A succession of gold and platinum albums, two Grammy Awards and a worldwide tally of at least 60 million in sales units have immortalized Destiny’s Child as historical hit makers. In their seven years as a professional singing group, the quartet/trio capitalized on the power of social media, sex appeal and songs bubbling over with… Continue reading Destiny’s Child’s “Playlist,” The ST CD Review
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Anthony Hamilton & Estelle Throw Down In TX’s Verizon Theatre
Thanks to an equalized mix of funk and gospel, pinches of rock and rap and generous servings of southern-flavored soul, Anthony Hamilton gave an exhilarating performance for a packed venue of thousands when he brought his “Back to Love” tour to Grand Prairie’s Verizon Theater on Wednesday night. The Charlotte, NC native was greeted with… Continue reading Anthony Hamilton & Estelle Throw Down In TX’s Verizon Theatre
Antoine Dunn: Cleveland Roots & A Soulful Legacy (ST Interview)
Thanks to being raised in the church, discovered in the choir and able to craft his debut with a legendary producer while touring with established hit makers, success seems practically guaranteed for singer, songwriter and Cleveland native Antoine Dunn. A former choir director with an opera-singing older brother and a gospel-singing aunt (Adrian Dunn and… Continue reading Antoine Dunn: Cleveland Roots & A Soulful Legacy (ST Interview)
DVD Review, “Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap”
DJing, B-boying, graffiti and MCing: like the primary colors on a spectrum wheel, those are the basic elements that comprise hip-hop. In the 40 years since its origin in the streets of New York, the once-underground entertainment form has transcended boundaries of class and race to become a globally-recognized and all-encompassing influence on music,… Continue reading DVD Review, “Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap”
Dwele: New Single, Old Panties & His “Greater” Impact On Neo-Soul
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