Emerging Artists

Philadelphia’s Trammps turned up the heat at the Suffolk Theater in Riverhead, NY on July 13, 2017.  The “Trammps” were at the peak of their career in 1977 when their Atlantic sound track “Disco Inferno” became the hottest selling Disco song on the planet and was inducted into the Dance Hall of Fame in 2005.  The group was recognized as the best performing group by one of New York’s most popular clubs.  “Disco Inferno had become the music industries biggest selling album to date and won the Trammps a Grammy Award in 1979”.

Belinda Barnes, founder of Backbeatrnb with “The Trammps ” at The Beautiful Suffolk Theater in Riverhead, NY. The tune,”Zing Went the Strings Of My Heart”, was a unique remake, originally recorded by the late Judy Garland in the early 40’s, and was re-recorded at the Historic Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia by The Trammps. “Zing Went The Strings of My Heart” became a chart topping hit, reaching #17 on the R&B chart and #64 on the pop charts the summer of 1972.

The song, “Disco Inferno” has been on the sound track for a lot of movies such as “Saturday Night Fever”,”Donnie Brasco”, “Ghost Busters”, “What’s Love Got To Do With It” and a host of others.  The Trammps were one of the first Disco bands in the 70’s. Today, they continue to tour all over the world and are so welcomed by their fans. We at Backbeatrnb wish to thank them for sharing their voices with the world.

” WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE”!

THE TRAMMPS, SINGING “DISCO WHERE THE HAPPY PEOPLE GO”.

The Trammps performing at The Suffolk Theater on July 13, 2013  “Too Hot” and “Disco Inferno”

One of the most touching “Tribute songs” for over 3 decades is a song called ” Missing You” written, composed and produced by Lionel Richie in 1984. Diana Ross sang the song which captured the long standing friendship between herself and Marvin. They were life long friends as well as label mates having joined Motown in the early 60’s. We are all “Missing you” Marvin Gaye but your music lives on forever.

MISSING YOU!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YA!

Another great, touching and powerful tribute song is “Happy Birthday to Ya” written, produced and performed by the legendary Stevie Wonder. He was inspired to write the song in 1981 because of his involvement and campaign to make Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday a national holiday.

NIGHT SHIFT

“Night Shift” was written by The Commodores then lead singer Walter Orange along with Dennis Lambert and Franne Golde as a great Tribute to the late Jackie Wilson and Marvin Gaye. The song was originally recorded in 1984 but became a mega hit in 1985. 

“Originally recorded in 1984, Night Shift was the first hit attained by the Commodores following Lionel Richie’s departure from the group. It was also their biggest hit after Richie’s departure, peaking at number three on both the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart, and rising to number one on the Hot Black Singles chart ; the single also became a huge success on the Adult Contemporary and the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales charts in the first half of that year”.  

Everyone has a woman in their life they are inspired by and love. Everybody loves their mama, special lady, wife, sister, grandmother or the woman they call mom. The musicians who share their voices singing about appreciating their special lady are no different. Therefore, Backbeatrnb has put together a special playlist in the spirit of Mothers Day. Here are our special picks for the 10 best mom- inspired songs. Those picks are special because they describe how we feel about our mom.  The singers that lend their voices to sing about mom put their heart and soul in letting mom know how special she is.

 We want to make sure your heart is warm by those inspirational songs and wish each and every one of you a Happy Mothers Day.

1.  Boyz 11 Men-   “A Song for Mama”

2. Fantasia-         ” Baby Mama”

3. Natalie Cole-    ” Unforgettable”

4. The Spinners-  ” Sadie”

5. Kaye West-      ” Hey Mama”

6. Patti Labelle-   ”  You Are My Friend”

7. Drake-              ” Look What You Done”

8. Tupac-             ” Dear Mama”

9. Chris Brown-   ” Mama”

10. The Intruders- ” I’ll Always Love My Mama”

The minute you hear songs like “Everybody Plays The Fool, “Just Don’t Want To Be Lonely” and Happiness Is “Just Around The Bend”, Cuba Gooding Sr. and “The Main Ingredient “come to mind.          

Unfortunately, Backbeatrnb, sadly announces the death of the R&B icon on April 20, 2017.  Mr. Gooding Sr. was found slumped over, in his car on Thursday in Woodlawn Hills California. LAPD spokesperson said there were no signs of foul play and the cause of death is pending a medical investigation.

Cuba Gooding Sr was the lead singer of the group “The Main Ingredient” and rose to fame in the 70’s.  The group formed in Harlem, New York in 1964  and “the Gooding era began auspiciously with the million-selling smash hit in 1972 “Everybody Plays the Fool” which hit number two R&B and number three pop to become their group’s biggest hit. It sold over one million copies and was awarded a gold disc by the R.I.A.A. in September “.  In 1974, the “Main Ingredient” peaked #8 on the R&B Charts with “Just Don’t Want To Be Lonely” which too sold over a million copies.

Gooding Sr. later became a minor actor himself, in the movie “Radio”, Gooding Jr, who plays Radio can be seen listening to the “Main Ingredient” in one scene of the movie. 

Cuba Gooding Sr, is survived by his wife, singer Shirley Gooding. They have four children: actors Cuba Gooding Jr., Omar Gooding, April Gooding and musician Tommy Gooding.

Backbeatrnb extends our sincerest condolences to his family. We want to thank Cuba Gooding Sr. for sharing his voice with the world. He certainly will be missed but, his songs will live on in all of his fans. R.I.P Mr. Gooding Sr.