With sincerity, wit and a wry sense of humor in abundance, Maitreya reflects on his past, present and future as a musical innovator.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Sananda Maitreya Raises Spirits and A Little Hell Along the Way
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INTERVIEW: UK Soul Misfit Izzi Dunn Stands Out with a Sublime Sound All Her Own
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The multi-talented Izzi Dunn delves deep into her varied career thus far, her reflections on soul music, and her latest album ‘Recycle Love.’
Read moreINTERVIEW & TRIBUTE: Mr. Lif Revisits the Making of His Debut Album ‘I Phantom’ (2002)
Mr. Lif sat down with Albumism’s Jesse Ducker to revisit the making of his debut LP, a bona fide hip-hop classic.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Lecrae Navigates the Dark, Seizes the Light
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Lecrae is set to release his eighth studio album ‘All Things Work Together’ via Columbia Records on September 22nd.
Read moreVan Hunt Reexamines the State of His Art | Interview
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Since his debut in 2004, Van Hunt has cut a swathe through the modern soul landscape fusing R&B, funk & rock to create a winning hybrid.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Tanya Morgan Keep It Moving, Whether You’re Listening or Not
For those unacquainted, the duo’s latest album ‘YGWY$4’ is a good entry point. Just make sure you also dig way deeper into their discography.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Elliot Root's Scott Krueger Cuts Through the Fray with Compelling Songcraft
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Elliot Root’s debut album ‘Conjure’ arrives in stores August 25th via E.R. Recordings/Thirty Tigers.
Read moreINTERVIEW: With Sincerity & Synergy in Abundance, St. Beauty Take Center Stage
St. Beauty refer to their sound as “confetti,” an apropos description considering their songs’ mélange of soul, funk, R&B, industrial pop & folk.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Shanice’s Smile & Soul Shine As Bright As Ever
Singer-songwriter Shanice Lorraine Wilson-Knox has been a musical breath of fresh air for well over three decades, and now she’s telling her story.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Elephante Moves the Crowd, Makes His Mark
“I’m giving everything I got (on stage),” Elephante explains. “But you gotta put the crowd first, create an experience they’ll remember forever.”
Read moreINTERVIEW: Lucy Rose Embraces Change, Rekindles Her Muse
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Rose’s fantastic new album ‘Something’s Changing’ showcases an artist staking a convincing claim as one of her generation’s most gifted songsmiths.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Hannah Grace, a Vital Voice on the Verge
With influences that range from Billie Holiday to Eva Cassidy to Amy Winehouse, Grace is a next-gen vocal talent worthy of our rapt attention.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Switch Seize the Moment, Share Their Story
Capturing Switch’s story for TV One’s ‘Unsung,’ the band agrees, was long overdue. Their episode airs this Sunday, July 23rd at 10/9c.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Paten Locke Embodies the Essence and Esprit of Hip-Hop
Musical visionary and label mogul Paten Locke has proven an instrumental force in placing Jacksonville, FL on the hip-hop map.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Marvin Sapp Preaches the Universal Gospel of Music to One and All
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.
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