World Premiere: Tahirah Memory returns, ready to “Fight”
(May 27, 2025) It should not be surprising that Tahirah Memory floats comfortably in the musical confluence between R&B and jazz. She’s spent her entire musical life drifting on those currents, which can sometimes be complementary but sometimes contrast. Memory grew up hearing her dad, trumpeter Thara Memory, performing with jazz, R&B and funk bands […]
First Listen: Big Wade returns with “No More”
(May 24, 2025) The ability of an artist to have persistence in the music industry can be endearing to many. It is not easy to continue to create year after year, while staying motivated to release material to the public to enjoy. For Le’Wade Milliner aka Big Wade, his dedication has resulted in writing over […]
First Listen: Terri Green knows “Two Wrongs Don’t Make It Right”
(May 23, 2025) Terri Green has the kind of vocal talent that allows her to make her own any song that she chooses to sing or any genre that she decides to explore. She’s done it with disco and soul, and on “Two Wrongs Don’t Make It Right,” Green conquers Southern Soul. The tune pairs Green with […]
First Listen: Legendary singer Omar returns with a gem
(May 22, 2025) I grew up listening to Classic Soul music, so it always makes my ears perk up to hear modern-day songs with the old school sound/appeal. Some call it Retro Soul while others say it’s Soul Revival, but no matter what name it’s given, the sound is unmistakable. A new song with that […]
World Premiere: Ascendant “Saves” us on great new song
(May 21, 2025) Being “ascendant” is defined as someone or thing that is rising in power and influence. Music that is inspirational played by musicians who place an emphasis on stirring jazz, soul, rock, funk and world music into an unapologetically analog brew has been the primary mission of the band Ascendant since its formation […]
First Listen: Jade Novah yearns for “90’s Fine”
May 20, 2025 – The 1990’s are renowned as a golden era of Soul/R&B music defined by its emotional depth, vocal excellence, studio sophistication and crossover appeal. A new single, “90’s Fine” by SoulTracks’ favorite Jade Novah, reminds us of all that was good about that decade. Jade delivers her characteristically smooth and sultry vocals atop a […]
First Listen: Pieces of a Dream will “Be There For You”
(May 20, 2025) Heading into almost 50 years of joyful entertainment with 26 albums to its credit, Pieces of a Dream is simply timeless as a constant presence in the top 50 on the jazz and contemporary jazz charts. And what is the artistic secret to the group’s longevity? According to drummer Curtis Harmon, “Let’s […]
First Listen: Miko Marks gets her music “Down in Your Soul”
(May 19, 2025) Miko Marks remembers her first artistic collaboration with the legendary Rance Allen. “When I was around16 in Detroit, Michigan, I was lucky enough to perform with him in a gospel play called ‘Mama Don’t.’ This was one of my rare stage performances at the time, and to be able to sing with […]
First Listen: Harry Linacre want to “Ring The Bell”
(May 18, 2025) It’s been a while: you gave it your best shot, but now you’ve past the point of no return and you’re ready to throw in the towel. Love is always complicated but once it turns toxic, it’s time to make moves, and that’s what British R&B crooner Harry Linacre is describing in his […]
First Listen: ShanDaria gets us “Livin” again
(May 17, 2025) When the weather starts to break in May, we all begin to think about Summer, and also begin to look for that handful of cuts that will be our “songs of the Summer.” Well, Charlotte, North Carolina singer and songwriter ShanDaria has come out of the box with an early candidate in the form […]
