Artist Interviews

Russell Taylor discusses creativity

Russell Taylor was crowned VH1’s first-ever crowd-sourced “You Oughta Know” winner and VH1 unveiled the New York native’s “War of Hearts” video back in December.

Violinist Daniel D

What inspires you to show up at work every day? Knowing how great I can become. The history I can and will make. The lives

ChaseJ Roc Nations Songwriter Sets His Mark

Rocnations Songwriter @IAmChaseJ debuted his new video “Casualty Of Me” along with a live performances At Atlanta’s Own ICON Lounge in front of a star

Big Daddy Kane reflects on ‘It’s A Big Daddy Thing’

In 1989, Kane was riding the critical acclaim from his lauded debut album Long Live the Kane, and hit singles like “Ain’t No Half-Steppin’.” But in an exclusive interview, he reveals just how bittersweet the success of his first album turned out to be

Turntable Tuesdays: Monalisa

Monalisa Murray is best known as a promoter and supporter of quality music and events in Los Angeles, the United States, and around the world.

Funk-soul band Water Seed

What are the origins of the group? Lou Hill: Water Seed started on the campus of Xavier University in New Orleans as a writing and

Marvin Sapp mixes urban contemporary and gospel on new release

Marvin Sapp is one of the most celebrated artists in contemporary gospel. The superstar pastor and singer is stepping into a new phase of his career with the release of his first holiday-themed project, Christmas Card. While many may expect Sapp to take a “traditional” route with the seasonal album, he says that he decided to go in the complete opposite direction.