There's a new spin on the classic Sound of Philadelphia, and one of the originators of TSOP is behind it.

Leon Huff, one part of the legendary powerhouse duo and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Gamble & Huff, is back and he's working with a new group - Ju-Taun. Huff took on the vocal group made up of brothers Jake and Jamie Evans and friend Samaouen Cheng after seeing them at TSOP Experience, a weekly talent showcase that was hosted by Gamble & Huff's label. Afterward, he signed Ju-Taun to his entertainment group Climax Entertainment.

Now, the group - under Huff's guidance - is out with a single and official music video. Check out the video below.

Insider Tip: Looking for more on Leon Huff? He also has his a new solo project out that he released on iTunes called "Groovy People"

If you consider yourself a ‘jazz head,’ then you know that today made history. Similar to Art Kane’s A Great Day in Harlem photo, the City of Philadelphia brought together some of Philly’s greatest jazz artists and musicians for an epic photo in honor of Jazz Day and Jazz Appreciation Month. Not only did a gang of about 200 bad musicians come through, but it also brought light to the legendary John Coltrane’s Philadelphia home. It was a monumental moment in Philly history.

In addition to seeing notables like Alfie Pollitt, Warren Oree, Sherry Wilson Butler, Brett Jolly, Zenia McPherson, John Coltrane's cousin Mary and on-air personality Jeff Duperon of WRTI radio, we were also hyped to see Mayor Michael Nutter give the official Jazz Appreciation Month proclamation to one of Philly’s oldest living jazz legends—Charlie Rice! We’re still in awe.

Philly 360˚ Shout Out: Those young musical geniuses from the Philadelphia Clef Club Of Jazz Ensemble were definitely in the pocket today.

For more info on what’s happening during Jazz Appreciation Month, check this out. Make sure you get your JAM on in April!

Insider tip: There was even some talk of re-opening the John Coltrane House! We’ll keep you in the loop.

Last year marked 40 years of the legendary record label Philadelphia International Records (PIR) and the timeless Sound of Philadelphia (TSOP) that's saturated the air waves over the last four decades. And this year, the founders of PIR have even more reasons to celebrate. It's the 50th anniversary of the partnership between the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. In 50 years, their partnership never skipped a beat.

People of all generations and nationalities have fallen in love with The Sound of Philadelphia (TSOP). With unforgettable songs like "Wake Up Everybody," "Love Train" and "I’ll Always Love My Mama," Gamble & Huff have had a significant impact on today’s music industry. Get to know about their legacy below.

Insider tip: Listen to Gamble & Huff's hits 24/7 on TSOP Soul Radio here.

The Legacy

Before there was a Philadelphia International Records, there were two prolific songwriters who had been writing R&B hits throughout the 60s--Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. The very first time this duo sat down to write a song, they wrote 10 songs in one sitting. And, as Gamble says, "It's been that way ever since." 

The music pioneers founded the label Philadelphia International Records (PIR) in 1971. Through the guidance of music mogul and then president of CBS Clive Davis, Gamble & Huff's label secured a major distribution deal through CBS, the largest national label at the time. Within the first year of PIR opening, they had multiple number one hits on the R&B and pop charts, including "Back Stabbers" and "Love Train" by the O'Jays, "If You Don't Know Me By Now" by Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, and "Me and Mrs. Jones" by Billy Paul. The label also received its first Grammy Award for the Billy Paul hit.

Over the next decade, PIR artists and songs took over the R&B and pop charts. By 1973, PIR was the second-largest African-American-owned music company. By the following year, Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff and their Mighty Three Music publishing partner Thom Bell placed over 25 songs on the charts. Mighty Three Music became the biggest-selling music publishing company that year.

Since founding Philadelphia International Records, the powerhouse production duo have written and produced over 3,500 songs within 50 years. Gamble & Huff were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008, and they are also Grammy winners and BMI songwriters' awards honorees. Their extensive catalogue also includes numerous pop #1 hits, R&B #1 hits, 100 gold and platinum records. It's estimated that one of their songs is played on radio somewhere in the world every 13.5 minutes. The Gamble & Huff catalog has been sampled by a number of today’s top artists such as Usher, The Roots, John Legend, Kanye West and many more.

Philly 360⁰ Shout Out to Gamble & Huff on 50 years of unforgettable music.