Kevin Ross, “The Awakening” (CD Review/Preview Link)

Traditional soul, modern elements of R&B and fringes of hip-hop, wrapped in equal measures of sensuality, spiritual edges and being ‘woke’—-successfully conveying one aspect is challenging enough, but Kevin Ross has managed to implement them all. Education (Berklee College of Music) and collaborating behind the scenes (SWV, Johnny Gill) can certainly help, but it takes… Continue reading Kevin Ross, “The Awakening” (CD Review/Preview Link)

Beverly Jenkins’ “For Your Love,” The MOC Preview Link

“Cradling the shotgun, she bent down to get a look at him, and that’s when he rose up and crashed the pipe across her shoulder. She cried out and fell to her knees, dropping the gun. While she slumped, moaned in pain and clutched the injured arm, he scrambled to his feet and tossed the… Continue reading Beverly Jenkins’ “For Your Love,” The MOC Preview Link