Back in 1981, when 19-year-old Mark Brown was chosen as a bassist for Prince’s then-unnamed band, he didn’t know that he was stepping into musical history. But that’s what the Revolution was launched into as they collaborated with, and played alongside, the future superstar. “I had heard, before he hired me, that Prince had auditioned… Continue reading “Prince Gave Every Moment To Creating His Brand.”
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Back For the First Time: Stokley’s Solo Moves
For some, it’s a surprise; for others, it’s been a long time coming. Super group Mint Condition’s lead singer, Stokley, is stepping into the spotlight all on his own with his solo debut, Introducing…..Stokley. Slated for a June 23rd release, Introducing…..is a project that will display new dimensions, but one that’s been in the making… Continue reading Back For the First Time: Stokley’s Solo Moves
Mary J. Blige: Drama, Divorcing & “The Strength of a Woman”
…..Throughout the set’s tracks, MJB is running the emotional gauntlet –there’s betrayal, heartbreak, fury and yes, even a healthy dose of petty when she reminds listeners, and her soon-to-be ex, that she’s rocking “Queen” title for a reason. If folks thought she bared her soul with that first single, “Thick of It,” their ears will… Continue reading Mary J. Blige: Drama, Divorcing & “The Strength of a Woman”
Avery Sunshine’s “Twenty Sixty Four,” CD Review/Preview Link
In the last couple of years since her acclaimed 2015 debut, The Sunroom, Avery has been reaping the whirlwind: not only has the former choir director/pianist earned nominations for Soul Train and BET Centric Awards, Sunshine has toured the globe and earned billings with some of the brightest stars in the music universe (Anthony Hamilton,… Continue reading Avery Sunshine’s “Twenty Sixty Four,” CD Review/Preview Link
Jamiroquai’s “Automaton,” CD Review/Preview Link
Imagine an oblong, intergalactic funk-fueled roller rink, tricked out with shiny chrome fixtures, a spinning globe, and a skilled DJ layering eras of funk and pop and soul over trippy, acid-infused beats. In the hands of the unskilled it would be a scattered mess, but for Jamiroquai, it’s their mastered signature style. For over 20 years,… Continue reading Jamiroquai’s “Automaton,” CD Review/Preview Link