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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WFAA’s Shon Gables: An Inspirational & Imperfect “Journey”
She may be an award-winning journalist and local news anchor, but that doesn’t exclude Shon Gables of WFAA-TV (Channel 8) from having to multitask like the rest of us. “My 3-year-old was having a temper tantrum and I had to take her from the gym,” she said during our recent phone chat. “so if I… Continue reading WFAA’s Shon Gables: An Inspirational & Imperfect “Journey”
Consequences & Repercussions: The Societal Significance of Chosen Names
Nia brought home an intriguing assignment weeks after becoming a second grader. A note from her homeroom teacher came attached with a worksheet and detailed a lesson using Kevin Henkes’ book, “Chrysanthemum.” The lesson was intended to help learn classmates’ names while also demonstrating the harm of teasing: “In ‘Chrysanthemum,’ a little mouse is given… Continue reading Consequences & Repercussions: The Societal Significance of Chosen Names
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