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▶ AUGUST 29, 1964: Pebbles' 60th birthday!
Perri Arlette McKissack, better known as Perri "Pebbles" Reid, singer, songwriter, writer, music producer, music executive, businesswoman, cousin of singer Cherrelle, founder of "Pebbitone Productions" and "Savvy Records" (1989), creator and former representative of the female trio "TLC" (from 1991 to 1996), evangelical pastor (under the name "Sister Perri"), minister and founder of "W.O.G.C.L. Ministries: Women Of God Changing Lives" (since 1997), ex-wife of former producer and music executive "L.A." Reid (1989 - 1996) and ex-wife of former "MLB: Major League Baseball" professional baseball player Otis Junior Nixon (2000 - 2004).
Most likely his pseudonym "Pebbles" comes from the fictional animated character Pebbles Flintstone from the animated series "The Flintstones" (1960 - 1966) and "The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show" (1971 - 1972).


▶ 29 DE AGOSTO DE 1964: ¡Cumpleaños 60 de Pebbles!
Perri Arlette McKissack, más conocida como Perri "Pebbles" Reid, cantante, compositora, escritora, productora musical, ejecutiva musical, mujer de negocios, prima de la cantante Cherrelle, fundadora de "Pebbitone Productions" y "Savvy Records" (1989), creadora y ex representante del trío femenino "TLC" (de 1991 a 1996), pastora evangélica (bajo el nombre de "Sister Perri"), ministra y fundadora de "W.O.G.C.L. Ministries: Ministerio Mujeres De Dios Cambiando Vidas" (desde 1997), exesposa del ex productor y ejecutivo musical "L.A." Reid (1989 - 1996) y exesposa del exjugador de béisbol profesional de la "MLB: Major League Baseball" Otis Junior Nixon (2000 - 2004).
Muy probablemente su seudónimo "Pebbles" venga del personaje animado de ficción Pebbles Picapiedra de las series animadas de "Los picapiedra" (1960 - 1966) y "El show de Pebbles y Bamm-Bamm" (1971 - 1972).

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AUGUST 29, 1958: THE KING 👑 WOULD HAVE TURNED 66 YEARS OLD. FROM EARTH TO HEAVEN, HAPPY BIRTHDAY ‪@MichaelJackson‬! 🎉🎂🎊🎤😇❤️

29 DE AGOSTO DE 1958: EL REY 👑 HABRÍA CUMPLIDO 66 AÑOS. DE LA TIERRA PARA EL CIELO, ¡FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS ‪@MichaelJackson‬! 🎉🎂🎊🎤😇❤️

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▶ AUGUST 8, 1990: 34 YEARS WITHOUT BRANDON "B-DOGGS" MITCHELL.
He was a rapper, composer, writer, music producer and founding member of the group "Wreckx-n-Effect", originally formed with Markell Riley (Teddy Riley's brother), Aqil Davidson and Keith "KC" Harris (Keith joined them when they began recording their first demos, but left the group shortly after the release of their first "EP" in 1988).

Almost a year after "Wreckx-n-Effect" released their first self-titled studio album (September 12, 1989), on August 8, 1990, in Manhattan, New York, a man takes Mitchell's life at the age of 19 (this due to an argument that was about a woman). Very little is known about the murder, such as the name and identity of the killer and the alleged woman involved in the story. To this day, this case remains unsolved.

Months before his death, Mitchell collaborated on 2 songs for the band "Guy", sang background vocals on the song "Her" and worked on the production of the song "Gotta Be A Leader" with his group "Wreckx-n-Effect", both songs belonging to "Guy's" second album entitled "The Future" (1990).
When Mitchell died, "Guy" dedicated the song "Long Gone" to him (where they built him a mansion). On November 22, 1990, the album "The Future" was released.

After Mitchell's death, Markell Riley and Aqil Davidson no longer wanted to continue with "Wreckx-n-Effect", but in 1991, during the recording sessions for Michael Jackson's album "Dangerous", Michael convinced them both to release a new album.
In 1992, "Wreckx-n-Effect" released their second studio album titled "Hard Or Smooth", changing the "s" in "Wrecks" to an "x" (in honor of Mitchell).

