- [announcer] Family connections in the music industry
have always been a thing.
The roots on these family trees are strong.
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with his liquid falsetto
on.
As lead singer and composer for the Isley Brothers,
Ronald recorded a string of timeless R&B classics
including "Shout," "This Old Heart of Mine,"
and "It's your thing,"
as a member of the legendary Isley Brothers.
Starting their career in 1954,
the Cincinnati Trio, O'Kelly, Rudolph and Ronald Isley
hit their musical stride
,
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they're celebrated for today.
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and Rudolph's brother-in-law, Chris Jasper,
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into.
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including "That Lady," "For the Love of You,"
"Voyage to Atlantis," "Footsteps in the Dark,"
and "Groove with You."
Into the early 1980s, their musical success continued
with the top 40 pop single "Don't Say Goodnight,"
from the platinum selling album "Go All the Way,"
and "Between the Sheets," which went gold in 1983.
In 1989 Ron Isley solo album "Spend The Night,"
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isn't just isolated to your parents' playlist.
A whole new generation of fans
know all about the grooves.
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Ron Isley has collaborated with artists including R. Kelly,
Keith Sweat, Kelly Price, Nelly, Snoop Dogg, Tupac,
Quincy Jones, Charlie Wilson, and even Kendrick Lamar
on his platinum certified album "To Pimp a Butterfly."
In 2017, Ron and Ernie worked with Carlos Santana
and released a wonderful ballad, "Power of Peace."
In 2019, the brothers received
The National R&B Music Society's Lifetime Achievement Award,
and proclamation from the city of Atlantic City.
- I think a lot of folks feel it's long overdue
since so many people have leaned on our catalog
throughout the years.
- [announcer] In 2021, they appeared on verses
alongside fellow R&B legends, "Earth, Wind & Fire."
Then in 2022 the Isley Brothers released a new album
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"Make me Say It again, Girl."
Co-written by Ronald and Ernie,
th.
Whether talking about the countless hits from then,
to their phenomenal musical achievements now,
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It's clear the Isley Brothers unmistakable sound
influence countless artists over the last six decades.
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and Ernie is the father
of.
Alex Isley, AKA Alexandra Isley,
followed in the footsteps of her musical family.
Alex released her debut album,
"The Love Art Memoirs," in 2012.
Alexe
with,
and a hip hop twist.
Her ,
mixed with the new.
She has worked with some new school R&B heavyweights,
including Terrace Martin, Masego, 9th Wonder,
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with producer Jack Dine.
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for NPRs "Tiny Desk series,"
and was featured on Cautious Clay's track "Reaching,"
of HBO series "Insecure."
an album with Jack Dine.
SoulBounce is quoted saying
"Alex and Jack Dine are a melodious match made in heaven
as they take us through a cycle from sprout,
to "
At 81 years young, Ron Isley is showing no plans of slowing.
His and the Isley Brothers musical influence
continues to shape the sound
and inspire the next generation of R&B artists.
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Alex Isley will no doubt keep the family name
in hits on the charts.
It turns out artistic talent and creative abilities
really do run in the family.
Ty
about being the only celebrity at the family reunion.
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