He’s not even 25 years old yet, but when you look at, listen to and become familiar with the back-story of Antoine Dunn, it’s clear that he’s an old soul. Born in Cleveland, raised in the church and cultivating a professional rep as a commissioned songwriter practically right out of high school, Mr. Dunn already… Continue reading Antoine Dunn’s “The Truth of the Matter,” a ST CD Review
Category: Contemporary Soul/R&B
Joe, Jennings & Brian McKnight Bring Sexy Soul To Dallas’ Verizon Theater
If you’re a stone-to-the-bone music lover, grimace at what passes for talent these days and find yourself uttering “Maaaaaaan, where are the real ‘sangers’ at?”, chances are you were in the house—-or should’ve been there—-when Joe, Lyfe Jennings and headliner Brian McKnight served heaping portions of sultry soul recently at the Verizon Theatre in Dallas.… Continue reading Joe, Jennings & Brian McKnight Bring Sexy Soul To Dallas’ Verizon Theater
Faith Evans, An Enduring “R&B Diva”: The ST Q&A
If phrases like “dented can of green beans,” “five dollar water bottle” and “We’re not going to have that conversation with COCKTAILS!” sound familiar to you, chances are you’re part of the loyal viewership that watched TV One’s hit reality series, R&B Divas. In its eight episodes (the season finale aired on Monday), the reality… Continue reading Faith Evans, An Enduring “R&B Diva”: The ST Q&A
Destiny’s Child’s “Playlist,” The ST CD Review
A succession of gold and platinum albums, two Grammy Awards and a worldwide tally of at least 60 million in sales units have immortalized Destiny’s Child as historical hit makers. In their seven years as a professional singing group, the quartet/trio capitalized on the power of social media, sex appeal and songs bubbling over with… Continue reading Destiny’s Child’s “Playlist,” The ST CD Review
Anthony Hamilton & Estelle Throw Down In TX’s Verizon Theatre
Thanks to an equalized mix of funk and gospel, pinches of rock and rap and generous servings of southern-flavored soul, Anthony Hamilton gave an exhilarating performance for a packed venue of thousands when he brought his “Back to Love” tour to Grand Prairie’s Verizon Theater on Wednesday night. The Charlotte, NC native was greeted with… Continue reading Anthony Hamilton & Estelle Throw Down In TX’s Verizon Theatre