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These are personal posts, which can be centered around topics such as family, professional life, trips, and love.

Happy 2nd Anniversary to Snoh Aalegra’s “Ugh, Those Feels Again”

Happy 2nd Anniversary to Snoh Aalegra’s “Ugh, Those Feels Again”

August 16, 2021August 16, 2021 Ashley

Ah, summer 2019. It was a busy summer of transition for me. I moved and left behind people who were very special to me. I

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Happy Heavenly 58th Birthday to Whitney Houston

Happy Heavenly 58th Birthday to Whitney Houston

August 9, 2021August 9, 2021 Ashley

Whitney Elizabeth Houston, aka “The Voice”, was born in New Jersey on August 9, 1963. If she were still with us today, she would be

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Almost 27 Years of Mary J. Blige’s “My Life” Album

Almost 27 Years of Mary J. Blige’s “My Life” Album

July 19, 2021July 19, 2021 Ashley

Mary J. Blige’s second album, My Life will turn 27 later this year, having been originally released on November 29, 1994. A documentary centered around

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Marvin Gaye’s Full Circle Life: April 2, 1939-April 1, 1984

Marvin Gaye’s Full Circle Life: April 2, 1939-April 1, 1984

April 1, 2021April 3, 2021 Ashley

Marvin Pentz Gaye, Jr. was born on April 2, 1939 in Washington, DC. Because he became synonymous with Motown, it is often assumed that he

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Happy Birthday Mariah Carey!

Happy Birthday Mariah Carey!

March 27, 2021March 27, 2021 Ashley

Where do I even begin with this woman? She is one of those artists(much like most of the others that I take the time to

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Happy Heavenly Birthday to the Queen of Soul!

Happy Heavenly Birthday to the Queen of Soul!

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 Ashley

Today, March 25th, would’ve been Aretha Franklin’s 79th birthday. Another talented Aries woman born within this last full week of March. (Yesterday was Chaka Khan’s

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Happy Birthday Stephanie Mills!

Happy Birthday Stephanie Mills!

March 22, 2021March 24, 2021 Ashley

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,

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Happy Birthday Teena Marie!

Happy Birthday Teena Marie!

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021 Ashley

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

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Love Songs, Volume I

Love Songs, Volume I

February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 Ashley

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

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Feeling Inspired: 5 Songs for Positivity and Encouragement, Part II

Feeling Inspired: 5 Songs for Positivity and Encouragement, Part II

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 Ashley

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

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  • Happy 45th Anniversary to “Songs In The Key Of Life”!
  • Happy 2nd Anniversary to Snoh Aalegra’s “Ugh, Those Feels Again”
  • Happy Heavenly 58th Birthday to Whitney Houston
  • Almost 27 Years of Mary J. Blige’s “My Life” Album
  • What’s Going On: 50 Years Later

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About This Site

My name is Ashley, and Music & Me is a blog that I created as an outlet for my love and knowledge of all things music. Personal stories and aspects of my life are intertwined. Welcome!

Categories

  • Me
    • Ashley's Perspective
    • Personal
  • Music
    • Artist Birthday Tributes
    • Sampling

Recent Posts

  • Happy 45th Anniversary to “Songs In The Key Of Life”!
  • Happy 2nd Anniversary to Snoh Aalegra’s “Ugh, Those Feels Again”
  • Happy Heavenly 58th Birthday to Whitney Houston
  • Almost 27 Years of Mary J. Blige’s “My Life” Album
  • What’s Going On: 50 Years Later

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About This Site

My name is Ashley, and Music & Me is a blog that I created as an outlet for my love and knowledge of all things music. Personal stories and aspects of my life are intertwined. Welcome!

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