Star Online, Malaysia — MEMPHIS, Tennessee (AP): Willie Mitchell, a record producer, label head and musician who worked with Al Green and other stars, died Tuesday. He was 81. more info
Willie Mitchell owned Royal Studio where Buddy Guy, John Mayer and many others recorded. In the 1970s, Mitchell also owned Hi Records of Memphis, the label for Al Green. more info
CNN Showbiz — Willie Mitchell, the Memphis producer whose percussive, string-and-horn-tinged R&B sound shaped '70s hits by such artists as Al Green and Ann Peebles, died Tuesday. He was 81.
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Spinner.com — Willie Mitchell, a Memphis musician and producer who made several hits with Al Green, died Tuesday morning. According to the Associated Press, the 81-year-old suffered cardiac arrest on Dec. 19 and died at Memphis' Methodist University Hospital.Born ... more info
411 Mania — These are the artists that I left out (whether on purpose or I just forgot about them). Plus, the return of Al Green and the return of the Souls Of Mischief! more info
MTV.com News — Singer performed songs from new album, Sex Therapy: The Session, with Nicki Minaj singing on 'Shakin' It for Daddy.'By Shaheem Reid
Robin Thicke performs at his album release party
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The King of Vanilla soul an... more info
MVSW — Some old school fo’ ya:
MC Lyte ~ “Paper Thin”
MC Lyte dropped this track back in 1988! This song is old enough to gamble and drink.
Samples:
Earth Wind & Fire ~ “Shining Star“
Al Green ~ “I’m Glad You’re Mine“
Prince ~ “17 Da... more info