1 10 129 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music Organizations and Institutions A group of individuals cooperating under similar beliefs to reach an agreed-upon goal. Metadata for organizations and institutions provides information for the basis of an investigation into the creation, purpose, beliefs, and actors involved in an organization and institution. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Sequence Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music Organizations and Institutions A group of individuals cooperating under similar beliefs to reach an agreed-upon goal. Metadata for organizations and institutions provides information for the basis of an investigation into the creation, purpose, beliefs, and actors involved in an organization and institution. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource West Street Mob Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music Organizations and Institutions A group of individuals cooperating under similar beliefs to reach an agreed-upon goal. Metadata for organizations and institutions provides information for the basis of an investigation into the creation, purpose, beliefs, and actors involved in an organization and institution. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sunrize Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Scruggs, Ronnie Description An account of the resource Ronnie Scruggs was one of the key figures linking Englewood’s rich musical tradition to the rise of New Jack Swing. Born in 1947, Scruggs first gained recognition as a member of the soul-rock group the Deltas, which won the famed Apollo Amateur Night competition in 1970, just three years after the Jackson Five achieved the same feat. The group later won a state vocal championship at the Garden State Arts Center and headlined community events in Englewood, helping establish the city as an important center for Black music and performance. Throughout the 1970s, Scruggs remained active in the music scene, building a reputation as one of Englewood’s most talented and respected vocalists. In 1980, Scruggs joined fellow Englewood musicians in Sunrize, a backing band associated with the Isley Brothers that included future Surface member David Townsend, drummer Koko Jones, and bassist Tony Herbert. Scruggs’s influence continued to grow, and in 1984 he helped create the R&B group the Gents, a talented ensemble of Englewood performers whose sound reflected the emerging style that would become known as New Jack Swing. Through his work with the Deltas, Sunrize, and the Gents, Scruggs served as an important bridge between the Isley Brothers’ musical circle and the next generation of artists who helped shape one of the most influential movements in contemporary R&B. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bennett Studios Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sugar Hill Recording Studio Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music Organizations and Institutions A group of individuals cooperating under similar beliefs to reach an agreed-upon goal. Metadata for organizations and institutions provides information for the basis of an investigation into the creation, purpose, beliefs, and actors involved in an organization and institution. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Real Live Larry-O and K-Def Larry Wright and Kevin Hansford Description An account of the resource Real Live was a New Jersey hip-hop duo consisting of rapper Larry-O (Larry Wright) and producer/DJ K-Def (Kevin Hansford). Hailing from New Jersey, the cousins began collaborating in the late 1980s after meeting at a house party where K-Def was DJing. Impressed by Larry-O's lyrical ability, K-Def joined forces with him, and together they formed Real Live. Although the group recorded together intermittently beginning around 1988, they gained national attention with the release of their only album, The Turnaround: A Long Awaited Drama, on Big Beat/Atlantic Records in 1996. The album showcased Larry-O's streetwise storytelling and K-Def's soulful, sample-driven production style, which had already earned K-Def recognition through his work with Marley Marl and Lords of the Underground. Critics praised the album's mature lyricism, rugged East Coast sound, and strong chemistry between the duo. Their best-known recording, "Real Live Shit," became an underground favorite and was later remixed with appearances by Ghostface Killah, Cappadonna, Killa Sin, and Lord Tariq. Despite receiving positive reviews and earning respect among hip-hop enthusiasts, Real Live disbanded shortly after the album's release and never recorded a follow-up project. K-Def went on to build a successful career as a producer, working with artists including Ghostface Killah, Diddy, UGK, and others. Although Real Live's catalog is small, The Turnaround remains a highly regarded example of mid-1990s East Coast hip-hop and has developed a lasting cult following among fans of the genre. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Overton, Nancy Description An account of the resource Nancy Overton (1926–2009) was an American singer best known as a member of the popular 1950s vocal group The Chordettes, whose hits included “Lollipop” and “Mr. Sandman.” Born Anne Swain in Port Washington, New York, she joined The Chordettes in 1958, the same year “Lollipop” became a national hit. Before joining the group, she performed with other vocal ensembles and married composer and arranger Hall Overton, who was known for his work with jazz pianist Thelonious Monk. Overton had strong ties to Englewood, New Jersey, where she lived for many years while raising her family. In 1966, she and her husband moved to Englewood and settled on Hudson Avenue, reportedly at the encouragement of jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie, who lived nearby. While raising her children, she worked in publishing and remained active in the community. Her son, Rick Overton, later became a well-known comedian, actor, and screenwriter. During her years in Englewood, Nancy occasionally returned to the stage, including appearances at events connected to Dwight Morrow High School and later Chordettes reunion performances. Nancy Overton died in 2009 at the age of 83. Her connection to Englewood reflects the city's long history as a home to artists, musicians, and entertainers who contributed to American cultural life. The Record (Bergen County), April 8, 2009, “Nancy Overton, a Chordette of ‘Lollipop’ fame, dies at 83.” Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music Organizations and Institutions A group of individuals cooperating under similar beliefs to reach an agreed-upon goal. Metadata for organizations and institutions provides information for the basis of an investigation into the creation, purpose, beliefs, and actors involved in an organization and institution. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Phase 2 Description An account of the resource Master Gee's crew before Sugar Hill Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music Organizations and Institutions A group of individuals cooperating under similar beliefs to reach an agreed-upon goal. Metadata for organizations and institutions provides information for the basis of an investigation into the creation, purpose, beliefs, and actors involved in an organization and institution. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sound on Sound Description An account of the resource Wonder Mike's crew before Sugar Hill