Music saw singer/songwriter/producer, KEM, through the darkest moments in his life as a child, which is where his love of music began. After high school, his life took a downward turn, and he eventually found himself in and out of drug rehabilitation centers and homeless shelters. Music was his solace during those times, and he […]
If there’s one thing that ties Lyfe Jennings’ fifth full-length album together, it’s his unwavering honesty. However, that could be said for all of the platinum-selling, Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter’s work over the past decade. “I don’t care if people remember my name as long as they remember the music,” he proclaims. “I’ve come […]
K-Ci and JoJo Hailey are grateful. After going through some admittedly tough times, the chart-topping duo has come out on the other side stronger, wiser and at the top of their game. And so, when asked about My Brother’s Keeper, their first CD in ten years and debut on eOne Music, K-Ci and JoJo speak […]
John Legend has revealed several personas during his award-winning career. Singer/Songwriter. Musician. Producer. Philanthropist. Entrepreneur. To quote music industry pioneer Quincy Jones, the nine-time Grammy winner is simply “a genius.” Writing about Legend for Time’s 2009 tally of the 100 most influential people, Jones noted, “We’ve seen only the tip of the iceberg. For what […]
As fads come and go, it’s nice to know that some things never go out of style. Case in point: power-packed R&B as delivered by soulful singer/songwriter Avant. The masterful crooner is back on point with his seventh album, Face the Music (Feb. 5, 2013). Inspired by the R&B legends—Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Frankie Beverly […]
With sophistication and passion, Donell Jones gives fans Donell Jones Forever, his forthcoming sixth album, which features serenade-like songs about love, milestones and even matrimony. “It’s a heartfelt album about where I am in my life right now,” he says. “This is my love album.” Fittingly, Donell Jones Forever, which is scheduled for release in […]
When Joe surveyed the landscape of modem R&B, the award-winning artist didn’t necessarily like much of what he saw. So with DoubleBack: The Evolution of R&B, the accomplished singer-songwriter-producer brings the music he loves back to its roots. “I’m going back to that old school feel, back to the elegance and class of what R&B […]
Women love Will Downing. And men love the women who love Will Downing. In his two decade recording career, the Brooklyn native has carved for himself a solid career as one of the leading purveyors of unapologetic, unabashed romantic music. And while this has not translated to crossover success – or even to broad urban […]
Brian McKnight’s 15th studio album, “More Than Words,” once again shares with the listener the songwriting, production, and vocal talents that have been at the forefront of Brian’s lasting and acclaimed career. In a time where artists come and go, Brian has released 13 albums to date, selling well over 20 million albums worldwide, with […]
As fads come and go, it’s nice to know that some things never go out of style. Case in point: power-packed R&B as delivered by soulful singer/songwriter Avant. The masterful crooner is back on point with his seventh album, Face the Music (Feb. 5, 2013). Inspired by the R&B legends—Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Frankie Beverly […]
Keith Sweat is a Harlem, N.Y born songwriter/ record producer/ vocalist / actor/ radio personality, with a career that spans 24 years of record breaking and trail blazing contributions to the Pop and R&B genre. He is coined the genius behind the New Jack Swing phenomenon of the late 1980’s. Keith Sweat’s timely transition to […]
The Natural. This simple phrase eloquently captures the essence of Charlie Wilson. That essence is currently commanding center stage with the sparkling ballad “My Love Is All I Have.” No one slam-dunks a ballad like Wilson, the Grammy-nominated multi-talent behind the 15-week Billboard Urban Adult Contemporary chart-topper “You Are.” And that truth remains undisputed with […]
