Tom Browne - Browne Sugar

​Today Marks The 47th Anniversary of  Tom Browne’s Debut Studio Album “Browne Sugar” Originally Released on May 30, 1979.

“Browne Sugar” is the debut album by jazz/funk trumpeter Tom Browne. It was released in 1979 on GRP Records.

The album peaked at #6 on the U.S. Billboard Jazz Albums chart, #50 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Albums chart and at #147 on the U.S. Billboard 200 Album chart.

Track-listing

1. Throw Down

2. I Never Was a Cowboy

3. Herbal Scent

4. Brother, Brother

5. The Closer I Get to You

6. What's Going On

7. Promises for Spring

8. Antoinette Like

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

The Fatback Band - Phoenix

​Today Marks The 42nd Anniversary of Fatback’s 20th Studio Album “Phoenix” Originally Released on May 30, 1984.

“Phoenix” is the twentieth studio album by American funk/disco band The Fatback Band released in 1984 on Spring Records.

 

Two songs were released as singles from the album "Call Out My Name" and "You've Got That Magic".

 

"Call Out My Name" reached #70 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles charts.

 

"You've Got That Magic" failed to chart on the U.S. Billboard charts.

 

Other standout tracks were "The Drum Song", "I Love You So", and "Big Brother".

 

Tracklisting:

 

 

1. You've Got That Magic

2. Call Out My Name

3. Lover Man

4. Just Be My Love

5. The Drum Song

6. I Love You So

7. Jump Up Baby, Jump Up!

8. Big Brother

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology. ©

Bernadette Cooper - May The Best Girl Win

​Today Marks The 5th Anniversary of Bernadette Cooper’s 2nd Solo Studio Album “May The Best Girl Win” Originally Released on May 30, 2021.

“May The Best Girl Win” is an EP by  Klymaxx’s band leader Bernadette Cooper released in 2021 on Gotu Records.

 

This 5-song project features multiple versions of the title track in different genres (R&B, Soul).

 

The EP was produced by Cooper and Osunlade, featuring artists such as Lorena Lungs, Penny Ford, Dana Monique, and Vjuan Allure.

 

Tracklisting:

 

1. May the Best Girl Win (He's My Husband) [feat. Dana Monique, Lorena Lungs & Penny Ford]

 

2. May the Best Girl Win (Osunlade) [feat. Klymaxx-Lorena Lungs]

 

3. May the Best Girl Win (The 4 Diva Rules) [feat. Klymaxx- Lorena Lungs & Penny Ford]

 

4. May the Best Girl Win (Mr. & Mrs. Cooper) [feat. Craig T. Cooper]

 

5. May the Best Girl Win (Just Be Fabulous & Cuddle) [Vjuan Allure] [feat. Klymaxx-Lorena Lungs]

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology. ©

The Isley Brothers - Harvest for the World

​Today Marks The 50th Anniversary of The Isley Brothers’ 14th Studio Album “Harvest for the World” Originally Released on May 29, 1976.

Harvest for the World is the fourteenth studio album released by The Isley Brothers on their T-Neck imprint on May 29, 1976.

 

The album peaked at #1 on the US Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and at #9 on US Billboard Pop Albums chart.

 

Three singles were released from the album “Who Loves You Better”, The album’s title track "Harvest for the World" and "People of Today".

 

“Who Loves You Better” peaked at #2 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, #3 on the US Billboard R&B Singles Chart and at #47 on the US Billboard Pop Singles Chart.

 

"Harvest for the World" peaked at #9!on the US Billboard R&B Singles Chart and at #63 on the US Billboard Pop Singles Chart.

 

"People of Today" peaked at #3 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.

 

(At Your Best) You Are Love was a fan favorite though it wasn’t released as a single it was in heavy rotation on urban radio stations abroad.

 

The song was covered by many artists including Aaliyah, Althea Hewitt, Justice Der and M.Y.M.P. as well as a few others.

 

The album sold over 500,000 copies in the first three weeks of release, making it one of the fastest-selling records ever (it passed the million sales mark in the early 2000s).

