Viva, Aretha!
by“I saw you crying and I saw you responding, but I was just about to bust wide open. You talk about being moved, not…
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R&B Chanteuse Vivian Green
byFor almost two decades, Philadelphia born singer Vivian Green has been one of the most consistent R&B artists in the game. Her 2002 debut,…
Rapper Dizzy Wright
byFor the better part of a decade, rapper Dizzy Wright has been among the leaders in the independent rap scene. Without the support of…
The Low Down On LowDown Brass Band
byLowDown Brass Band (LDB) deftly synthesizes the gritty sounds of Chicago with the high energy, second-line street beat of the Crescent City. LDB brandishes…
Cassandra O’Neal: Prince & The NPG’s Funky Keyboardist
byYou may not immediately recognize the name Cassandra O’Neal, but chances are you’ve definitely heard her and danced to her music before. Over a…
Q&A With Briahna Gatlin, Head Of Swank PR
byA former journalist for publications such as the Chicago Tribune‘s Red Eye, Source Magazine, XXL Magazine and N’DIGO to name a few, Briahna Gatlin…
Q&A With Claude McKnight of Grammy Winning Vocal Group Take 6
byTake 6 is the most awarded a cappella group in history, with ten Grammy’s, ten Dove Awards (Gospel Music Awards), Best Jazz Vocal Group…
Q&A with Duane Powell, Custodian of the Indie Soul Movement
byIt’s the best kept secret and no secret at all at the same time. When you want to know the latest and greatest happenings…
Q&A With Angela Brown
byOnce proclaimed as “the future of opera” by CBS Weekend News, award-winning vocalist Angela Brown has been wowing the world of opera and beyond…
Remembering Reggie
byThis holiday season is sentimental for me. This writing is strictly personal. I lost a dear friend last May suddenly. I met Reginald Torian…
The Million Dollar Divorce
byMary J. Blige the Queen of Hip-Hop R&B’s estranged husband and former manager Martin “Kendu” Isaac’s is seeking $129,319 per month in spousal support….
Bob Dylan wins Nobel Prize in LIterature
byBob Dylan has taken songwriting to another level. He has been called the greatest song writer ever. His words poetic and beautiful. He has…