https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lounge-hype--1600491enSociety & CultureGail Nobles © 2025https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/68d4f205985fbdc84df5bfe6194c121e.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lounge-hype--1600491Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:57:35 +0000Gail NoblesGail Noblesleshontg@suddenlink.netLounge Hype is about lounge talent and performances.cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/foxy-brown-10-15-25-8-37-pm--68158827Photo: Marilynn K. Yee, Los Angeles Times
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Music intro by: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles

Hey there, music and movie lovers! Let’s talk about the legendary Pam Grier, the star who brought Foxy Brown to life. She’s not just any actress. She’s a trailblazer in the blaxploitation genre, and she’s got style and sass like no other.

Just recently, the Bethesda Theater held a special event back in Sept. where fans could see the classic film *Foxy Brown* on the big screen and meet the one-and-only Pam Grier herself! It was an exclusive meet and greet, celebrating this iconic movie from 1974.

Now, let’s dive into the film. *Foxy Brown* is all about a fierce lady who’s out for vengeance after her boyfriend is taken from her by a gang of drug dealers. Pam Grier, with her fierce presence, shows us that she is a force to be reckoned with, taking down the bad guys with style and grace. The film is packed with action, drama, and a whole lot of attitude!

And let’s not forget the music! The soundtrack that fuels the fire in *Foxy Brown* was created by Willie Hutch, adding that funky vibe that makes the film so special. This movie is a classic that’s not just about the plot; it’s an experience!

If you want to know more about events like this and to catch some more great films, check out the Bethesda Theater at [bethesdatheater.com](https://bethesdatheater.com). It’s the perfect place for movie buffs to relive those golden days of cinema! So, keep groovin’ and watch out for more fabulous events!

I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening.


Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68158827Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:57:25 +0000Gail NoblesPhoto: Marilynn K. Yee, Los Angeles Times Usage: Wikipedia https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Music intro by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Hey there, music and movie lovers! Let’s talk about the legendary Pam Grier, the star who brought...Photo: Marilynn K. Yee, Los Angeles Times
Usage: Wikipedia CC BY 4.0
Music intro by: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles

Hey there, music and movie lovers! Let’s talk about the legendary Pam Grier, the star who brought Foxy Brown to life. She’s not just any actress. She’s a trailblazer in the blaxploitation genre, and she’s got style and sass like no other.

Just recently, the Bethesda Theater held a special event back in Sept. where fans could see the classic film *Foxy Brown* on the big screen and meet the one-and-only Pam Grier herself! It was an exclusive meet and greet, celebrating this iconic movie from 1974.

Now, let’s dive into the film. *Foxy Brown* is all about a fierce lady who’s out for vengeance after her boyfriend is taken from her by a gang of drug dealers. Pam Grier, with her fierce presence, shows us that she is a force to be reckoned with, taking down the bad guys with style and grace. The film is packed with action, drama, and a whole lot of attitude!

And let’s not forget the music! The soundtrack that fuels the fire in *Foxy Brown* was created by Willie Hutch, adding that funky vibe that makes the film so special. This movie is a classic that’s not just about the plot; it’s an experience!

If you want to know more about events like this and to catch some more great films, check out the Bethesda Theater at [bethesdatheater.com](https://bethesdatheater.com). It’s the perfect place for movie buffs to relive those golden days of cinema! So, keep groovin’ and watch out for more fabulous events!

I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening.


Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>1611970s,actress,blaxploitation,film,foxybrown,movies,pamgriercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lorie-v-moore-3-13-25-4-22-pm--64867903Spotify
Intro: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles

Today’s Topic: Lorie Moore and her single Proud Auntie.
We’re talking about her infectious single, “Proud Auntie (I Did That)”. You might not know the backstory, but this lady has been grinding harder than ever.

With those upbeat vibes, Lorie sweeps us into her world, singing, “I’m so elated today, and I know you might not know…”—and isn’t that the truth? She’s been laying low, but while she was under the radar, she was putting in the WORK! Hard Werk, as she puts it! Time flies, but she’s been leveling up in every step of her journey.

And let me tell you about that girl’s mentor, Tisha Campbell—what a powerhouse! When Tisha offered her a residency at the Xen Lounge, you could feel the electrifying energy in the air. It was probably like a call to arms for Lorie. In 2014, she struts onto the stage of “The X Factor”—and she didn’t just participate; grooved, and swung her way to the top 10! That’s right, folks; she made it to the big leagues, and you best believe she left a mark! Lorie released her first single/EP.

“Proud Auntie (I Did That)” released in 2024 is a celebration of accomplishments, big and small. It’s about owning every note, every high note, and every low note that has brought her to this celebratory moment! Lorie is here to remind all of us that hard work pays off and that being proud of where you come from is a beautiful thing, especially when you have folks cheering in your corner!

So, tunes like this elevate us, lifting our spirits and reminding us to wear our achievements like badges of honor. As Lorie steps into the spotlight, let’s all get ready to groove with her!

So check out her single Proud Auntie ( I Did That) at Spotify. I’m GN and you’re listening to Lounge Hype.



Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64867903Thu, 13 Mar 2025 20:34:20 +0000Gail NoblesPromo Card: https://promocards.byspotify.com/api/share/19380cfe-6e6a-48e0-971a-c13a36826db6 Intro: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Today’s Topic: Lorie Moore and her single Proud Auntie. We’re talking about her infectious single, “Proud Auntie (I...Spotify
Intro: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles

Today’s Topic: Lorie Moore and her single Proud Auntie.
We’re talking about her infectious single, “Proud Auntie (I Did That)”. You might not know the backstory, but this lady has been grinding harder than ever.

With those upbeat vibes, Lorie sweeps us into her world, singing, “I’m so elated today, and I know you might not know…”—and isn’t that the truth? She’s been laying low, but while she was under the radar, she was putting in the WORK! Hard Werk, as she puts it! Time flies, but she’s been leveling up in every step of her journey.

And let me tell you about that girl’s mentor, Tisha Campbell—what a powerhouse! When Tisha offered her a residency at the Xen Lounge, you could feel the electrifying energy in the air. It was probably like a call to arms for Lorie. In 2014, she struts onto the stage of “The X Factor”—and she didn’t just participate; grooved, and swung her way to the top 10! That’s right, folks; she made it to the big leagues, and you best believe she left a mark! Lorie released her first single/EP.

“Proud Auntie (I Did That)” released in 2024 is a celebration of accomplishments, big and small. It’s about owning every note, every high note, and every low note that has brought her to this celebratory moment! Lorie is here to remind all of us that hard work pays off and that being proud of where you come from is a beautiful thing, especially when you have folks cheering in your corner!

So, tunes like this elevate us, lifting our spirits and reminding us to wear our achievements like badges of honor. As Lorie steps into the spotlight, let’s all get ready to groove with her!

So check out her single Proud Auntie ( I Did That) at Spotify. I’m GN and you’re listening to Lounge Hype.



Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>186lorievmoore,music,musiccommentary,musicnews,r&b,soulcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jay-z-at-the-tunnel-3-8-24-4-00-pm--58974991Story by: Gail Nobles
Music by: Gail Nobles
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Welcome back to Lounge Hype. Today's topic is Jay Z at The Tunnel. I don't know who was the king at that New York City nightclub, but I know Jay Z was one of the main attractions. He brought excitement due to his performance.

 There is a documentary on the tunnel, and I've seen and heard most people say (from the documentary) that Jay Z was the king there. I've seen more video clips on Jay Z at the tunnel more than I have anyone. Maybe they haven't released the rest of them yet.

 You can see Jay Z live at the tunnel in 1999 on YouTube. Sometimes you'll see clips that will just say Jay Z live at the tunnel.

 Whenever Jay Z would perform at the nightclub, it would be a crowded place. There would be loud cheers from the crowd. The music would be turned up, and Jay Z and his crew would be on the mic rapping with crowd participation. The crowd would rap too. It most certainly sounded as if Jay Z were king. He made the crowd active. He made the crowd move. The behavior of the crowd was more than words for Jay Z.

 I'm Gail Nobles this is Lounge Hype. Today's topic: Jay Z. I'll be back with more about who performed at the nightclub. Stay tuned. Be sure to check out Jay Z's 1999 album volume three .. Life and times of Shawn Carter; certified triple platinum by the RIAA.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58974991Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:21:09 +0000Gail NoblesStory by: Gail Nobles Music by: Gail Nobles Photo:  Wikipedia  Usage: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 Welcome back to Lounge Hype. Today's topic is Jay Z at The Tunnel. I don't know who was the king at that New York City nightclub, but...Story by: Gail Nobles
Music by: Gail Nobles
Photo:  Wikipedia 
Usage: CC BY-SA 3.0

Welcome back to Lounge Hype. Today's topic is Jay Z at The Tunnel. I don't know who was the king at that New York City nightclub, but I know Jay Z was one of the main attractions. He brought excitement due to his performance.

 There is a documentary on the tunnel, and I've seen and heard most people say (from the documentary) that Jay Z was the king there. I've seen more video clips on Jay Z at the tunnel more than I have anyone. Maybe they haven't released the rest of them yet.

 You can see Jay Z live at the tunnel in 1999 on YouTube. Sometimes you'll see clips that will just say Jay Z live at the tunnel.

 Whenever Jay Z would perform at the nightclub, it would be a crowded place. There would be loud cheers from the crowd. The music would be turned up, and Jay Z and his crew would be on the mic rapping with crowd participation. The crowd would rap too. It most certainly sounded as if Jay Z were king. He made the crowd active. He made the crowd move. The behavior of the crowd was more than words for Jay Z.

 I'm Gail Nobles this is Lounge Hype. Today's topic: Jay Z. I'll be back with more about who performed at the nightclub. Stay tuned. Be sure to check out Jay Z's 1999 album volume three .. Life and times of Shawn Carter; certified triple platinum by the RIAA.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>129hiphop,jayz,music,musiccommentary,musichistory,nightclubhistory,rapmusic,thetunnelnyccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aaliyah-eve-at-the-tunnel-2-15-24-8-42-pm--58702425Story by: Gail Nobles
Keyboard and voice affects by: Gail Nobles
Large crowd: Pixabay.com

Welcome back to Lounge Hype. It was 1998 when Aaliyah performed at the tunnel with Timbaland. She performed Are You That Somebody upon its release. The song received critical acclaim from music critics with them praising its offbeat innovative production. In 1999, Aaliyah earned a Grammy award nomination for best female R&B vocal performance for the song. Initially, it was ineligible to chart on the billboard hot 100 mainly because it was an airplay single not commercially reloaded to retail stores. In December 1998, Billboard change it's policy to allow airplay only songs to chart on the Hot 100 and the song eventually peak at number 21.

Another performer that performed at the hip-hop club was rapper Eve. She was live at the Tunnel 2000. Eve performed her single Let's Talk Abouta It featuring Drag On. Some say Eve was hot and smoking at the Tunnel. Some say she was the queen.

The single let's talk about it came from the album Let There Be Eve … Ruff Riders First Lady. Eve had a lot to say in that title. The album was released in 1999. All the songs on the album were written by Eve herself. It sold over 200,000 copies in the first week. The album has sold over 2 million copies and was certified double platinum by the RIAA. Eve became the third female hip-hop artist to have her album peak and number one on the Billboard 200.

