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lundi 29 septembre 2025
Last week 80's Soul Classics 25% Discount
dimanche 28 septembre 2025
samedi 27 septembre 2025
vendredi 26 septembre 2025
mercredi 24 septembre 2025
lundi 22 septembre 2025
Straight Down to Business 1991
Straight Down to Business is the fourth album by the American musical group Ready for the World, released in 1991 via MCA Records."Straight Down to Business" was released as a single.
Ruff 'n' Ready 1988
Ruff N' Ready is the third album by the American musical group Ready for the World. It was released on September 19, 1988, via MCA Records.
Long Time Coming 1986
Long Time Coming is the second album by American R&B group Ready for the World. Three hits were scored from the album, including "Love You Down". It was released on November 10, 1986, on MCA Records.
Ready for the World 1985
Ready for the World is the debut album from the Michigan-based band Ready for the World. It was self-produced by the band and released on May 14, 1985, by MCA Records.
Of the nine songs appearing on the original album, six were released as singles. The lead track, "Tonight", did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, only reaching number 103, but the single charted on the R&B chart, where it peaked at number 6. Their second single, "Deep Inside Your Love" also peaked at number 6 on the R&B chart.[4]
The next single, "Oh Sheila", peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, the R&B chart, and the dance chart, it reached the UK Singles Chart, where it peaked at number 50.[5] "Digital Display" reached number 21 on the pop chart, number 4 on the R&B chart, as well as charting number 3 on the dance chart.[6][4][7]
The last two singles: "Slide Over" and "Ceramic Girl", reached numbers 57 and 82 on the R&B chart, respectively.[4] Later, the album cut "Human Toy" was used as the A-side and B-side for their 1986 single, "Love You Down".
The album itself sold well and was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for reaching sales of over one million copies in the United States.[8] It reached a peak of number 17 on the pop album charts,[9] while reaching number 3 on the R&B album charts.
Ready For The World - Ready Sonique (2025)
Legendary Ready For The World is returning with a new album entitled, “Ready Sonique,” described as a stunning fusion of past and present that blends their platinum legacy with genre-pushing new energy.
Founding members Willie Triplett and Gerald Valentine are joined by powerhouse newcomers David Lyve and cameo appearances from Scola of Dru Hill, Tiffanie Porter aka P.ily, Kharisma and Aveon to deliver a fearless album of soulful grooves, cutting-edge beats, and lyrical depth.
From the creators of the classics “Oh Sheila,” “Love You Down,” “In My Room,” “Gently,” and “Digital Display,” the new album “Ready Sonique” reinvents R&B by combining lush live instrumentation with Trap, Neo-Soul, EDM, Afrobeats, and more.
The album was five years in the making and reflects a full-circle moment in music—paying homage to their roots while boldly stepping into the future.
The first offering from “Ready Sonique” is the hot new single “Feelin You“, written by Gerald Valentine, Tiffanie Porter and David Watkins and produced by Willie Triplett and Gerald Valentine.
The R&B ballad is invoking an eargasm from a threesome-lead swing. A deep best friendship between a man and a woman takes a passionate turn after an unexpected, electrifying night together.
As they both bask in the afterglow, replaying every moment with longing and awe, her alluring ex-lover, a captivating bisexual woman reappears, eager to rekindle the spark and reclaim her place in the mix.
UB recently celebrated the group for their 40th Anniversary this year, with an R&B Bridgez!
Ready For The World returns revitalized and reimagined with the launch of a bold new musical chapter. Featuring two of the original multi-platinum members, Willie Triplett (singer, keyboardist, producer, writer) and Gerald Valentine (drummer, producer, writer), the group introduces a dynamic lineup including soulful guitarist and rising vocalist David Lyve, and electrifying singer-songwriter Tiffanie Porter (aka P.ily).
This new ensemble delivers a genre-defying soundscape that fuses the smooth sensuality of classic R&B with the raw energy of Trap, the pulse of Hip-Hop, the lushness of Neo-Soul, and the edge of EDM. The result is a daring sonic journey through love, heartbreak, seduction, and self-awareness; an immersive musical experience that reflects where R&B has been and where it’s headed.
