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Laid-back bass, satin keys, and a vocal that glides—Bernard Wright’s “Who Do You Love” is the definition of Saturday evening cool. Released in 1985 as the lead single from Mr. Wright, it became his highest-charting R&B record, peaking at #6. Fast Facts: Press play, pour something smooth, and let this glide set the tone. Got […]
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It’s Blue-Eyed Soul Night on Classix at Nite with Donna, and we’re celebrating the artists who brought soulful vocals and R&B flavor with a unique twist. From Hall & Oates and Michael McDonald to Teena Marie and George Michael, these voices helped shape the sound of soul across decades. 👉 Check out this YouTube video […]
Few songs capture the essence of 1970s soul like Me and Mrs. Jones. Written and produced by the legendary Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, this track topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972 and earned Billy Paul a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. The song’s lush arrangement, storytelling lyrics, and Billy Paul’s […]
Today’s Saturday Love Video of the Day is one of the most powerful ballads in music history — Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing.” Released in 1993, “I Have Nothing” was the third single from The Bodyguard soundtrack, which went on to become one of the best-selling soundtracks of all time. Written by David Foster and […]
R&B Icon Karyn White Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at 2025 Records and Radio Awards Atlanta, GA – August 5, 2025 – R&B international icon Karyn White was honored Sunday night with a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 Records and Radio Awards, held at Backstage Atlanta. A two-time Grammy nominee, White is best […]
This song had our listener Tanya in her feelings tonight! “I Didn’t Mean to Turn You On” by Cherrelle is that track that blends heartbreak and heat—and it was the perfect backdrop to tonight’s Dear Donna moment. Watch the video below and tell us your throwback song that takes you there.
It’s Saturday, and we’re keeping it fun, funky, and classic with today’s Saturday Love Video of the Day! We’re throwing it back to Teena Marie’s 1981 jam “Square Biz”, a funky blend of soul, jazz, and early rap that showcased just how versatile Lady T really was. From the bassline to the bars, she did […]
Every Wednesday night on Classix at Nite with Donna, we bring the feel-good vibes — and tonight we took it to the ladies! Our Feel Good Wednesday theme was all about songs with “Lady” in the title or celebrating the magic of HER. From D’Angelo and The Whispers to Erykah Badu, Tyrese, and Natalie Cole […]
We had to do it for Feel Good Wednesday! The remix of “Lady” by D’Angelo is the perfect blend of soul, style, and straight-up cool. But did you know this video features the very first video appearance of Erykah Badu? Plus cameos from Joi and Faith Evans? The ladies showed up and showed OUT for […]
10 African American Artist in Country You Should Know