Mitchell was buried at Rosedale and Rosehill Cemetery in Linden, Union County, New Jersey, United States (tombstone: 52•6•97).


▶ 8 DE AGOSTO DE 1990: 34 AÑOS SIN BRANDON "B-DOGGS" MITCHELL.
Fue un rapero, compositor, escritor, productor musical y miembro fundador del grupo "Wreckx-n-Effect", originalmente formado junto con Markell Riley (hermano de Teddy Riley), Aqil Davidson y Keith "KC" Harris (Keith se les unió cuando comenzaron a grabar sus primeros demos, pero abandonó el grupo poco después del lanzamiento de su primer "EP" en 1988).

A casi un año de que "Wreckx-n-Effect" lanzó su primer álbum de estudio homónimo (12 de septiembre de 1989), el 8 de agosto de 1990, en Manhattan, Nueva York, un hombre le quita la vida a Mitchell a los 19 años de edad (esto por una discusión que trataba sobre una mujer). Se sabe muy poco sobre el asesinato, como, por ejemplo, el nombre y la identidad del asesino y de la supuesta mujer implicada en la historia. Hasta la fecha, este caso sigue sin resolverse.

Meses antes de su muerte, Mitchell colaboró en 2 canciones de la banda "Guy", cantó las voces de fondo en la canción "Her" y trabajó en la producción de la canción "Gotta Be A Leader" con su grupo "Wreckx-n-Effect", ambas canciones pertenecientes al segundo álbum de "Guy" titulado "The Future" (1990).
Cuando falleció Mitchell, "Guy" le dedicó la canción "Long Gone" (donde le hicieron una mansión). El 22 de noviembre de 1990, el álbum "The Future" fue lanzado al mercado.

Después de la muerte de Mitchell, Markell Riley y Aqil Davidson ya no querían continuar con "Wreckx-n-Effect", pero en 1991, durante las sesiones de grabación del álbum "Dangerous" de Michael Jackson, Michael convenció a ambos para qué lanzaran un nuevo álbum.
En 1992, "Wreckx-n-Effect" lanza su segundo álbum de estudio titulado "Hard Or Smooth", cambiando la "s" de "Wrecks" por una "x" (en honor a Mitchell).

Mitchell fue enterrado en el cementerio "Rosedale and Rosehill" ubicado en Linden, Union County, New Jersey, Estados Unidos, (lápida: 52•6•97).

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▶ AUGUST 6, 1966: TIMMY GATLING'S 58TH BIRTHDAY.
Singer, songwriter, author, record producer, former founding member of the boy band "Kids At Work": 1984 (with Teddy Riley and Clurel Henderson), former founding member of the band "Guy": 1988 (with Teddy Riley and Aaron Hall) and former founding member of the band "Surreel": 2000 (with Ahmauta, V-McGill and Craig McLaughlan).

In 1987, Gatling met singer Aaron Hall in a shoe store (where they both worked). One day, Gatling was impressed by Hall's voice when he heard him sing and Gatling proposed they form a musical duo. Hall accepted.
Gatling introduced Hall to his childhood friend, producer and composer Teddy Riley (the Harlem prodigy), and Riley was asked to join their duo, which he eventually accepted (thus becoming a musical trio).

They would go on to call themselves "Guy", releasing their first self-titled studio album under the "MCA Records" label in 1988, selling over 2 million copies in the U.S., (being recognized as the pioneers of "New Jack Swing").
When the recordings of their first album were finished, Gatling left the band (it is said that due to creative differences), being soon replaced by Damion Hall (younger brother of Aaron Hall).

In 1989, Gatling released under the label "Tommy Boy Records" his first and only solo album entitled "Help" (album without much success); Gatling then went on to compose, write and produce hit songs for other artists such as Christopher Williams, Stephanie Mills, Keith Sweat, Jasmine Guy, and others, (along with songwriter, producer and session musician Alton "Wokie" Stewart).

