Rapper Heavy D Dies

I just heard on the news that classic rapper Heavy D has died. I was completely shocked from hearing that news because he performed on the 2011 BET Awards. His performance was very good, he appeared to have lost some weight and he was doing his classic dance moves. When rap music hit the scenes back in the day, I really did not care for it. It was only acts like Heavy D and the Boyz who would get my attention because of the sampling of funky tracks and r&b tracks.
There were a few artists whose cd's I purchased on a regular basis, and Heavy D was one of those acts. My favorite song from the artist is "Somebody For Me" Tune into Another Newlife Radio this Thursday for the Hip Hop and R & B show.http: It airs 10pm-11pm EST. We will be paying tribute to Heavy D. Here is the link to my Podcasts - http://www.spreaker.com/show/another_newlife_radio

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