Music icon Taj Mahal discusses music, community, black culture (audio)
If a musician is truly gifted, there comes a time when their music and career become not only legendary but iconic. Taj Mahal is one
May 21, 2014
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If a musician is truly gifted, there comes a time when their music and career become not only legendary but iconic. Taj Mahal is one
Grammy nominated, singer, songwriter and producer Tank recently released a comeback single titled “You’re My Star.” The R&B ballad from his forthcoming album, Stronger is
Joyner Lucas is a straightforward guy. But not in a way that makes him across abrasive or arrogant–he’s clear-headed about his vision. The Worcester, Massachusetts native knew from virtually the moment he began putting words together as a toddler that he wanted to put words together as an emcee. With a father that was a hip-hop producer, it became evident fairly quickly that young Joyner would take the way of rhyme.
Brianna Colette is a vivacious singer with a style and voice so distinctive, it grabs you at first listen and burns itself into your consciousness. Both coy and confident, Colette’s soulful sound has made her one of the leaders of R&B and soul’s new school. The southern girl (she grew up in both Tennessee and Virginia) didn’t decide to pursue singing full time until she was in her late teens, but she was bitten by the entertainer bug far earlier in life.
Ledisi interview In addition to dishing on the Obamas and her weight loss, Ledisi revealed to rolling out that her album,”The Truth” is somewhat of
ScribeCash, the multitalented, California-bread female emcee, has just premiered her new video “Never Breaking Up” feat. TreVante on BET’s 106 & Park on last Thursday.
Alexis Ayaana is a young, up-and-coming Atlanta recording artist with a dynamic future ahead of her. She is on the independent label GME. Ayaana talked
Stephaun Anu has come into his own. The music producer, vocalist and musician was recently tapped by Heineken to provide the musical backdrop for the
From the pinnacle of mainstream music, working with artists like Aaliyah and Arrested Development, to an altar, Shonlock has painted the world a richer shade
August Alsina isn’t the stereotypical contemporary R&B star. The New Orleans native doesn’t just sing about romantic love and loss, he sings story songs about his hardscrabble upbringing and the street lifestyle he’s seen in his city. And for the 21-year old Def Jam artist, he’s happy to do something that sets him apart from the pack of current R&B mainstays.
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During SXSW, Diddy held an interview and Q-and-A session at the Austin Convention Center. Diddy discussed his business ventures, how he was once uninspired by
When you’re blessed with the amazing gift of song and powerful vocals like Ebony Jones, you can’t help but be inspired. Often referred to as
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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
They say there are no more good guys; that nice guys finish last. Soul singer, songwriter and actor-producer Bradd Marquis lays these myths to rest
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2014 marks the 25th anniversary of Big Daddy Kane‘s classic sophomore album, It’s A Big Daddy Thing. The project cemented Kane’s status as a hip-hop
