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Vinnie Crocker
@vinniecrocker.bsky.social
· Nov 21
Every day is a special occasion to celebrate the Life of the GREATEST Artist of All-Time :
Mr Prince Rogers Nelson 🙏
Mr Prince Rogers Nelson 🙏
July 31, 2025 at 7:14 PM
February 24, 1971
54 years ago, Miles released "A Tribute To Jack Johnson"
featuring:
Drummer Billy Cobham (24-year old)
Bassist Michael Henderson (19-year old, fresh from Stevie Wonder’s road band)
Guitarist John McLaughlin
Herbie Hancock on the Fender Rhodes
Steve Grossman on soprano saxophone
54 years ago, Miles released "A Tribute To Jack Johnson"
featuring:
Drummer Billy Cobham (24-year old)
Bassist Michael Henderson (19-year old, fresh from Stevie Wonder’s road band)
Guitarist John McLaughlin
Herbie Hancock on the Fender Rhodes
Steve Grossman on soprano saxophone
February 24, 2025 at 7:58 PM
February 24, 1971
54 years ago, Miles released "A Tribute To Jack Johnson"
featuring:
Drummer Billy Cobham (24-year old)
Bassist Michael Henderson (19-year old, fresh from Stevie Wonder’s road band)
Guitarist John McLaughlin
Herbie Hancock on the Fender Rhodes
Steve Grossman on soprano saxophone
54 years ago, Miles released "A Tribute To Jack Johnson"
featuring:
Drummer Billy Cobham (24-year old)
Bassist Michael Henderson (19-year old, fresh from Stevie Wonder’s road band)
Guitarist John McLaughlin
Herbie Hancock on the Fender Rhodes
Steve Grossman on soprano saxophone
#NP Stevie Wonder - "Please Don't Go"
#LetsSpreadLove
#JustBeAGoodHuman
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1Ty...
#LetsSpreadLove
#JustBeAGoodHuman
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1Ty...
Please Don't Go
YouTube video by Stevie Wonder - Topic
www.youtube.com
January 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
#NP Stevie Wonder - "Please Don't Go"
#LetsSpreadLove
#JustBeAGoodHuman
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1Ty...
#LetsSpreadLove
#JustBeAGoodHuman
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1Ty...
Sade - I Couldn't Love You More (Audio)
YouTube video by SadeVEVO
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2024 at 7:38 PM
December 10, 1996
"Wake up, Redman, wake up
This is album three, can you hear me?"
28 years ago, Redman released his third album "Muddy Waters"
"Wake up, Redman, wake up
This is album three, can you hear me?"
28 years ago, Redman released his third album "Muddy Waters"
December 10, 2024 at 8:00 PM
December 10, 1996
"Wake up, Redman, wake up
This is album three, can you hear me?"
28 years ago, Redman released his third album "Muddy Waters"
"Wake up, Redman, wake up
This is album three, can you hear me?"
28 years ago, Redman released his third album "Muddy Waters"
December 9, 1964
"Thankfully now, through the merciful hand of God, I do perceive and have been fully reinformed of his omnipotence. It is truly a love supreme. My goal is to live the truly religious life and express it through my music."
60 years ago, John Coltrane recorded "A Love Supreme"
"Thankfully now, through the merciful hand of God, I do perceive and have been fully reinformed of his omnipotence. It is truly a love supreme. My goal is to live the truly religious life and express it through my music."
60 years ago, John Coltrane recorded "A Love Supreme"
December 9, 2024 at 6:46 PM
December 9, 1964
"Thankfully now, through the merciful hand of God, I do perceive and have been fully reinformed of his omnipotence. It is truly a love supreme. My goal is to live the truly religious life and express it through my music."
60 years ago, John Coltrane recorded "A Love Supreme"
"Thankfully now, through the merciful hand of God, I do perceive and have been fully reinformed of his omnipotence. It is truly a love supreme. My goal is to live the truly religious life and express it through my music."
60 years ago, John Coltrane recorded "A Love Supreme"
December 8, 1972
“I consider Mr. Moog an absolute Genius” (M.Gaye)
Recently turned on to the Moog by Stevie (he gave him one as a gift), Marvin had fun with his new toy.
He reached his goal :releasing a jazz-based and largely instrumental Classic with "Trouble Man"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tla...
“I consider Mr. Moog an absolute Genius” (M.Gaye)
Recently turned on to the Moog by Stevie (he gave him one as a gift), Marvin had fun with his new toy.
He reached his goal :releasing a jazz-based and largely instrumental Classic with "Trouble Man"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tla...
"T" Plays It Cool
YouTube video by Marvin Gaye - Topic
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2024 at 7:11 PM
December 8, 1972
“I consider Mr. Moog an absolute Genius” (M.Gaye)
Recently turned on to the Moog by Stevie (he gave him one as a gift), Marvin had fun with his new toy.
