Popbytes (Free subscription) | 01/21/2010
† FROM DJ PAUL V. This week's mashup is a smokin' hot blend that dropped right around Christmas, and I think with my own holiday distraction going on, I missed posting it. D'oh! But we can all consider this the best gift we got, just a little late. It's also been way too long since we featured something new from topcat mashmaker Party Ben . This little jam begs for you to feel the hot pants...
AudioPorn Central (Free subscription) | 12/22/2009
Party Ben – Nobody’s Intentions [mp3] Simian Mobile Disco ft. Beth Ditto – Cruel Intentions Rufus & Chaka Khan – Ain’t Nobody Senor Pardeyyyyyy IZ BACK
And now it's all this (Free subscription) | 11/28/2009
9:35 am First time I’ve ever gone out shopping on Black Friday. Luckily, the muffler shop isn’t crowded. 4:58 pm Can buy 1 more song on an expiring Amazon MP3 coupon. Strangely drawn to “Tell Me Something Good” by Rufus/Chaka Khan. This post was generated automatically using the script described here.
Cinematical (Free subscription) | 11/27/2009
My love of dance movies, especially crappy dance movies, could probably all be traced back to Breakin' . In 1984 I wasn't exactly the hippest girl on the block (after all it isn't easy to be hip when you're nine years old), but when my dad took me to see Breakin' I thought this was the beginning of a long and industrious career as a B-girl. So, as you can probably guess, it didn't quite work out that...
Damn Fine Day (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
“In Love We Grow” features a 21 year old unknown singer by the name of Chaka Khan. The 1974 album Rags to Rufus featured the band’s first major hit “Tell Me Something Good”, but “In Love We Grow” featured Chaka in a way that very few recordings do: just her and the piano. This album [...]
M80s Soundtrack for an 80s Generation (Free subscription) | 09/23/2009
After having balanced her two simultaneous careers as a member of the band Rufus and a solo performer during the years 1978 to 1983, Khan recorded the album that was to make her a pop star with mainstream chart success; 1984's 'I Feel for You'. The title track, 'I Feel For You' was a sample-heavy cover of a 1979 Prince track, saw Khan embracing high-tech funk, rap and hip hop and stands as one of her...
Undercover Black Man (Free subscription) | 09/22/2009
Nuyorican R&B singer Tata Vega cut a few LPs for Motown in the late 1970s, but never burned up the charts. For the past 25 years, Ms. Vega has been an active session vocalist, backing the likes of Ray Charles, Patti Austin, Melissa Manchester, Elton John, Julio Iglesias and Joe Cocker. She’s also a “contemporary Christian” artist. One of Tata Vega’s standout disco records...
Felicia Pride (Free subscription) | 09/01/2009
Their Eyes Were Watching isThe Root's new culture blog written by some fabulous black women including yours truly. TEWW is a conversation among women, a black version of The View, if you will, about TV, theatre, music, art and celebrity hysteria. We'll touch on a bit of everything: from Zora to Zane, True Blood to Tiny & Toya, and Jay-Z to Jill Scott. So turn off your tube, get to know our personalities...
Jon Rawlinson Productions (Free subscription) | 08/25/2009
Malibuuuu http://twitpic.com/f5rub # Going back to Van. Chillin in maple leaf lounge. http://twitpic.com/f6giz # I used Shazam to discover Ain’t Nobody by Chaka Khan & Rufus #shazam #
SteveAudio (Free subscription) | 08/18/2009
Tuesday Genius 10: Cry Me a River - Diana Krall At This Moment - Billy Vera and the Beaters You Send Me - Otis Redding People Get Ready - Rare Earth I Wanna Get Next To You - Rose Royce How Can You Mend A Broken Heart - The Bee Gees I Wish It Would Rain - The Temptations Feeling Alright - David Ruffin Slow Jam Sweet Thing - Rufus with Chaka Khan Day Is Done - Norah Jones What can I say, my iPod knew...
Vidiot Speak (Free subscription) | 08/18/2009
Tuesday Genius 10: Cry Me a River - Diana Krall At This Moment - Billy Vera and the Beaters You Send Me - Otis Redding People Get Ready - Rare Earth I Wanna Get Next To You - Rose Royce How Can You Mend A Broken Heart - The Bee Gees I Wish It Would Rain - The Temptations Feeling Alright - David Ruffin Slow Jam Sweet Thing - Rufus with Chaka Khan Day Is Done - Norah Jones What can I say, my iPod knew...
Regina's Family Seasons (Free subscription) | 08/07/2009
Time for Old School Friday! The time of the week when I get to roam around the internet and listen to good music! I LOVE MUSIC!! So Old School Friday is the height of my week. Especially this Friday because I have been waiting for this theme! Today's Old School Friday Theme is : " Chaka Khan " Ms Grapevine and MsMarvalus have teamed up to create a meme titled Old School Friday. To join in...
The "D" Spot (Free subscription) | 08/07/2009
Chaka’s been a fantasy of mine ever since I knew what a fantasy really was. The voice on this sister would make an angel cry out of sheer embarrassment. There’s so many songs of hers I love, and I definitely love her stuff w/ Rufus from back in my high school days (daze). Still, I [...]
Culturistas (Free subscription) | 08/06/2009
It's the height of summer and there is no shortage of great music playing. The Culturistas have decided to put together a playlist compiled of our favorite summer songs. Whether you are lounging around or ready to bump it, below are beats from a variety of genres and musical styles for your auditory enjoyment! 1. "Use Sombody"- Kings of Leon 2. "Electric Feel"- MGMT (Justice remix)...
Not On The Playlist & The Scene (Free subscription) | 07/16/2009
Hi there No Scene this week, so straight on to NOTP! Three in a Row was a bit personal - a tribute to m mother's dog Rufus who died this week - Rufus and Chaka Khan, Bowie's 'Diamond Dogs', and bringing both together 'Walkin' The Dog' by Rufus Thomas. The Long Song was fron Jarvis Cocker's new album 'Further Complications' and was 'You're in My Eyes (Discosong)'. Kitsch'n'Sink was from The Pet Shop...
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