"Soul Power" Kinshasa Zaire 1974(feat. Muhammad Ali, James Brown, Bill Withers, B.B. King, The Spinners & More... SOUL POWER is a 1974 documentary/concert/heavyweight title fight promoted by the infamous Don King and stationed in Kinshasa, Zaire. The musical element was put together by famous African Trumpeter HUGH MASEKELA and record producer STEWART LEVINE. Both men wanted to put together a music festival centered around the Ali Foreman fight that used Native African and Black American performers. James Brown, Bill Withers, The Spinners, Mariam Makeba, B.B. King, The Fania All-Stars and the Crusaders all performed at this three day event. Footage from this concert was used to make WHEN WE WERE KINGS, a film documenting the Ali Foreman fight that was released in 1996. Enjoy the RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE and some great music! Read the liner notes found on the YouTube link for more in-depth information about this awesome event.
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Hip Hop, and Urban Music in general, will forever be indebted to Dwight "Heavy D" Myers. Born May 24th 1967, Heavy was one of the first hip hop artists to elevate & transcend into other avenues of entertainment. The best part of that is that he did it without compromising his standards or image. From movies to television to collaborations artists of other musical genres, Heavy ALWAYS personified DIGNITY & ClASS. Heavy D and the Boyz were the first act signed to the legendary Uptown Records (the pre-cursor to Bad Boy Records), and quickly garnered attention, as they danced & spit superior vocals over everything from soul breaks to reggae beats to the new Teddy Riley-inspired "New Jack Swing" style of R&B/Hip Hop Soul. Heavy D and the Boyz released five albums, between 1987 & 1994, and three of those albums went platinum. Whether a Hip Hop fan, or not, every 80's baby knows they rocked out to "Mr. Big Stuff," "Gyrlz They Love Me," and "We Got Our Own Thang." And of course there were the collaborations with both Michael Jackson (Jam 1992) & Janet Jackson (Alright 1989). Never one to become complacent, Heavy D smoothly transitioned into acting, and landed memorable roles in movie & television shows such as "ROC," "Living Single," "Life," "Bones" and many others. Heavy also blessed us with the theme songs behind the movie & television shows: "New Jersey Drive," "Who's The Man" and "In Living Color." There just wouldn't be enough words to honor Heavy D's contributions to entertainment, and those who grew up during the 80's & 90's. And sadly, as Hip Hop is the ONLY Genre/Culture that does not honor its Pioneers, I feel that it is the duty of us that know better to be sure that the story is passed on to future generations-lest we forget. RIP Dwight "Heavy D" Myers. The Legendary Benjamin "Scatman" Crothers was a phenomenally-gifted Singer, Dancer, Musician, & Actor born on May 23 1910. "Scatman" Crothers was a pioneer that broke down racial barriers, providing that rare dignified Black Male image that simply was not seen in Hollywood. Arguably one of the most familiar faces on television in the 1970's, his movie and television career spanned "at least" four decades-and began his career in music & dance at the age of 15. His film & television credits include major & supporting roles in:
Paving the way for MANY other Black entertainers that would during, and after his time, no other did more to break down racial barriers in Hollywood. Benjamin Sherman "Scatman" Crothers died on November 27th 1986. R.I.P. Talking Dirty After Dark 1991So I've gotta say that sadly I've Never seen this on cable, and really haven't heard anyone ever really talk about it. Either way, that joint is a CLASSIC. Released prior to "Martin" & "Def Comedy Jam," "Talking Dirty After Dark" was pretty damn hilarious. Written & Directed by Topper Carew, the movie was released in 1991, and also featured:
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