Recognizing that R&B has splintered into fragmented styles over the past three decades, Ready For The World 2.0 is committed to bridging the gap, reuniting rhythm and soul with modern production and live instrumentation. Their goal is to demonstrate that R&B isn’t fading; it’s evolving, ready to reclaim its dominance by embracing the full spectrum of today’s musical influences.
“We’ve always been guided by what feels right,” says Triplett. “Back in the ’80s, it was tracks like Oh Sheila, Love You Down, Tonight, and Digital Display; songs that came straight from the heart. That same instinct drives us now. Only this time, we’re blending our legacy with fresh sounds and fearless storytelling.”
The group’s forthcoming album, Ready Sonique (pronounced So-NEEK), is the product of five years of meticulous craftsmanship. Though briefly paused by the pandemic, momentum surged back as stages reopened, and inspiration reignited. Ready Sonique captures the essence of artistic rebirth blending vintage grooves and chart-topping nostalgia with Afrobeats, Southern Soul, Adult Contemporary, Pop, Rock, and more.
With each track, the band breathes life into their mission: to elevate the art of music by reviving the richness of live performance and nurturing the next generation of talent.
“It’s an honor to have endured four decades in this industry and now come full circle,” says Valentine. “We see this as a blessing; not just to make new music, but to pass the torch, to reinvigorate the genre, and to show what true musicianship still sounds like.”
Triplett and Valentine will cherish the journey taken with bandmates; guitarist Gordon Strozier and keyboardist Gregory Potts who are currently recovering from long term illnesses and former lead singer Melvin Riley and bassist John Eaton who both decided to branch off to pursue their own endeavors. Their contributions remain woven into the fabric of the group’s identity, and their legacy will forever be honored as Ready For The World continues to evolve with heart, gratitude, and respect.
Welcome to Ready Sonique—where timeless R&B meets the future in rhythm, heart, and soul. Past and present meeting in harmony.
Blue Magic (band)
Blue Magic is an American R&B and soul group, and one of the more popular Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s. Founded in 1972, the group's original members included lead singer Ted Mills with Vernon Sawyer, Wendell Sawyer, Keith Beaton, and Richard Pratt. From 1972 to 1976 they had 6 top twenty hits on Billboard's R&B chart. Their most notable song was a number one R&B hit single entitled, "Sideshow", which peaked at number 8 on Billboard's pop chart. "Sideshow" sold over one million units and was awarded an RIAA gold record certification. Other notable songs included, "Spell", "What’s Come Over Me", "Three Ring Circus", "Look Me Up", "Welcome To The Club" and "Stop to Start".[1]
Blue Magic was inducted into The Atlantic City Walk of Fame, Presented by The National R&B Music Society, on April 28, 2025.
The group was one of the earliest acts produced by Norman Harris, a Philadelphia recording veteran.[3] The group's harmonies were supported by the MFSB studio house band.[3] Their first song release in 1973 was "Spell" which went onto the US Billboard R&B chart peaking at No. 30 (it was written and co-produced by Mills). They were known for making dreamy ballads and their choreographed stage moves.[4]
Their second release was the uptempo "Look Me Up"; which reached number 36, stayed on the R&B chart for 11 weeks, and was popular on the early disco scene. Their next single was the ballad "Stop to Start". This hit was even more successful, reaching number 14 on the Billboard R&B chart and number 74 on the pop chart. The next single release became their first Billboard US top 10 R&B and Pop hit, "Sideshow".[3] It sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc by the RIAA on August 16, 1974.[5] It climbed to number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the R&B chart.[6] The Blue Magic album also went gold. In addition to the four hit singles, it also included another Richard Dickson inspired creation, the hit ballad "What's Come Over Me", a seven-minute rendition of the Main Ingredient million seller "Just Don't Want to Be Lonely", the solid album closer "Tear It Down", and the uptempo "Welcome to the Club".
The first single from their 1975 follow-up album The Magic of the Blue, entitled "Three Ring Circus", also sold well,[3] reaching number 36 in the pop chart and number 5 R&B. MFSB guitarist Bobby Eli and Vinnie Barrett co-wrote both "Sideshow" and "Three Ring Circus".