When Eve perform Let's Talk About It at the tunnel with Drag On, the crowd was waving their hands and rapping with them.

I’m Gail Nobles. I’ll be back with more about the night club The Tunnel in NYC.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58702425Fri, 16 Feb 2024 02:16:18 +0000Gail NoblesStory by: Gail Nobles Keyboard and voice affects by: Gail Nobles Large crowd: Pixabay.com Welcome back to Lounge Hype. It was 1998 when Aaliyah performed at the tunnel with Timbaland. She performed Are You That Somebody upon its release. The song...Story by: Gail Nobles
Keyboard and voice affects by: Gail Nobles
Large crowd: Pixabay.com

Welcome back to Lounge Hype. It was 1998 when Aaliyah performed at the tunnel with Timbaland. She performed Are You That Somebody upon its release. The song received critical acclaim from music critics with them praising its offbeat innovative production. In 1999, Aaliyah earned a Grammy award nomination for best female R&B vocal performance for the song. Initially, it was ineligible to chart on the billboard hot 100 mainly because it was an airplay single not commercially reloaded to retail stores. In December 1998, Billboard change it's policy to allow airplay only songs to chart on the Hot 100 and the song eventually peak at number 21.

Another performer that performed at the hip-hop club was rapper Eve. She was live at the Tunnel 2000. Eve performed her single Let's Talk Abouta It featuring Drag On. Some say Eve was hot and smoking at the Tunnel. Some say she was the queen.

The single let's talk about it came from the album Let There Be Eve … Ruff Riders First Lady. Eve had a lot to say in that title. The album was released in 1999. All the songs on the album were written by Eve herself. It sold over 200,000 copies in the first week. The album has sold over 2 million copies and was certified double platinum by the RIAA. Eve became the third female hip-hop artist to have her album peak and number one on the Billboard 200.

When Eve perform Let's Talk About It at the tunnel with Drag On, the crowd was waving their hands and rapping with them.

I’m Gail Nobles. I’ll be back with more about the night club The Tunnel in NYC.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>153aaliyah,eve,hiphop,music,nightclubhistory,rap,r&b,thetunnelnyccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aaliyah-live-at-the-tunnel-2-15-24-1-39-pm--58698797Photo: Mika-photography - Own work
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Story by: Gail Nobles

The tunnel was a hip-hop nightclub in New York City from 1994 to 2001. Aaliyah was raised in Detroit, but she was born a New York City girl. I don't know how she performed at the tunnel with all the stuff that was going on there, but she did it. When Aaliyah performed there with Timbaland, the crowd bounced. She performed her hit Are You That Somebody. From the video clip that I saw of her, I didn't see any trouble.

At clubs, sometimes fights break out and gunshots are fired. I don't know of anyone going to the clubs now that used to go in my hometown, but anyway, at The Tunnel in New York, sometimes there was trouble from what I understand.

When Aaliyah performed at The Tunnel live, nobody seem disappointed. It looked like a moment for enjoyment for the crowd. All I can say is Aaliyah was a brave girl to perform there.

Thank you for listening. I'll be back with more about the tunnel. Tune in again next time. Goodbye for now.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58698797Thu, 15 Feb 2024 19:01:13 +0000Gail NoblesPhoto: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Mika-photography - Own work Usage: Wikipedia https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 Story by: Gail Nobles The tunnel was a hip-hop nightclub in New York City from 1994 to 2001. Aaliyah was raised...Photo: Mika-photography - Own work
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Story by: Gail Nobles

The tunnel was a hip-hop nightclub in New York City from 1994 to 2001. Aaliyah was raised in Detroit, but she was born a New York City girl. I don't know how she performed at the tunnel with all the stuff that was going on there, but she did it. When Aaliyah performed there with Timbaland, the crowd bounced. She performed her hit Are You That Somebody. From the video clip that I saw of her, I didn't see any trouble.

At clubs, sometimes fights break out and gunshots are fired. I don't know of anyone going to the clubs now that used to go in my hometown, but anyway, at The Tunnel in New York, sometimes there was trouble from what I understand.

When Aaliyah performed at The Tunnel live, nobody seem disappointed. It looked like a moment for enjoyment for the crowd. All I can say is Aaliyah was a brave girl to perform there.

Thank you for listening. I'll be back with more about the tunnel. Tune in again next time. Goodbye for now.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>113aaliyah,hiphop,hiphopclubs,music,nightclubhistory,thetunnelnyccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/johnny-gill-the-savoy-2-7-24-4-55-pm--58603512Story by: Gail Nobles
Photo by: John Mathew Smith
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There was an episode of Johnny Gill that aired in 2013 on TVONE. There was also a Johnny Gill “Unsung” Watch Party Premiere at the Savoy Entertainment Center. Singer songwriter Eric Benet was there, actor comedian earthquake was there, singer songwriter Kenny Lattimore was there, there was Program Director Aundrae Russell, and of course Johnny Gill himself was there.

Johnny sang one of his most popular songs titled My, My, My. It was a number one R&B single. It was a hit song with backing vocals performed by After 7 as well as a jazz solo performed by saxophonist Kenny G. The single was the second single from Gill’s second self-titled album which spent two weeks at number one on the US R&B chart and made the number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. In 1991 the song one a Soul Train Award for best R&B Soul Single Male. It's also known to be Johnny Gill signature song.

Johnny Gill sang My, My, My at the Savoy, and the ladies were reaching out for him. One lady said: Oh My God! You're a sexy thing!" The ladies were excited, and they were singing My, My, My with Johnny Gill.

Thank you for listening to Lounge Hype. I’m Gail Nobles.


Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58603512Wed, 07 Feb 2024 22:08:22 +0000Gail NoblesStory by: Gail Nobles Photo by: https://www.flickr.com/people/36277035@N06 Usage: Wikipedia https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0 There was an episode of Johnny Gill that aired in 2013 on TVONE. There was also a Johnny Gill “Unsung” Watch...Story by: Gail Nobles
Photo by: John Mathew Smith
Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 2.0

There was an episode of Johnny Gill that aired in 2013 on TVONE. There was also a Johnny Gill “Unsung” Watch Party Premiere at the Savoy Entertainment Center. Singer songwriter Eric Benet was there, actor comedian earthquake was there, singer songwriter Kenny Lattimore was there, there was Program Director Aundrae Russell, and of course Johnny Gill himself was there.

Johnny sang one of his most popular songs titled My, My, My. It was a number one R&B single. It was a hit song with backing vocals performed by After 7 as well as a jazz solo performed by saxophonist Kenny G. The single was the second single from Gill’s second self-titled album which spent two weeks at number one on the US R&B chart and made the number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. In 1991 the song one a Soul Train Award for best R&B Soul Single Male. It's also known to be Johnny Gill signature song.

Johnny Gill sang My, My, My at the Savoy, and the ladies were reaching out for him. One lady said: Oh My God! You're a sexy thing!" The ladies were excited, and they were singing My, My, My with Johnny Gill.

Thank you for listening to Lounge Hype. I’m Gail Nobles.


Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>135johnnygill,music,musiccommentary,musicnews,newjackswing,r&b,soulcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-foreign-exchange-10-2-23-12-33-am--57021338Intro music by: Gail Nobles
2nd Bass and Synth Keyboardist: Gail Nobles

Features music created using Groovepad. Available on the App Store, https://apps.apple.com/app/id1454398991

Photo: Dom Brady
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Today's topic: Foreign Exchange
Zoe, bemyfiasco, Ponte, & Nicolay. An R&B electronica hip-hop duo. I found out about them and their album of 2015 titled Tales From the Land of Milk and Honey.

Hello, I am Gail Nobles! Welcome to Lounge Hype. I'm going to talk to you today about the group Foriegn Exchange. The group was formed in 2002 after Nicolay based in the Netherlands and Phonte in North Carolina connected online through okayplayer.com and begin collaborating on music. Their album Connected was released in 2004 and was a showcase for Nicolay’s musical talents as well as an introduction to like-minded little brother affiliates who contributed to the album. The album received strong views and the single Sincere was released with a music video.

The group has several albums 2008 Leave It All Behind, 2010 Authenticity, 2013 Love In Flying Colors, 2015 Tales From the Land of Milk & Honey, 2017 Hide & Seek.

There was a single I enjoyed listening to from Tales From the Land of Milk and Honey album. The single is title Work It ToThe Top. Tales From the Land of Milk and Honey is the fifth studio album by The Foreign Exchange. NPR listed it as one of the top 10 slept-on R&B albums of 2015.



Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57021338Mon, 02 Oct 2023 04:59:27 +0000Gail NoblesIntro music by: Gail Nobles 2nd Bass and Synth Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Features music created using Groovepad. Available on the App Store, https://apps.apple.com/app/id1454398991 Photo: https://www.flickr.com/people/30661862@N00 Usage: Wikipedia...Intro music by: Gail Nobles
2nd Bass and Synth Keyboardist: Gail Nobles

Features music created using Groovepad. Available on the App Store, https://apps.apple.com/app/id1454398991

Photo: Dom Brady
Usage: Wikipedia CC BY 2.0

Today's topic: Foreign Exchange
Zoe, bemyfiasco, Ponte, & Nicolay. An R&B electronica hip-hop duo. I found out about them and their album of 2015 titled Tales From the Land of Milk and Honey.

Hello, I am Gail Nobles! Welcome to Lounge Hype. I'm going to talk to you today about the group Foriegn Exchange. The group was formed in 2002 after Nicolay based in the Netherlands and Phonte in North Carolina connected online through okayplayer.com and begin collaborating on music. Their album Connected was released in 2004 and was a showcase for Nicolay’s musical talents as well as an introduction to like-minded little brother affiliates who contributed to the album. The album received strong views and the single Sincere was released with a music video.

The group has several albums 2008 Leave It All Behind, 2010 Authenticity, 2013 Love In Flying Colors, 2015 Tales From the Land of Milk & Honey, 2017 Hide & Seek.

There was a single I enjoyed listening to from Tales From the Land of Milk and Honey album. The single is title Work It ToThe Top. Tales From the Land of Milk and Honey is the fifth studio album by The Foreign Exchange. NPR listed it as one of the top 10 slept-on R&B albums of 2015.



Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>164electronica,foreignexchange,hiphop,music,musiccommentary,musichistory,musicnews,r&bcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/howard-hewett-4-7-23-6-06-pm--53474633https://twitter.com/ginawalkerphoto?s=21&t=HeW80JTzLEmDTiFj76Cthg

Hi! I’m Gail Nobles. You’re listening to Lounge Hype. I’m thinking about Howard Hewett from the group Shalamar who had a birthday party one day at Xen Lounge.

Howard Hewett had a birthday party one day at Xen Lounge. The photograph that you see was taken by Gina Walker. Howard was about 60 then. Today he’s 67.

I still love to hear him sing. I love how he starts a song. That’s when you know something’s coming up. You know you’re about to hear something good. He’ll switch around and hit a high note, and the girls love that. Y’all know how he do. He’s really good live because he can sing.

