An Announcement from the Music Know-It-All

Hello, music fans!
Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. I have an announcement to make.

After much contemplation, I have decided to shut down the Blogger version of “Rare and Obscure Music” on December 31, 2022. The reason is because I rarely use the Blogger version anymore and I wanted to have all of my blog entries on one website instead of going back and forth between WordPress and Blogger.

Before you ask where you can find my past blog entries, they are all available under the Archive section of the blog. I was able to import all of the blog entries from Blogger to WordPress, so you will be able to view all of them from 2008 (when the blog first started) to now.
Keep in mind that some of the past blog entries need to be edited with updated information and images. Between editing the blog entries and working on my Chicago Blackhawks blog, I may not be posting new entries frequently.

Sincerely,
The Music-Know-It-All

Message from the Music-Know-It-All

Due to the recent IOS update for the iPad, I am currently using the WordPress app to post entries.

Please keep in mind that the photos in the entries might be enlarged. I have tried to post pictures in WordPress using Safari, but there are some issues possibly connected to the IOS update.

I will have access to a computer sometime this week and I’ll probably be able to adjust the photos and post YouTube links as soon as possible.

Sincerely,
The Music-Know-It-All

A Reminder About Spam Comments

Any spam comments in blog entries will be deleted. Please try to keep comments revelant to the topic of the blog entry.

Sincerely,
The Music-Know-It-All

Big News From the Music Know-It-All

Hello, music fans! This is the Music-Know-It-All with some big news for you!

Rare and Obscure Music will now be covering music from the 2000s because:

A.) I wanted to add something new to the blog &
B.) You can never get enough rare and obscure music!

Be on the lookout for some new entries coming soon!

Sincerely,
The Music-Know-It-All

Moving Back to WordPress

Hello, music fans! Due to technical difficulties on Blogger, I will now be blogging on WordPress again.

Keep your eyes out for new posts this weekend.

Sincerely,
The Music Know-It-All

La La's Debut Album at Funky Town Grooves

Hey, music fans! If you’re looking for La La’s debut album to add to your music collection, pre-order it at:
http://www.funkytowngrooves.com/PRE-ORDER-CDs/58/-La-La-La-La_Expanded-Edition/3473

The album will be available for release at Funky Town Grooves on September 30th.

Sincerely,
The Music-Know-It-All

Rare and Obscure Albums Available on Funky Town Grooves

For all you music fans, if you’re looking to add to your collection, here are some rare and obscure albums available for purchase or pre-order on CD on Funky Town Grooves.

Available for pre-order:
The Girls: Girl Talk (Expanded Edition)
http://www.funkytowngrooves.com/PRE-ORDER-CDs/58/The-Girls-Girl-Talk_Expanded-Edition/3459

Tawatha: Welcome to My Dream (Expanded Edition)
http://www.funkytowngrooves.com/PRE-ORDER-CDs/58/-Tawatha-Welcome-To-My-Dream_Expanded-Edition-/3026

Process and the Doo Rags: Too Sharp (Expanded Edition)
http://www.funkytowngrooves.com/PRE-ORDER-CDs/58/Process-And-The-Doo-Rags-Too-Sharp-(Expanded-Edition)/3466

Alfie Silas: Self-Titled and Be Yourself
http://www.funkytowngrooves.com/PRE-ORDER-CDs/58/Alfie-Silas-Alfie-Be-Yourself/3461

Available for purchase:
Krystol: Passion From a Woman (Expanded Edition)
http://www.funkytowngrooves.com/NEW-ARRIVALS-/84/Krystol-Passion-From-A-Woman_Expanded-Edition/3457

Krystol: Talk of the Town (Expanded Edition)
http://www.funkytowngrooves.com/NEW-ARRIVALS-/84/Krystol-Talk-Of-The-Town_Expanded-Edition/3451

Johnny Kemp: Self-Titled (Expanded Edition)
http://www.funkytowngrooves.com/NEW-ARRIVALS-/84/Johnny-Kemp-Johnny-Kemp_Expanded-Edition/3455

