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

Tye Tribbett & Greater Annointing

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