The duo worked with Bell Biv DeVoe on their 1990 debut album "Poison" (featuring "When Will I See You Smile Again?" and "I Do Need You"), and with Ralph Tresvant on their 1990 self-titled debut album (featuring "Last Night").
Congratulations, Timmy Gatling!


▶ 6 DE AGOSTO DE 1966: CUMPLEAÑOS 58 DE TIMMY GATLING.
Cantante, compositor, escritor, productor musical, ex miembro fundador de la banda juvenil "Kids At Work": 1984 (junto con Teddy Riley y Clurel Henderson), ex miembro fundador de la banda "Guy": 1988 (junto con Teddy Riley y Aaron Hall) y ex miembro fundador de la banda "Surreel": 2000 (junto con Ahmauta, V-McGill y Craig McLaughlan).

En 1987, Gatling conoció al cantante Aaron Hall en una tienda de zapatos (dónde trabajaban ambos). Un día, Gatling quedó impresionado por la voz de Hall al escucharlo cantar y Gatling le propuso hacer un dúo musical. Hall aceptó.
Gatling le presentó a Hall a su amigo de infancia, el productor y compositor musical Teddy Riley (el prodigio de Harlem), y le proponen a Riley unirse a su dúo, aceptando finalmente (convirtiéndose así en un trío musical).

Pasarían a llamarse "Guy", lanzando su primer álbum homónimo de estudio bajo el sello "MCA Records" en 1988, vendiendo más de 2 millones de copias en E.U., (siendo reconocidos como los pioneros del "New Jack Swing").
Cuando terminaron las grabaciones de su primer álbum, Gatling abandonó a la banda (se dice que por diferencias creativas), siendo al poco tiempo reemplazado por Damion Hall (hermano menor de Aaron Hall).

En 1989, Gatling lanzó bajo el sello "Tommy Boy Records" su primer y único álbum en solitario titulado "Help" (álbum sin mucho éxito); después, Gatling junto con el compositor, productor y compañero de sesión musical Alton "Wokie" Stewart se dedicaron a componer, escribir y producir canciones exitosas para otros artistas como Christopher Williams, Stephanie Mills, Keith Sweat, Jasmine Guy, entre otros.

El dúo trabajó con Bell Biv DeVoe en su primer álbum debut "Poison" de 1990 (dónde se destacan "When Will I See You Smile Again?" y "I Do Need You"), y con Ralph Tresvant en su primer álbum debut homónimo de 1990 (dónde se destaca "Last Night").
¡Muchas felicidades, Timmy Gatling!

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July 26, 2015: 9 years without Bobbi Kristina Brown (March 4, 1993 - 2015). 😔🙏

26 de julio de 2015: 9 años sin Bobbi Kristina Brown (4 de marzo de 1993 - 2015). 😔🙏

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JUNE 7, 1958: HAPPY HEAVENLY 66TH BIRTHDAY ‪@prince‬! 🤩🎉💜💜💜

7 DE JUNIO DE 1958: ¡FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS CELESTIAL NUMERO 66 ‪@prince‬! 🤩🎉💜💜💜

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▶ JUNE 7, 1956: L.A. REID 68TH BIRTHDAY!
Antonio Marquis "L.A." Reid: drummer, songwriter, writer, music producer, record executive, "A&R: Artists and Repertoire" representative, former president of "Epic", "Island Def Jam" and "Arista Records", former founding member of the bands "Pure Essence" (1973 - 1981) along with Kevin "Kayo" Roberson, and "The Deele" (1981 - 1987) along with Babyface, Carlos "Satin" Greene, Darnell "Dee" Bristol and Kevin "Kayo" Roberson, also, was a co-founder of "LaFace Records" (1989) together with Babyface, and co-founded the record label "Hitco Entertainment" (2017).

