Firmly rooted in the traditions of the church, the acclaimed gospel singer’s inspirational message and music have been embraced by millions, far and wide.
Read moreINTERVIEW: CyHi The Prynce Sets Out to Save Souls
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The Atlanta based, Kanye West endorsed emcee dropped his highly anticipated debut full-length album, ‘No Dope on Sundays,’ this past November.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Wyclef Jean Inspires Through His Enduring Carnival of Culture & Song
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Our Christopher A. Daniel recently had the pleasure of chatting with the Fugees co-founder and hip-hop elder statesman about his musical legacy.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Jagged Edge Turn Over a New Leaf
Premiering this Sunday, July 9th, the new episode of TV One’s ‘Unsung’ series explores the career and music of the acclaimed, Atlanta-bred R&B group.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Big Sean Counts His Blessings, Empowers the Music Moguls of Tomorrow
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“New goals and dreams come along the further along you get, and I have a bigger purpose for my music,” Big Sean declares.
Read moreINTERVIEW: André Cymone Embraces Music at the Forefront of His Reality
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Cymone’s latest full-length effort ‘1969’ is sequenced with guitar-heavy rock & roll and roots music combined with astute, socially conscious lyricism.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Sera Cahoone Faces the Crowd
Cahoone’s new album ‘From Where I Started’ is the shining culmination of her musical travels to date and her finest recording thus far.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Ariana and the Rose Invites Us to Step Inside Her Magical World
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.
Read moreWith Control and Candor, VÉRITÉ Conjures Songs That Stick | Interview
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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.
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