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The Love We Lost: On Teddy Pendergrass
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New Brit Soul: Nathan

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The Ballad of Bobby & Whitney

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In years past, when Mary J. Blige’s primary claim to fame was being known as the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul signed to Uptown Records, she wasn’t above cursing out writers, sniffing coke in nightclub bathrooms, or stumbling drunk through music industry pa…
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In years past, when Mary J. Blige’s primary claim to fame was being known as the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul signed to Uptown Records, she wasn’t above cursing out writers, sniffing coke in nightclub bathrooms, or stumbling drunk through music industry pa…
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In years past, when Mary J. Blige’s primary claim to fame was being known as the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul signed to Uptown Records, she wasn’t above cursing out writers, sniffing coke in nightclub bathrooms, or stumbling drunk through music industry pa…
January 19
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When I was a child, my mom had never been into music that was too funky. While other parents were bopping their heads to James Brown and showing their kids how to dance as Kool & the Gang blared from the speakers, my bougie mother was content listen…
January 16

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Relationship Status:
Single
When's your Birthday?
July 13, 1977
About yourself
native new yorker, cool as writer
Which of the following best describes you?
Music Writer/ Critic, Music Blogger
Professional Affiliations
Vibe Magazine, Uptown Magazine, Essence Magazine
Where do you live?
in my skin
Website:
http:////blogs.uptownlife.net/michaelagonzales
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Mary J. Blige Interview

In years past, when Mary J. Blige’s primary claim to fame was being known as the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul signed to Uptown Records, she wasn’t above cursing out writers, sniffing coke in nightclub bathrooms, or stumbling drunk through music industry parties. Yet, in the eighteen years since the release of her triple-platinum debut What’s the 411 in 1992, the former wild child who came of age in Yonkers during the 1980s golden years of crack and rap, has transformed.

Though she grew up to win nine… Continue

Posted on January 21, 2010 at 1:07pm —

Michael A. Gonzales

Mary J. Blige on Soul Music, Nina Simone and Obama

In years past, when Mary J. Blige’s primary claim to fame was being known as the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul signed to Uptown Records, she wasn’t above cursing out writers, sniffing coke in nightclub bathrooms, or stumbling drunk through music industry parties. Yet, in the eighteen years since the release of her triple-platinum debut What’s the 411 in 1992, the former wild child who came of age in Yonkers during the 1980s golden years of crack and rap, has transformed.

Though she grew up to win nine… Continue

Posted on January 19, 2010 at 2:13pm —

Michael A. Gonzales

The Ballad of Bobby & Whitney




With Whitney Houston’s comeback disc I Look to You zooming to the top of the charts, the former “crack is wack” poster child has been making the media rounds. From her star-studded preview party at the Beverly Hilton to the highly anticipated interview with Oprah, the former pop princess turn… Continue

Posted on September 15, 2009 at 4:37pm — 1 Comment

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At 6:55pm on February 25, 2010, swagga [jimmyo723] said…
she still is the best in the business.
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At 1:00am on January 19, 2009, Raine Torae said…
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Singers, Spoken Word Artist, Rappers, Musicians, Performers, Fans
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Come Sing, Play, Jam & Celebrate with us at Real's Lounge,
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Hosted by Raine Torae & The Untouchables
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At 10:11pm on December 27, 2008, Trumpeter Carlos Redman said…
Whussup
-Red

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At 9:15am on December 1, 2008, FootPrints Communications, Inc. said…
Hey Michael,

Gotta fix the link to your blog. Too many back slashes.
At 9:05am on December 1, 2008, FootPrints Communications, Inc. said…
Hi Michael,

It's been a minute since we've spoken. I trust that all is well!

How are you doing and what are you working on?

Look forward to being in touch.
At 12:13am on November 10, 2008, The Revelations feat. Tre Williams said…
Hello Michael--

Please take a few seconds and check us out (a new NY soul band). Hopefully you'll like what you hear!

Peace.


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Highly blessed and nuff respect,
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