10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SWINGBEAT»
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swingbeat in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
swingbeat and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Rhythm and Blues, Rap, and Hip-hop
Swingbeat, a genre also known as New Jack Swing (or New Jill Swing when
involving female artists), originated in the late 1980s when a Harlem-based DJ,
Teddy Riley, began grafting soul vocals to HIP- HOP rhythms.Although not
embraced ...
Frank W. Hoffmann, Richard Carlin, Albin J. Zak, 2005
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Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series
3/ 2 Everyone at Kennedy was always on the alert for drug couriers, including '
swallowers'. swingbeat ('SWIIJbizt), n. Also swing-beat. [f. SWING n.2 10 b +
BEAT n.1] A form of dance music combining elements of rhythm and blues, soul,
...
J. A. Simpson, Michael Proffitt, E. S. C. Weiner, 1997
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The Encyclopedia of Popular Music
Their pioneering work in the genre of urban R&B that became known as
swingbeat, was juxtaposed with productions for other artists ranging from the UK
pop of the Human League to Yolanda Adams and Sounds Of Blackness. In the
90s they ...
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Alternative, Country, Hip-Hop, Rap, and More: Music from the ...
... was J ackson's veteran producer, Quincy Jones. Also playing important roles
were up-and-coming producers L.A. (Antonio Reid), Babyface (Kenneth
Edmonds), and Teddy Riley, whose music was marketed as new jack swing, or
swingbeat.
Britannica Educational Publishing, Ray, Michael, 2012
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Michael Jackson A Life In Music: A Life in Music
With no input from MJ, the swingbeat crispness of LA/Babyface's 'Nothin (That
Compares 2 U)', with vocals by Randy and Jermaine, is the best cut. There's
more socking swingbeat on 'She', a Teddy Riley/Gene Griffin production from a
time ...
I WOULD like to comment on the current slaughter of Swingbeat by the British
press. In the latter part of the 80's, swingbeat took off with Teddy Riley and Gene
Griffin carrying the burden of introducing swingbeat to the world. It was a unique ...
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Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World Volume ...
Edmonds and Reid teamed up again later that year to produce a number of
singles in the style for Whitney Houston's third album I'm YourBaby Tonight,
including the title track, which featured the swingbeat sound. The group Tony!
Toni!
John Shepherd, David Horn, 2012
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The Guinness who's who of rap, dance & techno
Swingbeat A musical format often titled New Jack Swing (or indeed New Jill
Swing when it concerns female performers). Swingbeat's origins lay in the 80s
and Teddy Riley, who remains the music's most important figurehead to this day.
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The Resistible Demise of Michael Jackson
Likewise, Dangerous managed to draw lines between swingbeat and The
Cocteau Twins. I could go on, but the point is that, as Jackson's stature and
godhood grew, his inquisitiveness did not shrink; even in the seemingly
unpromising plains ...
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The Men Behind Def Jam: The Radical Rise Of Russell Simmons ...
Harrell subsequently established Uptown Enterprises, which enjoyed major
crossover R&B success by harnessing the genius of Harlem producer Teddy
Riley to the swingbeat generation of Jodeci, Mary J. Blige and Riley's own band,
Guy, ...
5 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SWINGBEAT»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
swingbeat is used in the context of the following news items.
Cougar band, Swingbeat perform at Disneyland
The Lakewood High School Cougar band and Jazz Choir Swingbeat arrived safety home recently from their trip to Disneyland. "They had a fabulous trip and ... «North County Outlook, Mar 15»
Pharrell - 'GIR L'
But ever since he helped his mentor, Teddy Riley, make the risqué swingbeat anthem 'Rump Shaker' in 1992, Pharrell (often alongside Neptunes and N*E*R*D ... «NME.com, Mar 14»
School winners
Lakewood High School's Cougar Marching Band and jazz choir Swingbeat recently returned from a trip to Disneyland, sponsored by the Lakewood Music ... «HeraldNet, Mar 14»
Bad Rabbits (New band of the day No 1662)
Teddy Riley (http://www.theguardian.com/music/2010/jul/15/unsung-influential-pop-heroes), the architect of swingbeat/New Jack Swing, produced their album ... «The Guardian, Dec 13»
Lakewood's jazz choir places first in Oregon again
For the fourth time in as many years, “Swingbeat,” Lakewood High School's jazz choir, took first place at the Pleasant Hill Jazz Festival in Oregon on April 20. «North County Outlook, Apr 13»
