#The geto boys unsung episode series#

The Unsung series has provided a platform for artists to tell their own stories as well as given a sense of closure to both the series' fans and the families of the artists who have died, as in the case of Roger Troutman of Zapp. And as of 2018, the series has garnered six NAACP Image Awards. Others nominated in this category for 2011 were Anderson Cooper 360В° and Washington Watch with Roland Martin. ДЄfter four seasons, Unsung won an NAACP Image Award in the 'Outstanding Information Series or Special' category.

Reception ДЄs of 2010, Unsung has enjoyed steady growth, particularly in African-American households, as each season has aired. An example includes The Spinners, a legendary R&B group with 17 Billboard Top 40 hits (7 of which were in the top 10) between 19, yet they have never received a Grammy Award nor been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Unsung has tailored this formula, depending on the show's subject, to portray artists whose 'turning point' occurred for more business or personal reasons, and who may have recovered from it to continue a far less famous, but rewarding, career. The final act of the show typically highlights a new chapter in the artist's life, new music and plans for the future, or in the case of deceased or retired artists, pays tribute to their musical contributions. The show then details a turning point in the artist's life that may have affected their career, some aspect of their personal life or their health. The next stage highlights the pinnacle of the artist's fame with the perks and perils that come with it. Fellow artists, music producers, and managers of that time pepper this section of the show with anecdotes of the artist's musical prowess and potential, and possible hints to any problems or issues the artists may have faced in their personal life or in the music business. The story then progresses into the trials and triumphs of the artist's early days in the music business, as the artist chases their 'big break' which propels them into the limelight on the way to stardom. Those interviewed in this segment of the show typically are relatives and friends, although some celebrities may be interviewed depending on their relation to the artist.

Themes of 'escaping the hard life of the streets' and 'experiencing physical abuse', as well as 'signs of musical genius', can be found in many of the lives of Unsung's subjects. 5 List of artists, bands and groups profiled on UnsungД®ach episode usually begins with an artist's upbringing and family, painting a picture of the issues driving them in their music career.Here are all of the episodes so far, including the upcoming 2 that haven't broadcast yet. E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator Adding 2 or 3 more vocalist to the band, And what are they up to these days. Leaving Motown for Total Experience records. Getting answers to Why did Phillip Ingram. I'd like to see them do one entirely on Switch where they interview the other members. Yeah, Unsung did touch a little on Switch but it was a Debarge Unsung. Since they've done a disco episode, I'd like one on Latin Freestyle Here's some other acts I'd like to see:Д¬olor Me Badd (they were discovered by Robert 'Kool' Bell) I would like to see New Birth particularly Londee Wiggins. I think Stephanie said she would never do this show. Switch was mentioned on the DeBarge episode. If you want The Time, you can just find the DVD that came with the Best Buy version of Condensate. Still holding out for Cameo, Stephanie Mills,Starpoint, 5 Star, The Time, Vanity 6, Mtume, Switch, The Deele, I think all of these would be more interesting.

The geto boys unsung episode