Is she maddening? Misguided? Even slightly on the messy side? Sure. But what stands out the most about Fantasia Barrino is her way of channeling those raw edges and unguarded emotions into song. It’s been these undeniable qualities that have sustained her since her historic 2004 American Idol victory and won her a standing ovation… Continue reading Fantasia Barrino’s “Side Effects Of You,” The Soultracks/MOC Review/Preview Link
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Vintage Anthony Hamilton Q&A: Music, Matrimony & “The Point Of It All” (2008)
When someone is as authentic and as humble as their music, it not only makes my job easier, that performer has earned lifetime loyalty from me as a fan. Anthony Hamilton is one of the singers and songwriters who fits that bill—-not only is he warm and witty, that ‘down-home’ quality that makes his music… Continue reading Vintage Anthony Hamilton Q&A: Music, Matrimony & “The Point Of It All” (2008)
MOC/Soultracks Concert Review: Anthony Hamilton At Dallas’ HOB
“Oh no he didn’t!” “You betta’ do it Boy!” “LAWD I can’t take it, he’s killin’ me!” If you can’t imagine Anthony Hamilton eliciting screams, palpitations and impromptu flashes of lingerie (more on that later), then you were absent from the building when he brought his gospel-grown, funk-fringed, down-home soul sangin’ to a recent show… Continue reading MOC/Soultracks Concert Review: Anthony Hamilton At Dallas’ HOB
MOC/Soultracks “Ladies Choice” Concert Review: Mint Condition & Case @ The Majestic
A packed house, balmy spring breezes and nearly two hours of live music expertise courtesy of our generation’s baddest band made “Good Friday” even better when Mint Condition regaled a packed-out venue as headliners of the Ladies Choice show at Dallas’ Majestic Theatre this weekend. Whether you witnessed the quintet’s show for the very first… Continue reading MOC/Soultracks “Ladies Choice” Concert Review: Mint Condition & Case @ The Majestic
Justin Timberlake: “The 20/20 Experience” ST CD Preview/Review Link
Let’s face it, friends: aside from the steady stream of musical cameos (Madonna, 50 Cent, Timbaland), film and TV roles (Saturday Night Live, Shrek 3, The Social Network, Bad Teacher, Friends With Benefits, etc.), big business moves and last year’s marriage to actress Jessica Biel, one of the likely reasons for Justin Timberlake’s unhurried pace… Continue reading Justin Timberlake: “The 20/20 Experience” ST CD Preview/Review Link