Tashan: Chasing a Dream (Expanded Edition)
http://www.funkytowngrooves.com/NEW-ARRIVALS-/84/-Tashan-Chasin-A-Dream_Expanded-Edition/3452

Angela Clemmons: Self-Titled (Expanded Edition)
http://www.funkytowngrooves.com/USA-PRODUCTS/94/Angela-Clemmons-Angela-Clemmons_Expanded-Edition/3345

Angela Clemmons: This is Love (Expanded Edition)
http://www.funkytowngrooves.com/USA-PRODUCTS/94/Angela-Clemmons-This-Is-Love_Expanded-Edition/3346

Centerfold: Self-Titled
http://www.funkytowngrooves.com/USA-PRODUCTS/94/Centerfold-Centerfold/3064

Genobia Jeter: Genobia (Expanded Edition)
http://www.funkytowngrooves.com/USA-PRODUCTS/94/Genobia-Jeter-Genobia-(Expanded-Edition)-/3312

James “D-Train” Williams: In Your Eyes (Expanded Edition)
http://www.funkytowngrooves.com/USA-PRODUCTS/94/James-%22D-Train%22-Williams-In-Your-Eyes_Expanded-Edition/3246

Krystol: Gettin’ Ready (Expanded Edition)
http://www.funkytowngrooves.com/USA-PRODUCTS/94/Krystol-Gettin-Ready_Expanded-Edition/3282

Juicy: Self-Titled (Expanded Edition)
http://www.funkytowngrooves.com/USA-PRODUCTS/94/Juicy-Juicy_Expanded-Edition/3288

Juicy: Spread the Love (Expanded Edition)
http://www.funkytowngrooves.com/USA-PRODUCTS/94/Juicy-Spread-The-Love-(Expanded-Edition)/3315

Juicy: It Takes Two (Expanded Edition)
http://www.funkytowngrooves.com/USA-PRODUCTS/94/Juicy-It-Takes-Two_Expanded-Edition/3321

Champaign: 2 On 1-Modern Heart and Woman in Flames
http://www.funkytowngrooves.com/USA-PRODUCTS/94/Champaign-2-On-1_Modern-Heart-and-Woman-In-Flames/3316

Sincerely,
The Music-Know-It-All

Happy New Year!

Happy 2013, music fans! Rare and Obscure Music did very well last well: both the Blogspot & WordPress versions.

Did you know that in total, Rare and Obscure Music has a total of 959 posts published since 2008?(Counting this post, of course.)

Once again, Happy New Year from the Music-Know-It-All!!!

Rare and Obscure Music’s 2012 in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog.

Here’s an excerpt:

4,329 films were submitted to the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. This blog had 29,000 views in 2012. If each view were a film, this blog would power 7 Film Festivals

Click here to see the complete report.

In Memory of Natina Reed

Hello, Rare and Obscure Music fans. I’m afraid I have some very sad news for you. I just found out tonight that Blaque member Natina Reed died in a hit and run accident near Atlanta last night at the age of 32.

According to information from E! News, police received a call about a pedestrian hit by a vehicle about 10:30pm last night. The driver of the vehicle called 911 for assistance.

Sadly, Natina was pronounced dead at Gwinnett Medical Center at 10:55pm. From the information I’ve heard, the driver of the car was determined not to be at fault and no charges are pending, but the investigation is ongoing.

Today, Blaque members Shamari Fears-DeVoe and Brandi Williams issued a joint statement stating:

“We are devastated by the loss of our group member, sister and friend Natina Reed. Because of the enormous support of Blaque fans and our love for each another, Blaque officially reunited this fall and we were in the process of working on a new album and a reality show. Natina continuously embodied the pioneering spirit of Blaque and her undeniable creativity touched the hearts of fans everywhere. Natina was a mother, sister, accomplished songwriter, artist and friend. We ask for your prayers at this time for Natina’s family. She will forever be missed and her global influence eternally felt. We thank God for the experiences we shared.”

Natina is survived by her 10-year-old son, Tren Brown, whose father is rapper Kurupt. Tomorrow would’ve been Natina’s 33rd birthday.

Rest in peace, Natina. You will be missed and never be forgotten.