All Eyez on Me: 2Pac’s Celebration of Thug Life
In 1995, West Coast rapper 2Pac was released on bail after being jailed on sexual assault charges. His bail was paid for by Suge Knight, owner of Death Row records who struck a deal with 2Pac which would see him release three albums on Knights record label. The album, All Eyez on Me, was the…
Motown Sound: How 60s Girl Groups Achieved Chart-Topping Success
If we think about pop music of the 1960s, we are likely to think of the countless black girl bands like the Supremes and the Ronettes. They have worked their way into classic films such as Goodfellas and Jackie Brown, ensuring they are remembered as part of the cultural landscape of the 60s. The 60s…
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