(ThyBlackMan.com) Patti LaBelle is more than just a legendary singer—she is an icon who has paved the way for generations of female R&B artists. Her powerhouse vocals, emotional depth, and timeless ...

If Patti LaBelle never sang another song after “Lady Marmalade,” she’d still be a legend. But her legacy goes way beyond that funky 1974 hit with the immortal refrain “Gitchie, gitchie, ya-ya, da-da.” ...