It was hard to tell which of the two was more polished: a newly renovated venue in downtown Dallas or MN’s mega-band Mint Condition when they performed for an enthusiastic near-capacity crowd of thousands at the Medusa club late on Friday night. What was heard and witnessed by the over-30 crowd in attendance 20 years… Continue reading Mint Condition At Dallas’ Medusa Club: The MOC/Soultracks Concert Review
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Musiq Soulchild’s & Syleena Johnson’s “9ine,” The MOC Preview & ST Full-Length CD Review Link
….A project sparked from the cumulative spontaneous combustion effect of Musiq Soulchild, Syleena Johnson and acclaimed pop-reggae songwriter and producer Kemar “Flava” McGregor, 9ine expands on the Caribbean influence and Reggae-rich flavoring that the dynamic duo tapped into for the glib mid-tempo duet, “Promise.” The instant chemistry and camaraderie generated by Syleena and Musiq spiraled… Continue reading Musiq Soulchild’s & Syleena Johnson’s “9ine,” The MOC Preview & ST Full-Length CD Review Link
Glenn Lewis’ Upcoming “Moment Of Truth,” The MOC Preview and Knowshi Interview Link
….Oct. 15 marks Glenn’s official return to music with his hotly-anticipated official sophomore album release Moment of Truth, already building a buzz thanks to its earworm of a first single, “Can’t say Love.” Now in the process of hitting the road and taking his sound to old and new fans, the now-38-year-old Glenn gave a… Continue reading Glenn Lewis’ Upcoming “Moment Of Truth,” The MOC Preview and Knowshi Interview Link
Tamar Braxton’s “Love & War,” The MOC Preview Link & ST Full-Length CD Review
She’s fiery, flamboyant, and so much of a one-woman-drama-generator that it can be spread over multiple TV show outlets. But, given her position as the baby of the Braxton Bunch, who could blame her? Being too over-the-top, too extra and too loud is the way that Tamar gets her needs met, and it’s actually worked… Continue reading Tamar Braxton’s “Love & War,” The MOC Preview Link & ST Full-Length CD Review
Philip Bailey of EW&F: The Important Elements of Sound, The MOC Preview & Knowshi Story Link
What are the special details needed to be in place to create a signature Earth, Wind & Fire project? Which old’ and ‘new’ players lent their skills to create it? And what does Philip Bailey consider their greatest-ever gig? Here’s an except of the Knowshi.com chat with EW&F, which contains all of the answers: read… Continue reading Philip Bailey of EW&F: The Important Elements of Sound, The MOC Preview & Knowshi Story Link