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  1. On This Day December 1 1981 – The Isley Brothers Released the Album Inside You

    On This Day December 1 1981 – The Isley Brothers Released the Album Inside You

    On this day December 1 1981 The Isley Brothers released the album Inside You. The record continued their smooth blend of soulful vocals, rich instrumentation, and emotional depth that had defined their music across the late 70s and early 80s. Its warm production, steady grooves, and romantic...
  2. On This Day November 27 1982 – Truly by Lionel Richie Became the Number 1 Song in America

    On This Day November 27 1982 – Truly by Lionel Richie Became the Number 1 Song in America

    On this day November 27 1982 Truly by Lionel Richie became the number 1 song in America. The ballad delivered a warm and emotional sound built around Richie’s smooth vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and gentle early 80s production. Its message of devotion and sincerity connected immediately with...
  3. On This Day November 25 1985 – Dionne Warwick Released the Album Friends

    On This Day November 25 1985 – Dionne Warwick Released the Album Friends

    On this day November 25 1985 Dionne Warwick released the album Friends. The record delivered a smooth blend of contemporary pop and soulful elegance built around her warm vocal style and polished mid 80s production. Its melodic approach and expressive delivery reflected the era’s growing...
  4. On This Day November 24 1981 – The Sugarhill Gang Released the Album 8th Wonder

    On This Day November 24 1981 – The Sugarhill Gang Released the Album 8th Wonder

    On this day November 24 1981 The Sugarhill Gang released the album 8th Wonder. The record delivered upbeat rhythms, lively production, and the fun spirited style that helped define the early days of hip hop. Its energetic tracks reflected a moment when rap was moving from street level beginnings...
  5. On This Day November 24 1987 – Keith Sweat Released the Album Make It Last Forever

    On This Day November 24 1987 – Keith Sweat Released the Album Make It Last Forever

    On this day November 24 1987 Keith Sweat released the album Make It Last Forever. The record delivered a smooth and influential blend of late 80s R&B built around rich production, emotional delivery, and a confident new sound that helped shape the rise of the New Jack Swing era. Its mix of slow...
  6. On This Day November 22 1988 – Chaka Khan Released the Album CK

    On This Day November 22 1988 – Chaka Khan Released the Album CK

    On this day November 22 1988 Chaka Khan released the album CK. The record blended smooth R&B grooves, soulful vocals, and late decade production that highlighted her unmistakable tone and expressive style. Its mix of upbeat tracks and emotional moments reflected the late 80s shift toward...
  7. On This Day November 5 1982 – George Clinton Released Computer Games

    On This Day November 5 1982 – George Clinton Released Computer Games

    On this day November 5 1982, George Clinton released Computer Games, his debut solo album after leading Parliament and Funkadelic to legendary status. The record took his signature funk sound into the electronic age, blending synthesizers, bass grooves, and sharp humor in a way that only Clinton...
  8. On This Day November 3, 1986 – Kool And The Gang Released Forever

    On This Day November 3, 1986 – Kool And The Gang Released Forever

    On this day November 3, 1986, Kool And The Gang released their album Forever, continuing their run of success with a collection that combined smooth R&B grooves, danceable rhythms, and soulful melodies. The record carried the signature sound that made the band one of the most enduring acts of...
  9. On This Day October 23, 1984 – Janet Jackson Released Dream Street

    On This Day October 23, 1984 – Janet Jackson Released Dream Street

    On this day October 23, 1984, Janet Jackson released her second studio album Dream Street, marking an important step in her early artistic journey before her rise to global fame later in the decade. The album blended pop and R&B sounds with youthful energy, hinting at the confidence and...
  10. On This Day September 20 1988 – Luther Vandross Released Any Love

    On This Day September 20 1988 – Luther Vandross Released Any Love

    On this day September 20 1988, Any Love was released, the sixth studio album by Luther Vandross. Known for his unmatched vocal smoothness and emotional delivery, Vandross crafted an album that blended contemporary R&B with heartfelt balladry, reaffirming his place as one of the most important...
  11. On This Day August 18 1986 - Silk and Steel by Five Star Released

