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, Nia and Layla, lifelong fans and members of the Dallas Morning News’ Briefing Kids Panel, we will always appreciate their music and reciprocity!!!

*The article was scanned and saved as it was printed, but the actual date of the interview and performance was May 18, 2014. The kids will never forget that day Fellas, God bless!!!

FIRST SCAN TEXT: “Thanks to the diverse tastes of a burgeoning populous, Dallas has an enviable selection of venues and live performances. Entertainers may or may not speak to the press before hitting center stage, but three Briefing Kids reporters were able to snag backstage access to chat with Mint Condition, a St. Paul, MN-based quintet with eight studio albums, multiple hit songs and award nominations, and a 2012 induction into the Soul Music Hall Of Fame.
In April, hours before the group’s sold-out show at the House Of Blues in Dallas, Nia Jackson, Layla Jackson and Darius Wilson conducted a quick Q&A with the band…..