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Still processing my experience at the Revolution show Friday night. It felt like a wake--somber, surreal. The celebration of life and the mourning of a loss of someone’s physical form. Made me think about making sure you-well, I-put as much meaningful stuff into the world before I leave it.

Although Wendy and Brownmark handled the singing capably, and Mint Condition’s Stokley almost stole the show despite only appearing for half of it, the truth is that The Revolution didn’t even need to sing. Seemingly every member of the audience was singing along with every word.

The communal aspect of the show was almost comforting. Although I’m usually uncomfortable and annoyed at crowded shows, this felt like a family reunion of sorts.

                                       The Revolution.

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The music world lost another great this week. Rod Temperton was the pen behind Rock With You, Off The Wall, Always and Forever, Give Me The Night, Baby Come To Me and so many more classics. May he rest in power. #jhericurlchronicles #rodtemperton #legend

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The Jungle, The Jungle...The Brothers, The Brothers. #rootspicnicnyc2016 #nativetongues

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#songsinthekeyoflife turned 40 yesterday. There are many reasons why this album is important. It was the first album by a black artist to debut at number one. It was Stevie's third straight album of the year Grammy winner. It's arguably the best double album in history. Most importantly, it's a work of love, light and positivity that's as relevant now as it was in 1976. AND IT'S NOT EVEN STEVIE'S BEST ALBUM!!!

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#getknowledge Kashif was one of the most important songwriter/producers in '80s R&B. Whitney, Kenny G, Evelyn King, Melba Moore and five solid albums of his own. True giant of the genre. Rest in power. #kashif #jhericurlchronicles

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#RIPDeniseMatthews

For a lot of folks in my age range, Vanity was their first crush. She was sexy and a little scary at that age-like she had the capability to drag you into bed and kick you out 90 seconds later because you didn’t know what you were doing. That first Vanity 6 album not only gave Prince an outlet to express his truly feminine side, but also set a template that Madonna and Janet quickly took notes from. Although Vanity retired from the music industry in the ‘90s, her shadow looms large. She’ll be missed.

“If A Girl Answers (Don’t Hang Up)” is as funky as it is hilarious. Bonus points to Prince for playing the part of the other “woman” on the phone.

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#Diana also came out 10/8/80. If it wasn't for the fact that I was 4, I'd have bought out the wrecka stow that day.

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#prince blessed us with #dirtymind 35 years ago today. Still filled with sex, sweat and everything great rock and roll is about. I wrote about it for Theboombox.com

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I wish I could think of a good caption for this. #michaeljackson #mccartney

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New season of #UnSung begins next week!

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The curious case of #eddiekendrick and the missing "s". #hallandoates #seveninchseptember #jhericurlchronicles #temptations #rcarecords #1985

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#seveninchseptember #vinyl #jhericurlchronicles #georgemichael #kissingafool

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And thanks so much brother Zack. #michaeljackson #tradingcards #jhericurlchronicles

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#seveninchseptember #jhericurlchronicles #icet #colors #gangstarap #1988 #hiphopjunkie #vinyl

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#unsung #forcemds #statenisland #tenderlove 

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Shout to everyone who was at #duranduran last night. I'm jealous. #seveninchseptember #jhericurlchronicles #idontwantyourlove #sheppettibone #80s #jam #simonlebon

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#seveninchseptember #michaelmcdonald #rodtemperton #sweetfreedom #jhericurlchronicles #runningscared