Shortly after the word ‘diva’ left the confines of opera terminology, the term came to describe female performers of any genre with an incredible voice, undeniable charisma and the ‘it’ factor. For most Baby Boomers, those singers-turned-superstars included Aretha Franklin, … Read the rest
Thanks to being raised in the church, discovered in the choir and able to craft his debut with a legendary producer while touring with established hit makers, success seems practically guaranteed for singer, songwriter and Cleveland native Antoine Dunn.
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1987 had to be a daunting year for Michael Jackson: the good news was that one-man-musical machine was the hottest entertainer on the planet, reaping the rewards of an artistic gamble he had made eight years earlier when he hand-picked … Read the rest
In the twelve years that Dwele’s evolved from selling self-made demos in his native Detroit to becoming one of the most popular purveyors of Neo-Soul, the multi-instrumnentalist, producer, singer and songwriter has developed a devoted fan base, heightened his … Read the rest
Thanks to societal trends evolving at the speed of a hash tag and many performers counting hot hooks or well-placed arm-candy to stay relevant, it’s easy to see why longevity is considered such an accomplishment. If a couple of … Read the rest