For some, it’s a surprise; for others, it’s been a long time coming. Super group Mint Condition’s lead singer, Stokley, is stepping into the spotlight all on his own with his solo debut, Introducing…..Stokley. Slated for a June 23rd release, Introducing…..is a project that will display new dimensions, but one that’s been in the making… Continue reading Back For the First Time: Stokley’s Solo Moves
Category: Contemporary Soul/R&B
Mary J. Blige: Drama, Divorcing & “The Strength of a Woman”
…..Throughout the set’s tracks, MJB is running the emotional gauntlet –there’s betrayal, heartbreak, fury and yes, even a healthy dose of petty when she reminds listeners, and her soon-to-be ex, that she’s rocking “Queen” title for a reason. If folks thought she bared her soul with that first single, “Thick of It,” their ears will… Continue reading Mary J. Blige: Drama, Divorcing & “The Strength of a Woman”
Avery Sunshine’s “Twenty Sixty Four,” CD Review/Preview Link
In the last couple of years since her acclaimed 2015 debut, The Sunroom, Avery has been reaping the whirlwind: not only has the former choir director/pianist earned nominations for Soul Train and BET Centric Awards, Sunshine has toured the globe and earned billings with some of the brightest stars in the music universe (Anthony Hamilton,… Continue reading Avery Sunshine’s “Twenty Sixty Four,” CD Review/Preview Link
Kevin Ross, “The Awakening” (CD Review/Preview Link)
Traditional soul, modern elements of R&B and fringes of hip-hop, wrapped in equal measures of sensuality, spiritual edges and being ‘woke’—-successfully conveying one aspect is challenging enough, but Kevin Ross has managed to implement them all. Education (Berklee College of Music) and collaborating behind the scenes (SWV, Johnny Gill) can certainly help, but it takes… Continue reading Kevin Ross, “The Awakening” (CD Review/Preview Link)
On “Level” With Stokley Williams
(March 18, 2017) With’ debut solo project , Introducing, still being months away from release, the album’s newly-available single [via iTunes], “Level,” is helping to create an even-bigger buzz. With a music video on the way and live shows anticipated this summer, Williams wanted to give ST fans an exclusive glimpse into where he’s taking… Continue reading On “Level” With Stokley Williams