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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2025 · 47 MIN

Tommy Edwards: The First Black Billboard Artist 🎵

from The Liberation of Black Music Podcast · host Kevaun, the Music Lover

Hello my big music lover fans! Long time no see (or in this case, nor hear!) We are back on the show discussing our eighth criminally underrated Black artist! Today’s episode focuses on Mr. Tommy Edwards. An artist who began his career as a songwriter and musician to making history as the FIRST Black artist to reach No. 1 on the Billboard charts with his biggest hit, It’s All in the Game. Join Kevaun as he discusses his story and the impact he has paved for other Black artists till this day! Mr. Edwards, here are your flowers! 💐 Timestamps:0:00 Beginning Sound Byte: Tommy Edwards: Henrico’s Hit Maker (2018)0:55 The Liberation of Black Music Intro1:59 Recap/ Updates/ Why Did I Leave?11:20 Tommy Edwards Preamble 12:19 Early Life and Start13:19 Career Moves16:16 Time to Go Solo18:24 MGM Days24:34 A Comeback Awaits36:17 Downward Spiral 38:10 The Legacy Tommy Left Behind 40:04 Tommy Edwards Conclusion41:35 Featured Song: Symphony 44:08 Final Thoughts 46:55 The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Outro: FUBU x SolangeThe Liberation of Black Music Podcast Socials:Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberationofblackmusicpodcast/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theliberationofblackmusicpod?si=YrtjTKEHdCeD2oAiTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@liberationblackmusicpod?_t=ZP-90pVhZ7Ecdr&_r=1Kevaun’s Socials:IG: https://www.instagram.com/kevaunthesunflower?igsh=dzIzcDFicHBldHljTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevaunthesunflower?_t=ZP-90pVdR9stEU&_r=1YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kevaunthesunflower?si=A_zR1EXUNndAsMo_SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/YRhFbAx1ne2XMEu68Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/kevaunthesunflower/homeBackground Music provided by WestarA Podcast FOR US BY US! ©️ 2025 Sunflowertown Productions

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