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The Time, also known as Morris Day and The Time, and The Original 7ven, is an American musical group that was formed in Minneapolis in 1981. Band members Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are also long-time collaborators with Janet Jackson.
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Aptly titled "Shefik presents Invocation", the nationally syndicated radio show is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking journey through musical discovery and appreciation that spans the decades. The show is currently broadcast on over 20 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States. Each one-hour episode, executive-produced and hosted by media personality Shefik, highlights one relatable focal point (chosen by Shefik), along with an accompanying playlist of songs (curated by Shefik), encompassing a unique thematic concept that invigorates the audience with creative impact. Top recording artists, actors, business executives, politicians, community leaders, and other special guests are invited to offer their own commentary on the weekly topic, as a supplement to Shefik's engaging mindset. The radio show's online hub at invocation.co serves as a conduit for discussion of the show, while featuring related videos and auxiliary content. The journey continues right here and everywhere.
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The Time | |
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 The Time performing as The Original 7ven at Club Nokia in Los Angeles in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | The Original 7ven, Morris Day and the Time |
| Origin | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
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| Years active | 1981–1985, 1990–1991, 1995–present |
| Labels | Warner Bros., Paisley Park, Saguaro Road |
| Associated acts | Flyte Tyme, Prince, The Family |
| Members | Morris Day Jellybean Johnson Monte Moir Torrell "Tori" Ruffin Ricky "Freeze" Smith |
| Past members | Jesse Johnson Jerome Benton Jimmy Jam Terry Lewis Mark Cardenas St. Paul Peterson Rocky Harris Gerry Hubbard Stanley "Chance" Howard Robert GI' Grissett Jr Ricky "Freeze" Smith Morris Hayes Brice Myles Jeff McNealy |
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In March 2004, Dan Bazile joined the news team at WNYT (a television affiliate of NBC), where he anchors "Weekend Today". Prior to that, he spent several years as an actor and freelance writer before jumping into television news in 1999.
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Author Larry Boatright, also known as M.C. El Bee in the hip-hop community, talks about the birth and propagation of hip-hop in the 1970s and 1980s in his biography "A Gangsta'z Tale Hip-Hop in Da '70s: Invisible Legends of Hip-Hop".
Michael Alig is an artist and party promoter, who served almost 17 years in prison for manslaughter. He was a co-founder and ringleader of the Club Kids, a group of New York City clubgoers that became a cultural phenomenon during the 1980s and 1990s.
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William Goldstein was previously a recording artist for Motown Records and CBS Masterworks. He has over 50 albums currently available. He has also scored over 50 movie and television projects, including NBC's "Fame" and Disney's "The Miracle Worker".
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Dr. Hassan Tetteh is a board-certified surgeon specializing in thoracic surgery, critical care, heart and lung transplantation, research and education. He is a member of the Washington Regional Transplant Community.
