Posts Tagged ‘soul’
Ruff Endz stops by AM Wake-Up Call to discuss new album, ‘Rebirth’
David “Davinch” Chance and Dante “Chi” Jordan, who comprise the hip-hop soul duo known as Ruff Endz, stopped by the AM Wake-Up Call to discuss their new album, Rebirth. To watch…
Read MoreWhen Black people vibrate higher, we can save the world
Dr. Masaru Emoto is credited with discovering how thoughts, words and feelings can influence the crystal structure of water and cells. In his 2004 New York Times bestseller, The Hidden…
Read MoreMixed reviews: Pixar’s ‘Soul’ heartwarming to some, infuriating to others
Days after the release of Pixar’s Soul on Disney +, viewers took to the internet to convey mixed reviews and conflicted emotions about the animated film. The film follows Joe…
Read MoreAngela Bassett, Phylicia Rashad and Tina Fey discuss how ‘Soul’ reignited life
Angela Bassett, Phylicia Rashad, and Tina Fey, lent their voices the new Disney Pixar film Soul, starring Oscar Award-winning Jamie Foxx as the voice of Joe Gardner. They sat down…
Read MoreAhmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson lends his voice to the new Disney Pixar film ‘Soul’
In Disney Pixar’s new animated film Soul, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson lends his voice to the character of Curley, the former student of lead character Joe Gardner, a middle school band…
Read MoreKemp Powers, co-director of Disney film ‘Soul,’ says everyone’s life has value
Disney Pixar’s newest animated film SOUL was directed by Academy Award® winner Pete Docter (“Inside Out,” “Up”), co-directed by Kemp Powers and produced by Academy Award® nominee Dana Murray (Pixar…
Read MoreJamie Foxx, star of Disney’s ‘Soul,’ describes his version of the afterlife
Jamie Foxx sat down with rolling out to discuss his lead role in the new animated Disney Pixar film, Soul. Oscar- and Grammy Award-winning actor encourages people to be relentless…
Read MoreJason Derulo offers advice to aspiring musicians
Jason Derulo says being a musician requires “heart and soul.” The 31-year-old singer has offered his advice to anyone looking to pursue their own career in music, as he said…
Read MoreJamie Foxx movie ‘Soul’ bypasses theaters, coming to Disney+ on Christmas Day
Soul is being released on Disney+ on Christmas Day. The studio has confirmed plans to bring Pixar’s latest animated movie — which stars the likes of Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey…
Read MoreRL says Janet Jackson, Jodeci, Jon B. inspired new project, ‘The Letter J’
Robert Lavelle Huggar, better known by the moniker RL, represents an era when true R&B reigned. As a member of the singing group Next and as a solo artist in…
Read MoreAfro-German singer Joy Denalane drops soulful new project
Joy Denalane is an Afro-German soul singer. Born to a South African father and a German mother, Denalane was exposed to music at a very young age. The newly signed Motown artist…
Read MoreSinger Kei LaGuins believes music has a responsibility to heal the soul
New songstress Kei LaGuins recalls names like Brian McKnight, Brandy, Monica, Jodeci, Tank, Jagged Edge and Mary J Blige as inspirations for her as a young girl shaping her craft.…
Read MoreSinger Shaleyah shares new music, reveals adjustments during COVID-19
Shaleyah is an international recording and touring artist who represents the essence of R&B, pop and jazz. She has performed at the New Orleans Jazz and Essence Music Festival, John…
Read MoreJamie Foxx shares details about his upcoming Disney movie, ‘Soul’
Jamie Foxx shares details about his upcoming Disney movie, Soul. Disney has delayed the release of the Pixar animated feature as a result of the global health pandemic. The movie was…
Read MoreStevie Wonder suggests a way musicians can pay tribute to the late Bill Withers
Stevie Wonder was planning to hit the studio with late soul legend Bill Withers before his passing. The “Isn’t She Lovely” singer had been in constant contact with the “Ain’t…
Read MoreBill Withers, soul singer who released ‘Lovely Day,’ passes away at 81
Bill Withers, the soul singer who gained prominence in the 1970s by releasing a multitude of hits that became classic songs of that era, has died. He was 81. Born…
Read MoreDisney’s 1st Black-led animated film ‘Soul’ stars Jamie Foxx, Phylicia Rashad
The first-ever Disney Pixar animation film to feature a Black lead character is being powered by two Hollywood heavyweights with impeccable credentials. Academy Award-winner Jamie Foxx (Ray) and the reigning…
Read More2019 Disney D23 Expo reveals new film lineup; 5 we can’t wait to see
At the 2019 Disney D23 Expo, Disney and Marvel revealed a slate of new films. In addition to sequels, the Disney-Marvel-Pixar branches unveiled plans for original films starring a who’s…
Read MoreAri Lennox brings ‘Shea Butter’ soul to ‘House of BET’ at Essence Festival
Ari Lennox served as the headlining act of the opening night of BET’s “House of BET” at Essence Festival. The reception, which took place on July 5, featured a performance…
Read MoreSinger Dante Hall explains why Black music is powerful
Chicago-based singer Dante Hall has been a backup singer for the likes of Donald Lawrence and Yolanda Adams. On June 20, he will take the spotlight and share his gift…
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