“Music goes past being what I do to support myself and my family—this is my therapy. I can have a violent moment and get it out in a song; you’ll know it because you’ll hear it, you’ll see it, and it’s probably the safest way.” Kelly Price, 2011 (Knowshi.com) Blessed with some of the most… Continue reading Kelly Price’s “Sing Pray Love, Vol. 1: Sing”, The MOC Preview/ST Review Link
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Mint Condition: A Quick Q&A With The Briefing Kids, May 2014*
Practically anyone these days can get a hit or two and talented musicians can be found anywhere, but it takes a next-level type of kindness, humility and generosity to allow 3 excited young fans access for a story hours before performing. Kudos, props and MUCH LOVE to Mint Condition for giving an interview to Darius,… Continue reading Mint Condition: A Quick Q&A With The Briefing Kids, May 2014*
Avery Sunshine’s “The Sunroom,” A MOC Preview/ST CD Review Link
….Ever since I saw Avery open for Kem a couple of years back, tickling the ivories and exuberantly pouring her heart and sultry soprano into songs of uplift, I knew she was going places and that I would be happy to join her for the ride. And that’s what the music of this Chester, PA… Continue reading Avery Sunshine’s “The Sunroom,” A MOC Preview/ST CD Review Link
Michael Jackson’s “Xscape”: The MOC Preview & ST CD Review Link
……For a posthumous release, Xscape is actually worth the ends, giving us the chance to contrast the unvarnished versions of eight songs that were completed during multiple Michael Jackson’s Thriller, Bad, Dangerous and Invincible recording sessions that, for one reason or another, failed to make the final track lists. Some of those song omissions were… Continue reading Michael Jackson’s “Xscape”: The MOC Preview & ST CD Review Link
Ledisi, Robert Glasper & Shaliek Triumph With “Truth” Show At Majestic*
“Y’all have to understand something about me,” Ledisi said to the thousand-plus fans who came to witness “The Truth Tour,” at Dallas’ Majestic Theatre on Wednesday night. “I never take any of this for granted: anytime there’s a town added to the schedule I say the same prayer: ‘Please let there just be people….even if… Continue reading Ledisi, Robert Glasper & Shaliek Triumph With “Truth” Show At Majestic*