TEENA MARIE REACTION - GAMBLE & HUFF, legendary R&B, Sound of Philadelphia pioneers
December 26, 2010 by MusicThread
Filed under Press, R&B
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 26, 2010
JOINT STATEMENT FROM KENNETH GAMBLE & LEON HUFF
(Legendary R&B Pioneers, architects of the Sound of Philadelphia, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers)
ON THE PASSING OF GRAMMY NOMINATED R&B SINGER TEENA MARIE
PHILADELPHIA — “We’re shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Teena Marie. She was one of the most memorable, soulful and unique R&B vocalists to come out of Motown. We send or condolences to Teena’s family, the entire Motown family and of course, our dear friend Berry Gordy.” Read more
Disney’s ‘The Princess and the Frog’: Hear the Full Album Online + ‘Almost There’ Performance by Anika Noni Rose!
December 7, 2009 by MusicThread
Filed under Featured, Pop, Press
“Look out, boys! I’m coming through!” - Princess Tiana, “Almost There”
Walt Disney Pictures’ highly anticipated animated masterpiece, ‘The Princess and the Frog’ will have its official wide release this Friday, December 11th! Read more
Tye Tribbett standing out for the Lord
May 7, 2008 by MusicThread
Filed under Christian/Gospel, Stories
Anoint (v): to choose by or as if by divine election
When one listens to his lyrics and feels the spirit which encompasses gospel performer Tye Tribbett, it’s easy to see that Tye is indeed anointed. A native of Camden, New Jersey, Tye — whose father was a preacher and mother was a choir director — heard his calling early on. “I always wanted to do something for the Lord,” he acknowledges. Read more
