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• You must have received the most recent booster dose recommended for you by the CDC.

Jamie Durchame tells us that “throughout the pandemic, people of color and people at lower socio-demographic classes have been more likely to get infected by the virus that causes COVID. And if you have COVID, that is the single biggest risk factor for developing Long COVID. So it stands to reason that people in those groups would also have a higher risk, but I don’t know that that’s like a biological risk factor, so much so as a societal one.”

If you are experiencing any symptoms that may indicate Long COVID, please contact your healthcare provider.

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As a member of Kool & The Gang, Brown has been awarded two Grammy Awards and seven American Music Awards. The band has sold over 70 million albums worldwide, have been recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and, in 2018, was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2008 they were also honored by the Living Legends Foundation.

The multi-million-dollar deal encompasses some of Brown’s and Kool & The Gang’s biggest hits which include twenty-five Top 10 R&B hits and nine Top 10 pop hits. Classics such as “Hollywood Swinging” which was their first #1 on the R&B Charts, “Jungle Boogie” which was ranked as the #12 song for 1974 by Billboard, “Cherish” which was the biggest Adult Contemporary chart hit of the 80s, and the #1 hit “Ladies Night” which was a radio staple the year it was released, are all included. The song was also their first major hit in the United Kingdom.

The new partnership also includes one of the band’s most well-known songs, “Celebration.” Released in 1980, the song was the band’s chart-topping single which reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, spent six weeks atop the R&B chart, and has since been selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry. Kool & The Gang’s songs have been featured in a number of films of the years and their music has been sampled by everyone from Mase to De La Soul to A Tribe Called Quest to Nas.

Terms of the deal will also give George access to Primary Wave’s marketing team and publishing infrastructure, which includes digital strategy, licensing, synch opportunities, and film & TV production.

“I am very pleased to call Primary Wave my music partner and to join with dozens of craft as a songwriter and performer, recording songs at the local WMFO radio station. The turning point came in 1986, when a fortuitous introduction to a manager at Elektra Records led to her self-titled debut album, “Tracy Chapman,” released in 1988. The album’s lead single, “Fast Car,” achieved considerable acclaim, reaching No. 5 on the U.K. charts and No. 6 on the U.S. charts. other iconic artists and creatives in an incredible business family,” said George Brown. “I look forward to collaborating with Larry Mestel and the entire Primary Wave team to further enhance my catalog and the Kool & The Gang brand.”

Another critically acclaimed album by Chapman, “New Beginning,” came out in 1995 and featured the hit song “Give Me One Reason.” Today, Chapman remains an active artist and dedicated activist, lending her voice and performances to various organizations. Extraordinary achievements, including Grammy recognition, chart-topping hits, and a dedicated fan base, have marked her musical journey.

Beyond her artistic endeavors, Chapman has used her platform to champion causes close to her heart, advocating for organizations like the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and Circle of Life. In a memorable collaboration with Bonnie Raitt during a 2003 event, Chapman showcased her talent and commitment to making a positive impact.

Kool & the Gang has influenced the music of three generations and the band has become true recording industry legends. Today, the group enjoys global fame and recognition and a following that spans generations.