James Nyx Jr. (1914-1998) was an American songwriter recognized primarily for his contributions to Motown music. He co-wrote the classic hit 'Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)' for Marvin Gaye. Born in Indianapolis, he moved to Detroit in the 1930s, supporting his family through various jobs. Nyx began his music career working as a janitor for Tri-Phi/Harvey Records. He later collaborated with Gaye, notably on the album 'What's Going On.' His work still resonates today, influencing R&B and hip-hop through sampled tracks.
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
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Place of Birth: Indianapolis, Indiana
Occupation: songwriter | composer
Children: 8
Employers: Motown Records | Tri-Phi/Harvey Records | KellGriff Music
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 3, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 3, 2024 |
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| Sun | 12 Taurus 24 | 13 Taurus 45 | 27 Leo 46 |
| Moon | 17 Leo 57 | 13 Pisces 16 | 0 Virgo 17 |
| Mercury | 27 Aries 29 | 18 Aries 36 | 18 Leo 34 |
| Venus | 2 Gemini 36 | 5 Taurus 13 | 12 Libra 8 |
| Mars | 0 Leo 55 | 2 Aries 22 | 4 Libra 31 |
| Jupiter | 19 Aquarius 44 | 24 Taurus 45 | 15 Aquarius 36 |
| Saturn | 17 Gemini 12 | 16 Pisces 48 | 0 Cancer 24 |
| Uranus | 11 Aquarius 30 | 22 Taurus 34 | 8 Aquarius 51 |
| Neptune | 25 Cancer 38 | 29 Pisces 0 | 29 Cancer 4 |
| Pluto | 29 Gemini 32 | 2 Aquarius 5 | 1 Cancer 54 |
| Rahu | 11 Pisces 54 | 14 Aries 19 | 6 Pisces 4 |
| Ketu | 11 Virgo 54 | 14 Libra 19 | 6 Virgo 4 |
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