He reached his goal :releasing a jazz-based and largely instrumental Classic with "Trouble Man"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tla...
“I consider Mr. Moog an absolute Genius” (M.Gaye)
Recently turned on to the Moog by Stevie (he gave him one as a gift), Marvin had fun with his new toy.
He reached his goal :releasing a jazz-based and largely instrumental Classic with "Trouble Man"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tla...
#Severance Season 2 premieres January 17 on Apple TV+
I can't wait (c) Outkast
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UXK...
I can't wait (c) Outkast
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UXK...
Severance — Season 2 Official Trailer | Apple TV+
YouTube video by Apple TV
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2024 at 7:44 AM
#Severance Season 2 premieres January 17 on Apple TV+
I can't wait (c) Outkast
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UXK...
I can't wait (c) Outkast
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UXK...
December 7, 1979
"'Cause money could never ever buy the feeling
The one that comes from not concealing
The way you you feel about your friends
And this is how the story ends"
45 years ago, Kurtis Blow released "Christmas Rappin'"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIlS...
"'Cause money could never ever buy the feeling
The one that comes from not concealing
The way you you feel about your friends
And this is how the story ends"
45 years ago, Kurtis Blow released "Christmas Rappin'"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIlS...
Christmas Rappin'
YouTube video by Kurtis Blow - Topic
www.youtube.com
December 7, 2024 at 10:31 AM
December 7, 1979
"'Cause money could never ever buy the feeling
The one that comes from not concealing
The way you you feel about your friends
And this is how the story ends"
45 years ago, Kurtis Blow released "Christmas Rappin'"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIlS...
"'Cause money could never ever buy the feeling
The one that comes from not concealing
The way you you feel about your friends
And this is how the story ends"
45 years ago, Kurtis Blow released "Christmas Rappin'"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIlS...
#NP Miles Davis - "Mademoiselle Mabry (Miss Mabry)"
"Filles de Kilimandjaro" is Miles last album featuring his Second Great Quintet (Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter and Tony Williams)
#LaidBackSaturdayMorning
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zokW...
"Filles de Kilimandjaro" is Miles last album featuring his Second Great Quintet (Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter and Tony Williams)
#LaidBackSaturdayMorning
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zokW...
Mademoiselle Mabry (Miss Mabry)
YouTube video by Miles Davis - Topic
www.youtube.com
December 7, 2024 at 9:17 AM
#NP Miles Davis - "Mademoiselle Mabry (Miss Mabry)"
"Filles de Kilimandjaro" is Miles last album featuring his Second Great Quintet (Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter and Tony Williams)
#LaidBackSaturdayMorning
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zokW...
"Filles de Kilimandjaro" is Miles last album featuring his Second Great Quintet (Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter and Tony Williams)
#LaidBackSaturdayMorning
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zokW...
#NP The TIme - "I Don't Wanna Leave You"
"Let me try to love you, I know I could
One night to hold you, just ain't no good"
#LetsSpreadLove
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQbs...
"Let me try to love you, I know I could
One night to hold you, just ain't no good"
#LetsSpreadLove
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQbs...
I Don't Wanna Leave You
YouTube video by The Time - Topic
www.youtube.com
December 5, 2024 at 8:17 PM
#NP The TIme - "I Don't Wanna Leave You"
"Let me try to love you, I know I could
One night to hold you, just ain't no good"
#LetsSpreadLove
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQbs...
"Let me try to love you, I know I could
One night to hold you, just ain't no good"
#LetsSpreadLove
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQbs...
40 years ago, Beverly Hills Cop released in theaters
More than just a movie, it’s a perfect combination of action and comedy that just redefined the Genre
When Eddie Murphy steps onto the screen as Axel Foley, the charismatic Detroit detective, it feels as if a dynamo has been unleashed.. a Star!
More than just a movie, it’s a perfect combination of action and comedy that just redefined the Genre
When Eddie Murphy steps onto the screen as Axel Foley, the charismatic Detroit detective, it feels as if a dynamo has been unleashed.. a Star!
December 5, 2024 at 6:30 AM
40 years ago, Beverly Hills Cop released in theaters
More than just a movie, it’s a perfect combination of action and comedy that just redefined the Genre
When Eddie Murphy steps onto the screen as Axel Foley, the charismatic Detroit detective, it feels as if a dynamo has been unleashed.. a Star!
More than just a movie, it’s a perfect combination of action and comedy that just redefined the Genre
When Eddie Murphy steps onto the screen as Axel Foley, the charismatic Detroit detective, it feels as if a dynamo has been unleashed.. a Star!
