Rhythm & Blues

• INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! •The iconic, multiplatinum, Grammy Award®–winning performer Brandy brings us a raw, intimate portrait of her life, charting her journey from Mississippi churches to Hollywood spotlightsFrom the moment she first sang at church in McComb, Mississippi, Brandy knew her voice was special. At fourteen she landed her first record deal. At fifteen her first album went platinum. At sixteen she was starring in the hit sitcom Moesha and became the first Black actress to play Cinderella on screen alongside fairy godmother, Whitney Houston. Yet as the accolades piled up, so too did the pressure to maintain a flawless image. To onlookers, she had crafted the blueprint for the teenage “it” girl. But behind closed doors “The Vocal Bible” as she was known, was struggling. In this piercing, revelatory memoir, Brandy shares: - the inside stories behind her most iconic songs and albums; - her star-studded connections with Whitney Houston and Diana Ross; - the affirmation of friends and family, including her brother Ray J, that helped her through challenging times; - and so much more.Delving into the humble roots of her decades-spanning career, her early struggles with bullies and insecurities as a high schooler, and finally her inspirational journey to reclaim her sense of self and her autonomy as a woman in Hollywood and in music, this memoir is an insightful meditation on Brandy's life and how she rose to become the woman she is today. Told through a series of breathtaking vignettes and never-before-seen family photographs in a full-color insert, Phases is a fearless and remarkable story of hope, resilience and the strength it takes to make peace with the past.

Discover the full story behind every single song Beyoncé has ever released.<BR><BR>From Destiny's Child to Cowboy Carter, this is the definitive guide to one of music's greatest ever talents, covering hundreds of songs , hidden gems, soundtracks, cover versions and more.<BR><BR>See gorgeous, full-page photos of Beyoncé on tour and performing:<BR><BR> - Renaissance<BR> - Cowboy Carter<BR> - Homecoming<BR> - B'Day<BR> - I Am... Sasha Fierce<BR><BR>Award-winning music writer Annie Zaleski (Rolling Stone, Billboard, the Guardian) explores and explains the fascinating details of every song, from early group hit 'Say My Name' to solo work such as 'Crazy In Love' and 'Run The World (Girls)' - and including the all-conquering Cowboy Carter.<BR><BR>A journey through pop, hip-hop, R&B, gospel and even country, this is Beyoncé's story told through her incredible music.

Dive into Michael Jackson's groundbreaking career and discover how he reshaped music, entertainment, and culture over five decades. In fifty years, forty-five of which were spent on stage, Michael Jackson redefined the rules of the music and entertainment industries. The inventor of the music video and an all-time record-seller, he also broke down racial barriers, notably by becoming the first black artist to be broadcast on MTV in the early 1980s. Discover the King of Pop's global impact and enduring legacy in Michael Jackson: Legend, with a detailed chronology and a full analysis of his work. This book also explores the myths and legends that marked the musician's life, not forgetting an unprecedented tribute to his humanitarian efforts. Michael Jackson: Legend is published to coinicide with the release of Michael, a 2026 biographical musical drama film directed by Antoine Fuqua.

'Highly entertaining' Empire<BR><BR>'A must read' Independent<BR><BR>'Remarkable' Judy Belushi Pisano<BR><BR>'This book is on a mission from God' DBC Pierre<BR><BR>The Blues Brothers hit cinemas on 20th June, 1980. Today, it 's recognised as one of the most significant films of the twentieth century. Its spotlighting of some of the world's most legendary rhythm and blues artists - Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Ray Charles, John Lee Hooker - made the film as unforgettable as its wild car chases. <BR><BR>In The Blues Brothers, Daniel de Visé shares the history of this timeless movie, encompassing the colourful childhoods of Belushi and Aykroyd; the comedic revolution sparked by The Harvard Lampoon; the birth and drug-filled early years of Saturday Night Live; and of course, the indelible behind-the-scenes narrative of how the film was made. <BR><BR>Based on original research and dozens of interviews probing the memories of principals from director John Landis and producer Bob Weiss to Aykroyd himself, The Blues Brothers illuminates in glorious technicolour, the making of an American masterpiece and the birth of modern comedy.<BR><BR>'Droll and rigorous . . . bracingly thorough' The Times<BR><BR>'[A] diverting celebration' Irish Times

