Juggy Murray

#2HitTuesdays Juggy Murray? Turns out Juggy was a pioneering NYC Black record executive… and Sue Records became one of the first Black-owned labels to achieve national success in R&B & soul music. #JuggyMurray #SueRecords #OneHitWondered

#QuickSidenote In 1960, Juggy Murray signed Ike & Tina Turner to Sue Records, offering a $25,000 advance for a 4-year contract. Their debut single, “A Fool in Love”, peaked at #2 on the R&B chart & crossed over into the #Billboard Hot 100. #Ike&TinaTurner #JuggyMurray #OneHitWondered

Portrait of NYC record executive Juggy Murray

#QuickSidenote Juggy Murray? Turns out Juggy was a pioneering NYC Black record executive… and Sue Records became one of the first Black-owned labels to achieve national success in R&B & soul music. #JuggyMurray #SueRecords #OneHitWondered

#Interestingly In 1961, Jimmy McGriff originally recorded the single for Joe Lederman's indie Jell Records label… when the record started taking off in Philly, Juggy Murray's Sue label picked it up for national release. Some of you might remember ol’ Juggy… #JuggyMurray #JimmyMcGriff #OneHitWondered

#QuickSidenote In 1960, Juggy Murray signed Ike & Tina Turner to Sue Records, offering a $25,000 advance for a 4-year contract. Their debut single, “A Fool in Love”, peaked at #2 on the R&B chart & crossed over into the #Billboard Hot 100. #Ike&TinaTurner #JuggyMurray #OneHitWondered

Low-quality photo of Juggy Murray

#QuickSidenote Juggy Murray? Turns out Juggy was a pioneering NYC Black record executive… and Sue Records became one of the first Black-owned labels to achieve national success in R&B & soul music. #JuggyMurray #SueRecords #OneHitWondered