I have to say this three time Grammy winning album was such a great piece of work from the songwriter and songstress, Anita Baker. From the Giving You the Best That I Got album, Priceless is the song that invites your heart to a sun kissed morning snuggled in a lover’s arms. The mood has a care free sentiment that simply bathes the soul in happiness. Any tune that creates that kind of joy is truly “priceless”.
Yes they truly were “Soul Men” and this classic could definitely be the definition when you look up Soul Music in the dictionary. Another reason that Stax was truly a force to be reckoned with and why the folks at Atlantic were pleased to have them under their wing.
Grown Folks Music had the honor of catching up with our “Artist of the Month” Eric Roberson. Erro (as his most ardent supporters know him) spoke about everything from his early career and unreleased music to his most recent project. He also revealed his own personal favorite artists. Eric is known for his blogging about his style, so is there a clothing line in the works? Listen in as we get the answer to that question. If you are new to Eric’s music or die hard fan, there is probably some great information revealed in the interview that will make you love the man and his music even more.
Eric Roberson’s most recent release “Mr. Nice Guy” is available on Amazon.com. To show your support, stop by his Facebook page Blue Erro Soul and hit “like”. To learn more about his amazing career and to check tour dates in your area, check out his official blog/website, and follow him on Twitter @IAmEricRoberson.
GFM had the honor of speaking to the r&b group “The Rude Boys”. The group is best known for their hits “Written All Over Your Face” and “Are You Lonely For Me?”. Group members Joe N Little III and G. La Beaud spoke with us about everything from their official return to the music scene, their new single, their film projects, their influences, and their fond memories of our Artist of the Month Gerald Levert. Listen in to find out what G. and Joe have been up to and to hear little known facts about Gerald Levert.
The current single “Swagg On” is available at ITunes and Amazon.com. Also, be sure to be on the look out for their full-length cd release in Summer 2012. To keep up with updates on their project, check out their official website The Rude Boys Online and follow them on Twitter.
Legaci originally came to the attention of the Grown Folks Music family via their fantastic Whitney Houston tribute video renditions. Del and Chris of the four part harmony that is Legaci recently spoke with Grown Folks Music about their upcoming release “Driven”, their favorite artists, musical influences, and the importance of their careers in the representation of Asian Americans in modern music.
Check out Legaci’s music on ITunes and Amazon. For more on Legaci, check out their YouTube Channel, Facebook page, or you may follow the group on Twitter. To find the group on tour in a city near you, check out their official website “We Are Legaci“.
I could say a lot about this Dolly Parton original that Whitney Houston stylishly recreated as her own signature song but why overdo it with words? Sing it Whitney!
The song Eternal Love is a compilation of the perfect musical storm. Released on the album Paul Jabara & Friends in 1983, this song showcased the prodigious vocal styling of Whitney Houston before her first album. Young in age, you hear this sharp purity that carries boldness in sound and a maturity in song interpretation. Plus who has legends like Deniece Williams and Patti Austin singing background vocals on their lead vocals??? Only Whitney Houston and only Eternal Love!! Here is the studio version and the live version where she talks a little about the song.
“Clap your hands y’all, it’s alright…” Whitney with an assist from Wyclef Jean and Bobbi Kristina on “My Love Is Your Love“. “My Love Is Your Love” was her 3rd best-selling single after “I Will Always Love You” and “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me). And… it’s the jam… Enjoy
