In 1983, the late Ron Maddox created the Taste of Minnesota on the state Capitol grounds. Maddox’s vision was to organize a vibrant, family-friendly festival
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis boast a treasure trove of iconic hits with some of the biggest artists of the modern era. The prolific production
Janet Jackson will be releasing a two-part documentary called JANET, which will air simultaneously on Lifetime and A&E in January 2022. The four-hour documentary will
Kenny Lattimore is always in season. His voice: lush. His style: consistently exquisite. Indeed, anytime is the right time for a Kenny Lattimore song. It is
Kvn Tajzea (pronounced Keh-vun Tah-Jhay) might be one of the best R&B vocalists you’ve never heard … until now. The 30-something crooner is set to drop
Mint Condition has just released their first holiday album, Healing Season, and the famed R&B band from Minnesota is looking stronger than ever. With their lengthy catalog of soulful hits like “Pretty Brown Eyes” and “Swingin,’” Mint Condition decided the time was right to delve into a Christmas release.
New Jack Swing, with its merger of high-energy hip-hop edge and soulful singing, was the definitive sound of a younger generation. Beyond songwriters like Riley and Jam & Lewis, there were also major contributors to the genre; such as L.A. and Babyface, as well as the underrated Full Force.
Music’s biggest night is also an opportunity celebrate those that steer the direction and craft the distinct sonic imprints of some of the industry’s greatest recordings
