Biography: Norman Whitfield, Normandy, Norton Buffalo, Novel, Nu Soul Habits, Nu Vision, Nuwine, Nytro, N Phase, Nap Hayes,

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Norman Whitfield Biography, Photos, Pictures

Norman Whitfield was one of the architects of the Motown sound, from its early peak as a national label through its waning days of major chart success More than that, however, Whitfield and his personal drive became an important part of the psychological dynamic of the label, often pushing Motown founder Berry Gordy to try out songs and sounds that he didn’t fully appreciate himself, to their mutual benefit

The Christian rock duo comprised of the husband and wife couple Norman and Amanda Stevens is the musical unit of Normandy Separately, both had been searching for individual musical projects based on the following of the Lord, but opted to collaborate to make it all come full circle

Norton Buffalo Biography, Photos, Pictures

One of the most versatile harpists in contemporary music, Norton Buffalo earned his greatest success in blues circles, but also proved himself adept in areas ranging from rock to country to even new age

Novel
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Genre:R & B

A rapper/producer/singer/songwriter, Alonzo “Novel” Stevenson relaunched his career with Dallas Austin’s Rowdy label after being held back by problems between his former label, Rawkus, and their relationship with major label MCA

Nu Soul Habits Biography, Photos, Pictures

The soul duo Nu Soul Habits, composed of instrumentalist Eddie Towns, Jr and singer Tonye Hilmon, is something of a throwback to the ’60s sounds of Motown and Stax/Volt, using vintage instruments, sounds and arrangements while foregoing sampling techniques

This Hispanic urban-contemporary vocal band was formed in 1990 Members include David, Pete, and Isaac Hernandez, and Rick Olvera ~ Bil Carpenter, All Music Guide

Nuwine stands out as one of the more noteworthy rappers to sincerely advocate a Christian ideology, and though he remained underground, he enjoyed much success there, producing and self-releasing numerous albums on his Wino-O Records label

Nytro
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Genre:R & B

Influenced by the Bar-Kays and the Ohio Players, Nytro was an obscure funk/soul band that worked with producer/songwriter Norman Whitfield in the late ’70s Whitfield, who scored major hits for everyone from Edwin Starr to Rose Royce, was known for having the Midas touch back then

In 1991, Melvin Baxter, Tevlin Williamson and Marlon Davis were singing as an a cappella trio in clubs around their Rock Hill, SC home They met Al Boyd and Donnie Mayes the following year and formed N-Phase

In February of 1928, guitarist Napoleon “Nap” Hayes and mandolinist Matthew Prater, two black musicians from Vicksburg, MSi, recorded four instrumental tunes in Memphis

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