10 year anniversary of the death of J Dilla

Put together this tribute mix in 2006 once I heard of the passing of J Dilla. I will always look up to James and his contribution to music.

10 years. Rest in Peace Dilla.
James Dewitt Yancey (February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006)

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RIP Isaac Hayes (August 20, 1942 - August 10, 2008)

August 10th, 2013 marked the 5 year anniversary of the death of the legendary Issac Hayes.
Isaac Hayes, aka Black Moses, was an American soul and funk singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, arranger, composer, and actor. He was also a film score composer for motion pictures, including the 1971 blaxpoitation film, Shaft, which he won an Academy Award for Best Original Song (the first Academy Award received by an African-American in a non-acting category).
Influential albums, like Hot Buttered Soul were important bodies of work, molding Soul music and laying the ground work for many artists to follow. Some of his most cherished works include his transformation of Burt Bacharach pop songs, like Walk On By and The Look Of Love into soulful, lengthy, orchestral epics.
More recently, he was known as the voice of the beloved Chef on South Park.

psychology found it only fitting to pay tribute and honor one of the most soulful men to ever exist by composing The Diamond In The Rough: The Isaac Hayes Tribute, which, since it first was released 5 years ago, has become a favorite to many.



RIP Isaac Hayes
August 20, 1942 - August 10, 2008

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RIP Whitney Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012)

The world has lost another voice. Whitney Houston passed away on February 11th, 2012.

Houston's vocal stylings have had a significant impact on the music industry. She has been called the "Queen of Pop" for her influence during the 1990s, commercially rivaling Mariah Carey and Celine Dion. Her vocal range extended from G below middle C to high B-flat; she could belt out to treble F. In 2008, Rolling Stone listed Houston as the thirty-fourth of the 100 greatest singers of all time, stating, "Her voice is a mammoth, coruscating cry: Few vocalists could get away with opening a song with 45 unaccompanied seconds of singing, but Houston's powerhouse version of Dolly Parton's I Will Always Love You is a tour de force."[92]

Her cause of death has not been confirmed.

RIP Whitney Elizabeth Houston
(August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012)



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RIP Nate Dogg (August 19, 1969 – March 15, 2011)

Nathaniel Dwayne Hale aka Nate Dogg died on March 15, 2011 in Long Beach, California due to unconfirmed health problems.

Nate, Snoop Dogg and Warren G, who all belonged to the Rollin 20 Crips gang formed a rap trio called 213, which recorded its first demo in the back of the famed V.I.P record store in Long Beach. The demo was later heard by Dr. Dre at a house party, who was impressed with Nate's soulful voice.

Nate Dogg's voice then beacme the go to voice for hooks & chorus' like classics Regulate & Next Episode along with many other classics.



RIP Nate Dogg
August 19, 1969 – March 15, 2011

RIP Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009)

The King of Pop, Michael Jackson passed away from Cardiac Arrest on June 25th.
The seventh child of the Jackson family, he made his debut onto the professional music scene at the age of 11 as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1969, then began a solo career in 1971 while still a member of the group. His 1982 album Thriller remains the world's best-selling record of all time and four of his other solo studio albums are among the world's best-selling records: Off The Wall, Bad, Dangerous & HIStory.
MJ was about to start a 50 date tour which would have put him back on the map. Sadly I have never been able to see Michael in concert and now will never have the chance. He is without a doubt the greatest musician of all time. Nobody did it like MJ. We will miss you.

Rest In Peace.

Download psychology's tribute to Michael Jackson HERE.

Dr. Dre’s Son Found Dead

Andre Romelle Young Jr., the son of Rap legend and super producer Dr. Dre, was found dead at his Woodland Hills, California home on Saturday (23 August).

The 20-year-old was discovered in his bed by his mother at around 10:30 a.m. when she attempted to wake her son. When he failed to respond his mother contacted paramedics, who pronounced him dead at the scene.

Young spent the evening prior to his death with friends. According to his mother he had returned home at around 5:30 a.m. on Saturday morning.

An autopsy has been conducted on Young’s body, although a cause of death is not expected until the results of a toxicology report are revealed. Police do not suspect foul play.

"Dr. Dre is mourning the loss of his son Andre Young Jr. Please respect his family’s grief and privacy at this time" a spokesperson for Dr. Dre said in a statement.

RIP Isaac Hayes: (August 20, 1942 - August 10, 2008)

The music world lost an icon this past weekend. Isaac Hayes passed way on Sunday, August 10th; leaving behnd a legacy that arguably only a handful of musicians can match.
Isaac Hayes, aka Black Moses, was an American soul and funk singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, arranger, composer, and actor. He was also a film score composer for motion pictures, including the 1971 blaxpoitation film, Shaft, which he won an Academy Award for Best Original Song (the first Academy Award received by an African-American in a non-acting category).
Influential albums, like Hot Buttered Soul were important bodies of work, molding Soul music and laying the ground work for many artists to follow. Some of his most cherished works include his transformation of Burt Bacharach pop songs, like Walk On By and The Look Of Love into soulful, lengthy, orchestral epics.
More recently, he was known as the voice of the beloved Chef on South Park.
With this sad passing, psychology found it only fitting to pay tribute and honor one of the most soulful men to ever exist by composing The Diamond In The Rough: The Isaac Hayes Tribute, airing tonight (August 14th, 2008) on K103 radio at Midnight. The tribute mix can also be downloaded here or here.
RIP Isaac Hayes
August 20, 1942 - August 10, 2008

RIP George Carlin: (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008)

Arguably one of comedy's greatest men, behind Richard Pryor, passed away this week. George Carlin was most noted for his observations on politics, language, psychology, and religion. His most celebrated routine is the "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television".
He hosted several HBO specials, multiple episodes of Saturday Night Live, wrotes several novels and appeared in various movies. He alos won four grammys for his comedy albums.
We will miss you George. RIP.