Michelle's Midnight Melodies is in deep mourning! We are sad to announce that one of soul music's most influential, yet often underexposed, figures has passed away from us. Billy Nichols, a true G.O.A.T. when it came to songwriting and production, has exchanged the temporary for the eternal at the age of 85. And believe us, this man was [...]

The wind is whispering softer today, and the air is filled with the echoes of a voice that generations have cherished. Here at Michelle's Midnight Melodies, we raise a glass (with something hot and soupy, of course) to a true legend: the unforgettable Frankie Beverly. On this day, his celestial birthday, we reflect on the man [...].

Who among us hasn't ever secretly sung along to that one track that reminds you of love, lust, or maybe that forbidden affair? Exactly, we're talking about “Me and Mrs. Jones,” the ultimate soundtrack for the soul who does occasionally venture outside the lines. And today, my dear [...]

Well, this is one of those posts that makes you stand back for a moment, even here at Michelle's Midnight Melodies. We must say goodbye to a true legend, a voice that made generations groove and reflect. Judy Cheeks, the queen who knew how to capture soul as well as the dance floor, has left the stage at the age of 71 [...].