Mayer Hawthorne joined forces with 14KT in a new group called Jaded, Incorporated. He spoke to rolling out about the new project and the history behind his new sound and the group’s first release, The Big Knock.
David Banner has been utilizing his creativity in a myriad of exciting ways. Having found success as a rapper and one of the most in-demand
Fresh off his burgeoning hit song “Eternally” being added to Sirius XM’s “Heart & Soul,” in addition to continuous play on Chicago’s V-103, D.C.’s, WHUR, 106
A music aficionado long before she took up theones and twos, DJ M. Elle credits her family for igniting the spark inside her. Her grandfather
An award-winning performer, writer, and producer for some of today’s hottest talent, Steven Russell-Harts started his career in the late 1980s as one of the
Shannon “DJ Skip” Syas has gained worldwide acclaim as a dance music producer, remixer, promoter and DJ. The Chicago native’s first record, “Traxx My Stylez,” was
Mack Wilds is determined to give you the best product that he possibly can, as he prepares to embark on a summer long tour alongside
Adia has a personality and a sound that stand out. Having grown in Illinois and now living in Alabama, she’s one of the new faces of gospel music and she’s carving out a place for herself in the genre by recording music that’s as personal as it is uplifting.
In the world of blues few people can match the stage presence, lyrics and performance of Bobby Rush. His career has spanned at least six
Bobby V has been in the game long enough to witness how much R&B music has changed. He has seen a shift in the industry and he doesn’t like where the music is at currently and is unsure about where it’s heading.
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.
