TAG: Marvin Gaye

Feb01

15 Unforgettable Soul Train Moments :: RIP Don Cornelius (Video)

Truly tragic news today with word that Soul Train host and creator has died of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound. And while the world mourns this titan of funk, soul, R&B, disco and hip-hop, we decided the only true way to honor Cornelius is to go back and watch the show he created. Having aired from 1971-2006, with over 1,100 episodes, it’s impossible to find all the incredible gems Soul Train had to offer. But here’s URB’s selection of 15 live performances that are impossible to forget.

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Aug23

R.I.P. Nick Ashford (Ashford & Simpson)



Legendary singer, songwriter and producer Nick Ashford died Monday at the age of 70 after a long battle with throat cancer.

The North Carolina-born Ashford met his wife Valerie Simpson in Harlem in the early ’60s, and began a career of writing hits for such artists as Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson. The duo later went on to perform their own songs in the ’70s and ’80s, including Larry Levan favorite “Bourgie Bourgie” and hti sngle “Solid.”

Enjoy some of Ashford & Simpson’s biggest songs after the jump.

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Oct25

Gregory Isaacs, RIP

See You At The Border, Cool Ruler 

Sad news this AM as reports out of the UK have been confirmed. Legendary toaster Gregory Isaacs (1951-2010) has succumbed to a battle with cancer. Mr. Isaacs passed at his home in London October 25. The morbid rule of three has sadly been fulfilled; Eyedea, Ari-Up and now our dear Gregory. Anyone who ever brought their lady to one of his shows knows the power this subtle vocalist had over the female psyche and libido. The brand of reggae known as “Lovers Rock” or simply “Lovers” can be traced directly to Isaacs who’s stylings drew directly from the R&B, Motown and southern soul traditions; think Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke and even Teddy Pendergrass. Most people over the age of 25 (and some of you young boppers too) are familiar with his classic, “Night Nurse.” From his voluminous and celebrated catalog, my selector suggests these tunes as well: …MORE

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Oct09

Aloe Blacc – Good Things (Review)

Aloe Blacc

Good Things

Released by Stones Throw


Stones Throw multitasker and host of L.A’s best party (Do-Over), Aloe Blacc, is making a big splash with his second solo album.  He seemingly came out of nowhere earlier this year with his recession anthem "I Need a Dollar;" which is the theme song of the underrated HBO show "How to Make It in America." But Egbert Nathaniel Dawkins III has been active since the early-1990s; best known as the singer-rapper half of L.A.-based hip-hop duo Emanon with DJ Exile. He released his first solo ...

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Sep13

Z-Trip x Tupac “Better Dayz” (Z-Trip’s Make Me Wanna Holler Remix) (MP3)

On Saturday, Z-Trip blew up the Bruins at the renegade URB x Tastemaker UCLA tailgate party at The Rose Bowl (vote for URB founder Raymond Roker in the sidebar). Then he went home and got serious, celebrating the 14th anniversary of Tupac’s death by constructing this inspired mash-up between Pac and another beloved fallen icon, Marvin Gaye.

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