Disco and Sister Sledge
Disco came about in the early 1970s. It brought a different sound compared to what listeners were usually used to. Sister Sledge created their group in 1971. They didn’t achieve fame and success until 1979. The group consisted of sisters, Debra Elaine Sledge, Joan Elise Sledge, Kim Sledge, and Kathy Sledge also know as Debbie, Joni, Kim, and Kathy. They started singing at a young age at their family church. All four sisters went to Temple University for their undergraduate studies. Disco had a very loud and overwhelming sound. Disco impacted societies through cultural diversity. It allowed freedom for gays, Hispanics, and African Americans. Any ethnicity could go to disco clubs and enjoy themselves.
Sister Sledge
In 1979, Sister Sledge’s career heightened. Their first hit “We Are Family” traveled throughout the country. It climbed to the #9 on the Billboards Hot 100 chart. This is my favorite song by them and it happens to be the most well-known. The hit was very catchy and left a mark on people across the world. Everyone knew the song and up to now, it is still known.
On July 12, 1979, “Disco Demolition Night” happened. It was a Major League Baseball promotion turned riot. Sister Sledge’s hit “We are Family” because the song of the year bringing everyone together.
More Music
After “We Are Family,” Sister Sledge’s hits didn’t stop there. “He’s The Greatest Dancer” charted number one for the R&B music. “Thinking of You” and “Lost in Music” were on the album that gained certified platinum for Sister Sledge.
Sister Sledge was very important in the 1980s specifically in the disco world. Once they released “We Are Family,” they only released more hits and made themselves more well-known across the world. They left a huge mark on the music industry.
Tems: The Soulful Voice Redefining R&B
Tems and R&B Temilade Openiyi, professionally known as Tems, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and producer who has become a global sensation. She gained international recognition
Mariah the Scientist: Redefining R&B
The Artist and Her Sound What sets Mariah apart is her ability to merge vulnerability with innovation. Her music explores themes of love, heartbreak, and
Neosoul: A renaissance of soul
Neosoul: making something old into something new Intro to Neosoul Some of my fav neosoul artist and why I love the genre A playlist of
Student Critique – Jadyn Jones
Jazmine Sullivan’s “Fearless” album is an incomparable R&B album released in September 2008. This is one of the first albums that introduced me
The Blues: Storytelling Struggle and Resilience
The Blues: Storytelling Struggle and Resilience By Avery Simpson Origins of Blues Blues music emerged in the late 19th century in the post-Civil War South
The Blues: Muddy Waters Soul-Filled Escape
Mississippi Delta The genre of blues originated in the Mississippi Delta. This region spans between Memphis, Tennessee and Vicksburg Mississippi. It is responsible for the
Soul
The King of Soul: Marvin Gaye – Marvin Pentz Gay was born in April 2, 1939. – He is also known as Marvin
Sister Sledge
Disco and Sister Sledge Disco came about in the early 1970s. It brought a different sound compared to what listeners were usually used to. Sister
B.B. King
The Man Behind the Blues: Riley B. King Who Is He? Riley B. King also known as B.B. King was born on September 16, 1925.
John Coltrane
John Coltrane & A Love Supreme In 1964, John Coltrane recorded an album called “A Love Supreme. Through this album, he expressed his beliefs. There’s
1860 Negro Spirituals
1860 Negro Spirituals Evolution of Negro Spirituals Music was a general way for slaves to express how they felt. Whether it was to express happiness
Pop Smoke
Gone But Never Forgotten Pop Smoke – A Pioneer of Brooklyn Drill Pop Smoke influenced many people, not just drill rappers, because he did the
