Versatile, charismatic and prolific, Teddy Riley is what entertainment insders refer to as a ‘triple-threat,’ a Grammy-Award-winning songwriter, composer and producer that’s launched the careers of multiple performers across genres and generations. His diverse repertoire and trademark sound—the gospel-tinged, urbanized hip-hop-flavored style known as ‘New Jack Swing’—has dominated playlists for decades, but to hear him… Continue reading Teddy Riley: The Icon, The Legacy & The Launch Of BS2, The MOC/SoulTracks Interview
Tag: “Melody Charles”
Joe, El DeBarge & BS2 At Verizon, The Soultracks/MOC Concert Review*
*Exclusive face time with “The King of New Jack Swing” & BS2—from L to R: Dave Hollister, Teddy Riley, J-Stylz (Sherman Tinsdale), Lenny (Harold) and Tony Tyler, access courtesy of Tour manager Bull Williams and veteran publicist Monica Anders, interview coming SOON….* (March 23, 2014) Endless traffic, hit-and-miss soundchecks and hour-plus show delays usually signal… Continue reading Joe, El DeBarge & BS2 At Verizon, The Soultracks/MOC Concert Review*
Blackstreet Or BS(2)? The Chauncey Black MOC/Soultracks Interview
False accusations, fallouts, trademark infringement and confused fans across the globe: what is the story, where is the real Blackstreet and who the blank is BS2? Chauncey Black, co-founder and now sole owner of the Grammy-Award-winning group’s name and CEO of Blackstreet Entertainment, explains the conflict with super-producer and co-founder Teddy Riley as a greedy… Continue reading Blackstreet Or BS(2)? The Chauncey Black MOC/Soultracks Interview
Ledisi’s “The Truth,” The MOC Preview/SoulTracks CD Review Link
……The years since her stellar 2011 release Pieces Of Me have apparently been bittersweet ones for the Lousiana-born singer and songwriter, highlighted by a rise in recognition, record sales and respect from fellow peers. On the other hand, as the soul music crowd fell under the sway of her enthusiasm and effervescence, Ledisi and her… Continue reading Ledisi’s “The Truth,” The MOC Preview/SoulTracks CD Review Link
Ledisi Shares Her Brand New “Truth,” The MOC Preview & Knowshi.com Interview Link
……Since the CD is brimming with empowerment and gladness-filled songs like “Anything,” “Rock with You” and her current hit single, “I Blame You,” it’s hard to believe that Ledisi recorded the new album while terminating a love affair. “Most people go through things, but some people want to live in the pain and I don’t… Continue reading Ledisi Shares Her Brand New “Truth,” The MOC Preview & Knowshi.com Interview Link