Hello my big music lover fans! Long time no see (or in this case, nor hear!) We are back on the show discussing our eighth criminally underrated Black artist! 

Today’s episode focuses on Mr. Tommy Edwards. An artist who began his career as a songwriter and musician to making history as the FIRST Black artist to reach No. 1 on the Billboard charts with his biggest hit, It’s All in the Game. Join Kevaun as he discusses his story and the impact he has paved for other Black artists till this day! 

Mr. Edwards, here are your flowers! 💐 

Timestamps:

0:00 Beginning Sound Byte: Tommy Edwards: Henrico’s Hit Maker (2018)

0:55 The Liberation of Black Music Intro

1:59 Recap/ Updates/ Why Did I Leave?

11:20 Tommy Edwards Preamble 

12:19 Early Life and Start

13:19 Career Moves

16:16 Time to Go Solo

18:24 MGM Days

24:34 A Comeback Awaits

36:17 Downward Spiral 

38:10 The Legacy Tommy Left Behind 

40:04 Tommy Edwards Conclusion

41:35 Featured Song: Symphony 

44:08 Final Thoughts 

46:55 The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Outro: FUBU x Solange

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