(ThyBlackMan.com) When reflecting on the legacy of Southern soul and blues-infused R&B, Marvin Sease stands out as a figure both revered and controversial. Known for his unapologetically adult themes, ...

Whether or not you can sing, there’s something about a classic soul song that just makes you go for it. You know what I’m talking about. When the rest of your family leaves the house, or when you’re ...

Great soul ballads always seem to tug at the heartstrings. And any music called “soul” better do just that. Connect with the very essence of who we are as humans. But in 1961, a powerful voice was ...

In 1974, William DeVaughn released a smooth, soulful song with a deceptively simple message, and it became one of the defining crossover hits of the decade. "Be Thankful for What You Got" later earned ...

D’Angelo, who died Tuesday at the age of just 51, was indisputably a musical genius, but he didn’t leave much behind: Just three studio albums and an under-the-radar live disc over the course of two ...