Howard rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the group Shalamar. The group started in the 70’s. In 1985, Howard left the group to pursue his solo career, but he later returned to the group in 2001.

You can learn more about Howard and what he’s up to at howardhewettmusic.com.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53474633Fri, 07 Apr 2023 22:15:20 +0000Gail NoblesPhoto credit: Gina Walker https://twitter.com/ginawalkerphoto?s=21&t=HeW80JTzLEmDTiFj76Cthg Hi! I’m Gail Nobles. You’re listening to Lounge Hype. I’m thinking about Howard Hewett from the group Shalamar who had a birthday party one day at Xen...https://twitter.com/ginawalkerphoto?s=21&t=HeW80JTzLEmDTiFj76Cthg

Hi! I’m Gail Nobles. You’re listening to Lounge Hype. I’m thinking about Howard Hewett from the group Shalamar who had a birthday party one day at Xen Lounge.

Howard Hewett had a birthday party one day at Xen Lounge. The photograph that you see was taken by Gina Walker. Howard was about 60 then. Today he’s 67.

I still love to hear him sing. I love how he starts a song. That’s when you know something’s coming up. You know you’re about to hear something good. He’ll switch around and hit a high note, and the girls love that. Y’all know how he do. He’s really good live because he can sing.

Howard rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the group Shalamar. The group started in the 70’s. In 1985, Howard left the group to pursue his solo career, but he later returned to the group in 2001.

You can learn more about Howard and what he’s up to at howardhewettmusic.com.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>131howardhewett,jazz,music,musiccommentary,musicnews,r&b,soul,tributescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indie-night-dave-brown-4-7-23-2-04-pm--53473203Art by: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles

Today’s topic: Indie Night - Dave Brown

People will tell you that it’s not about your talent. Then what is it about? Dave Brown is inviting people all over the world to join Indie Night. He wants to see your talent.

According to Dave’s bio, he made his way to Hollywood after receiving a Bachelor of Arts from Morehouse College. I call him Indie Night - Dave Brown because of the Indie Night Film Festival: Indie Night. It is a weekly film festival that gives artists an opportunity to showcase their films and other new and established filmmakers from all over the globe. It is founded by Dave Brown.

I remember when I first saw a video clip of Dave Brown at Duane Martin’s Xen Lounge. The Lounge was packed with people that night. When I saw Dave & all of the people around him, I thought: Uh Oh! This man has started something.” Then he moved the film festival to the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, CA.

Entrepreneur Indie Night - Dave Brown is still going strong. You can submit your films to Indie Night Film Festival. Indie Night Film Festival accepts submissions year around to screen in Hollywood at the TCL Chinese Theater. To learn more about the Film Festival submissions, go to indienightfilmfestival.com. I’m Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening.



Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53473203Fri, 07 Apr 2023 18:13:27 +0000Gail NoblesMusic & Film effect: Samplefocus.com Art by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Today’s topic: Indie Night - Dave Brown People will tell you that it’s not about your talent. Then what is it about? Dave Brown is inviting people all over the world...Art by: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles

Today’s topic: Indie Night - Dave Brown

People will tell you that it’s not about your talent. Then what is it about? Dave Brown is inviting people all over the world to join Indie Night. He wants to see your talent.

According to Dave’s bio, he made his way to Hollywood after receiving a Bachelor of Arts from Morehouse College. I call him Indie Night - Dave Brown because of the Indie Night Film Festival: Indie Night. It is a weekly film festival that gives artists an opportunity to showcase their films and other new and established filmmakers from all over the globe. It is founded by Dave Brown.

I remember when I first saw a video clip of Dave Brown at Duane Martin’s Xen Lounge. The Lounge was packed with people that night. When I saw Dave & all of the people around him, I thought: Uh Oh! This man has started something.” Then he moved the film festival to the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, CA.

Entrepreneur Indie Night - Dave Brown is still going strong. You can submit your films to Indie Night Film Festival. Indie Night Film Festival accepts submissions year around to screen in Hollywood at the TCL Chinese Theater. To learn more about the Film Festival submissions, go to indienightfilmfestival.com. I’m Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening.



Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>146davebrown,entreprenuer,filmfestivals,films,filmsubmissions,indienightfilmfestival,tclchinesetheatercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/full-force-float-on-with-us-12-26-22-8-21-pm--52285996Song By: Full Force

Drums by: Gail Nobles
Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles

I’m Gail Nobles & you’re listening to Lounge Hype. Today’s topic is Float On With Us ( F.F. Ladies Mix).

At the beginning of the song, Bowlegged Lou from Full Force introduces himself & tries to tell his Zodiac sign but Vivica Fox buts in. She tells him that he talks too much & ask could the women talk to tell their Zodiac sign. Bowlegged Lou wants to know who Vivica is. She tells him her sign and lets him know that she’s Vivica A Fox, & Bowlegged Lou said he didn’t care if she was Red Fox. Vivica and all the ladies, Melisa Morgan & Regina Belle & Vesta let’s Bowlegged Lou know that it’s a woman’s world. Then there’s love singing between Melisa Morgan & Isaac Hayes near the end. You can hear them all singing Float On.

Isaac Hayes & Vesta, Rest In Peace.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52285996Tue, 27 Dec 2022 02:06:05 +0000Gail NoblesSong: Float On With Us (F.F. Ladies Mix) Song By: Full Force Drums by: Gail Nobles Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles I’m Gail Nobles & you’re listening to Lounge Hype. Today’s topic is Float On With Us ( F.F. Ladies Mix). At the beginning of the...Song By: Full Force

Drums by: Gail Nobles
Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles

I’m Gail Nobles & you’re listening to Lounge Hype. Today’s topic is Float On With Us ( F.F. Ladies Mix).

At the beginning of the song, Bowlegged Lou from Full Force introduces himself & tries to tell his Zodiac sign but Vivica Fox buts in. She tells him that he talks too much & ask could the women talk to tell their Zodiac sign. Bowlegged Lou wants to know who Vivica is. She tells him her sign and lets him know that she’s Vivica A Fox, & Bowlegged Lou said he didn’t care if she was Red Fox. Vivica and all the ladies, Melisa Morgan & Regina Belle & Vesta let’s Bowlegged Lou know that it’s a woman’s world. Then there’s love singing between Melisa Morgan & Isaac Hayes near the end. You can hear them all singing Float On.

Isaac Hayes & Vesta, Rest In Peace.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>116bowleggedlou,entertainment,fullforce,hiphop,melisamorgan,music,musichistory,musicnews,newjackswing,r&b,reginabelle,vivicafoxcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lotis-jackson-9-5-22-7-33-pm--51154579Info from: https://www.lotis-jackson.com/

Lotis Jackson is an R&B singer/songwriter/producer with a history in hip-hop according to his bio. He is also a host for Cavi Vision entertainment. Cavi Vision highlights music artists, red carpets events, and entertainment news. Cavi Vision parent company is Caviar Gold Records.

Lotis is in collaboration with producer Bobby Hope (Boys II Men). His music often draws on his childhood, coming from a broken home.

Lotis lives in Los Angeles but he is from the Seattle area. He is the focus of a documentary, “ Lotis Jackson: A Young Man Living His Dream.”

On his website Lotis-Jackson.com, he has a long list of songs in music. My favorite song by Lotis is “Candy Land”. You can hear all of his music on his website from SoundCloud.

To learn more about Lotis Jackson, go to Lotis-Jackson.com. That’s Lotis-Jackson.com. I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Lounge Hype. Tune in next time for more. Thank you for listening.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51154579Mon, 05 Sep 2022 23:46:39 +0000Gail NoblesJingle by: Gail Nobles Info from: https://www.lotis-jackson.com/ Lotis Jackson is an R&B singer/songwriter/producer with a history in hip-hop according to his bio. He is also a host for Cavi Vision entertainment. Cavi Vision highlights music...Info from: https://www.lotis-jackson.com/

Lotis Jackson is an R&B singer/songwriter/producer with a history in hip-hop according to his bio. He is also a host for Cavi Vision entertainment. Cavi Vision highlights music artists, red carpets events, and entertainment news. Cavi Vision parent company is Caviar Gold Records.

Lotis is in collaboration with producer Bobby Hope (Boys II Men). His music often draws on his childhood, coming from a broken home.

Lotis lives in Los Angeles but he is from the Seattle area. He is the focus of a documentary, “ Lotis Jackson: A Young Man Living His Dream.”

On his website Lotis-Jackson.com, he has a long list of songs in music. My favorite song by Lotis is “Candy Land”. You can hear all of his music on his website from SoundCloud.

To learn more about Lotis Jackson, go to Lotis-Jackson.com. That’s Lotis-Jackson.com. I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Lounge Hype. Tune in next time for more. Thank you for listening.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>158hiphop,lotisjackson,malemusicartists,music,musicartists,musiccommentary,musicnews,r&bcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-womack-sisters-5-28-22-3-25-am--49975959Song: The Womack Sisters Are Here
Music by: Gail Nobles
Podcast cover by: Gail Nobles

Today’s topic: The Womack Sisters

Sisters of Soul! The Womack Sisters!
The Womack Sisters were first known as Ejyptian Queen spelled Ejy instead of Egy. They gave Xen Lounge an outstanding performance once if I’m not mistaken. The Womack Sisters are also the granddaughters of Sam Cooke. The sisters are real true singers.They have great singing talent. They are singing the kind of songs that many of us are missing today. These girls are like their grandfather. They can sing , and it’s three of them. I’ve heard them sing Amazing Grace Acapella. They have that soul sound just like their grandfather.

The Womack Sisters have a song titled “Darling”. (Singing) And now they have a new single titled, “Lost For Words”. (Singing).

Y’all got to hear these girls sing if you haven’t heard them. You can find them on Spotify.com. I love their songs, and I think you will too. I think you’ll love their singing. Especially, if you’re old school, and they have a mixture of new school too. The Womack Sisters are also the nieces of Bobby Womack.

You’re listening to Lounge Hype. I’m your host, Gail Nobles. Today’s topic: The Womack Sisters, and if you’re longing for a great new sound. .. (Singing)

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49975959Sat, 28 May 2022 07:38:24 +0000Gail NoblesIntro Song by: Gail Nobles © 2022 Song: The Womack Sisters Are Here Music by: Gail Nobles Podcast cover by: Gail Nobles Today’s topic: The Womack Sisters Sisters of Soul! The Womack Sisters! The Womack Sisters were first known as Ejyptian...Song: The Womack Sisters Are Here
Music by: Gail Nobles
Podcast cover by: Gail Nobles

Today’s topic: The Womack Sisters

Sisters of Soul! The Womack Sisters!
The Womack Sisters were first known as Ejyptian Queen spelled Ejy instead of Egy. They gave Xen Lounge an outstanding performance once if I’m not mistaken. The Womack Sisters are also the granddaughters of Sam Cooke. The sisters are real true singers.They have great singing talent. They are singing the kind of songs that many of us are missing today. These girls are like their grandfather. They can sing , and it’s three of them. I’ve heard them sing Amazing Grace Acapella. They have that soul sound just like their grandfather.