 

Track-listing

 

1. Harvest for the World (Prelude)

2. Harvest for the World

3. People of Today

4. Who Loves You Better

5. (At Your Best) You Are Love

6. Let Me Down Easy

7. So You Wanna Stay Down

8. You Still Feel the Need

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

Stevie Wonder - Jungle Fever

​Today Marks The 35th Anniversary of Stevie Wonder’s 3rd Movie Soundtrack “Jungle Fever” Originally Released on May 28, 1991.

“Jungle Fever” is a soundtrack album by American R&B singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Stevie Wonder, recorded for the film Jungle Fever. It was released by the Motown label on May 28, 1991.

 

The album peaked at 1# on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

 

Three singles were released from the soundtrack, "Gotta Have You", "Fun Day" and "These Three Words".

 

"Gotta Have You" peaked at #3 on the U.S.  Billboard US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and at #92 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

 

"Fun Day" peaked at #6 on the U.S.  Billboard US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

 

"These Three Words" peaked at #7 on the U.S.  Billboard US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

 

“Jungle Fever”  was certified gold in the United States by the RIAA selling 500,000^ copies.

 

Track-listing

 

All songs written by Stevie Wonder, except "Chemical Love", lyrics by Stephanie Andrews.

 

1. Fun Day

2. Queen in the Black

3. These Three Words

4. Each Other's Throat

5. If She Breaks Your Heart

6. Gotta Have You

7. Make Sure You're Sure

8. Jungle Fever

9. I Go Sailing

10. Chemical Love

11. Lighting Up the Candles

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

Heatwave - Current

​Today Marks The 44th Anniversary of Heatwave’s 5th Studio Album “Current” Originally Released on May 28, 1982.

“Current” is the fifth studio album by funk-disco band Heatwave, released in 1982 on Epic Records.

 

The album reached #21 on the U.S. Billboard Top Black LPs chart and at #156 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs chart.

 

Four singles were released from the album Lettin' It Loose" and "Look After Love" were released in the United States and "The Big Guns" and "Hold On to the One" were released as singles in Japan.

 

The album’s lead single "Lettin' It Loose" reached #54 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.

 

"Look After Love" was the second single released in the United States it failed to reach the Billboard charts.

 

“Current” was the last Heatwave album to feature vocalist Johnnie Wilder Jr. as well as their final album to feature Rod Temperton as the band's primary songwriter, It was also the final Heatwave album to feature Derek Bramble before his departure to focus on a career in production.

 

British singer and lead vocalist from the group Imagination, Leee John was featured as a guest vocalist providing vocals and harmony work

 

The album was remastered and reissued with bonus tracks in 2010 by Big Break Records.

 

Track-listing

 

1. Lettin' It Loose

2. State to State

3. Look After Love

4. Naturally

5. The Big Guns

6. Find It in Your Heart

7. Hold On to the One

8. Mind What You Find

9. Lettin' It Loose (12" version)

10. Look After Love (Single Version)

11. Mind What You Find (12" Version)

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

Eddie Hazel - The Basement Rehearsals

​Today Marks The 12th Anniversary of Eddie Hazel’s 5th Posthumous Album “The Basement Rehearsals” Originally Released on May 28, 2014.

The Basement Rehearsals is a posthumous album by former Parliament-Funkadelic lead guitarist Eddie Hazel and the band Krunchy.

 

The album was released digitally on May 28, 2014 By Funk To The Max a Dutch based P-Funk record label.

 

Track-listing

 

1. I Don't Live Today (1st. Rehearsal Version, 24 November, 1990)

2. Voodoo Child (1st. Rehearsal Version, 24 November, 1990)

3. Power Of Soul (1st. Rehearsal Version, 24 November, 1990)

4. I Don't Live Today (2nd. Rehearsal Version, 24 November, 1990)

5. Power of Soul (2nd. Rehearsal Version, 25 November, 1990)

6. Johhny Connellyy's Theory (Rehearsal Recording, 25 November, 1990)

7. Manic Depression (Rehearsal Recording, 25 November, 1990)

8. Are You Experienced (Rehearsal Recording, 25 November, 1990)

9. I Don't Live Today (3rd. Rehearsal Version, 25 November, 1990)

10. Voodoo Child (2nd. Rehearsal Version. 25 November, 1990)

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©