Reid began his musical career in 1973 as a drummer and percussionist in a local Cincinnati, Ohio band called "Pure Essence". The band only released two singles in 1976 titled "Wake Up: Parts 1 And 2" and "Third Rock" under the "Mantra Records" label, achieving limited regional fame during that period. Former baseball player Dave Parker (then of the Pittsburgh Pirates) partially financed the group, which helped them record precisely those 2 singles.

In 1980, "Pure Essence" underwent several personnel changes, some of the remaining members of the band had moved to Indianapolis, including Reid, Kevin "Kayo" Roberson and Steve "Tuck" Walters. The group, now called simply "Essence" worked the local Indianapolis club circuit, playing 4 shows a night, 6 nights a week. Reid, apart from playing drums, was in charge of directing the band, writing songs and maintaining peace within the group, but it was not long before the band disbanded in 1981.

Reid, Roberson and Walters met local singers and musicians at the time: Carlos "Satin" Greene, Darnell "Dee" Bristol, Stanley "Stick" Burke and former members of the band "Manchild": Babyface and Daryl Simmons. From there they joined together and created a new band which they named "The Deele". During the early days of The Deele, "Stick" Burke and "Tuck" Walters left the band and The Deele continued without them. They released 4 albums in total: "Street Beat" (1983), "Material Thangz" (1985), "Eyes Of A Stranger" (1987) and "An Invitation To Love" (1993), all released under the "Solar Records" label.

Their third album "Eyes Of A Stranger" turned out to be a success thanks to its singles "Two Occasions" and "Shoot 'Em Up Movies", which brought them great recognition. After that, in that same year of 1987, Reid and Babyface left the band and joined as a songwriting and production duo, with the help of Daryl Simmons. During the year 1987, Reid and Babyface worked for some artists and groups, but they were unable to achieve super-relevant hits nor did they have any luck with job opportunities, being rejected along the way by several artists and record labels.

The duo would not achieve the desired success until 1988, when Louil Silas Jr. (president of "MCA Records") gave them the opportunity to work with a young singer who also yearned for musical success, it was Bobby Brown (former member founder of the successful youth group "New Edition"). Bobby told the duo about Teddy Riley's New Jack Swing, whose musical genre he wanted to incorporate into his next album, the duo began to work, writing and producing most of the album, ultimately obtaining "Don't Be Cruel" (1988), whose album became an international success, giving recognition to Bobby and the production duo.

From there, the duo became pioneers of New Jack Swing and also, one of the most successful and important composition and production duos of the late 80s and the first half of the 90s, they created the biggest hits of the New Jack era, competing with Jam and Lewis (former members of "The Time") and with the creator of the genre himself: Teddy Riley (from "Guy" and "Blackstreet"). In 1989, the duo founded their own record label: "LaFace Records" (subsidized by Clive Davis' "Arista Records"), and in the process they were joined by Daryl Simmons and Kevin "Kayo" Roberson (who also worked as a successful duo under the label "LaFace").

Reid worked on Bobby Brown's second album, "Don't Be Cruel" (1988), on Johnny Gill's 1990 album, was credited on Ralph Tresvant's 1990 debut album, worked on Bobby Brown's third album, "Bobby" (1992), on Bell Biv DeVoe's second album, "Hootie Mack" (1993), and on Johnny Gill's album "Provocative" (1993). Congratulations, L.A. Reid!



▶ 7 DE JUNIO DE 1956: ¡CUMPLEAÑOS NÚMERO 68 DE L.A. REID!
Antonio Marquis "L.A." Reid: baterista, compositor, escritor, productor musical, ejecutivo discográfico, representante de "A&R: Artistas y Repertorio", expresidente de "Epic", "Island Def Jam" y "Arista Records", ex miembro fundador de las bandas "Pure Essence" (1973 - 1981) junto con Kevin "Kayo" Roberson, y "The Deele" (1981 - 1987) junto con Babyface, Carlos "Satin" Greene, Darnell "Dee" Bristol y Kevin "Kayo" Roberson, también, fue cofundador de "LaFace Records" (1989) junto con Babyface, y cofundó el sello discográfico "Hitco Entertainment" (2017).