    On This Day August 18 1986 - Silk and Steel by Five Star Released

    On this day August 18 1986, Silk and Steel was released, marking the second studio album by British pop group Five Star. The record solidified their position as one of the UK’s leading pop and R&B acts of the decade, blending smooth harmonies with polished production that appealed to both pop...
  12. On This Day August 24 1985 – Part Time Lover by Stevie Wonder Single Released

    On This Day August 24 1985 – Part Time Lover by Stevie Wonder Single Released

    On this day August 24 1985, Part Time Lover by Stevie Wonder was released as the lead single from his album In Square Circle. This energetic track marked a major moment in Stevie Wonder’s 1980s career, combining polished production with his unmistakable vocal style and sharp lyrical wit. Built...
  13. On This Day August 14 1987 – Crushin by The Fat Boys Released in the United States

    On This Day August 14 1987 – Crushin by The Fat Boys Released in the United States

    On this day August 14 1987, Crushin by The Fat Boys was released in the United States. As their fourth studio album, Crushin marked the group’s biggest commercial success and helped bring hip hop even further into the mainstream with a blend of fun, humor, and radio ready appeal. The album...
  14. On This Day August 12 1981 – Never Too Much by Luther Vandross Released in the United States

    On This Day August 12 1981 – Never Too Much by Luther Vandross Released in the United States

    On this day August 12 1981, Never Too Much by Luther Vandross was released in the United States. This debut solo album marked the beginning of an extraordinary career for one of the most recognizable voices in rhythm and blues. With smooth vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and rich arrangements, the...
  15. On This Day August 10 1983 – Rufus Released Stompin at the Savoy Live Album

    On This Day August 10 1983 – Rufus Released Stompin at the Savoy Live Album

    On this day August 10 1983, Rufus featuring Chaka Khan released the double album Stompin at the Savoy Live Album. The project included a dynamic live performance recorded at the Savoy Theatre in New York City along with four brand new studio tracks. It highlighted the full power of Rufus on...
  16. On This Day August 9 1980 – George Benson Released His Album Give Me the Night

    On This Day August 9 1980 – George Benson Released His Album Give Me the Night

    On this day August 9 1980, George Benson released his eighteenth album, Give Me the Night, marking a high point in his transition from jazz guitarist to crossover pop and R&B star. Produced by Quincy Jones, the album delivered a polished, groove-heavy sound that perfectly suited the early 80s...
  17. On This Day August 5 1986 – Dancing On The Ceiling By Lionel Richie Was Released

    On This Day August 5 1986 – Dancing On The Ceiling By Lionel Richie Was Released

    On this day August 5 1986, Dancing On The Ceiling by Lionel Richie was released, marking his third solo album and one of the most anticipated pop records of the mid 1980s. Coming off the massive success of Can’t Slow Down, Richie returned with a polished and upbeat collection of tracks that...
  18. On This Day: June 22, 1981 - Commodores Release In the Pocket

    On This Day: June 22, 1981 - Commodores Release In the Pocket

    On this day June 22, 1981, the Commodores released their ninth studio album In the Pocket. The album featured a blend of smooth ballads and soulful funk that had become the group’s trademark by the early 80s. It included the hit singles Oh No and Lady, both showcasing Lionel Richie’s heartfelt...
  19. On This Day: June 20, 1988 - Bobby Brown Releases Don't Be Cruel

    On This Day: June 20, 1988 - Bobby Brown Releases Don't Be Cruel

    On this day June 20, 1988, Bobby Brown released his second solo album Don't Be Cruel. The album would become a massive success, reaching number 1 on the Billboard charts and eventually going seven times platinum in the United States. Don't Be Cruel marked a bold shift in Bobby Brown's image and...
  20. On This Day: June 6, 1980 - The S.O.S. Band Releases Debut Album S.O.S.

    On This Day: June 6, 1980 - The S.O.S. Band Releases Debut Album S.O.S.

    On this day June 6, 1980, The S.O.S. Band released their debut album S.O.S., introducing their signature blend of funk, R&B, and dance grooves. The Atlanta-based group quickly gained attention with their polished production, infectious rhythms, and confident vocals. The album reached number 12...
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