Er IST 'Modern Soul'! Die Fans trampten landauf, landab der Band hinterher, wer wollte denn ein Modern-Soul-Konzert verpassen!? Aus der DDR heraus schrieb die Band internationale Musikgeschichte. Vor Kurzem feierte Modern Soul sein 55-jähriges Bestehen. Mitstreiter, Fans und Freunde haben Hugo Laartz, Bandleader und 'Arbeitstier am Keyboard', überredet, seinen ganz persönlichen Kommentar zu dieser Erfolgsstory zu Papier zu bringen. Und er tat es - 'bevor es zu spät ist' - und legt hier die Chronik seines Lebens für die Soulmusik vor. Uneitel erzählt, wie ihn die Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus der Musikszene kennen - Uschi Brüning, Regine Dobberschütz, Klaus Lenz, um nur einige zu nennen. Im Herzen ist er der Berliner Bengel der Nachkriegszeit geblieben - geradlinig und bodenständig. Das weckt beim Leser eine ungeahnte Sympathie für verschwundene Lebenswelten, in denen der Sound von Blues, Rock und Soul auch hinter Mauern die Hoffnung auf Menschlichkeit, Liebe und Respekt in die Herzen der Menschen wehte.

In early 1955, Colonel Tom Parker (the manager of the number-one country music star of the day) heard that an unknown teenager from Memphis had just drawn a crowd of more than 800 people to a Texas schoolhouse and headed south to investigate. Within a matter of days, Parker was sending out telegrams and letters to promoters and booking agents: 'We have a new boy that is absolutely going to be one of the biggest things in the business in a very short time. His name is ELVIS PRESLEY.' <BR><BR>The close personal bond between Elvis and the Colonel is something that has never been fully portrayed before. It was a relationship founded on mutual admiration and support. From the outset, the Colonel defended Elvis fiercely and indefatigably against RCA executives, Elvis' own booking agents and movie moguls. But in their final years together, the story grew darker, as the Colonel found himself unable to protect Elvis from himself - or to control growing problems of his own. <BR><BR>Featuring troves of previously unpublished correspondence from the Colonel's own archives, revelatory for both their insights and their emotional depth, The Colonel and the King provides a groundbreaking dual portrait of the relationship between the iconic artist and his legendary manager and a unique perspective on not one but two American originals. A tale of the birth of the modern-day superstar (an invention almost entirely of Parker's making) by the most acclaimed music writer of his generation, it presents these two misunderstood icons as they've never been seen before: with all of their brilliance, humour and flaws on full display.

THE SUNDAY TIMESBESTSELLER'A fascinating perspective on a great pop story.' Sunday Times'A career this packed with highs - and personal lows - makes for dream memoir fodder.' Daily TelegraphThe long-awaited memoir of legendary Lionel Richie.As a storyteller second to none, Lionel Richie is ready to tell it all. In this intimate, deeply candid memoir, Lionel revisits hilarious and harrowing events to inspire all who doubt themselves or feel their dreams don't matter. Lionel chronicles lessons learned during his unlikely story of remarkable success-his dramatic transformation from painfully shy, 'tragically' late bloomer to world-class entertainer and composer of love songs that have played as the soundtrack of our lives.Funny, warm and riveting, Lionel recalls his childhood in Tuskegee, Alabama, where he grew up on its university campus during the heyday of the Civil Rights movement, raucous adventures as a member of The Commodores, coming-of-age in late 1960s Harlem, culture shock playing gigs on the French Riviera, the big break of being signed to Motown, his meteoric solo career that included an Olympics performance witnessed by two billion around the globe, all the way through to writing and recording 'We Are the World' and his current multi-generational fame as a judge on American Idol. Even with its turbulence, loss, and near-calamity, Lionel's journey takes us on a thrill ride and delivers a memoir for the ages-reminding us of the power of love to elevate our own lives and our world.Lionel Richie's memoir includes three eight-page photo inserts.

