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Today's (16 March) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Eddie Kendricks - Boogie Down! from 1974
Today, 36 years ago in 1974, the album Boogie Down! by Eddie Kendricks debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #1 and was on the chart for a total of 16 weeks.It lasts on this position for a total of 16 weeks.
Other debut entries are: The album Jenny Burton by Jenny Burton debuted in 1985. This album reached #45 and was on the chart for a total of 14 weeks. The album Let Me Into Your Life by Aretha Franklin debuted in 1974. This album reached #1 and was on the chart for a total of 38 weeks.It lasts on this position for a total of 38 weeks. The album Brave New World by Russ Freeman & The Rippingtons debuted in 1996. This album reached #77 and was on the chart for a total of 3 weeks. The album Attitude Adjustment by George Howard debuted in 1996. This album reached #38 and was on the chart for a total of 16 weeks. The album Jesse Johnson's Revue by Jesse Johnson debuted in 1985. This album reached #8 and was on the chart for a total of 48 weeks. The album Step By Step by Jeff Lorber debuted in 1985. This album reached #33 and was on the chart for a total of 20 weeks.
Funk's most recognizable bassist Bootsy Collins unveils plans for the world's first Funk University where he will serve as Professor Los Angeles, CA -- It began with a simple message on Bootsy Collins' twitter page to his more than 400,000 followers, which simply read "If You Build It, They Will Funk." Fans had no idea he was referring to the upcoming debut of Bootsy's Funk University, an online bass school for players around the planet to study under his direction.
Bootsy’s Funk University begins its first semester on July 1, 2010 with enrollment based on a first come, first serve basis. Currently, interested players are encouraged to sign-up for exclusive information at www.thefunkuniversity.com. Registration for enrollment is set to begin in April for the summer launch.
David Mensah 2nd single from the album “Independent Woman” was written by David and produced by Coptic who’s worldwide hits include "I need a Girl" for Usher and P. Diddy. The new single "Independent Woman" was released on Monday 8th March 2010. "My Day " was the first single from the album "Music is the Food of Love". The single shot straight to No 1 on the Independent UK Music Chart and Global Reverbnation Soul/RnB Chart. Rose to No 10 on Solar Radio and went straight in at No 11 on Starpoint Radio Charts. David has worked alongside and performed with legendary artists such as Jimmy Cliff, Alexander O'Neal, Beverly Knight, Billy Ocean, Sounds of Blackness, Estelle, Raekwon(Wu-Tang Clan), Havoc (Mobb Deep) and Memphis Bleek to name a few. The bulk of the production on David's debut album is from Wayne Brown who has produced records for super stars such as Earth Wind and Fire, George Michael, Lulu and Billy Ocean. There are also contributions from US Billboard Chart topping producer Coptic who rose to global success with records produced with Biggy, P.Diddy, Snoop Dogg, Faith Evans, Bobby Valentino, Trey Songs,, Ludacris and Ice Cube, the list goes on. In addition to the songs that Mensah has written for his debut album, he recorded a song co-written with 3 times Grammy nominee Jonathon Butler, as well as the classic soul cut “Whatever it takes”, co written with Grammy award winning Junior Giscombe and Wayne Brown. David's new album "Music is the Food of Love" is available now on iTunes, Amazon and all good download stores through VME Records. The CD is available from www.davidmensah.com and CD Baby.
