Dru Hill

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The singing group 'Dru Hill' rose quickly to fame in the mid-1990's, offering a smooth blend of R&B, soul, and gospel music.

Best known for their #1 R an B hit singles "In My Bed", "Never Make a Promise", and "How Deep is Your Love",  this four-man ensemble from Baltimore, Maryland, went on to record seven Top-40 hits and two smash hit LP's by the end of 1999.

Dru Hill's musical style is sort of a cross between the smooth, gentleman-like 'Boyz II Men', and the self-proclaimed "bad boys of R&B", 'Jodeci'...a band who's often criticized Dru Hill for allegedly imitating their on-stage style!

In reality, Dru Hill's two major influences were 'Stevie Wonder' and 'The New Edition',  however, their best songs were writtin by either themselves or by producers 'Daryl Simmons', 'Keith Sweat', and 'Babyface'.

The early years were very interesting.  Prior to becoming Dru Hill, they were all middle school buddies pursuing music careers, when, finally, 'Tamir "Nokio" Ruffin' founded the band....which included lead singer 'Mark "Sisqo" Andrews', 'Larry "Jazz" Anthony', and 'James "Woody Rock" Green'.

Their first gig was actually at a local fudge factory, where they not only made fudge together, but would sing and perform to entertain guests as well! (Still a tradition at "The Fudgery" in Baltimore) 

The group got its name from a popular hang out called 'Druid Hill Park', where they sang gospel songs as kids!

They finally got their big break in 1996, when manager 'Haqq Islam' arranged for them to sign with 'Island Records', which led to the debut album self-titled "Dru Hill"...an eventual gold seller!

The album's first single "Tell Me" was featured on the sound track of 'Whoopi Goldberg's' film "Eddie", and was a 'Top-5 R&B' hit in the United States.

In 1998, thier second album 'Enter the Dru' featured single "How Deep Is Your Love", also a 'Top-5" hit, and featured on the soundtrack of the 'Jackie Chan' and 'Chris Tucker' film "Rush Hour".

Meanwhile, all four members took turns singing lead, with 'Mark "Sisqo" Andrews' making the biggest impression.

After the band split up just before 2000, it was 'Sisqo' who unleashed his smash album "Unleash the Dragon", who's single "Thong Song" established Sisqo as a household name outside of Dru Hill.

In 2002, the group reunited under the 'Def Soul Records' label, and added a fifth member, 'Rufus "Scola" Waller'. 

 Dru Hill's third hit album called "Dru World Order" was released in November of that year, and over the next few years, they would enjoy equal success touring with fellow R&B acts 'Toni Toni Toni', 'Bell Biv Devoe', and 'Keith Sweat'.

Just a few weeks ago, on July 27th, 2010, Dru Hill released their fourth album "InDRUpendence Day", along with three new singles.

Last Saturday, August 14th, they made that album's debut, performing at New Yorkk's 'Paradise Theater'.

Dru Hill also has a new T.V. show called "Keith Sweat's Platinum House", which first aired June 28th, 2010 on 'Centric' (cable), and, it appears Dru Hill....is still--a band on the rise!

Thanks, and check out Dru Hill on "Soul City" every night at 6pm on 'Streetwise Radio'.

Keep listening,  PeteCam4 

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The Streetwise Ultra Mix has reached a new mile stone

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The Streetwise Ultra Mix has reached a new mile stone. We are running an 8 hour play list..

The rotation is huge. You can now listen to the Ultra Mix and hear more R&B, Reggae, HipHop and Jazz than ever before.24/7. We now have 188 presets from our loyal Live 365 listeners. Thank You. Tell your friends about us and keep the presets coming. We are curently ranked number 16 in R&B on Live 365.com.

We are number 1 when it comes to all genres  R&B Reggae Jazz And Hip Hop when we combine them together.

Friday Streetwise Radio will launch a new Streetwise Radio Web Site. This blog will be the Streetwise Ultramix Blog.Continue to visit this site for news about the ultra mix. Also come here to find out about Streetwise Special Delivery Inc., the sponsor of this station, promotions and contest in the near future.

