The World Around Me (2011)
At times it seems like there is no place in modern music consciousness for the acoustic pop singer/songwriter. While artists ranging from James Taylor to Dan Fogelberg to Paul Simon dominated radio for portions of the 70s and 80s, outside of a few current outliers like John Mayer, pop music is now the captive of […]
Endlessly (2011)
The nostalgic wave of UK blue-eyed soul initiated by Amy Winehouse went into overtime when Duffy unveiled her critically-acclaimed debut, Rockferry. A rare cross between Dusty Springfield and Esther Phillips, Duffy’s approach to soul stuck out amongst other competitors due to her jovial phrasing, playful flirts and, when serious, an ability to be a bit […]
The Live Experience II (2011)
The lack of accolades bestowed upon the underrated and underestimated Rance Allen has been a gospel sin for many a decade. Had it not been for the young lions of the art form giving respect to their elders and influences, he’d be as distant in memory as the late great Rev. James Cleveland. But, the […]
Calling All Hearts (2011)
What a difference two years can make. When her previous CD, A Different Me, dropped, Keyshia Cole was cleaning house personally and professionally, ending her successful reality show, severing her ties with boyfriend Young Jeezy and distancing herself from the toxicity of her birth mother and sister, Frankie and Neffe. Self-assurance and serenity seemed miles away. But […]
Tamika “Love” Jones (2011)
Tamika Jones has developed quite a following in the Washington, D.C. area, which is a hotbed for indie soul artists. She has a reputation for putting on excellent live shows, and many in the DC area wouldn’t be surprised if Jones starts getting some national attention. The EP Tamika ‘Love’ Jones will give a broader […]
Agape Soul Limited Edition EP (2010)
As a successful supporting musician, Darryl Anders had plenty of experience pumping out classic soul and funk with influential musicians. Anders’ time with Narada Michael Walden, Booker T. Jones (Booker T & The M.G.’s), Zigaboo Modeliste (The Meters) and Tower of Power was well invested and fueled his personal mission to present organic, passionate […]
In This Space (2010)
Orlando R. Joiner the accounting student probably looked at all those statistics that showed how much money accountants make and how quickly the accountant students get jobs – especially after they earn their CPA. Joiner determined that accounting would yield steadier paydays than music making, and decided that he needed to go to school. Of […]
Michael (2010)
Michael Jackson was always "The One." Even when he was a sweet-faced, golden-throated pre-teen, his talents were so luminous and pure that they set him apart from his brothers, his peers and later, every other performer in the world. The music he made over the years had frequently scratched the surface of his brilliance, but […]
Now Or Never (2010)
Forging ahead on course, bulldozing obstacles, and remaining a formidable weapon in the artillery thanks to its heft and strength: sure, the nickname probably originated from his gridiron years back in the day, but it’s safe to say that Durell "Tank" Babbs has earned it with his steady successes as a singer, songwriter and producer. […]
Kandi Koated (2010)
Wig parties. Plastic surgery. Baby-mama drama and wedding plans. Long before there were the ‘bourghetto’ Real Housewives of Atlanta, Kandi Burruss was already successful in entertainment as a member of the platinum-selling R&B quartet, Xscape, and a history-making songwriter responsible for hits like TLC’s "No Scrubs" and Destiny’s Child’s "Bills Bills Bills." Since Kandi was […]