Reposted by Vinnie Crocker
Albumism’s @paisleysparks44.bsky.social includes Terry Callier’s ‘What Color Is Love’ (1973) among his all-time favorite albums | Discover why + explore the 25 albums that each of our writers can’t live without here: https://album.ink/PCorcoran25
November 29, 2024 at 11:15 PM
Albumism’s @paisleysparks44.bsky.social includes Terry Callier’s ‘What Color Is Love’ (1973) among his all-time favorite albums | Discover why + explore the 25 albums that each of our writers can’t live without here: https://album.ink/PCorcoran25
“Life can be only what you make it
When you’re feeling down, you should never fake it"
30 years ago, Mary J. Blige released "My Life"
➡️She took the songwriting reigns for 1 of the most introspective & culturally impactful album
➡️Chucky Thompson & Prince Charles Alexander at the boards
➡️MASTERPIECE
When you’re feeling down, you should never fake it"
30 years ago, Mary J. Blige released "My Life"
➡️She took the songwriting reigns for 1 of the most introspective & culturally impactful album
➡️Chucky Thompson & Prince Charles Alexander at the boards
➡️MASTERPIECE
November 29, 2024 at 5:33 PM
“Life can be only what you make it
When you’re feeling down, you should never fake it"
30 years ago, Mary J. Blige released "My Life"
➡️She took the songwriting reigns for 1 of the most introspective & culturally impactful album
➡️Chucky Thompson & Prince Charles Alexander at the boards
➡️MASTERPIECE
When you’re feeling down, you should never fake it"
30 years ago, Mary J. Blige released "My Life"
➡️She took the songwriting reigns for 1 of the most introspective & culturally impactful album
➡️Chucky Thompson & Prince Charles Alexander at the boards
➡️MASTERPIECE
Someday We'll All Be Free
YouTube video by Donny Hathaway - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2024 at 8:54 PM
November 28, 1929
"Motown was about Music for ALL People – white and black, blue and green, cops and the robbers.
I was reluctant to have our Music alienate anyone."
(Berry Gordy)
Happy Birthday to Mr Berry Gordy Jr.
AKA "the Greatest Producer Of All-Time" (c) Gamble & Huff 🙏
"Motown was about Music for ALL People – white and black, blue and green, cops and the robbers.
I was reluctant to have our Music alienate anyone."
(Berry Gordy)
Happy Birthday to Mr Berry Gordy Jr.
AKA "the Greatest Producer Of All-Time" (c) Gamble & Huff 🙏
November 28, 2024 at 7:20 PM
November 28, 1929
"Motown was about Music for ALL People – white and black, blue and green, cops and the robbers.
I was reluctant to have our Music alienate anyone."
(Berry Gordy)
Happy Birthday to Mr Berry Gordy Jr.
AKA "the Greatest Producer Of All-Time" (c) Gamble & Huff 🙏
"Motown was about Music for ALL People – white and black, blue and green, cops and the robbers.
I was reluctant to have our Music alienate anyone."
(Berry Gordy)
Happy Birthday to Mr Berry Gordy Jr.
AKA "the Greatest Producer Of All-Time" (c) Gamble & Huff 🙏
#NP Tevin Campbell - "Alone with You"
Al B. Sure & Kyle West produced it (THESE keys !)
K-Ci & Jojo brought their MAGIC in backing vocals
Tevin just KILLED it at 15
Put some RESPECT on Tevin Campbell's name !
#LetsSpreadLove
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ0j...
Al B. Sure & Kyle West produced it (THESE keys !)
K-Ci & Jojo brought their MAGIC in backing vocals
Tevin just KILLED it at 15
Put some RESPECT on Tevin Campbell's name !
#LetsSpreadLove
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ0j...
Alone With You
YouTube video by Tevin Campbell - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2024 at 8:10 PM
#NP Tevin Campbell - "Alone with You"
Al B. Sure & Kyle West produced it (THESE keys !)
K-Ci & Jojo brought their MAGIC in backing vocals
Tevin just KILLED it at 15
Put some RESPECT on Tevin Campbell's name !
#LetsSpreadLove
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ0j...
Al B. Sure & Kyle West produced it (THESE keys !)
K-Ci & Jojo brought their MAGIC in backing vocals
Tevin just KILLED it at 15
Put some RESPECT on Tevin Campbell's name !
#LetsSpreadLove
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ0j...
Reposted by Vinnie Crocker
I just listened to this album for the gazillionth time and it loses none of its power or beauty. I’m so glad I wrote about it.
albumism.com/reviews/mesh...
albumism.com/reviews/mesh...
Meshell Ndegeocello Summons and Supplies Inspiration on Revelatory ‘No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin’ | Album Review
Beyond her external influences, Ndegeocello is equally inspired by those performers she surrounds herself with and here they concoct a heady brew that satisfies on every conceivable level.
albumism.com
November 21, 2024 at 5:12 PM
I just listened to this album for the gazillionth time and it loses none of its power or beauty. I’m so glad I wrote about it.
albumism.com/reviews/mesh...
albumism.com/reviews/mesh...