Reid comenzó su carrera musical en 1973 como baterista y percusionista en una banda local de Cincinnati, Ohio, llamada "Pure Essence". La banda solamente llegó a lanzar 2 sencillos en 1976 titulados "Wake Up: Parts 1 And 2" y "Third Rock" bajo el sello de "Mantra Records", alcanzaron una fama regional limitada durante ese periodo. El ex jugador de béisbol Dave Parker (entonces de los Piratas de Pittsburgh), financió parcialmente al grupo, lo que les ayudó a grabar precisamente esos 2 sencillos.

En 1980, "Pure Essence" sufrió varios cambios de personal, algunos de los miembros restantes de la banda se habían trasladado a Indianápolis, incluidos Reid, Kevin "Kayo" Roberson y Steve "Tuck" Walters. El grupo, que ahora se llamaba simplemente "Essence" trabajó en el circuito de clubes locales de Indianápolis, tocando 4 shows por noche, 6 noches a la semana. Reid, aparte de tocar la batería, se encargó de dirigir la banda, escribir canciones y mantener la paz dentro de la agrupación, pero, no pasó mucho tiempo antes de que la banda se disolviera en 1981.

Reid, Roberson y Walters conocieron en aquel entonces a los cantantes y músicos locales: Carlos "Satin" Greene, Darnell "Dee" Bristol, Stanley "Stick" Burke y los exmiembros de la banda "Manchild": Babyface y Daryl Simmons. De ahí se unieron y crearon una nueva banda a la que bautizaron "The Deele". Durante los inicios de The Deele, "Stick" Burke y "Tuck" Walters dejan la banda y The Deele continúa sin ellos. Lanzaron 4 álbumes en total: "Street Beat" (1983), "Material Thangz" (1985), "Eyes Of A Stranger" (1987) y "An Invitation To Love" (1993), todos lanzados bajo el sello de "Solar Records".

Su tercer álbum "Eyes Of A Stranger" resultó ser todo un éxito gracias a sus sencillos "Two Occasions" y "Shoot 'Em Up Movies", lo que les brindó un gran reconocimiento. Después de eso, en ese mismo año de 1987, Reid y Babyface dejan a la banda y se unen como dúo de composición y producción, contando con la ayuda de Daryl Simmons. Durante el año de 1987, Reid y Babyface trabajaron para algunos artistas y grupos, pero no pudieron conseguir éxitos superrelevantes ni tampoco corrieron con suerte de oportunidades laborales, siendo rechazados en el camino por varios artistas y disqueras.

El dúo no conseguiría el éxito anhelado hasta 1988, cuando Louil Silas Jr. (presidente de "MCA Records") les da la oportunidad de trabajar con un joven cantante que de igual manera ansiaba el éxito musical, se trataba de Bobby Brown (ex miembro fundador del exitoso grupo juvenil "New Edition"). Bobby le platico al dúo sobre el New Jack Swing de Teddy Riley, cuyo género musical quería incorporar en su siguiente álbum, el dúo comienza a trabajar, escribiendo y produciendo la mayor parte del álbum, obteniendo al final "Don't Be Cruel" (1988), cuyo álbum se convirtió en todo un éxito internacional, dándole reconocimiento a Bobby y al dúo de producción.

A partir de ahí, el dúo se convirtió en pionero del New Jack Swing y también, en uno de los dúos de composición y producción más exitosos e importantes de finales de los 80 y de la primera mitad de la década de los 90, crearon los más grandes éxitos de la era New Jack, compitiendo con Jam y Lewis (exmiembros de "The Time") y con el mismo creador del género: Teddy Riley (de "Guy" y "Blackstreet"). En 1989, el dúo funda su propio sello discográfico: "LaFace Records" (subsidiado por "Arista Records" de Clive Davis), y en el proceso se les unen Daryl Simmons y Kevin "Kayo" Roberson (quienes también trabajaron como un dúo exitoso bajo el sello de "LaFace").

