Electric Lady
Science fiction and fantasy have long been a method writers employ to address the real world issues in far away worlds or in past, future or dystopian present. Moving the story out of our present time and place gives artists license to turn a mirror to the warts and controversial issues that readers, listeners or […]
#reacquainted
#reacquainted, the newest studio album from Will Preston, includes a song titled “Bring Back The Days.” This song is a sentimental look back at what he sees as a safer, simpler and more supportive time. The track includes all of the touch points – strict but loving parents and community members, youth able to play […]
9ine
Let’s do a quick mathematical equation, shall we? If you pair two R&B favorites with one crossover Reggae sensation, multiply their years of proven hit-making prowess and divide the skills evenly into three duets, three solo joints apiece and carry a remix, what is the result? If you answered with 9ine, congratulations! If not, well….read on anyway, […]
Oya’s Daughter
In a modern world increasingly populated by retro-R&B acts, the lines are often blurred between what’s contemporary and what’s classic. Sandra St. Victor can lay claim to both qualities—although she’s not the type of singer-songwriter one can easily define via a label of any sort. While the onslaught of many recent comebacks by longtime artists […]
Appreciation Day
Jaheim confronts an R&B market that is obsessed with youth. He had two ways to advance as an artist who is moving gradually into the prime of life. He can fight it or he can embrace being seasoned enough to know what to do and young enough to still be able to do it. Listeners […]
Thank You
His rich, elastic baritone could be the second coming of Johnny Gill. His good guy image is that of a more street wizened Sam Cooke. His on-stage swag is not entirely unlike the tomboy, pimp strut of Mary J. Blige. For two full-length independent albums, two mixtapes, and a few high exposure national tours preceding […]
With Angels on a Carousel
Few individuals are better acquainted with the corridors of the heart than singer-songwriters. Lyricists chip away at the walls that conceal both joy and pain. Within those complex arteries, a musician somehow finds notes to communicate what words cannot. Bruce Sudano is a master of fusing lyrics and melodies together, rendering the heart’s own unique […]
Love & War
She’s fiery, flamboyant, and so much of a one-woman-drama-generator that it can be spread over multiple TV show outlets. But, given her position as the baby of the Braxton Bunch, who could blame her? Being too over-the-top, too extra and too loud is the way that Tamar gets her needs met, and it’s actually worked […]
The Solution
Darcey Stewart and Moiba Mustapha are two gospel messengers who are absolutely empathetic about meeting the needs of those who may be seeking God outside Sunday morning service. The Nashville duo, Joint Heirs, have professionally prepared and spiritually persevered through their songwriting and a steady working relationship of over ten years. With a tasty mix […]
Love In the Future [Deluxe Edition]
“…Once you hear the album, you’ll know that no one else is doing what I’m doing. I just try to keep making music that I love and believe in, and I let the trends go where they go.” John “Legend” Stephens, 2004 (The Dallas Morning News) Love him or loathe him, take him or leave […]
