Frankie Beverly, the stylish singer, songwriter and founder of the R&B/funk band Maze, whose baritone voice drove such ‘80s hits as “Back in Stride,” “Too Many Games,” “Before I Let Go” and “Can’t Get ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) James Ingram’s voice feels like home—warm, familiar, and undeniably soulful. From the very first note, he had the rare ability to cut through the noise and reach right into the heart ...

Sam & Dave’s 1966 single “Hold On, I’m Comin’” is as iconic of a soul track as they come, cementing itself into the midcentury musical canon with its distinctive horn intro and catchy hooks that ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Few R&B groups from the late 1980s and early 1990s managed to blend vocal precision, stage charisma, and emotional depth quite like Troop. Hailing from Pasadena, California, the five ...