Reid trabajó en el segundo álbum de Bobby Brown, "Don't Be Cruel" (1988), en el álbum de 1990 de Johnny Gill, fue acreditado en el primer álbum debut de 1990 de Ralph Tresvant, trabajo en el tercer álbum de Bobby Brown, "Bobby" (1992), en el segundo álbum de Bell Biv DeVoe, "Hootie Mack" (1993), y en el álbum "Provocative" (1993) de Johnny Gill.
¡Muchas felicidades, L.A. Reid!

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▶ JUNE 6, 1968: ‪@damionhall488‬ 56TH BIRTHDAY!
Albert Damion "Crazy Legs" Hall: singer, dancer, songwriter, writer, music producer, drummer, younger brother of Aaron Hall, friend of Teddy Riley and member of the band "Guy" (1989).
Damion began his musical career in 1989 when Timmy Gatling (original founding member of "Guy") left the band. Teddy Riley and Aaron Hall decide to bring Damion into the band, becoming the new permanent member of the group.

At first, Damion served as the drummer and backing vocalist for "Guy", but soon became the band's lead dancer and third vocalist, providing backing vocals for the song "My Fantasy" (1989) and singing on some of the songs on the album "The Future" (1990) as lead vocals.
Her nickname "Crazy Legs" is due to her incredible agility and quick movements when dancing. His dancing skills were used in some of the music videos for "Guy" and in the band's tours and live shows, where Damion surprised audiences with his leg movements.

In 1994, Damion released his first and only studio album to date titled "Straight To The Point", released under music executive Louil Silas Jr.'s "Silas Records" label in association with "MCA Records". Their album featured writing and production by singer-songwriter Brian McKnight, Tricky Stewart (who had worked with Bobby Brown in 1993) and Bryan Loren (who had worked with several members of the Jackson Family, including Michael Jackson).
Congratulations, Damion Hall!


▶ 6 DE JUNIO DE 1968: ¡CUMPLEAÑOS NÚMERO 56 DE ‪@damionhall488‬!
Albert Damion "Crazy Legs" Hall: cantante, bailarín, compositor, escritor, productor musical, baterista, hermano menor de Aaron Hall, amigo de Teddy Riley y miembro de la banda "Guy" (1989).
Damion comenzó su carrera musical en 1989 cuando Timmy Gatling (miembro fundador original de "Guy") deja la banda. Teddy Riley y Aaron Hall deciden meter a Damion a la banda, convirtiéndose en el nuevo miembro permanente del grupo.

Al principio, Damion fungió como el baterista y corista de "Guy", pero al poco tiempo se convirtió en el bailarín principal y tercer vocalista de la banda, proporcionó su voz en los coros de la canción "My Fantasy" (1989) y cantó en algunas de las canciones del álbum "The Future" (1990) como voz principal.
Su apodo "Crazy Legs" es debido a su increíble agilidad y movimientos rápidos al momento de bailar. Su habilidad en el baile fue aprovechada en algunos vídeos musicales de "Guy" y en las giras y shows en vivo de la banda, donde Damion sorprendía al público con sus movimientos de piernas.

En 1994, Damion lanzó su primer y único álbum de estudio hasta la fecha titulado "Straight To The Point", publicado bajo el sello "Silas Records" del ejecutivo musical Louil Silas Jr. en asociación con "MCA Records". Su álbum contó con la composición y producción del cantautor Brian McKnight, Tricky Stewart (quien había trabajado con Bobby Brown en 1993) y Bryan Loren (quien había trabajado con varios miembros de la Familia Jackson, incluído Michael Jackson).
¡Muchas felicidades, Damion Hall!

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▶ JUNE 6, 1959: HAPPY 65TH BIRTHDAY JIMMY JAM!
James Samuel "Jimmy Jam" Harris III: composer, writer, music producer, keyboardist, pianist, president emeritus of "The Recording Academy", son of musician Cornbread Harris, former founding member of the bands "Flyte Tyme" (1972) and "The Time" (1981): this is the last one created by Prince; and also, he is a member of the successful and legendary music production duo ‪@JimmyJamTerryLewis‬ (along with his bandmate and best friend Terry Lewis).

