….But what about the in-between or the aftermath? What’s left for the ones who are clutching love by a thread, unsure of the next step or those on the other side of through with boxes packed, leases broken and U-Hauls parked out front? Those infuriated, angst-filled and downright awkward moments are deftly examined in the… Continue reading Braxton & Babyface’s “Love, Marriage & Divorce” CD, The MOC Preview Link & Soultracks Review Link
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Moving Past “The Crossroads”: The Knowshi/Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Interview & MOC Preview Link
….Huge demand from their 2013 performances has the quintet criss-crossing from city-to-city in a nearly non-stop blitz from one end to the other in the Lone Star State (kicking off at Dallas’ Trees on Feb 13), but that didn’t keep him from updating fans on what’s new with Bone Thugz N Harmony, the eternal relevance… Continue reading Moving Past “The Crossroads”: The Knowshi/Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Interview & MOC Preview Link
K’Jon’s “Man,” The MOC Preview/Soultracks CD Review Link
…..Maturing as a person and professional, K’Jon knows that one can only sing about the J-O-B, V-I-P and the B-E-D so many times, so Man is flush with songs about reflections, resolutions and yes, even a little revolution: the title track finds his throaty vocals at their most limber, a doo-wop-flavored reminiscent take on how… Continue reading K’Jon’s “Man,” The MOC Preview/Soultracks CD Review Link
Jonathan Butler’s “Merry Christmas To You,” The MOC Preview/ST CD Review Link
…..After over a dozen studio CDs and collaborations on-stage and in the studio with the best and brightest of the music industry, Jonathan pours those enviable gifts of production, songwriting, guitar virtuosity and vocal instrumentation into traditional favorites and two self-penned performances. The presence of some very high-profile players certainly doesn’t hurt (Rick Braun, Dave… Continue reading Jonathan Butler’s “Merry Christmas To You,” The MOC Preview/ST CD Review Link
Silver Linings, Second Chances: An Interview With El DeBarge
A 2010/2011 look back at one of the most rewarding and exciting chats I ever had, my published one-on-one interview with El DeBarge. Granted, it took months and months to get the precious few minutes that I did, but it was worth the time and effort to earn that dream Q&A with one of my… Continue reading Silver Linings, Second Chances: An Interview With El DeBarge