If you are a musician or know of someone who has a CD out please give us a shout by pushing the button on our Live 365 station page and inform us about an artist.

Streetwise Radio Welcomes Exposure Ni with Cynthia Austin

Monday-Friday 6pm Pacific Time on  Soul City

                                                
 Over the years, God has blessed Cynthia to work at the #1 Radio Station in the markets where she has been employed.  In fact, she was nominated for Who’s Who Among America’s Broadcasters.  

Through Cynthia Austin.com, she provides Radio Stations and Websites with the daily news program Exposure Ni.  She also hosts Adultery Online, Bible Minute, Bible Quiz Radio and has authored a book.  Exposure Ni is a rapidly growing syndicated Radio News Program which can be heard over 150 times daily on Radio Stations across America and around the world.

Cynthia attended the University of Houston and Columbia School of Broadcasting.  She was recently appointed to serve on the Board of Directors for the Elite News National Religious Hall of Fame.  She resides in Arlington, Texas with her two children (the cubs)..

                                                                    ExposureNi.com

STREETWISE RADIO CELIBRATES ITS FIRST BIRTHDAY!!!

STREETWISE RADIO IS ONE YEAR OLD

Have you heard the saying “Time Does Not Stands Still For Anybody”. Well it sure doesn’t, I can’t hardly believe a year has past and Streetwise Radio is one year old. When Michael told me he was going to start a radio station, I thought that was cool. When Streetwise Radio started, I knew it was going to take off, because Michael was playing music the other stations weren’t.

Michael being the cool DJ that he is, has set his radio station up in categories Ultra Mix, Jazz Café, Big Splif’s 420 Reggae, Soul City and Big Hop. Streetwise Radio has a listener ship all over the world. It’s nice to sit at work and listen to music, it makes the day more enjoyable. My favorites are the Jazz Café from 12-1pm and Soul City 6-7pm. Streetwise Radio caters to the young and the old. If your not listening to Streetwise Radio go to live365.com type in Streetwise Radio or you can listen on iTunes Radio by clicking on R&B. Well Happy Birthday Streetwise Radio and many more to come.

LM

Reggae star Sugar Minott dies at 54

Minott died Saturday at the University Hospital of the West Indies in Jamaica's capital, Kingston, his wife Maxine Stowe said Sunday. She did not disclose the cause of death.


Sugar Minott who I met years ago at Reggae Sun Splash was
not only a great Reggae Singer but a Great Person. I remember chanting with him backstage.


Sugar will be missed.


M. Ealey 

Shelah Moody Joins Streetwise Radio

       Shelah Moody is Streetwise Radio's new Entertainment Corespondent. She will be interviewing various artists at concerts and other events. Look for her reports on our blogs.

And listen for here bulletins and interviews on Streetwise Radio.We are lucky to have such a professional on our staff. 

  Here is her Bio:

           Shelah Moody caught the entertainment bug at an early age. Her late father, Edward Moody, was an acclaimed pianist who used to bring her to his gigs as a child and introduced her to jazz greats such as Wynton Marsalis and Freddie Hubbard. .

Ms. Moody wrote her first concert review of Natalie Cole’s performance at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel in Honolulu, HI, where she grew up, for her elementary school newspaper at age ll. Her career path was confirmed as a pre-teen when she accompanied a local journalist and family friend to a Heatwave/Rose Royce concert and she always remembered the exhilarating feeling of being given her first backstage pass.

            Ms. Moody Holds a B.A. in journalism and a master’s degree in ethnic studies.

She has contributed to  the San Francisco Bay Guardian, the San Francisco Weekly, the San Francisco Bay View, www.cityflight.com,  Honey Magazine, KPOO and others. Ms. Moody spent 12 years on staff at the San Francisco Chronicle, where she had a weekly column in the Style section and learned about podcasting and audio reporting. One of the highlights of her career was meeting Michael Jackson in 2005 during his trial for child molestation. Streetwise Radio is her latest venture. She is a member of the San Francisco chapter of the Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (GrammysO>