In just a few hours we’ll highlight the music of singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist; the late Rick James! James produced for many artists such as his dear friend and collaborator, the late Teena Marie, the Temptations and Smokey Robinson just to name a few! The Summer Mini Concert Series will definitely be one to remember so be […]
There are certain artist everyone will always know as the life of the party and tonight’s featured #SMCS artist, Rick James, is one musician the party always seemed to follow. Coming up at 8pm we’ll listen to some of his mood music so join us at 7pm and get settled early. It was no […]
Black Music Month originated in 1979. Jimmy Carter proclaimed the month of June as Black Music Month to celebrate the wonderful music, the achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those we lost.
She was born Mary Christine Brockert, but the world knows her as Teena Marie. Tonight’s #WNMC feature belongs to the “Lovergirl” herself, and at 8pm we’ll begin an early birthday celebration in her honor. Teena Marie was born March 5th, 1956 and left us 5 years ago on December 26th, 2010. Given the nickname “Lady […]
Monday would have made his 68th birthday, and tonight it’s only right that we celebrate the one and only Rick James. The “King of Punk Funk” passed away on August 6, 2004 from natural causes but we’re left with great memories of his R&B contributions that will go down in history. Just ask Prince who […]
Unsung, one of the most popular music documentary shows ever, is back for another season of profiles of musicians who didn’t get their just…
Rick James’s biography Glow has met the approval of one tough critic – his daughter, Ty James. “I love this book,” Ty says. “I tried…
Rick wasn’t exactly a slow jam type artist, but he gave us a few gems back in the day. I’ll have those for you tonight at 8. For now, get your freak on with Slick Rick.
Yes Rick James passed away August 6, 2004, but before he died he wrote his life story while serving time in prison. Glow: The Autobiography of Rick James is a tell all, hold nothing back account of Rick’s Super Freak style. More details here
We are huge fans of singer Erykah Badu, but c’mon!!! Seriously!!! The singer was spotted leaving the studio where the Wendy Show is taped and she brought back memories of Rick James.
