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TV-14Documentary • Music • R&BSeason 1616 Episodes
The Decades 70'sS16 E1The 1970s arrived on waves of social unrest, with songs that spoke to both protest and affirmation; as the music industry flourished, the '70s grew into a golden age for R&B, bringing social consciousness to the dance floor.- The Decades 80'sS16 E2The '80s were a decade of innovation and breakthroughs -- musically, politically and culturally -- by any means necessary, as the grittier sounds of early hip-hop were rising from the streets.
- Monie LoveS16 E4Monie Love made her own lane as a rap star in the late '80s and early '90s with a unique style and socially-conscious lyrics; Monie tells her amazing story, which started as a dream and ended up changing the world of hip-hop.
- P.M. DawnS16 E7P.M. Dawn topped the charts in the early '90s with hits "Set Adrift on Memory Bliss" and "I'd Die Without You," which explored the boundaries of hip-hop; surviving member Eternal shares on the group's success and honors the life of brother Prince Be.
Das EFXS16 E8Das EFX gain popularity in the early '90s for their animated flow that birthed a new sound in hip-hop called the iggity flow; with No. 1 hits "They Want EFX" and "Mic Checka," Das EFX secure platinum success and a career that spans three decades.- The Decades 90'sS16 E9The '90s is a decade of triumph and turbulence, as R&B and hip-hop go well beyond crossover to dominate the charts and define mainstream American music, while artists find ways to impact society in ways both serious and playful.
- The Decades 2000'sS16 E10The 2000s usher in not just a decade but a millennium, and the excitement and sense of opportunity that greet their arrival are reflected in the music and an historic election in the years that follow.
- A Decade of JazzS16 E11The impact of jazz from 1959-1969; Miles Davis' personal style and groundbreaking albums influenced the direction of jazz.
- Rise of Neo SoulS16 E12With artists like Erykah Badu, D'Angelo and India Arie leading the way, neo soul mixed conscious lyrics and live instruments with funk, jazz, hip-hop, and African rhythms to spark a new wave of music through the 1990s and 2000s decades.
- Tony TerryS16 E13Tony Terry comes onto the music scene with a captivating voice and look that make him a standout in R&B; after the release of his third album, disagreements with management and a secret drug addiction threaten to derail his career and life.
- Women Take the MicS16 E14Hip-hop was a man's world until women took what was theirs; with artists like Roxanne Shante, MC Lyte and Salt N Pepa leading the way, female emcees helped set a course for hip-hop that resonates to this day.
- Reggae RevolutionsS16 E15Through the '60s and '70s, songwriters, including Burning Spear, Peter Tosh, and Bob Marley, put Jamaican music on the map; this episode showcases several classic songs while telling the stories of artists who put their lives on the line.
- Jean CarneS16 E16Jean Carne began her career in the late '60s as a trained musician and singer whose voice bolstered an impressive five-octave range; Jean Carne talks about the ups and downs of her five-decade career.
Warryn CampbelS16 E17Warryn Campbell is joined by Mary Mary, DJ Quik, Mario, Shanice and more to celebrate and share the story of his life and hits.- Norman ConnersS16 E18Norman Connors was one of music's best kept secrets as a drummer and producer who helped launch some of R&B's most notable hits and stars; his unique arrangement of vocal talent and musicianship made him an industry go-to producer and musician.
- S.O.L.A.R. RecordsS16 E19S.O.L.A.R. Records and its owner, Dick Griffey, helped shape the sound of '70s R&B; friends, family and fellow artists celebrate the legacy of a label that came to define what S.O.L.A.R. stood for: the Sound of Los Angeles Records.
Synopsis
This documentary series takes a look at some of the top R&B and soul artists of the last several decades, many of whom are not household names. Narrated by actor Gary Anthony Williams, the NAACP Image Award-winning program features interviews with people who know the musicians well enough to tell the ups and downs of their careers. Episodes usually start with the story of an artist's upbringing before moving into the trials and tribulations faced as the subject searched for the big break early in his or her music career. The pinnacle of the performer's career plays out next, before a turning point that led to each one's career beginning a downward trend.Cast
Gary WilliamsRating
TV-14
Genres
Documentary, Music, R&BMore Like This
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