Sam Cooke The Legend

Sam Cooke is legend that is least talked about when it comes to crooners. I've been following Sam Cooke's work for almost 4 years now and have great admiration and affacuation with his work. The Man who invented Soul Singing and yodeling rifts that'll pull the panties off any church going woman was Sam Cooke. As an aspiring entertainer, my dream is to play the autobiographical Picture of Sam. I have already picked out the cast in my head, and how the movie scenes would play out.
Everyone gives praise to Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross, Teddy Pendergrass, Al Green, James Brown, etc. but have never put Sam Cooke on the pedal stool that he belongs. I remember reading Sam's bio and the competitiveness he had with Jackie Wilson, Little Richard, and James Brown. Sam would soothe the crowd with records like "Cha Cha Cha", "What a wonderful world", and his hit record "You Send Me". Sam was one of the first African American artist to intergrate an audience, and he stood for Colored people like me. He was loved so much that when his performance on The Dick Clark Show was cut short, fans sent in fan mail that reached an all time high on Dick's show during that time.
Sam was then asked to return the following week to perform his hit record "You Send Me" and if you watch the link to this video, you'll see the magic that this Black man had on white people as well as the world at this time in the 60's. A lot young people only knew Sam for the record "A Change is gonna Come" and haven't had the chance to enjoy his music like our parents and grandparents. But please take a look in the life of this American Hero and keep his music alive

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqzv1ZS6uZs <---- Here is The Link of Sam performing "You Send Me" at the Dick Clark Show

AL CHAUNCY'S GOING AWAY PARTY

TO ALL MY FRIENDS I AM LEAVING NC TO ATL SATURDAY, SO METRO CAFE AND LOUNGE DECIDED TO THROW ME A PARTY B4 I DEPART.. THIS FRIDAY DEC.4TH AT THE METRO CAFE THERE WILL BE LIVE PERFORMANCES AND DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT LONG.. WE GONNA DO IT UP CAROLINA MAYOR STYLE!!! I'LL SEE YOU THERE.. AND THE ADMISSION IS FREE!!

Start Time:
Friday, December 4, 2009 at 10:00pm
End Time:
Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 1:00am
Location:
309 BLAKE ST. DOWN TOWN RALEIGH, AROUND THE CORNER FROM ZYDECO AND RUM RUNNERS IN CITY MARKET

Rags "N" Riches Interview with Al Chauncy

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Al Chauncy against Racism

As a African American growing up I was not taught racism in my home.. Racism is a pure cancer that is taught by white people that will carry on through generations to come. I look back at 1982 the year that I was born and say to myself 20 years before that my parents had to eat and drink at Blacks Only water fountains, diners, and rest rooms. And as I look at CNN, FOX, and MSNBC it hurts me to see the racial undertone towards our Commander and Chief Barack Obama.

It's deeper than The Health Care crisis... and I see the undertone of racism being played in the land of the Free called America. Yes I am happy to see a Black Man achieve this historical plateau, but rather he was black or white I believed in his character and message during the 08 election.. " He was just that damn good". When George Bush was in office and fucking up America, it was cool and nobody said a damn thing.. The gas prices rose, the import and export taxes went up, 9/11 The attack, and many more.... When Hurricane Katrina happened, Bush did nothing, but when the Tsunami in Indonesia occurred The Bush Administration hurried to another countries rescue with billions of dollars of Disaster Relief funds.. Hell Jeb Bush the Brother and Governor of Florida was even over there helping... while thousands of Homes were destroyed in Louisiana and left forsaking.

I am a hip hop entertainer, and I sometimes have to be cautious of what I project to the world, because of the sensitivity of readers and fans as well... But today a white woman on my job struck a nerve in me today, that will be forever embedded on my heart. She told me that her son and another white friend of his were in Social Studies and looked at the Map of Africa and pointed to the Country Niger and asked a black kid " Is this what you are" The black kid in anger shouted "He called me the N word" and the Women who worked with me son was sent to the guidance counselor.

The Guidance counselor asked the 13 year old white kid, did you call him the N word, and the kid said no.. And then the guidance counselor ask the kid "did you know what you were saying, when you pointed to this country" and the white kid said yes!! so in actuality he called the young black kid a N****. Which is unacceptable. The white kid ended up getting 3 days suspension.. and he asked his mother was she mad at him, and she responded NO, But I didn't teach you that and everybody is equal.

It had to be taught somewhere, and if it was my kid, he or she would have been punished. I am highly against racism and I want all my fans to know that I love you all, no matter what race or creed you are... AL CHAUNCY THE CAROLINA MAYOR LOVES YOU.. GOD CREATED EACH AND EVERYONE OF US IN HIS OWN IMAGE.. SO IF YOU TEACH HATE AGAINST A RACE OF PEOPLE, THEN YOU ARE HATING GOD AS WELL

Carolina All Day.com Interview with Al Chauncy

CAD: Where are you from?

AL: Raleigh, NC

CAD: Do you think the Carolinas have what it takes to be next in the music industry?

AL: I definitely give the green light on Carolina, I've just came back from the South East Music and Entertainment Summit (SMES) in Myrtle Beach, SC and gained tremendous respect for The Carolinas for coming together and creating a real movement, that will solidify our future in this industry. We have real artist not just rappers and singers. I'm talking true bonafide talent. So my answer is yes, we do have what it takes.

CAD: Have you collaborated with any other Carolina artists? AL: I've collaborated with The Hardy Boyz out of Rock Hill, SC, DJ Cartune, 5th Star Management, Smalls Bugati, Black Storm, Raw 7, Big Prime Da General, Lava Izzle, J Khrist, Forte Da Green Giant, Lil Yit, DY-Nasty, Tamara, DJ Smallz Southern Smoke and many more

CAD: What made you decide to start your own radio show?

AL: I wanted to get underground and mainstream artists heard. So I created Street Buzz Radio which is sponsored by Blogtalkradio.com I know you are like mainstream? well there are a lot of mainstream records that go unheard and don't make it to radio. And as far as the underground market I wanted to give the up and coming artists with great music a chance to show my audience, why they should become their fan. so tune in on Wednesdays a 5pm to www.blogtalkradio.com/street_buzz_radio



CAD: You were nominated at the 2009 Carolina Music Awards. How does it feel to be recognized for your hard work?

AL: I was honored and humble at the same time. I believe in perseverance, patience, and resilience, and in due time your hard work will be noticed. So for me to get recognized on a regional level felt great, but now I am working hard to be recognized on a national level.

CAD: What is your opinion on the music business right now?

AL: It's evolving rapidly.. back in the day it was based upon talent, now it's like a popularity contest. It's a numbers game, and to adapt we have to play by the rules or create our own to survive in the music industry. There was no such thing as 360 deals back in the day. nor were there BDS wars.... BDS have become a beacon score, the higher the radio spins the better your credit as an artist will in fluctuate and better your chances of being recognize by majors. It's definitely evolving and educational at the same time.

CAD: Do you have any advice for young artists coming up in the Carolinas?

AL: Create your own brand and style to separate yourself from everybody else, and also get your business together.. figure out how to get paid off what you love and also attack markets outside the Carolinas. Also take control of your destiny, don't just put all your hopes and dreams in a managers hand whose never brokered a deal in his life... that can be very discouraging to some. I've been down these roads before and I'm here to let you young artists now that I am standing on my own through faith and hard work - Be FEARLESS!!!

CAD: What projects are you currently working on?

AL: I've just complete my long awaited album Room 2 Conquer, and its fire!!!!

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ROOM 2 CONQUER

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