Der NYT-Bestseller der weltberühmten Sängerin und Schauspielerin!Wicked gehört mittlerweile zum Standardrepertoire in jeder Musicalausbildung. Auch Cynthia Erivo erlernte die Musik schon lange, bevor genau diese ihr Leben verändern würde. Jetzt ist sie eine der bekanntesten Schauspielerinnen und Sängerinnen der Welt und beweist, dass sich selbst zu entdecken eine niemals endende Reise ist.In bewegenden, persönlichen Anekdoten beschreibt sie, wie sie als queere Schwarze Frau im Showbusiness ihren Platz gefunden hat. Erivo schildert die Herausforderungen, mit denen sie konfrontiert war, und zeigt, wie ihre sensible Emotionalität und ihr unermüdliches Durchhaltevermögen sie an die Spitze gebracht haben. Sie ermutigt Leserinnen und Leser, ihre Träume kompromisslos zu verfolgen, auch wenn der Weg schwierig sein mag. Ihr Buch ist nicht nur eine persönliche Erzählung, sondern auch ein kraftvolles Manifest für Diversität und Selbstakzeptanz. Cynthia Erivo inspiriert damit nicht nur die nächste Generation von Künstlerinnen, sondern alle, die ihre Träumen leben wollen.

'Words for My Comrades ambitiously sets out to transcend the standard pop star biography, carefully knotting the evolution of hip-hop into a sweeping account of 20th-century radical US politics' - Victoria Segal, THE TIMES<BR><BR>Before his murder at twenty-five, Tupac Shakur rose to staggering artistic heights as the pre-eminent storyteller of the 90s, building, in the process, one of the most iconic public personas of the last half century. <BR><BR>In this cultural history and brilliantly researched biography, Dean Van Nguyen reckons with Tupac's coming of age, fame and influence and how the political machinations that shaped him as a boy have since buoyed his legacy as a revolutionary following the George Floyd uprising. Words for My Comrades crucially engages with the influence of Tupac's mother, Afeni, whose role in the Black Panther Party, with its dedication to dismantling American imperialism and police brutality, informed Tupac's art. Tupac's childhood as a son of the Panthers, coupled with the influence of his militant stepfather Mutulu Shakur, became his own riveting code of ethics that helped listeners reckon with America's inherent injustices.<BR><BR>Drawing upon conversations with the people who bore witness - from Panther veterans and other committed Marxist revolutionaries of 1970s America, to good friends and close collaborators of the rapper himself - Van Nguyen demonstrates how Tupac became one of the most enduring musical legends in hip-hop history and how intimately his name is threaded with the legacy of Black Panther politics. Words for My Comrades is the story of how the energy of the Black political movement was subsumed by culture and how America produced, in Tupac and Afeni, two of its most iconic, enduring revolutionaries.

* INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER *A sweeping and evocative music memoir from the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Grammy Award-winning, platinum selling singer-songwriter Michael McDonald, written with his friend, Emmy Award-nominated actor, comedian, and #1 New York Times bestselling author Paul Reiser.Doobie Brothers. Steely Dan. Chart topping soloist. Across a half-century of American music, Michael McDonald's unmistakably smooth baritone voice defined an era of classic rock and R&B with hit records like "What A Fool Believes," "Takin' It to the Streets," "I Keep Forgettin'," "Peg," "It Keeps You Running," "You Belong to Me," and "Yah Mo B There."In his candid, freewheeling memoir, written with his friend, the Emmy Award-nominated actor and comedian Paul Reiser, Michael tells the story of his life and music. A high school dropout from Ferguson, Missouri, Michael chased his dreams in 1970's California, a heady moment of rock opportunity and excess. As a rising session musician and backing vocalist, a series of encounters would send him on a wild ride around the world and to the heights of rock stardom-from joining Steely Dan and becoming a defining member of The Doobie Brothers to forging a path as a breakout solo R&B artist.Interwoven with the unforgettable tales of the music, Michael tells a deeply affecting celebrity memoir of losing and finding himself as a man. He reckons with the unshakeable insecurities that drove him, the drug and alcohol addictions that plagued him, and the highs and lows of popularity. Along the way he relays the lessons he's learned, and that if he's learned anything at all it's that there's often little correlation between what you get and what you deserve.Filled with unbelievable stories and a matchless cast of music greats including James Taylor, Ray Charles, Carly Simon, and Quincy Jones, What a Fool Believes is a moving and entertaining rock and roll biography that is sure to be a classic. This unforgettable music memoir goes behind the hits to tell the story of a singular voice in rock history:- The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan: Go inside the studio and on the road with two of the most influential bands of the decade, and learn the stories behind era-defining hits like "What A Fool Believes" and "Takin' It to the Streets."- Fame and Insecurity: A high school dropout from Ferguson, Missouri, grapples with the unshakeable insecurities, drug and alcohol addictions, and the dizzying highs and lows of fame.- 70s Rock Scene: Step into the heady world of 1970s California, a moment of excess and opportunity, filled with a matchless cast of music greats including James Taylor, Ray Charles, and Quincy Jones.- A Singer-Songwriter's Journey: Follow the path from rising session musician and backing vocalist to a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and breakout solo R&B artist who defined a generation.

