Strengthened by her exceptional live performance, Ariana has cultivated a fan base that reflects her one-of-a-kind presence in contemporary music.
Read moreINTERVIEW: The Symbiotic Synergy and Sublime Sounds of LION BABE
Harnessing their professional chemistry and shared passion for songcraft, Lion Babe have quickly become one of the most electrifying acts around.
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The Brooklyn based singer-songwriter is set to unveil her first proper long player, ‘Somewhere In Between,’ on June 23rd.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Reggie Calloway Maintains the Midas Touch
The prolific, five-time Grammy-nominated songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has never felt more fulfilled during his entire four-decade career.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Organized Noize Keep Pushin’ Their Art Toward the Epic
The legendary production trio’s excellent new self-titled EP—the first official recording bearing their name—is in stores now and highly recommended.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Valerie June Follows Her Heart, Stays True to Herself
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Writing music and coming up with new concepts invigorates Valerie June. Seeing where music takes her is an even greater reward.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Over the Rhine’s Linford Detweiler Hedges His Bets on the Muse
Across 30+ years, Detweiler and his wife Karin Bergquist have cultivated one of the finest recorded repertoires (and live shows) you’ll ever hear.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Jazz Renaissance Man Christian McBride Captures the Magic of Music
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In this candid conversation, McBride explores the various sources of inspiration that have fueled his ambition throughout his prolific career.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Oleta Adams, a Voice of Peace & Strength in Our Uncertain Times
‘Third Set,’ Adams’ first new album in eight years, includes a mix of cover versions, reworkings of her previous tunes, and a pair of new compositions.
Read moreJ-Live Revisits His Classic Album ‘All of the Above' | Interview & Anniversary Retrospective
J-Live’s second LP remains one of his greatest successes, but also one of the most criminally underappreciated hip-hop albums of all time.
Read moreINTERVIEW: En Vogue’s Cindy Herron, Forever a Funky Diva
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The En Vogue soulstress recently sat down with our Quentin Harrison to discuss the group’s enduring musical legacy and much, much more.
Read moreINTERVIEW: José James Turns the Page, Transforms His Sound
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“I want to just keep pushing,” James explains. “I’m not satisfied with staying still. Anybody that knows me can see that. I’m not content to just stay in one place.”
Read moreINTERVIEW: In Her Own Voice – A Conversation with Emily Estefan
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Estefan’s debut album ‘Take Whatever You Want’ is a soulful, unpretentious collection of pop that is vibrant and relevant—one of the year's best releases thus far.
Read moreINTERVIEW: The Evolution & Ubiquity of Big Boi – Musician, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
Shortly after receiving PepsiCo’s Champion the Dream award last week in Atlanta, the acclaimed emcee caught up with our Christopher A. Daniel.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Gordon Chambers Feels the Music, Finds the Truth
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The acclaimed singer-songwriter spoke with Christopher A. Daniel about finding purpose in his songs, his work with other artists, and new LP ‘Surrender.’
Read moreSome Kind of Wonderful: A Conversation with Jody Watley, Warrior Woman and Master of Reinvention
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The divine Ms. Watley recently sat down with Albumism’s Quentin Harrison to discuss her career and the enduring impact of her debut album, 30 years on.
Read moreINTERVIEW: R&B Legends After 7 Revisit & Revive Their Glory Days
The acclaimed vocal group shares their story in the latest installment of TV One's music docuseries 'Unsung,' which airs tonight at 8/7C.
Read moreINTERVIEW: UK Soul Pioneer Omar Reflects Upon His Blessed & Prolific Career
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In this entertaining & insightful discussion, Omar sounded inspired, and despite the chilly January English air, “on fire.” It was a blessing to bask in the afterglow.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Keane Frontman Tom Chaplin Rides ‘The Wave’ to Redemption
Chaplin describes his debut solo LP 'The Wave' as “a story of going from a place of fighting everything, being angry, alone and sad to finding happiness.”
Read moreINTERVIEW: 2 Chainz Keeps It Moving, Always and in All Ways
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In recent years, 2 Chainz has become one of the most sought-after, highly visible artists spanning hip-hop & pop, while cultivating multiple business lines.
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