The Womack Sisters have a song titled “Darling”. (Singing) And now they have a new single titled, “Lost For Words”. (Singing).

Y’all got to hear these girls sing if you haven’t heard them. You can find them on Spotify.com. I love their songs, and I think you will too. I think you’ll love their singing. Especially, if you’re old school, and they have a mixture of new school too. The Womack Sisters are also the nieces of Bobby Womack.

You’re listening to Lounge Hype. I’m your host, Gail Nobles. Today’s topic: The Womack Sisters, and if you’re longing for a great new sound. .. (Singing)

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>231femalemusicartists,music,musicartists,musiccommentary,musicgroups,musicnews,r&b,soul,thewomacksisterscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/karen-briggs-4-15-22-3-57-pm--49449300
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles

Today’s topic, Karen Briggs.

In the beginning, I saw a video clip of a woman playing the violin at Xen Lounge and asked, “Who is this woman playing the violin? She’s playing Gangsta’s Paradise any way she wants to. I mean, she could make the violin sound almost like a guitar. I was stunned. Everything you heard of the original rap song and then some as far as music. I said, “Wow!” With the violin, she was adding more to the music as if it were her own. Her name is Karen Briggs.

In the beginning, after watching her perform at Xen Lounge, her name was not known to me. I thought, “I got to find out who that woman is.” I saw the video about seven years ago, and today I just found out what her name is. How did I find out? I just typed in Google Search engine “ female violin player plays Gansta’s Paradise”. I went to Google Images to see if I could recognize her face, and I did.

Xen Lounge is said to be closed now, but there was so much talent in that place. So much that I’m just beginning to find out more about the people I’ve seen perform there. Karen Briggs is one of those people. I was blown away about how she played Gangsta’s Paradise by the rapper Coolio. So blown away, I had to find out more about Karen.

She was born in Manhattan to a family of musicians, Karen Briggs took up the violin at age 12 and committed to playing professionally at age 15. Briggs joined the Virginia Symphony Orchestra while still in college, but grew discontented with performing classical music and left the orchestra after four years. Since then, she has performed predominantly in the jazz and contemporary instrumental genres.

When I first heard Karen Briggs play the violin, I thought, “She plays like a professional”, not knowing she had experience.

When I decided to do a podcast about Karen, I wanted to play a little intro and give an example of how Karen plays the violin. I have the violin in keyboard, but I don’t have the bow to give the sound effect that a violinist has when drawing a bow across the strings. Like I said before, Karen played Gangsta’s Paradise as if the music was her own. I tried to give an example of that by adding something more to the music. I had to create a number of tracks to make up my sound. It was very challenging. I had to listen to the instruments that were played in order to play the music, Gangsta’s Paradise. Then I was able to add a little more of my own tune to the music.

Karen Briggs is an extraordinary violinist. If you haven’t heard Karen, you’ve got to hear her for yourself on YouTube.com. I’m Gail Nobles & you’re listening to Lounge Hype.Thank you for listening.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49449300Fri, 15 Apr 2022 23:25:40 +0000Gail NoblesGangsta’s Paradise: by Coolio Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Today’s topic, Karen Briggs. In the beginning, I saw a video clip of a woman playing the violin at Xen Lounge and asked, “Who is this woman playing the violin? She’s playing Gangsta’s...
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles

Today’s topic, Karen Briggs.

In the beginning, I saw a video clip of a woman playing the violin at Xen Lounge and asked, “Who is this woman playing the violin? She’s playing Gangsta’s Paradise any way she wants to. I mean, she could make the violin sound almost like a guitar. I was stunned. Everything you heard of the original rap song and then some as far as music. I said, “Wow!” With the violin, she was adding more to the music as if it were her own. Her name is Karen Briggs.

In the beginning, after watching her perform at Xen Lounge, her name was not known to me. I thought, “I got to find out who that woman is.” I saw the video about seven years ago, and today I just found out what her name is. How did I find out? I just typed in Google Search engine “ female violin player plays Gansta’s Paradise”. I went to Google Images to see if I could recognize her face, and I did.

Xen Lounge is said to be closed now, but there was so much talent in that place. So much that I’m just beginning to find out more about the people I’ve seen perform there. Karen Briggs is one of those people. I was blown away about how she played Gangsta’s Paradise by the rapper Coolio. So blown away, I had to find out more about Karen.

She was born in Manhattan to a family of musicians, Karen Briggs took up the violin at age 12 and committed to playing professionally at age 15. Briggs joined the Virginia Symphony Orchestra while still in college, but grew discontented with performing classical music and left the orchestra after four years. Since then, she has performed predominantly in the jazz and contemporary instrumental genres.

When I first heard Karen Briggs play the violin, I thought, “She plays like a professional”, not knowing she had experience.

When I decided to do a podcast about Karen, I wanted to play a little intro and give an example of how Karen plays the violin. I have the violin in keyboard, but I don’t have the bow to give the sound effect that a violinist has when drawing a bow across the strings. Like I said before, Karen played Gangsta’s Paradise as if the music was her own. I tried to give an example of that by adding something more to the music. I had to create a number of tracks to make up my sound. It was very challenging. I had to listen to the instruments that were played in order to play the music, Gangsta’s Paradise. Then I was able to add a little more of my own tune to the music.

Karen Briggs is an extraordinary violinist. If you haven’t heard Karen, you’ve got to hear her for yourself on YouTube.com. I’m Gail Nobles & you’re listening to Lounge Hype.Thank you for listening.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>313classical,femaleviolinist,gangstarap,hiphop,jazz,karenbriggs,music,musiccommentary,musichistory,musicians,musicnews,tributes,violinistcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marla-gibbs-4-4-22-6-58pm--49321865Music by: Gail Nobles

Photo credit: John Mathew Smith & www.celebrity-photos.com - Marla Gibbs
Usage: CC BY-SA 2.0/Wikipedia.org

Today’s topic is Marla Gibbs. Remembering her at Xen Lounge Social Club Sundays.

I was looking back at photographer Gina Walker’s photos who has pictures of Marla Gibbs standing with Ian Foxx at Xen Lounge. It’s good to have those memories.

We remember Marla Gibbs as the feisty maid, Florence from the comedy The Jeffersons. The comedy is a sitcom television series that was broadcast on CBS from January 18, 1975 to July 2, 1985, lasting 11 seasons and a total of 253 episodes. The Jeffersons is one of the longest running sitcoms in history.

According to Wikipedia, Marla received five Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2021. Speaker Tisha Campbell was there and paid homage to Marla during the ceremony. She unveil the star.

Marla Gibbs also starred in the comedy 227 from 1985 - 1990 as Mary Jenkins. She is not only a great actress but a great singer that co- produced and sang on the theme song. I enjoyed watching Marla on both comedies. She also appeared once on the comedy Martin. It does not matter what character Marla is or what show she is acting on. She is always great and fun to watch. It’s always good to see Marla, and there is a memory of her at Xen Lounge Social Club Sundays.

I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Lounge Hype.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49321865Mon, 04 Apr 2022 23:18:51 +0000Gail NoblesIntro by: Gail Nobles Music by: Gail Nobles Photo credit: John Mathew Smith & www.celebrity-photos.com - Marla Gibbs Usage: CC BY-SA 2.0/Wikipedia.org Today’s topic is Marla Gibbs. Remembering her at Xen Lounge Social Club Sundays. I was...Music by: Gail Nobles

Photo credit: John Mathew Smith & www.celebrity-photos.com - Marla Gibbs
Usage: CC BY-SA 2.0/Wikipedia.org

Today’s topic is Marla Gibbs. Remembering her at Xen Lounge Social Club Sundays.

I was looking back at photographer Gina Walker’s photos who has pictures of Marla Gibbs standing with Ian Foxx at Xen Lounge. It’s good to have those memories.

We remember Marla Gibbs as the feisty maid, Florence from the comedy The Jeffersons. The comedy is a sitcom television series that was broadcast on CBS from January 18, 1975 to July 2, 1985, lasting 11 seasons and a total of 253 episodes. The Jeffersons is one of the longest running sitcoms in history.

According to Wikipedia, Marla received five Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2021. Speaker Tisha Campbell was there and paid homage to Marla during the ceremony. She unveil the star.

Marla Gibbs also starred in the comedy 227 from 1985 - 1990 as Mary Jenkins. She is not only a great actress but a great singer that co- produced and sang on the theme song. I enjoyed watching Marla on both comedies. She also appeared once on the comedy Martin. It does not matter what character Marla is or what show she is acting on. She is always great and fun to watch. It’s always good to see Marla, and there is a memory of her at Xen Lounge Social Club Sundays.

I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Lounge Hype.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>166actress,comedy,entertainment,hollywood,hollywoodwalkoffame,marlagibbs,sitcoms,televisionseries,tributes,walkoffamecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joshua-ledet-love-can-do-3-3-22-6-38-pm--48942042Song By: Joshua Ledet

Podcast music by: Gail Nobles
Vocals by: Gail Nobles

Today’s topic is Joshua Ledet on Lounge Hype. I’m your host, Gail Nobles. Joshua is a singer from Westlake. Louisiana. In 2012, he placed 3rd in the eleventh season of American Idol. In 2017, he released a self-titled EP.

I want to talk to you about his single titled “Love Can Do”. It’s a very beautiful song. In 2015, Ledet recorded the single which was written and produced by Bernie Herms. On March 6, 2015, Ledet performed the single on a local TV show in Indonesia. Love Can Do was released by Warner Music Indonesia on Aug. 4.

You can see Joshua Ledet’s video “Love Can Do” on YouTube. You can hear all of his popular releases on Spotify.

I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Lounge Hype. Today’s topic: Joshua Ledet.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48942042Thu, 03 Mar 2022 23:53:35 +0000Gail NoblesSong: Love Can Do Song By: Joshua Ledet Podcast music by: Gail Nobles Vocals by: Gail Nobles Today’s topic is Joshua Ledet on Lounge Hype. I’m your host, Gail Nobles. Joshua is a singer from Westlake. Louisiana. In 2012, he placed 3rd in the...Song By: Joshua Ledet

Podcast music by: Gail Nobles
Vocals by: Gail Nobles

Today’s topic is Joshua Ledet on Lounge Hype. I’m your host, Gail Nobles. Joshua is a singer from Westlake. Louisiana. In 2012, he placed 3rd in the eleventh season of American Idol. In 2017, he released a self-titled EP.

I want to talk to you about his single titled “Love Can Do”. It’s a very beautiful song. In 2015, Ledet recorded the single which was written and produced by Bernie Herms. On March 6, 2015, Ledet performed the single on a local TV show in Indonesia. Love Can Do was released by Warner Music Indonesia on Aug. 4.

You can see Joshua Ledet’s video “Love Can Do” on YouTube. You can hear all of his popular releases on Spotify.

