Charlie Murphy was finally laid to rest on Wednesday, after losing his battle with leukemia earlier this month. To be sure the the comedian’s legacy lives on, George Lopez and D.L. Hughley got permanent tributes of their late friend. Both comedy legends stopped by Fun City Tattoo in New York City to get Charlie’s famous nickname, […]

There are certain artist everyone will always know as the life of the party and tonight’s featured #SMCS artist, Rick James, is one musician the party always seemed to follow. Coming up at 8pm we’ll listen to some of his mood music so join us at 7pm and get settled early.    It was no […]

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Black Music Month originated in 1979. Jimmy Carter proclaimed the month of June as Black Music Month to celebrate the wonderful music, the  achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those we lost.

She was born Mary Christine Brockert, but the world knows her as Teena Marie. Tonight’s #WNMC feature belongs to the “Lovergirl” herself, and at 8pm we’ll begin an early birthday celebration in her honor. Teena Marie was born March 5th, 1956 and left us 5 years ago on December 26th, 2010. Given the nickname “Lady […]

Monday would have made his 68th birthday, and tonight it’s only right that we celebrate the one and only Rick James. The “King of Punk Funk” passed away on August 6, 2004 from natural causes but we’re left with great memories of his R&B contributions that will go down in history. Just ask Prince who […]

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Rick James’s biography Glow has met the approval of one tough critic – his daughter, Ty James. “I love this book,” Ty says. “I tried…