Jam and Lewis rose to stardom for composing and producing Janet Jackson's third studio album, "Control" (1986), an album that inspired composer and producer Teddy Riley to create New Jack Swing (a popular musical genre of the late 80s and early 90s).
Jam and Lewis became pioneers of New Jack Swing and one of the most important and successful production duos of the mid-80s and the entire 90s. They worked with great artists and groups, created the most important hits of the New Jack era, competing with Babyface and L.A. Reid (former members of "The Deele") and with the creator of the genre himself, Teddy Riley (of "Guy" and "Blackstreet").

Jam and Lewis first worked with New Edition in 1987 on the song "Helplessly In Love" (from the soundtrack of the film "Dragnet") and later on their subsequent albums such as "Heartbreak" (1988), "Home Again" (1996) and "One Love" (2004); Aside from that, they also worked with some members of the group such as Ralph Tresvant on their 1990 debut album, "It's Goin' Down" (1994), and with Johnny Gill on his 1990 album, "Provocative" (1993), "Let's Get The Mood Right" (1996), "Still Winning" (2011) and "Game Changer II" (2019).

Jimmy Jam is married to Mexican-American businesswoman Lisa Padilla Harris (since 1994); They have three children: Tyler, Max and Bella Harris.
On July 9, 2021, Jam and Lewis released their first and only studio album to date titled "Jam & Lewis: Volume One" (featuring 10 new songs in collaboration with legendary artists and groups they have already worked with), released under his own label "Flyte Tyme Records" in association with "BMG Rights Management".
Congratulations, Jimmy Jam!


▶ 6 DE JUNIO DE 1959: ¡FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS 65 JIMMY JAM!
James Samuel "Jimmy Jam" Harris III: compositor, escritor, productor musical, teclista, pianista, presidente emérito de "La Academia de Grabación", hijo del músico Cornbread Harris, ex miembro fundador de las bandas "Flyte Tyme" (1972) y "The Time" (1981): está última creada por Prince; y también, es miembro del exitoso y legendario dúo de producción musical ‪@JimmyJamTerryLewis‬ (junto con su compañero de banda y mejor amigo Terry Lewis).

Jam y Lewis llegaron al estrellato por componer y producir el tercer álbum de estudio de Janet Jackson, "Control" (1986), álbum que inspiró al compositor y productor Teddy Riley a crear el New Jack Swing (género musical popular de finales de los 80 y principios de los 90).
Jam y Lewis se convirtieron en pioneros del New Jack Swing y en uno de los dúos de producción más importantes y exitosos de mediados de los 80 y de toda la década de los 90. Trabajaron con grandes artistas y grupos, crearon los más importantes éxitos de la era New Jack, compitiendo con Babyface y L.A. Reid (exmiembros de "The Deele") y con el mismo creador del género, Teddy Riley (de "Guy" y "Blackstreet").

Jam y Lewis trabajaron con New Edition por primera vez en 1987 en la canción "Helplessly In Love" (perteneciente a la banda sonora de la película "Dragnet") y posteriormente en sus siguientes álbumes como "Heartbreak" (1988), "Home Again" (1996) y "One Love" (2004); aparte de eso, también trabajaron con algunos miembros del grupo como Ralph Tresvant en su álbum debut de 1990, e "It's Goin' Down" (1994), y con Johnny Gill en su álbum de 1990, "Provocative" (1993), "Let's Get The Mood Right" (1996), "Still Winning" (2011) y "Game Changer II" (2019).

Jimmy Jam está casado con la empresaria mexicano-estadounidense Lisa Padilla Harris (desde 1994); tienen tres hijos: Tyler, Max y Bella Harris.
El 9 de julio de 2021, Jam y Lewis lanzaron su primer y único álbum de estudio hasta la fecha titulado "Jam & Lewis: Volume One" (con 10 canciones nuevas en colaboración con legendarios artistas y grupos con los que ya habían trabajado), publicado bajo su propio sello "Flyte Tyme Records" en asociación con "BMG Rights Management".
¡Muchas felicidades, Jimmy Jam!