I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Lounge Hype. Today’s topic: Joshua Ledet.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>125americanidol,joshualedet,music,musiccommentary,r&b,soulcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-smith-2-23-22-6-17-pm--48849939Photo credit: John Mathew Smith & www.celebrity-photos.com from Laurel Maryland, USA -
Usage: CC BY-SA 2.0/ Wikipedia

During the time I first heard Will Smith, everybody was rapping back in the 80’s. The radio played a remix of rappers. And when I heard Will Smith’s “Girl’s In the World Ain’t Nothing But Trouble”, I was lost in the story. It was the original 1986 version. Any time a rap song makes you listen, it’s saying something, and Will Smith is a great story telling rapper. That’s the first thing I noticed when I first heard him rap.

Not only that, but I was amazed at Will’s DJ. DJ Jazzy Jeff. I said to myself, “How in the world did he mix jazz with rap? How did he think of that? That’s a unique sound with the beat of a hip hop drum. It sounds just right.” I thought, “Ain’t nobody got that style. Not in rap music.”

Back in the days of the 80’s when rap music was really strong, I said , “I’m going to write Will Smith and his DJ. I’ve got to tell them what I think of their music.” I guess I was about 15.

My mom saw me writing and asked, “Who you writing?”
She didn’t care much about rap music like she did when it first came out. And even if a person was famous, she thought I needed to be careful. That’s just the way my mother was. She saw famous people as people, and she was right. So when my mom asked who I was writing, she knew what I was about to do. And I said, “ Nobody, ma.” I just balled the paper up.

My mom really didn’t care about me writing, but she always made me second guess. She wanted me to think before doing something, and I didn’t think. Not the way she did. Especially, after seeing Will Smith in a picture walking along with one of my classmates at a mall. I was sick. To me, Will was just a friendly guy, and I didn’t know him.

As the years passed, me and my mom had heard on television that Will was going to try out for the Muhammad Ali movie. My mom said, “I know he’s not going to play as Muhammad Ali. He better do a real good job if he’s going to play him.” My mom was on her sick bed at the time.

I thought to myself, “Muhammad Ali was always rhyming and bragging. That’s not hard for Will Smith to do. Some things are already in Will to act out.” You see, I believed in him though he appeared as just comedy.

The Ali movie came out in 2001. That’s the year my mom had passed away. Will Smith had done an awesome job acting as Muhammad Ali. I went to the theater to see the movie., and I was a little sad because my mom didn’t get to see the movie with me. I said to myself, “Mom, Will Smith has done it. He has done a great job.”

In a spiritual sense, I could hear my mom say, “I saw him.”

I left the theater thinking not only is Will Smith a great story telling rapper, but a great actor too.

I’m Gail Nobles. You’re listening to Lounge Hype. Tune in again next time for another story.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48849939Wed, 23 Feb 2022 23:53:41 +0000Gail NoblesIntro music by: Gail Nobles Photo credit: John Mathew Smith & www.celebrity-photos.com from Laurel Maryland, USA - Usage: CC BY-SA 2.0/ Wikipedia During the time I first heard Will Smith, everybody was rapping back in the 80’s. The radio played...Photo credit: John Mathew Smith & www.celebrity-photos.com from Laurel Maryland, USA -
Usage: CC BY-SA 2.0/ Wikipedia

During the time I first heard Will Smith, everybody was rapping back in the 80’s. The radio played a remix of rappers. And when I heard Will Smith’s “Girl’s In the World Ain’t Nothing But Trouble”, I was lost in the story. It was the original 1986 version. Any time a rap song makes you listen, it’s saying something, and Will Smith is a great story telling rapper. That’s the first thing I noticed when I first heard him rap.

Not only that, but I was amazed at Will’s DJ. DJ Jazzy Jeff. I said to myself, “How in the world did he mix jazz with rap? How did he think of that? That’s a unique sound with the beat of a hip hop drum. It sounds just right.” I thought, “Ain’t nobody got that style. Not in rap music.”

Back in the days of the 80’s when rap music was really strong, I said , “I’m going to write Will Smith and his DJ. I’ve got to tell them what I think of their music.” I guess I was about 15.

My mom saw me writing and asked, “Who you writing?”
She didn’t care much about rap music like she did when it first came out. And even if a person was famous, she thought I needed to be careful. That’s just the way my mother was. She saw famous people as people, and she was right. So when my mom asked who I was writing, she knew what I was about to do. And I said, “ Nobody, ma.” I just balled the paper up.

My mom really didn’t care about me writing, but she always made me second guess. She wanted me to think before doing something, and I didn’t think. Not the way she did. Especially, after seeing Will Smith in a picture walking along with one of my classmates at a mall. I was sick. To me, Will was just a friendly guy, and I didn’t know him.

As the years passed, me and my mom had heard on television that Will was going to try out for the Muhammad Ali movie. My mom said, “I know he’s not going to play as Muhammad Ali. He better do a real good job if he’s going to play him.” My mom was on her sick bed at the time.

I thought to myself, “Muhammad Ali was always rhyming and bragging. That’s not hard for Will Smith to do. Some things are already in Will to act out.” You see, I believed in him though he appeared as just comedy.

The Ali movie came out in 2001. That’s the year my mom had passed away. Will Smith had done an awesome job acting as Muhammad Ali. I went to the theater to see the movie., and I was a little sad because my mom didn’t get to see the movie with me. I said to myself, “Mom, Will Smith has done it. He has done a great job.”

In a spiritual sense, I could hear my mom say, “I saw him.”

I left the theater thinking not only is Will Smith a great story telling rapper, but a great actor too.

I’m Gail Nobles. You’re listening to Lounge Hype. Tune in again next time for another story.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>349actors,celebritynews,hiphop,movies,music,musiccommentary,musicnews,rap,rapmusic,rapper,thefreshprince,tributes,willsmithcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/remembering-royalty-11-18-21-5-58-pm--47546671
The topic is about the group Royalty. You’re listening to Lounge Hype. I’m your host, Gail Nobles.

Royalty was an R&B group from the 80’s. There were 3 girls in the group & one guy. In 1985, they released their first single “Super Love\ Are You Happy” on Skin 2 Skin Records. It’s unknown whether or not the single made the charts. I remember the group in the year of 1987, when they released the single “Anyone in Love”. It came from their only album “Rich and Famous” on Warner Bros Records. It was a beautiful song. I never forgot about it.

Royalty appeared on television shows such as “Video Soul” which aired on BET. I remember when they appeared at LA Xen Lounge. I often wondered what happened to the group, and I saw them on Twitter thanking and tagging Tisha & Duane Martin for having them at the Lounge.

Unfortunately, I didn’t get to see Royalty Perform if they performed. I didn’t live in LA, and I had to follow Xen Lounge on the Internet, and the videos that people posted on YouTube from the lounge. Thanks to the lounge, I found out that the singing group Royalty was still around. It was the year of 2013 when I saw the thanks to Tisha & Duane Martin on Twitter from the group Royalty.

Royalty is very talented group. It is said one of the girls in the group, Keisha wrote the song “Greatest Love of All” (not the one by Whitney Houston) for the singer Gladys Knight, and the theme song for the UPN television series “All of Us”.

There were two other girls. One of them hosted a show, and it is unknown what the other one might be doing. And the guy in the group became an inspirational rapper.

I’m Gail Nobles. You’re listening to Lounge Hype. Today’s topic: Royalty.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47546671Thu, 18 Nov 2021 23:19:35 +0000Gail NoblesIntro: Remembering Royalty by Gail Nobles ©️ 2021 The topic is about the group Royalty. You’re listening to Lounge Hype. I’m your host, Gail Nobles. Royalty was an R&B group from the 80’s. There were 3 girls in the group & one guy. In 1985, they...
The topic is about the group Royalty. You’re listening to Lounge Hype. I’m your host, Gail Nobles.

Royalty was an R&B group from the 80’s. There were 3 girls in the group & one guy. In 1985, they released their first single “Super Love\ Are You Happy” on Skin 2 Skin Records. It’s unknown whether or not the single made the charts. I remember the group in the year of 1987, when they released the single “Anyone in Love”. It came from their only album “Rich and Famous” on Warner Bros Records. It was a beautiful song. I never forgot about it.

Royalty appeared on television shows such as “Video Soul” which aired on BET. I remember when they appeared at LA Xen Lounge. I often wondered what happened to the group, and I saw them on Twitter thanking and tagging Tisha & Duane Martin for having them at the Lounge.

Unfortunately, I didn’t get to see Royalty Perform if they performed. I didn’t live in LA, and I had to follow Xen Lounge on the Internet, and the videos that people posted on YouTube from the lounge. Thanks to the lounge, I found out that the singing group Royalty was still around. It was the year of 2013 when I saw the thanks to Tisha & Duane Martin on Twitter from the group Royalty.

Royalty is very talented group. It is said one of the girls in the group, Keisha wrote the song “Greatest Love of All” (not the one by Whitney Houston) for the singer Gladys Knight, and the theme song for the UPN television series “All of Us”.

There were two other girls. One of them hosted a show, and it is unknown what the other one might be doing. And the guy in the group became an inspirational rapper.

I’m Gail Nobles. You’re listening to Lounge Hype. Today’s topic: Royalty.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>2821980s,music,musicartists,musiccommentary,musicgroups,r&b,royaltycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/andrew-gouche-10-18-21-3-05-pm--47033248
Andrew Gouche is a Grammy award winning producer & gospel bass player. He has performed and recorded with Rev. James Cleveland, Walter & Edwin Hawkins, The Winans & Yolanda Adams just to name a few. Gouche has also worked with non-gospel musicians like MJ, Gladys Knight, & Billy Preston just to name a few. Gouche has worked as Music Director for Chaka Khan and earned a Grammy for his work on Mart Mary’s album “Thankful”. He also impressed Prince who selected him to work on his recordings and tours. It looks like Gouche has really been around. That means he must be really great & talented.

Have you heard Andrew Gouche’s album, We Don’t Need No Bass? The album reaches out to music lovers of all ages and genres. That’s what happens when a musician has a lot of talent in music.

You’re listening to Lounge Hype, and I’m your host Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47033248Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:14:36 +0000Gail NoblesPodcast music by: Gail Nobles Andrew Gouche is a Grammy award winning producer & gospel bass player. He has performed and recorded with Rev. James Cleveland, Walter & Edwin Hawkins, The Winans & Yolanda Adams just to name a few. Gouche has also...
Andrew Gouche is a Grammy award winning producer & gospel bass player. He has performed and recorded with Rev. James Cleveland, Walter & Edwin Hawkins, The Winans & Yolanda Adams just to name a few. Gouche has also worked with non-gospel musicians like MJ, Gladys Knight, & Billy Preston just to name a few. Gouche has worked as Music Director for Chaka Khan and earned a Grammy for his work on Mart Mary’s album “Thankful”. He also impressed Prince who selected him to work on his recordings and tours. It looks like Gouche has really been around. That means he must be really great & talented.

Have you heard Andrew Gouche’s album, We Don’t Need No Bass? The album reaches out to music lovers of all ages and genres. That’s what happens when a musician has a lot of talent in music.

You’re listening to Lounge Hype, and I’m your host Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>136andrewgouche,bassplayer,gospel,jazz,musiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gee-mack-jazz-9-14-21-2-51-pm--46521375Story by: Gail Nobles
Photo: Pixabay.com

Back in the days of Xen Lounge, I heard of a man named Gee Mack. He’s got the best guitar talent in the world, and that’s today’s topic on Lounge Hype.

