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With an incredible career as an ‘A’ list musician, songwriter, producer, film composer and recording artist in his own right, Marcus Miller has worked with some of the true legends and icons ...

Released in 1975, “We Got By,” Al Jarreau’s major label debut LP, received critical acclaim and heralded the arrival of a totally unique artist. Defying categorization, the alb...

Released in 1992, “In The Storm” was the third solo album by El DeBarge, who had risen to prominence as the primary lead singer for the family group DeBarge at Motown. The first of two L...

A multi-genre musical icon who has been recording since 1953, Candi Staton has the unique distinction of achieving success in the gospel, R&B, pop and dance music over six decades. I...

Released in late 1987, the multi-platinum selling album “Make It Last Forever” signaled the arrival of Keith Sweat as an artist who combined the street flavour of the new jack swing movement ...

The Isley Brothers have been making their mark as pioneers for five decades and their recent induction into the Lifetime Achievement category of The SoulMusic Hall Of Fame by popular vote onl...

Released in 1973, Donny Hathaway’s “Extension Of A Man” set was a musical showcase for his artistry as a composer, musician and vocalist with tracks like the timeless and ever-relevant “Somed...

Released in 1981, the best-selling album “What’cha Gonna Do For Me” by the iconic Chaka Khan gave her ever-expanding global audience an opportunity to hear her musical diversity with the jazz...

The creators of such ‘70s classics as “Don’t Cost You Nothing,” “Send It,” “Over & Over” and “Stay Free,” the dynamic duo of Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson can assuredly be considered...

Originally released in 1991, the million-selling-plus “Private Line” album was the launching pad for soul man the late Gerald Levert’s solo career following his success with the group Levert....

Released in 1977, the group Chic’s self-titled debut album set the stage for a run of massive global hits that still resonate today.  From “Dance, Dance, Dance” and “Everybody ...

A recent inductee into The SoulMusic Hall Of Fame, Sylvester played a pioneering role as a black and openly gay artist in the late ‘70s, contributing such classics as “You Make...

FIRST TAKE: 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION is available exclusively here: https://store.soulmusic.com/first-take-50th-anniversary-deluxe-edition-1.html Originally released in 1969, “First Take” ser...

Originally released in 1980, “Give Me The Night” provided the multi-talented George Benson with a new level of global success. Produced by Quincy Jones, the LP included timeless dance fl...

Originally released in 1983, Stompin’ At The Savoy represented the end of an era for groundbreaking group Rufus with the iconic Chaka Khan.  As SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan an...

Join SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan and music industry veteran Michael Lewis as they discuss the role that black music pioneers such as Marvin Gaye, Nina Simone, Curtis Mayfield, Stevie W...

Join SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan and major-label A&R specialist Darone Bowers as they recall the 90s birth of Neo-Soul, including artists like Maxwell, D'Angelo, Lalah Hathaway and...

TLC! En Vogue! Xscape! Destiny's Child! Join SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan as he welcomes A&R specialist Darone Bowers to talk about their favorite girl groups.Follow us on Facebook ...

SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan is joined this week by powerhouse producer and songwriter Preston Glass to discuss his work with the legendary Maurice White and Earth, Wind & Fire...

Host Bethany Dawson welcomes SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan and A&R Specialist Darone Bowers as they chat about how David got his start in music journalism, the many artists he's inte...

SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan and A&R man Darone Bowers talk about all things Anita Baker and her classic album RAPTURE.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Join SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan as he interviews the original Funky Divas - En Vogue! They discuss their entire career and their plans to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut...

Kathy Sledge joins SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan discuss her nearly 50 years in the music business, working with Nile Rodgers and CHIC and what Sister Sledge are up to in 2020.See Privac...

Host Bethany Dawson and Soul Music historian David Nathan talk Soul Food - not only the history of our favorite dishes but fun stories of soul musicians and their favorite eatsSee Privacy Pol...

Host Bethany Dawson is joined by SoulMusic.com David Nathan to talk "baby makin' music!" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

Host Bethany Dawson is joined by SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan for a deep dive into Roberta Flack's debut album, First Take and the special 50th anniversary edition.See Privacy Policy at...

Soul Music historian David Nathan joins host Bethany Dawson on a deep dive into this classic Aretha Franklin album.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

January marks the 52nd anniversary of Otis Redding’s seminal hit “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of The Bay”. What was it like when Otis Redding burst upon the scene in the mid-60s? Join us as Soul Mu...