She’s fiery, flamboyant, and so much of a one-woman-drama-generator that it can be spread over multiple TV show outlets. But, given her position as the baby of the Braxton Bunch, who could blame her? Being too over-the-top, too extra and too loud is the way that Tamar gets her needs met, and it’s actually worked… Continue reading Tamar Braxton’s “Love & War,” The MOC Preview Link & ST Full-Length CD Review
Category: Contemporary Soul/R&B
Philip Bailey of EW&F: The Important Elements of Sound, The MOC Preview & Knowshi Story Link
What are the special details needed to be in place to create a signature Earth, Wind & Fire project? Which old’ and ‘new’ players lent their skills to create it? And what does Philip Bailey consider their greatest-ever gig? Here’s an except of the Knowshi.com chat with EW&F, which contains all of the answers: read… Continue reading Philip Bailey of EW&F: The Important Elements of Sound, The MOC Preview & Knowshi Story Link
John Legend’s “Love In The Future” CD, The MOC Preview & ST Review Link
…..Love him or loathe him, take him or leave him, John Legend has always been clear about his intentions and his artistry. In fact, when he dropped his debut on his 26th birthday in 2004, the title track spelled it out for all the world to hear: “I’ve got something new for you, when it… Continue reading John Legend’s “Love In The Future” CD, The MOC Preview & ST Review Link
EW&F: The “Now, Then & Forever” MOC Preview/ST Interview
When a band has been around long enough to have advanced from reel-to-reel to the digital-driven social media era, influencing countless musicians and racking up dozens of awards and accolades along the way, they usually feel tempted to reinvent themselves with each new project. However, every band is not the lauded and legendary Earth, Wind… Continue reading EW&F: The “Now, Then & Forever” MOC Preview/ST Interview
Raheem DeVaughn’s “A Place Called Loveland,” The MOC Preview & Soultracks Review Link
Poetic, passionate and prolific: separately and collectively, those words describe the musicianship and the marketing strategy of Raheem DeVaughn. A renaissance-level soul provider with a velvety tenor, lyrical skills and a classically-conveyed approach, the performer has amassed an impressive resume in his first ten years as a pro, including three Grammy nominations, BET & BET… Continue reading Raheem DeVaughn’s “A Place Called Loveland,” The MOC Preview & Soultracks Review Link