Grammy Award–nominated artist Kem shares his life in this “breathtaking” (Michael Eric Dyson, New York Times bestselling author) and revealing memoir tracing his transformative journey from homelessness to gold-selling artist.<BR><BR>Known for his smooth, affecting crooning and dapper style, Kem’s journey to the stage is nothing short of inspiring. In Share My Life, Kem goes back to the very beginning before his time to introduce his grandmother, who worked as a sharecropper in the South and had thirteen children. As Kem’s family rises from the sharecropping and ultimately lands in Detroit, there is an unspoken mantra of “hard things are better left unsaid,” which has devastating consequences down the line. And so, Kem grows up in the midst of an impenetrable silence. His mother is never without a beer in her hand, and his relationship with his father is oddly tense. Emotionally starved, Kem internalizes harmful feelings, eventually spiraling to drug use in his search for relief.<BR> <BR>At nineteen, Kem is homeless, roaming the cold Detroit streets. In the overly bright AA halls, Kem comes across men like himself verbalizing their feelings. The meetings helped him discover his own voice, using music as an outlet that has since touched millions.<BR> <BR>In Share My Life, Kem chronicles his “revelatory, moving, and inspirational” (Lisa Cortés, Academy Award–nominated and Emmy Award–winning producer and director) journey of self-discovery. The young boy who struggled with feelings of worthlessness becomes a man willing to put everything on the line for his dream.

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Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Marla Glen discovered her gifts at the young age of 3 when Muddy Waters gave out toy harmonicas at a birthday party. Not only was Marla aware of how to create music, but the artist was also aware that living life as a girl was not an option. ¿The young Marla grew up to be a young stud that drifted about the country playing open mic nights, and mentored by legends such as Nina Simone and Bo Diddley. While drifting in New Orleans, a Frenchman gave him an opportunity to perform abroad, and it turned into a whirlwind of musical successes, winning Gold and Platinum awards. However, the naïve artist encountered pitfalls and ended up on the streets of France asking fans if he could live with them, to get on his feet again. Several lows continued, until ultimately Marla finally meets a fellow artist, who assisted him in making music for his fans.

Longlisted for the Penderyn Music Book Prize<BR>An Uncut Magazine Book of the Year<BR>A Rough Trade Book of the Year<BR>A Resident Book of the Year<BR><BR>The story of soul legend P.P. Arnold is one of musical highs, personal lows and extraordinary endurance.<BR><BR>From her origins in powerhouse church gospel, the talented singer's performing career began at the age of just seventeen when she joined the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. But little did the young Ikette know that her world was about to be turned upside-down...<BR><BR>Upon arriving in London in 1966 to support the Rolling Stones, the shy but vivacious teenager caught the eye of frontman Mick Jagger. He would persuade her to stay in the city and record as a solo artist, ultimately leading to a five-decade career working with everyone from Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton, the Small Faces, Nick Drake and Barry Gibb to Peter Gabriel, Roger Waters, the KLF, Paul Weller and Primal Scream.<BR><BR>However, it has been far from a gilded life for the soul superstar. After being forced into marriage upon becoming pregnant at the age of fifteen, Arnold went on to endure a string of devastating personal traumas. Yet the versatile musician survived it all and has continued to reinvent herself throughout the years -be that as a West End actress, a much-sought-after session singer or a renowned pop vocalist in her own right.<BR><BR>Now, for the first time, P.P. Arnold shares her remarkable adventures. This is the long-awaited memoir of a true soul survivor.<BR><BR>'Jaw-dropping.' - Mojo<BR>'Powerful.' - Woman's Hour<BR>'Explosive.' - Daily Mail