Gee Mack is someone that I heard about, and one day I checked out some videos of him that were online. I began to listen to him play guitar. When I heard him play, I heard Jazz and the best sounding Jazz.

According to Mack’s bio, R&B singer Cheryl Lynn offered him the chance to accompany her on tour. He wrote and produced the song “Forever Lover” from the Whispers’ Certified gold album “More The Night”. He has recorded with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Mary J Blige, The Temptations, Charlie Wilson, & LL Cool J just to name a few.

It is said that Gee Mack is the most sought after guitarist of his generation according to his bio. At age 9, he began trumpet lessons at his public elementary school. I say Gee Mack is a musical genius.

You can hear Gee Mack’s music on Spotify and YouTube. You’re listening to Lounge Hype, and I’m your host Gail Nobles.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46521375Tue, 14 Sep 2021 20:32:22 +0000Gail NoblesPodcast jingle by: Gail Nobles © 2021 Story by: Gail Nobles Photo: Pixabay.com Back in the days of Xen Lounge, I heard of a man named Gee Mack. He’s got the best guitar talent in the world, and that’s today’s topic on Lounge Hype. Gee Mack is...Story by: Gail Nobles
Photo: Pixabay.com

Back in the days of Xen Lounge, I heard of a man named Gee Mack. He’s got the best guitar talent in the world, and that’s today’s topic on Lounge Hype.

Gee Mack is someone that I heard about, and one day I checked out some videos of him that were online. I began to listen to him play guitar. When I heard him play, I heard Jazz and the best sounding Jazz.

According to Mack’s bio, R&B singer Cheryl Lynn offered him the chance to accompany her on tour. He wrote and produced the song “Forever Lover” from the Whispers’ Certified gold album “More The Night”. He has recorded with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Mary J Blige, The Temptations, Charlie Wilson, & LL Cool J just to name a few.

It is said that Gee Mack is the most sought after guitarist of his generation according to his bio. At age 9, he began trumpet lessons at his public elementary school. I say Gee Mack is a musical genius.

You can hear Gee Mack’s music on Spotify and YouTube. You’re listening to Lounge Hype, and I’m your host Gail Nobles.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>175funkjazz,geemack,guitarist,jazz,musiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lounge-r-b-force-m-d-s-1-23-21-3-19-pm--43083560Music by: Gail Nobles
Vocals by: Gail Nobles

Song Title: Itchin' For a Scratch
Song by: Force M.D.'s


Hello! I'm Gail Nobles, and it's time for Lounge R&B. Today's topic is about the Legendary Force M.D.'s. (Theme Song)

The Force MD's is an awesome R&B vocal group that was formed in 1981 in Staten Island, New York. If you know about the Force M.D.'s, you know about their songs such as "Tender Love" and "Love is a House". They were not only about R&B, but they had some old hip hop roots too with a mixture of harmony in their singing. They are very soulful.

I woke up this morning itchin' bad.
I wanted to scratch. I was going mad.
Went to the doctor. Said, "Help me Please".
He just shook his head and said to me.

You're in trouble son. I know for sure. What you
got there ain't no cure. So take this beat. Go home
and scratch, but stay away from me cause it's easy to catch.

That's the kind of rap and singing that the Legendary Force M.D.'s would do. And I would watch their videos and play their songs over and over. "Itchin' For A Scratch" was my favorite. I loved seeing the group imitate Michael Jackson, and Mr. T, and James Brown.

Three of the group's members are resting in peace, but there are remaining members. They are still recording songs and doing a terrific job. In addition to that, if you are a recording artist, check out the Force M.D.'s studio. Make that song you have been dreaming of recording. To find out how to submit your recording, go to theforcemds.com.

Well, that's all for today. Tune in again soon ....... (Theme Song)

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43083560Sat, 23 Jan 2021 21:39:49 +0000Gail NoblesPodcast theme: By Gail Nobles © 2021 Music by: Gail Nobles Vocals by: Gail Nobles Song Title: Itchin' For a Scratch Song by: Force M.D.'s Hello! I'm Gail Nobles, and it's time for Lounge R&B. Today's topic is about the Legendary Force...Music by: Gail Nobles
Vocals by: Gail Nobles

Song Title: Itchin' For a Scratch
Song by: Force M.D.'s


Hello! I'm Gail Nobles, and it's time for Lounge R&B. Today's topic is about the Legendary Force M.D.'s. (Theme Song)

The Force MD's is an awesome R&B vocal group that was formed in 1981 in Staten Island, New York. If you know about the Force M.D.'s, you know about their songs such as "Tender Love" and "Love is a House". They were not only about R&B, but they had some old hip hop roots too with a mixture of harmony in their singing. They are very soulful.

I woke up this morning itchin' bad.
I wanted to scratch. I was going mad.
Went to the doctor. Said, "Help me Please".
He just shook his head and said to me.

You're in trouble son. I know for sure. What you
got there ain't no cure. So take this beat. Go home
and scratch, but stay away from me cause it's easy to catch.

That's the kind of rap and singing that the Legendary Force M.D.'s would do. And I would watch their videos and play their songs over and over. "Itchin' For A Scratch" was my favorite. I loved seeing the group imitate Michael Jackson, and Mr. T, and James Brown.

Three of the group's members are resting in peace, but there are remaining members. They are still recording songs and doing a terrific job. In addition to that, if you are a recording artist, check out the Force M.D.'s studio. Make that song you have been dreaming of recording. To find out how to submit your recording, go to theforcemds.com.

Well, that's all for today. Tune in again soon ....... (Theme Song)

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>188forcemds,hiphop,music,oldschool,r&b,soul,tributescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lounge-r-b-missing-you-1-17-21-3-23-pm--42980254Podcast theme title: Lounge R&B
Story by: Gail Nobles

Song : Missing you
Song by: Westonn
Usage: CC 4.0 BY-SHARE ALIKE
Downloaded from: https://www.tribeofnoise.com/music/show/77728

Photo credit: Omar Medina Films from Pixabay

Hello! I'm Gail Nobles, and it's time for Lounge R&B. (Podcast Theme)

It is said that the music is dying. And we still have big four record labels. And we have a competitive music industry and one of the more difficult industries to break into. You have to work hard. But we still have live music. That's a blessing. And I have seen lots of people with talent performing at a club or a lounge. Playing live is the way for musicians now-a-days to make a living.

There are different reasons why musicians fail, but if you are a musician, don't give up. You're talent from God was not given for nothing. Keep singing what's real. Keep making real sounds with instruments. Keep singing R&B. It is so needed. We need songs about love like Lionel Richie, "Three Times a Lady". We need songs that uplift like Sam Cooke, "A Change Is Going To Come". We need songs that chastise like Marvin Gaye, "What's Going On". We need real R&B music.

I'm old school, but here's an example of what you may call new music. (song play)

The title of that song is, "Missing You". To hear more, check the link in the description below of this podcast. You're listening to Lounge R&B at Lounge Hype by Gail Nobles copyright © 2021.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42980254Sun, 17 Jan 2021 20:08:16 +0000Gail NoblesPodcast theme by: Gail Nobles © 2021 Podcast theme title: Lounge R&B Story by: Gail Nobles Song : Missing you Song by: Westonn Usage: CC 4.0 BY-SHARE ALIKE Downloaded from: https://www.tribeofnoise.com/music/show/77728 Photo credit: Omar...Podcast theme title: Lounge R&B
Story by: Gail Nobles

Song : Missing you
Song by: Westonn
Usage: CC 4.0 BY-SHARE ALIKE
Downloaded from: https://www.tribeofnoise.com/music/show/77728

Photo credit: Omar Medina Films from Pixabay

Hello! I'm Gail Nobles, and it's time for Lounge R&B. (Podcast Theme)

It is said that the music is dying. And we still have big four record labels. And we have a competitive music industry and one of the more difficult industries to break into. You have to work hard. But we still have live music. That's a blessing. And I have seen lots of people with talent performing at a club or a lounge. Playing live is the way for musicians now-a-days to make a living.

There are different reasons why musicians fail, but if you are a musician, don't give up. You're talent from God was not given for nothing. Keep singing what's real. Keep making real sounds with instruments. Keep singing R&B. It is so needed. We need songs about love like Lionel Richie, "Three Times a Lady". We need songs that uplift like Sam Cooke, "A Change Is Going To Come". We need songs that chastise like Marvin Gaye, "What's Going On". We need real R&B music.

I'm old school, but here's an example of what you may call new music. (song play)

The title of that song is, "Missing You". To hear more, check the link in the description below of this podcast. You're listening to Lounge R&B at Lounge Hype by Gail Nobles copyright © 2021.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>213lounge,loungemusic,music,musicnews,r&bcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/remembering-stevie-wonder-at-the-savoy-9-21-19-12-17-pm--19180933Vocals by: Gail Nobles
Keyboard music by: Gail Nobles
Crowd Indoor: https://www.freesfx.co.uk
Photo credit: Public Domain/Wikipedia
Song by: Stevie Wonder - My Cherie Amour

Today I'm singing and remembering Stevie Wonder when he was at the Savoy. One of the songs that he was singing there was "My Cherie Amour". At the Savoy and in concerts, people seem to love to help Stevie sing that song. It's beautiful to hear the crowd sing La La La La together with him. It's lovely as a summer's day.

"My Cherie Amour" is a 1969 soul classic by Motown singer and songwriter Stevie Wonder. When Stevie was singing at the Savoy, the crowd was singing, cheering, and excited. Stevie Wonder was live at The Savoy Entertainment Center for Jonathan De Veaux's birthday. Stevie is known and famous for singing Happy Birthday in his own way. So may times I have seen so may request for him. Mr. Wonder is greatly loved for his music and entertainment.

You're listening to Lounge Hype. I'm Gail Nobles remembering Stevie Wonder at the Savoy.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19180933Sat, 21 Sep 2019 16:42:31 +0000Gail NoblesStory by: Gail Nobles Vocals by: Gail Nobles Keyboard music by: Gail Nobles Crowd Indoor: https://www.freesfx.co.uk Photo credit: Public Domain/Wikipedia Song by: Stevie Wonder - My Cherie Amour Today I'm singing and remembering Stevie Wonder...Vocals by: Gail Nobles
Keyboard music by: Gail Nobles
Crowd Indoor: https://www.freesfx.co.uk
Photo credit: Public Domain/Wikipedia
Song by: Stevie Wonder - My Cherie Amour

Today I'm singing and remembering Stevie Wonder when he was at the Savoy. One of the songs that he was singing there was "My Cherie Amour". At the Savoy and in concerts, people seem to love to help Stevie sing that song. It's beautiful to hear the crowd sing La La La La together with him. It's lovely as a summer's day.

"My Cherie Amour" is a 1969 soul classic by Motown singer and songwriter Stevie Wonder. When Stevie was singing at the Savoy, the crowd was singing, cheering, and excited. Stevie Wonder was live at The Savoy Entertainment Center for Jonathan De Veaux's birthday. Stevie is known and famous for singing Happy Birthday in his own way. So may times I have seen so may request for him. Mr. Wonder is greatly loved for his music and entertainment.