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▶ HAPPY 56TH BIRTHDAY ‪@OfficialAlBSure‬ (JUNE 4, 1968).
Albert Joseph “Al B. Sure!” Brown III: Singer, rapper, songwriter, music producer, radio host and former record executive. "Al B. Sure!" gained fame and recognition thanks to his first debut album “In Effect Mode” (1988) under the “Uptown Records” label / distributed by “Warner Bros Records”.

Its beginnings date back to 1987, when it participated in the “Sony Innovators Award” (an annual talent exhibition that rewarded "promising people"), where music producer Quincy Jones served as a judge. In that exhibition, Quincy ended up choosing "Al B. Sure!" as the first winner of the contest. Benny Medina (vice president of “Warner Bros Records”) offered him a record contract to record his debut album, and he accepted.

"Al B. Sure!" started in the music industry in that same year, 1987, singing backing vocals on the debut album of Heavy D & The Boyz (this was because he was a childhood friend of DJ Eddie F, a member of the group). That friendship led him to meet music executive Andre Harrell, who signed him to his new label “Uptown Records.” In 1988, "Al B. Sure!" sang backing vocals on the song "You Can Call Me Crazy" from the first debut album of Teddy Riley's band "Guy".

In that same year, 1988, his first album “In Effect Mode” was released, produced by his cousin Kyle Albert West (who became another prominent New Jack Swing producer) and Teddy Riley (father and creator of New Jack Swing), becoming a great success and selling more than 2 million copies in the United States. This gave "Al B. Sure!" a huge success in the music industry, being one of the most important balladeers of New Jack Swing in the late 80s and early 90s.
Congratulations, Al B. Sure!


▶ FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS 56 ‪@OfficialAlBSure‬ (4 DE JUNIO DE 1968).
Albert Joseph “Al B. Sure!” Brown III: cantante, rapero, compositor, escritor, productor musical, presentador y locutor de radio, y ex ejecutivo discográfico. "Al B. Sure!" obtuvo fama y reconocimiento gracias a su primer álbum debut “In Effect Mode” (1988) bajó el sello “Uptown Records” / distribuido por “Warner Bros Records”.

Sus inicios se remontan en 1987, cuando  participó en el “Sony Innovators Award” (una exhibición anual de talentos que premiaba a "personas promesa"), en donde el productor musical Quincy Jones fungía como juez. En aquella exhibición, Quincy terminó eligiendo a "Al B. Sure!" como primer ganador del concurso. Benny Medina (vicepresidente de “Warner Bros Records”) le ofreció un contrato discográfico para grabar su álbum debut, aceptando.

"Al B. Sure!" se inició en la industria musical en ese mismo año de 1987, cantando coros en el álbum debut de Heavy D & The Boyz (esto debido a que era amigo de infancia de DJ Eddie F, miembro del grupo). Esa amistad lo llevó a conocer al ejecutivo musical Andre Harrell, quien lo firmó para su nuevo sello “Uptown Records”. En 1988, "Al B. Sure!" cantó los coros en la canción "You Can Call Me Crazy" perteneciente al primer álbum debut de la banda "Guy" de Teddy Riley.

En ese mismo año de 1988, se lanzó su primer álbum “In Effect Mode”, producido por su primo Kyle Albert West (quien se convirtió en otro destacado productor de New Jack Swing) y Teddy Riley (padre y creador del New Jack Swing), convirtiéndose en un gran éxito y vendiendo más de 2 millones copias en Estados Unidos. Esto le brindó a "Al B. Sure!" un enorme éxito en la industria de la música, siendo uno de los más importantes baladistas de New Jack Swing a finales de los 80 y principios de los 90.
¡Muchas felicidades, Al B. Sure!

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