The album Thirteen Blue Magic Lane in 1975 maintained the group's popularity, and spawned their version of the popular dance number "We're on the Right Track", as well as the ballad "Chasing Rainbows". The song "What's Come Over Me" from their debut album was re-worked as a duet with Margie Joseph dubbed in alongside Mills' original lead vocals. The new approach saw the song climb to number 11 on the R&B chart again in 1975.[8] In total, the group had two R&B chart singles in 1975 and four in 1976.
The group had their first world tour that year which lasted for 42 weeks. The tour included 48 states in the United States, five countries in Europe and a 10-day stay in the Philippines. They concluded their tour with a two-week engagement in the Virgin Islands.
Blue Magic were known also for their choreography. As a visually oriented group, they had several major television appearances, including Soul Train, The Mike Douglas Show, The Jerry Blavat Show, Dancin' on Air, and A.M. Philadelphia.
In April 1975, they were chosen as the best new group of the year which earned two Ebony Awards. The first was presented in New York City by Aretha Franklin, the second in Florida by the female recording artist Vanity.
They have shared the stage with other performers such as The Jacksons, Lionel Richie, The Commodores, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Natalie Cole, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Spinners, Earth, Wind & Fire, New Edition, The Stylistics, Mick Jagger and others.
The group also contributed background vocals for Alyson Williams and the Rolling Stones (on the song "If You Really Want To Be My Friend" from the album It's Only Rock 'n' Roll).
Background singer Richard Pratt left in the early 1980s. After sibling singers Vernon and Wendell Sawyer left, the remaining two members Mills and Beaton hired two other singers and traveled to Los Angeles, California, to record with Skip Scarborough and some members of the popular group Earth Wind & Fire on the album Message from the Magic.
In 1988, the original group got back together and had some renewed popularity in late 1989 with the album From Out of the Blue. Also in 1989, they appeared on the song "To Be Your Man", the third single from Big Daddy Kane's second album, It's a Big Daddy Thing.
In 1990, The Amsterdam News carried the story of Mills' near-fatal car accident. After surgery in 1996, Mills returned to the music scene as a solo act, recording an album for Casablanca Records that year entitled This Magic Is Real, featuring the remake of "Tear It Down". The other members of the group brought in new lead Rod Wayne (real name Roderick Bronaugh), who remained with the group until 2004. Bronaugh went on to teach at Tennessee State University.
Mills appeared in the touring play, Girl, He Ain't Worth It with The Manhattans, Meli'sa Morgan and Tito Jackson, and appeared in the play Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places. In 2007, Mills recorded the album 3 Tenors of Soul with Russell Thompkins, Jr., original lead singer of The Stylistics, and William Hart of The Delfonics released on Shanachie Records and produced by Bobby Eli.[10]
Mills appeared and gave two concerts for the audiences at the 2014 Soul Train Cruise in February 2014 on the Holland America Eurodam.
On March 11, 2018, Blue Magic reunited to appear on the television series, Unsung on TV One season 12, episode 4.[11]
On July 14, 2018, Mills rescued a man from a burning car on route 22 in Hillside, New Jersey. "I knew it was somebody trapped in there and needed help getting out," said Mills, a Summit resident. "It was flipping in the direction that I was driving."[12]
Former lead Ted Mills continues to pursue a solo career. The name was formally trademarked by Wendell Sawyer and Keith Beaton some years earlier. Vernon Sawyer has his own version of the group, while Richard Pratt led another one at the time of his death in 2022.
Former lead vocalist Rod Wayne died in 2016.[13]
Richard Pratt (born on June 30, 1952) died on March 1, 2022, at the age of 69.[14]
Keith Beaton (born on July 30, 1950) died on January 13, 2023, at the age of 72.[15][16]
On April 28, 2025 Blue Magic were inducted into the Atlantic City Walk of Fame Presented by, The National R&B Music Society. The Stylistics, Ray, Goodman & Brown, Jean Carne and the late Phyllis Hyman were also inducted.
Original members
- Ted Wizard Mills - lead tenor
- Wendell Sawyer – lead baritone
- Keith "Duke" Beaton – tenor (died 2023)
- Richard Pratt - bass (died 2022)
- Vernon Sawyer- baritone
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