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Why is mainstream media sleeping on soul?

Over the past few months, there have been rumblings that indicate that soul music is not only alive—but primed for a major resurgence. But the media seems to gloss over great music by artists like Jazmine Sullivan and Raheem DeVaughn

Elle Varner live at The Shrine in Chicago

On Oct. 10, MBK/J-RCA Records recording artist Elle Varner took the stage at The Shrine in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood. Preceded on stage by a

Elle Varner isn’t sweating K. Michelle, Iman Shumpert or gossip

Elle Varner is doing just fine. The L.A. girl is finishing up her sophomore album, 4-Letter Word, the follow-up to the well-received Perfectly Imperfect. Since bursting onto the scene in 2011, Varner has become the sultry chanteuse of R&B, and she’s had to learn quickly how to handle the spotlight.

Elle Varner performs at Essence Festival 2014

Elle Varner performed in the Verizon Wireless room during the 20th Essence Festival. Singing crowd favorites like her hit “Refill,” “Only Wanna Give It to You”