In 2013, Harmony Samuels had a hand in executive and co-executive producing two albums, including Fantasia’s Side Effects of You and Ariana Grande’s Yours Truly. Fantasia’s fourth album, which turned 10 last month, was released that April and included the singles “Lose to Win” and the Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliott-featured “Without Me.” Grande’s debut
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The 1998 single “Are You That Somebody” is one of the most popular songs in Aaliyah’s catalog. The late singer’s longtime musical collaborator, Timbaland, produced the track which lives on the Dr. Dolittle soundtrack. Advertisement Aaliyah’s “Are You That Somebody” apparently drew inspiration from another kid-friendly film. Timberland spoke about creating the classic tune during
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photo: Chris Vigue New England-based avant post-rock/industrial collective The Infinity Ring released their new full-length LP, Nemesis & Nativity, via Profound Lore Records back in mid April. This haunting, atmospheric record — recorded with Kurt Ballou at GodCity builds worlds reminiscent of Swans and Nick Cave but still maintaining a sonic heaviness. Today Decibel proudly presents this
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Thirty years ago today, on May 1, 1993, Charley Pride became a member of the Grand Ole Opry, 27 years after his debut on the hallowed stage. It was the second time that Opry officials had asked the artist to join the organization’s ranks. In January of 1967, Pride became the second Black performer, and first Black singer,
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Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp‘s Sunday Lunch cover series is back after a month-long break – check out their cover of Joan Jett‘s ‘Bad Reputation’ below. In their characteristically comedic video, Willcox is shown sticking heart-shaped Post-It notes with the word ‘Bad’ on them to Fripp’s forehead as he plays guitar. Behind them, a poster
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