November 26, 1939
"This is what I want in Heaven :
Words to become Notes
and Conversations to be Symphonies."
(Tina Turner)
Hail to the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll on what would have been her 85th Birthday 🙏
"This is what I want in Heaven :
Words to become Notes
and Conversations to be Symphonies."
(Tina Turner)
Hail to the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll on what would have been her 85th Birthday 🙏
November 26, 2024 at 7:05 PM
November 26, 1939
"This is what I want in Heaven :
Words to become Notes
and Conversations to be Symphonies."
(Tina Turner)
Hail to the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll on what would have been her 85th Birthday 🙏
"This is what I want in Heaven :
Words to become Notes
and Conversations to be Symphonies."
(Tina Turner)
Hail to the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll on what would have been her 85th Birthday 🙏
November 25, 1968
"The reason why EPMD was so dope is because we battled each other.
It was friendly competition.
Like, if Parrish says something dope, I want to say something iller.
That's what made us so dangerous."
(E.Sermon)
Let's celebrate Erick Sermon's Greatness on his 56th Birthday
"The reason why EPMD was so dope is because we battled each other.
It was friendly competition.
Like, if Parrish says something dope, I want to say something iller.
That's what made us so dangerous."
(E.Sermon)
Let's celebrate Erick Sermon's Greatness on his 56th Birthday
November 25, 2024 at 7:09 PM
November 25, 1968
"The reason why EPMD was so dope is because we battled each other.
It was friendly competition.
Like, if Parrish says something dope, I want to say something iller.
That's what made us so dangerous."
(E.Sermon)
Let's celebrate Erick Sermon's Greatness on his 56th Birthday
"The reason why EPMD was so dope is because we battled each other.
It was friendly competition.
Like, if Parrish says something dope, I want to say something iller.
That's what made us so dangerous."
(E.Sermon)
Let's celebrate Erick Sermon's Greatness on his 56th Birthday
#NP Prince & The New Power Generation - "Diamonds and Pearls"
(Live at Glam Slam, Minneapolis, MN, 1/11/1992)
Rosie just takes it to a whole another level 🙏
#OTD 33 years ago, Prince & The NPG released "Diamonds and Pearls" as the 4th single
#LetsSpreadLove
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOim...
(Live at Glam Slam, Minneapolis, MN, 1/11/1992)
Rosie just takes it to a whole another level 🙏
#OTD 33 years ago, Prince & The NPG released "Diamonds and Pearls" as the 4th single
#LetsSpreadLove
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOim...
Diamonds And Pearls (Prince live @ Glam Slam '92)
YouTube video by Lifelinz 4ever
www.youtube.com
November 25, 2024 at 6:50 PM
#NP Prince & The New Power Generation - "Diamonds and Pearls"
(Live at Glam Slam, Minneapolis, MN, 1/11/1992)
Rosie just takes it to a whole another level 🙏
#OTD 33 years ago, Prince & The NPG released "Diamonds and Pearls" as the 4th single
#LetsSpreadLove
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOim...
(Live at Glam Slam, Minneapolis, MN, 1/11/1992)
Rosie just takes it to a whole another level 🙏
#OTD 33 years ago, Prince & The NPG released "Diamonds and Pearls" as the 4th single
#LetsSpreadLove
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOim...
November 24, 1992
The Pharcyde released their debut album "Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde", influential Classic with its positive mindset & ingenious production
"It's just where we were at.
We weren’t gangsters, you know what I mean?
We were only putting out what was happening to us"
(Tre)
The Pharcyde released their debut album "Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde", influential Classic with its positive mindset & ingenious production
"It's just where we were at.
We weren’t gangsters, you know what I mean?
We were only putting out what was happening to us"
(Tre)
November 24, 2024 at 7:42 AM
November 24, 1992
The Pharcyde released their debut album "Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde", influential Classic with its positive mindset & ingenious production
"It's just where we were at.
We weren’t gangsters, you know what I mean?
We were only putting out what was happening to us"
(Tre)
The Pharcyde released their debut album "Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde", influential Classic with its positive mindset & ingenious production
"It's just where we were at.
We weren’t gangsters, you know what I mean?
We were only putting out what was happening to us"
(Tre)
Every day is a special occasion to celebrate the Life of the GREATEST Artist of All-Time :
Mr Prince Rogers Nelson 🙏
Mr Prince Rogers Nelson 🙏
November 21, 2024 at 8:17 PM
Every day is a special occasion to celebrate the Life of the GREATEST Artist of All-Time :
Mr Prince Rogers Nelson 🙏
Mr Prince Rogers Nelson 🙏