“Segregation, determination, demonstration, intergration, aggravation,humilation, obligation to our nation.” The Temptations’ 1970’s hit, “Ball of Confusion,” although released in the 70s, aptly describes of the world today. The contentious election cycle aside, issues like police brutality, racial profiling, and foreign/domestic terrorism keep people buzzing about what should happen next, and that’s Alicia Keys brings forth… Continue reading Alicia Keys’ “Here,” CD Preview & Review Link
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Rollin’ With Ray-Ray: An Evening With Raphael Saadiq (2009)
Chill, coy and of course, mad cool—-I have been a fan of Tony Toni Tone since they hit the music scene in the late 80s/early 90s and met them for the first time when I worked the request line at a Dallas radio station. I was on my way out the door when I saw… Continue reading Rollin’ With Ray-Ray: An Evening With Raphael Saadiq (2009)
Standards, Struggle Love and A Woman’s Worth
The first time I heard Alicia Keys, I was with my mother. She’s not half the music fan that her daughter turned out to be, but that didn’t keep Mama from getting wind of Keys’ first single, “Fallin,’” and playing it every. chance. she. got. In fact, she played it so often and so incessantly… Continue reading Standards, Struggle Love and A Woman’s Worth
“Jacob Greenleaf’s part of an incredible family, but they’re screwed up and have serious issues!”
According to The Center for Disease Control, there is bad news and good news when it comes to heart disease. The bad news: Latino Americans and African Americans are at higher risk for heart disease and in comparison to Caucasian men, women and people of color are treated for the ailment at lesser rates. The… Continue reading “Jacob Greenleaf’s part of an incredible family, but they’re screwed up and have serious issues!”
“Eric Benet,” CD Preview and Review Link
….In the span of 12 tracks (13 if the bonus Tamia duet is included), Benet and his longtime collaborator, Demonte Posey, stay true to his proven template of classically-rendered instrumentation anchoring modern twists on love and relationships. Eric is traditionally soulful throughout, yet incorporates elements of other genres that invigorate and expand his style: “Can’t… Continue reading “Eric Benet,” CD Preview and Review Link