Zwei langjährige Freunde im vertrauten, eindringlichen Gespräch - über das Leben, die Musik und ihre anhaltende Liebe zu Amerika mit all seinen Herausforderungen und Widersprüchen. Die exklusiv und besonders gestaltete Erweiterung des erfolgreichen Higher Ground Podcasts mit über 350 Fotografien, exklusiven Zusatzinhalten und noch nie zuvor gesehenem Archivmaterial.'Renegades: Born in the USA' ist ein sehr persönlicher, aufschlussreicher und unterhaltsamer Dialog zwischen Ex-Präsident Barack Obama und der Rocklegende Bruce Springsteen. Die beiden erörtern alle möglichen Themen - über ihre Herkunft und die entscheidenden Momente ihres Lebens, über Familie und Vaterschaft bis hin zur polarisierenden Politik ihres Landes und der wachsenden Kluft zwischen dem amerikanischen Traum und der amerikanischen Realität. Das mit zahlreichen Farbfotografien und seltenem Archivmaterial gestaltete Buch ist ein fesselndes und wunderbar illustriertes Porträt zweier Außenseiter - der eine Schwarz, der andere weiß -, die, wie es im Titel 'Renegades' anklingt, ihren ganz eigenen, unkonventionellen Weg gefunden haben, ihre persönliche Suche nach Sinn, Identität und Gemeinschaft mit der amerikanischen Erzählung zu verbinden.Ausstattung: mit 350 Farbabbildungen

Wow! We have kicked off 2021 with challenge after challenge. One thing I know that unites us all is our love of music, fashion , film and literature .Happy New Year Pump It Up Magazine readers!We start the New Year off with our Hip Hop edition. On the cover is Geechie Dan, award winning rapper and director of the Hip Hop Museum in Washington DC.We've got some great articles on Hip Hop culture that will answer questions you may have on its influence in the world today!Don't forget to check out our new and upcoming indie artists,Terry Blades sultry Smooth Jazz and R&B gem, called The Silent Treatment.The chart topping AC artist Em, who's single Say What You Mean was #2 on Digital Radio Tracker indie chart, and is gaining huge traction at the Triple A radio format.A great interview with Grandmaster GMS.And last but not least, the legendary Dance Diva Jessica Williams who's new single " So Good" talks about being at home with those you love.Don't forget to check out our recommended books section , fashion and of course please tune in to Pump It Up Magazine radio.Be safe and wellAnissa Boudjaoui

Much has happened with Delbert McClinton since the first edition of Delbert McClinton: One Of The Fortunate Few was released in 2017.  That year, Rolling Stone called him 'The Godfather of Americana Music,' and in 2019, he received the Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award. He received a Grammy® in 2020 for Best Traditional Blues Album.  This new in paper edition includes a new foreword, two new chapters, and several updates.

Dear Readers,As the last days of fall are upon us, we have a lot to share with you in this issue .But the bulk of this issue is our focus on new wonderful and talented artists.On the cover of this month's issue is the soulful and inspirational pop/urban artist Em! There are no words to describe this artists passion, vision, and inspiration. Her new single "Say What You Mean" is a message to every woman or man in a relationship where honesty and integrity are challenged .Artists Bishop Julian Turner and Brenda Sutton-Turner give us a slamming remake ofYah Mo Be There.Karma the artist brings us the gem called "The Birthday Song"And Michael B. Sutton romances us with his silky, sultry voice in the love ballad called "Those Words".And there is more including steps to enhance your social media presence, movies books, beauty tips, humanitarian awareness and more.And to top it off, there is our invitation for you to tune in to our radio station,Pump It Up Magazine Radio.Lastly,Don't forget to vote November 3rd!Peace and blessingsAnissa Boudjaoui

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Catch up with the latest news Pump itup magazine No matter where you are this summer, you'll need a good magazine to keep you company and help you relax! Entertainment, Lifestyle, and Humanitarian Awareness!This issue pays tribute to the magic of soul music! First let us pay our respects to Civil Right Leader John Lewis who passed away last month. He was truly and inspiration to many! On the cover of this months issue we have the beautiful H'Atina, a powerhouse of a singer who's voice hits to the depth of ones soul. A true soul singer with a voice that will surely get your attention.We have a wonderful article on The Magic of Soul Music by Coco Reyes , one of our talented contributors. Other articles of interest for indie artists is a section on ' Live Streaming". A good read considering many concerts are cancelled due to the pandemic. And of course please tune in to Pump It Up Magazine Radio and hear the best of today's indie artists and major artists. So get your issue today and as we say in the words of the late Don Cornelius we wish you, " Love, Peace, and Soul! Anissa Boudjaoui