau—and rapper MC Lyte, as well as Faith Evans, George Duke and Shirley Murdock.
The album title references Congo Square, in the Treme in New Orleans, an area in which, during times of slavery, slaves were “allowed to dance and sing in the wardrobe of their mother country on Sundays.”
Marie said of the album:
“I’ve been through quite a few trials and tribulations over the last two years. I spent many of those hours in prayer and felt like God was putting his arms around me. I started thinking about the music I grew up on—how inspired it was. Each song I was coming up with began to sound like the style of some favorite artist of mine from the past… Curtis Mayfield and Marvin Gaye, Billie Holliday, the old Chicago soul of The Emotions and the new Chicago vibe of Kanye West… Ice Cube’s bumpin’ in the trunk vibe and of course, Rick James. It’s all in there.”
Marie also expressed her appreciation for Faith Evans, saying, “I’ve always loved Faith and her vocal style. She reminds me of me. Her correlation with Biggie—having a career with him and without him—reminds me of me and Rick [James]. I feel like she’s a younger me. Of the younger ladies, she’s the one I love most.”
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James Marshall “Jimi” Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix, November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970 was an American guitarist and singer-songwriter. He is often considered to be the greatest electric guitarist in the history of rock music by other musicians and commentators in the industry and one of the most important and influential musicians of his era across a range of genres.
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Paul Hunter directed the video for ‘One in a Million’ by the late Aaliyah in 1996. This was 5 years before he worked with Micheal Jackson in 2001.
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While watching this video, I thought to myself so many child stars never really get the chance to shine their light brightly as adults. Sadly this happened to Gary Coleman. While we are saddened that Michael Jackson has left us. Let us be happy that he was able to shine his bright light throughout his adult years despite all the controversy that was bestowed upon him time after time. From ABC to This Is It, Michael Jackson was always there… Gary Coleman was a huge child star. Unfortunately the business and people were not so kind to him as he transitioned from child star to adult…
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Diff’rent Strokes Gary Coleman has died as the result of injuries he suffered during a fall earlier this week.
A spokeswoman for the Utah Valley Regional Medical Centre confirmed life support was terminated and Coleman died at 12:05 p.m local time.
Family members and close friends were said to be at Coleman’s side.
His 24-year-old wife, Shannon, is understood to have made the decision to switch off his life support machine this morning.
TMZ, the website which broke the news of Michael Jackson’s death, was the first to report the Coleman’s death.
Coleman was rushed to ICU on Wednesday afternoon.
It was the 4ft 8in actor’s third hospitalisation this year, after suffering seizures in January and February.
The 42-year-old, whose growth was stunted by a congenital kidney defect, had also had two kidney transplants.
Coleman, who played diminutive rascal Arnold Jackson famous for the catchphrase: ‘Whatchoo talkin’ ’bout, Willis?’, has a deeply troubled past.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk
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The Hip Hop greats – Both gone but not forgotten…RIP
B.I.G worked with Michael Jackson - Click Here
Tupac worked with Janet – Click Here
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American blues singer Gladys Bentley (1907 – 1960) poses with bandleader Willie Bryant (1908 – 1964) outside the Apollo Theater where posters advertise a performance by Bryant & his band, New York, New York, April 17, 1936.
Can you see music hero James Brown? He is also gone but far from forgotten…
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Run DMC Jam Master Jay
Jason William Mizell (January 21, 1965 – October 30, 2002), also known as Jam-Master Jay, was the DJ of the influential hip hop group Run-D.M.C. He helped define the sound of the band and the style of the black hats and Adidas shoes that became synonymous with their name. During the 1980s, Run-D.M.C. became the biggest hip-hop group and are credited with breaking hip-hop into mainstream music.
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REMOVE THAT SCARF! YOUR HANDSOME!
Awww… 