You're listening to Lounge Hype. I'm Gail Nobles remembering Stevie Wonder at the Savoy.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>132lounge,music,steviewonder,thesavoycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ryan-cross-9-18-19-3-42-pm--19143076
According to his bio, he had a passion fro music which was birthed at the age of 8 when he began to study classical cello. At the age of 16, he discovered the acoustic bass and seized the opportunity to study under Ray Brown, one of the most well-known and prolific bass players of our time. Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Ryan moved to Los Angeles, California when he received a full scholarship to attend the University of Southern California where he studied under John Clayton. He graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies, and his career immediately took flight. He appeared and recorded on over 35 TV shows and movies to date.

You can find the musician Ryan Cross on Facebook and Twitter. I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to Lounge Hype.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19143076Wed, 18 Sep 2019 19:50:06 +0000Gail NoblesFrom Xen Lounge history, I'm thinking of a jazz bassist name Ryan Cross. Ryan produces live shows, and some of you may remember him from Xen Lounge. According to his bio, he had a passion fro music which was birthed at the age of 8 when he began...
According to his bio, he had a passion fro music which was birthed at the age of 8 when he began to study classical cello. At the age of 16, he discovered the acoustic bass and seized the opportunity to study under Ray Brown, one of the most well-known and prolific bass players of our time. Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Ryan moved to Los Angeles, California when he received a full scholarship to attend the University of Southern California where he studied under John Clayton. He graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies, and his career immediately took flight. He appeared and recorded on over 35 TV shows and movies to date.

You can find the musician Ryan Cross on Facebook and Twitter. I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to Lounge Hype.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>144jazz,jazzbassist,music,ryancrosscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/loose-ends-at-the-savoy-5-11-19-1-45-pm--17900629Vocals by: Gail Nobles

Song by: Loose Ends
Songwriters: Carl McIntosh, Jane Eugene, Steve Nichol

I'm singing and remembering Loose Ends at the Savoy Entertainment Center located in the heart of downtown Inglewood, CA.

If you are planning your birthday party, red carpet party, fashion show, movie screening, reunion, luncheon, or wedding reception, The Savoy Entertainment Center is the place for you.

Now, let's get down to business. Loose Ends is a British R&B Band formed in London in 1980. It’s good to see them perform together. They performed at the Savoy Entertainment Center, and were singing “Hangin’ On A String (Contemplating)” which is the fourth single by the band from their second studio album, So Where Are You?, and was released in February 1985 by Virgin Records. The single went to number one on the US Billboard R&B chart for one week. This particular single is the reason why I remember the group and hearing the single made me love their sound. It was different than any song that I have heard. Loose Ends had a unique style of their own.

I'm Gail Nobles, and your listening to Lounge Hype. I don't want to keep you waiting. Don't hang on a string. Go on down to The Savoy Entertainment Center.....

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17900629Sat, 11 May 2019 18:10:25 +0000Gail NoblesStory by: Gail Nobles Vocals by: Gail Nobles Song by: Loose Ends Songwriters: Carl McIntosh, Jane Eugene, Steve Nichol I'm singing and remembering Loose Ends at the Savoy Entertainment Center located in the heart of downtown Inglewood, CA....Vocals by: Gail Nobles

Song by: Loose Ends
Songwriters: Carl McIntosh, Jane Eugene, Steve Nichol

I'm singing and remembering Loose Ends at the Savoy Entertainment Center located in the heart of downtown Inglewood, CA.

If you are planning your birthday party, red carpet party, fashion show, movie screening, reunion, luncheon, or wedding reception, The Savoy Entertainment Center is the place for you.

Now, let's get down to business. Loose Ends is a British R&B Band formed in London in 1980. It’s good to see them perform together. They performed at the Savoy Entertainment Center, and were singing “Hangin’ On A String (Contemplating)” which is the fourth single by the band from their second studio album, So Where Are You?, and was released in February 1985 by Virgin Records. The single went to number one on the US Billboard R&B chart for one week. This particular single is the reason why I remember the group and hearing the single made me love their sound. It was different than any song that I have heard. Loose Ends had a unique style of their own.

I'm Gail Nobles, and your listening to Lounge Hype. I don't want to keep you waiting. Don't hang on a string. Go on down to The Savoy Entertainment Center.....

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>160looseends,musicbands,musicgroups,r&bmusiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/angel-b-4-4-19-7-56-pm--17538422
According to her bio, at the age of nine, Angel's parents signed her to a modeling agency. She started competing in runway contests. These events also had music and dance performances and would allow Angel to perform famous cover songs. She started to write her own songs and train her vocals as she was always choreographing and taking dance lessons in order to become the complete artists that is needed to be successful in the industry.

I'm Gail Nobles and today's topic is Angel B.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17538422Fri, 05 Apr 2019 01:12:44 +0000Gail NoblesBorn and raised in Brazil, Angel B performed her single, "Like a Boss", at Xen Lounge. What you've just heard was a made up intro for the podcast. To hear the original song, "Like a Boss", go to angelbofficial.com. The song was written by Angel B &...
According to her bio, at the age of nine, Angel's parents signed her to a modeling agency. She started competing in runway contests. These events also had music and dance performances and would allow Angel to perform famous cover songs. She started to write her own songs and train her vocals as she was always choreographing and taking dance lessons in order to become the complete artists that is needed to be successful in the industry.

I'm Gail Nobles and today's topic is Angel B.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>142angelb,hiphop,music,r&bcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pullman-porters-turn-off-the-lights--14318647Voices and Vocal by: Gail Nobles

Hi, I'm Gail Nobles bringing you Xen Lounge news today. I'm thinking of a soulful singing duo of twin brothers, Todd and Troy Garner. They performed live at Xen Lounge, and one of them was lead vocalist singing a hit song by Teddy Pendergrass "Turn off the Lights". The tune and the music of the song was kept original, and they made it sound so awesome. Xen Lounge is always filled with great sound. It's wonderful to hear the duo of Pullman Porters singing in memory of Teddy Pendergrass, and it's wonderful to have a cheerful crowd that enjoys live music at Xen Lounge.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14318647Sun, 18 Mar 2018 06:11:48 +0000Gail NoblesMusic by: Gail Nobles Voices and Vocal by: Gail Nobles Hi, I'm Gail Nobles bringing you Xen Lounge news today. I'm thinking of a soulful singing duo of twin brothers, Todd and Troy Garner. They performed live at Xen Lounge, and one of them was...Voices and Vocal by: Gail Nobles

Hi, I'm Gail Nobles bringing you Xen Lounge news today. I'm thinking of a soulful singing duo of twin brothers, Todd and Troy Garner. They performed live at Xen Lounge, and one of them was lead vocalist singing a hit song by Teddy Pendergrass "Turn off the Lights". The tune and the music of the song was kept original, and they made it sound so awesome. Xen Lounge is always filled with great sound. It's wonderful to hear the duo of Pullman Porters singing in memory of Teddy Pendergrass, and it's wonderful to have a cheerful crowd that enjoys live music at Xen Lounge.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>134music,pullmanporters,xenloungecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-tale-of-jungle-boom--14229574All character voices by: Gail Nobles
Crowd March: http://www.freesfx.co.uk
Images: Pixabay.com

Jungle Boom is a Xen Lounge tale that I wrote. It is about a man who calls himself Man March X. He envies Duane Martin, the owner of Xen Lounge, and could see great things in him that no one else was really aware of. Not even Duane himself because he was a very content man owning a lounge. Man March X spoke riddles to Duane and overcrowded his lounge with marching men. He disturbed Duane's peaceful day.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14229574Thu, 08 Mar 2018 01:34:53 +0000Gail NoblesStory by: Gail Nobles All character voices by: Gail Nobles Crowd March: http://www.freesfx.co.uk Images: Pixabay.com Jungle Boom is a Xen Lounge tale that I wrote. It is about a man who calls himself Man March X. He envies Duane Martin, the...All character voices by: Gail Nobles
Crowd March: http://www.freesfx.co.uk
Images: Pixabay.com

Jungle Boom is a Xen Lounge tale that I wrote. It is about a man who calls himself Man March X. He envies Duane Martin, the owner of Xen Lounge, and could see great things in him that no one else was really aware of. Not even Duane himself because he was a very content man owning a lounge. Man March X spoke riddles to Duane and overcrowded his lounge with marching men. He disturbed Duane's peaceful day.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>185tales,xenloungecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/duane-martin-s-xen-lounge--14093505Lion Sound Effect: http://www.freesfx.co.uk
Male voice by: Gail Nobles

His name is Duane Martin.
Duane Martin is the key holder and could also be the door keeper of Xen Lounge. In lounge business, Duane may fly high like a dove and roar like a lion. He can do many things and could be called many lounge names. Duane is Lion Key because he holds the keys to Xen Lounge.

There are red double doors in studio city California, and today they are opened to anyone who would like to come in. Xen Lounge is full of celebration. You can always make a reservation. It is said that Xen is the best lounge in LA. I'm Gail Nobles. Dine at Xen Lounge today.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14093505Tue, 20 Feb 2018 01:58:36 +0000Gail NoblesWords by: Gail Nobles Lion Sound Effect: http://www.freesfx.co.uk Male voice by: Gail Nobles His name is Duane Martin. Duane Martin is the key holder and could also be the door keeper of Xen Lounge. In lounge business, Duane may fly high like a...Lion Sound Effect: http://www.freesfx.co.uk
Male voice by: Gail Nobles

His name is Duane Martin.
Duane Martin is the key holder and could also be the door keeper of Xen Lounge. In lounge business, Duane may fly high like a dove and roar like a lion. He can do many things and could be called many lounge names. Duane is Lion Key because he holds the keys to Xen Lounge.

