In the twelve years that Dwele’s evolved from selling self-made demos in his native Detroit to becoming one of the most popular purveyors of Neo-Soul, the multi-instrumnentalist, producer, singer and songwriter has developed a devoted fan base, heightened his profile and continues to create incredible music, evidenced by the release of his latest CD,… Continue reading Dwele: New Single, Old Panties & His “Greater” Impact On Neo-Soul
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Mint Condition: A ST Chat About Longevity and “Music @ The Speed of Life”
Thanks to societal trends evolving at the speed of a hash tag and many performers counting hot hooks or well-placed arm-candy to stay relevant, it’s easy to see why longevity is considered such an accomplishment. If a couple of hits were Mint Condition’s only goal, they would’ve been a memory long before reaching the… Continue reading Mint Condition: A ST Chat About Longevity and “Music @ The Speed of Life”
Raul Midon: His Struggles, His Music & His “State of Mind”
For musician and soul stylist Raul Midón, life is about overcoming obstacles some are physical, such as the blindness that occurred soon after birth. Others were placed in his path by people … including himself. The critically acclaimed State of Mind, his debut on EMI, might not have happened if he had remained content with… Continue reading Raul Midon: His Struggles, His Music & His “State of Mind”
Toni Braxton: “Baby Steps” In The Singing Biz
*After being a fan of Toni’s music and loving the criminally-underrated CD Libra, I was excited to learn that Ms. Braxton was coming to Dallas and wanted to chat with her before reviewing her concert, so I suggested the idea to my editors and got the green-light. Imagine how disheartening it was to encounter one… Continue reading Toni Braxton: “Baby Steps” In The Singing Biz
Paul Rodriguez: Passions and Politics with The Latin King of Comedy
*We chatted a couple of years back, but the man’s insights are still as sharp as ever, still ready to kick it in L.A. with you Paul! 🙂 * Crack your jokes at the comedy club or quit telling jokes in the classroom. That was the challenge a schoolteacher presented to… Continue reading Paul Rodriguez: Passions and Politics with The Latin King of Comedy