Between Women’s History Month and the beginning of Aries season, there are so many artists that I feel the need to recognize. Today, March 22nd,
Author: Ashley
My name is Ashley, and I'm just a lady who loves her music! I am a 7th grade English teacher who also loves to write, enjoys sharing my point of view on various topics, and likes to share photos of my life. This blog was born out of the idea to have an outlet for my love and knowledge of music, among other things. Welcome to Music & Me!
Happy Birthday Teena Marie!
Mary Christine Brockert, AKA Teena Marie, was born on March 5, 1956 in Santa Monica, California. Growing up in a neighborhood that was nicknamed “Venice
Love Songs, Volume I
The title speaks for itself. I originally intended to write a post about “love songs” in time for Valentine’s Day, but there was too much
Feeling Inspired: 5 Songs for Positivity and Encouragement, Part II
I don’t know about anybody else, but I have really been leaning on music lately. I mean, I always do…clearly. Haha. This blog wouldn’t exist
Feeling Inspired: Songs for Positivity and Encouragement, Part I
So…there is a lot going on in the world. Covid, politics, and the various effects of both are at the center of a lot of
35 Years of MLK Day: Do you remember this anthem?
January 20, 1986. The first official day and year that MLK day was formally observed in the U.S. The same year I was born. It
Tevin Campbell’s “I’m Ready” Turns 27
On this date back in 1993, Tevin Campbell released his second studio album entitled I’m Ready. The lead single, “Can We Talk”, was huge and
Happy Birthday to The King of Pop, Michael Jackson!
Born Michael Joseph Jackson, August 29, 1958 is the date that welcomed the future King of Pop into the world. If he were still with
Sampling and Modern Music
Ah, sampling…also known as crate digging. As I mentioned in my entry Sampling and Summer Madness, sampling is one of my absolute favorite things about
Summer 2020 Playlist: Unicorn Milk
I’m sure you’re probably wondering what the heck “unicorn milk” means and why it’s the name of this playlist. Well…this summer has been interesting, to