Classic R+B, Soul, Hip-Hop, etc

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My mom likes this song

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[Vegan Daddy]

Abner Jay - Cocaine Blues

[jeanvaljean]

How much soul can you fit into a 30 second solo in a rock anthem?

Let's ask Mary Clayton:

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I can't remember if this has already been posted or not, but if it has that's fine...this is one of best songs of it's era.



I'm half tempted to play PM Dawn "Sometimes I Miss You" which samples this song

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Sistas With Voices (w/MJ)

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TLC!!

[Surf]

Not gonna lie this video creeped me out when I was a younger but the music is A+

Yea I was a kid, I went along OK until the curly wig with the googly eyes. The Funk was so compelling tho.

[jeanvaljean]

Yea I was a kid, I went along OK until the curly wig with the googly eyes. The Funk was so compelling tho.

Ah, Berry Gordy's son!

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How about some Gay Pride anthem? 'tis the season!

Motown 1977. The song Lady Gaga pretends does not exist:

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Died way too young:

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Lesbian singer/songwriter wrote this for lesbian blue eyed soul legend, Dusty Springfield. A song about too much casual sex...

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Bisexual bassist Me'shell Ndegeocello about the trials of coming out:

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Yes, they're a novelty act and the music did not age well, but both original singer Victor Willis (who was married to Phylicia Rashad for a while!), and his replacements Ray Simpson (brother of Valerie Simpson) and Miles Jaye (a fine solo artist in his own right) were awesome singers.