There are red double doors in studio city California, and today they are opened to anyone who would like to come in. Xen Lounge is full of celebration. You can always make a reservation. It is said that Xen is the best lounge in LA. I'm Gail Nobles. Dine at Xen Lounge today.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>134cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/big-al-comedy-tisha-friday-fan-made-show--14076977Song and Music: By Gail Nobles
Voices by: Gail Nobles
Other Music (Remix): The Passion HiFi
www.thepassionhifi.com
Photo Credit: Pixabay.com

Big Al is a made up comedy and story by me for Xen Lounge. I know that Tisha Friday is one of the most famous nights at the lounge. People visit Xen Lounge to see Tisha Campbell Martin perform. Xen Lounge is a place where people get to show off their talent. Big Al decided to skip Talent Tuesday, and he went to Tisha Friday to perform. Oh what a night.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14076977Sat, 17 Feb 2018 16:35:29 +0000Gail NoblesComedy: By Gail Nobles Song and Music: By Gail Nobles Voices by: Gail Nobles Other Music (Remix): The Passion HiFi www.thepassionhifi.com Photo Credit: Pixabay.com Big Al is a made up comedy and story by me for Xen Lounge. I know that Tisha...Song and Music: By Gail Nobles
Voices by: Gail Nobles
Other Music (Remix): The Passion HiFi
www.thepassionhifi.com
Photo Credit: Pixabay.com

Big Al is a made up comedy and story by me for Xen Lounge. I know that Tisha Friday is one of the most famous nights at the lounge. People visit Xen Lounge to see Tisha Campbell Martin perform. Xen Lounge is a place where people get to show off their talent. Big Al decided to skip Talent Tuesday, and he went to Tisha Friday to perform. Oh what a night.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>192comedy,livemusic,xenloungecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tisha-friday-king-james-commercial--13023364Voices by: Gail Nobles
Music by: Aurea Carmina Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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See info about Tisha Fridays from Xenloung.com
See King James Brown performances at YouTube.com and Facebook.com. He performed at Xen Lounge.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13023364Fri, 13 Oct 2017 02:23:35 +0000Gail NoblesSong by: Gail Nobles Voices by: Gail Nobles Music by: Aurea Carmina Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ See info about Tisha Fridays from...Voices by: Gail Nobles
Music by: Aurea Carmina Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

See info about Tisha Fridays from Xenloung.com
See King James Brown performances at YouTube.com and Facebook.com. He performed at Xen Lounge.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>135kingjamesbrown,tishacampbellmartin,xenloungecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/supa-lowery-brothers--13008079Music by: Producerloops.com
Photo credit: Supa Lowery Brothers

There is a jazz band called Super Lowery Brothers!
Have you heard?
These brothers played and performed at Xen Lounge!

According to their bio, Trumpeter/Songwriter Christopher Lowery and his brother Wesley who is the drummer and producer make up the heart of the Lowery Brothers Band. They came from Philadelphia. They make music that range in styles from Jazz, Hip Hop, and R&B. Over all, the moment that you hear them play, you know that they are playing Jazz music....

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13008079Wed, 11 Oct 2017 04:34:14 +0000Gail NoblesWords by: Gail Nobles Music by: Producerloops.com Photo credit: Supa Lowery Brothers There is a jazz band called Super Lowery Brothers! Have you heard? These brothers played and performed at Xen Lounge! According to their bio, Trumpeter/Songwriter...Music by: Producerloops.com
Photo credit: Supa Lowery Brothers

There is a jazz band called Super Lowery Brothers!
Have you heard?
These brothers played and performed at Xen Lounge!

According to their bio, Trumpeter/Songwriter Christopher Lowery and his brother Wesley who is the drummer and producer make up the heart of the Lowery Brothers Band. They came from Philadelphia. They make music that range in styles from Jazz, Hip Hop, and R&B. Over all, the moment that you hear them play, you know that they are playing Jazz music....

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>82band,jazz,superlowerybrotherscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/photographer-gina-walker--11883936Camera Sound: http://www.freesfx.co.uk
Gina Walker is a great photographer, and she may be a very important one to many others. She lives in Los Angeles, California. Gina is one of the reasons I learn new faces and names at Xen. She is one of the reasons I learn more about the parties and events that are going on there. People that visit the lounge in Studio City, California know more about what is going on. However, because of great photographers like Gina Walker, people who don’t live in California can learn and know about Xen Lounge too. Her photos are full of familiar faces and info. She takes pictures of the rich and famous and everyday people alike having fun at Xen Lounge.....

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11883936Tue, 16 May 2017 23:19:04 +0000Gail NoblesPhoto Credit: Gina Walker Camera Sound: http://www.freesfx.co.uk Gina Walker is a great photographer, and she may be a very important one to many others. She lives in Los Angeles, California. Gina is one of the reasons I learn new faces and names at...Camera Sound: http://www.freesfx.co.uk
Gina Walker is a great photographer, and she may be a very important one to many others. She lives in Los Angeles, California. Gina is one of the reasons I learn new faces and names at Xen. She is one of the reasons I learn more about the parties and events that are going on there. People that visit the lounge in Studio City, California know more about what is going on. However, because of great photographers like Gina Walker, people who don’t live in California can learn and know about Xen Lounge too. Her photos are full of familiar faces and info. She takes pictures of the rich and famous and everyday people alike having fun at Xen Lounge.....

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>128ginawalker,photographers,xenloungecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tisha-friday-update--11856689Music by: Producer loops royalty free
Photo Credit: Flickr.com Creative Commons
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

Hi! I'm Gail Nobles
We all know that in the old school days music was music because it had meaning and the words of the songs were about our lives. The songs took a lot of time to write, the music was well put together, and it was not thrown together for a quick dollar.

At Xen Lounge, something hit Tisha Campbell Martin to sing Michael Jackson’s hit song, “Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough”. She did a great job in singing and performing it. That lets you know that Tisha has great singing talent, and when a person sings the right songs, those songs prove that a person can sing and feel what they are singing. We can change music all that we want to, but nothing can teach you like those old school jams. This is a Tisha Friday update.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11856689Sat, 13 May 2017 13:35:25 +0000Gail NoblesWords by: Gail Nobles Music by: Producer loops royalty free Photo Credit: Flickr.com Creative Commons https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ Hi! I'm Gail Nobles We all know that in the old school days music was music because it had meaning and...Music by: Producer loops royalty free
Photo Credit: Flickr.com Creative Commons
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

Hi! I'm Gail Nobles
We all know that in the old school days music was music because it had meaning and the words of the songs were about our lives. The songs took a lot of time to write, the music was well put together, and it was not thrown together for a quick dollar.

At Xen Lounge, something hit Tisha Campbell Martin to sing Michael Jackson’s hit song, “Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough”. She did a great job in singing and performing it. That lets you know that Tisha has great singing talent, and when a person sings the right songs, those songs prove that a person can sing and feel what they are singing. We can change music all that we want to, but nothing can teach you like those old school jams. This is a Tisha Friday update.

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>70tishacampbell,tishacampbellmartin,tishafriday,xenloungecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/xen-lounge-music-report-gn--7769524
There are so many new artists getting known at Xen Lounge. Such artists as Maurice Smith, Promise Marks, Martin Kember, Reesa Renee, and many more. Xen Lounge brings in the new artists, and we get to learn about new artists. We get to learn about new songs. Xen Lounge gives us great live music. They are a growing business, and they collaborate and welcome artists regardless of race. The live music just keeps on coming.

Report By: Gail Nobles
Art By: Gail Nobles

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7769524Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:26:43 +0000Gail NoblesThere are rising stars getting exposure, and We're hearing them in the Xen Lounge play. There are so many new artists getting known at Xen Lounge. Such artists as Maurice Smith, Promise Marks, Martin Kember, Reesa Renee, and many more. Xen Lounge...
There are so many new artists getting known at Xen Lounge. Such artists as Maurice Smith, Promise Marks, Martin Kember, Reesa Renee, and many more. Xen Lounge brings in the new artists, and we get to learn about new artists. We get to learn about new songs. Xen Lounge gives us great live music. They are a growing business, and they collaborate and welcome artists regardless of race. The live music just keeps on coming.

Report By: Gail Nobles
Art By: Gail Nobles

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>85musicartists,xenloungecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/xen-lounge-train--7569447
Words by: Gail Nobles
Music by: The Passion HiFi
www.thepassionhifi.com

How am I gonna make all of these announcements? Am I on the air? Soulful Wednesdays, Tisha Fridays, …Social Sundays. It’s a Xen Lounge Train. What a list. So many nightly events.

Soulful Wednesdays

Tisha Fridays

Social Sundays

The Xen Lounge Train

Xen Lounge is like a family full of people, and there seems to be a closeness beyond any competition if any. There are people sharing the same interest at Xen Lounge and that is music. Musicians, actors, recording artists, and others hang out at Xen Lounge.

As I ride along on the Xen Lounge train,

I sing and song along but not for the fame.

I see all my celebrities

and all the things I never got to be.

Looking at them is like looking at me

And all of the things I never got to see.....

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7569447Fri, 15 Jan 2016 23:06:06 +0000Gail NoblesStory: Gail Nobles as tired Disc Jockey wanting to knock off from work to have fun at Xen Lounge. Words by: Gail Nobles Music by: The Passion HiFi www.thepassionhifi.com How am I gonna make all of these announcements? Am I on the air? Soulful...
Words by: Gail Nobles
Music by: The Passion HiFi
www.thepassionhifi.com

How am I gonna make all of these announcements? Am I on the air? Soulful Wednesdays, Tisha Fridays, …Social Sundays. It’s a Xen Lounge Train. What a list. So many nightly events.

Soulful Wednesdays

Tisha Fridays

Social Sundays

The Xen Lounge Train

Xen Lounge is like a family full of people, and there seems to be a closeness beyond any competition if any. There are people sharing the same interest at Xen Lounge and that is music. Musicians, actors, recording artists, and others hang out at Xen Lounge.

As I ride along on the Xen Lounge train,

I sing and song along but not for the fame.

I see all my celebrities

and all the things I never got to be.

Looking at them is like looking at me

And all of the things I never got to see.....

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>225hiphop,xenloungecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/xen-lounge-open-mic-night--7515558
Words by: Gail Nobles
Music by: The Passion HiFi
www.thepassionhifi.com

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7515558Fri, 08 Jan 2016 01:28:53 +0000Gail NoblesThere is a live show at Xen Lounge, and it's open mic night. It is energy like you have never seen and heard before. I have no doubts about the lounge show potential. In my eyes, Xen is a symbol of opportunity, and in my ears, I hear nothing but great...
Words by: Gail Nobles
Music by: The Passion HiFi
www.thepassionhifi.com

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>118musicnews,soul,xenloungecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/xen-lounge-is-number-one--7441094© 2015 Gail Nobles
Make reservations at Xen Lounge
http://xenlounge.com/

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7441094Sat, 26 Dec 2015 13:38:18 +0000Gail NoblesSong by Gail Nobles © 2015 Gail Nobles Make reservations at Xen Lounge http://xenlounge.com/© 2015 Gail Nobles
Make reservations at Xen Lounge
http://xenlounge.com/

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>101songs,xencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/xen-lounge-report--6597865Today I'm thinking about a special restaurant named Xen Lounge.

Xen lounge is a Restaurant owned by actor Duane Martin in Studio City, California. It is a place looks like everyone wants to visit. Especially talented performers. It has great live music. Some of the performers are recording artists such as Lori Moore, BSlade, and Tisha Campbell-M . If you can get into Xen Lounge and be a part of open mic night, that may be more than great.......

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6597865Wed, 09 Sep 2015 00:13:01 +0000Gail NoblesHi! I'm Gail Nobles Today I'm thinking about a special restaurant named Xen Lounge. Xen lounge is a Restaurant owned by actor Duane Martin in Studio City, California. It is a place looks like everyone wants to visit. Especially talented performers....Today I'm thinking about a special restaurant named Xen Lounge.

Xen lounge is a Restaurant owned by actor Duane Martin in Studio City, California. It is a place looks like everyone wants to visit. Especially talented performers. It has great live music. Some of the performers are recording artists such as Lori Moore, BSlade, and Tisha Campbell-M . If you can get into Xen Lounge and be a part of open mic night, that may be more than great.......

Lounge events, clubs performances, and more.]]>118lounge,restaurant,xencleanfull