Articles for: ‘Artist Features’ Category
Yahzarah: The Brightest Star
By Sun Singleton Yahzarah means “Queen mother is the brightest star,” an amalgamated name that pays tribute to her late Ghanian grandmother, and this bright young star of modern soul music is in possession of one of the more powerful, octave-spanning R&B voices that is currently ripping stages worldwide. A native Washingtonian who graduated from the prestigious ...
Ryan Leslie Defines His Own Category: To Be Soulful
Ryan Leslie, producer, songwriter, instrumentalist, and savvy user of social media (he’s got more than 100,000 friends and counting [..]
Valerie June Bridges The Gap Between Blues and Country
Tennessee-born Valerie June plays her music on acoustic guitar. The songs she writes might be appreciated in Nashville and Memphis, one the home of country and the other the birthplace of the blues, but Valerie June’s not a city girl [//]
AALIYAH TRIBUTE: Memories Of Baby Girl
By Michael A. Gonzales It was August 25, 2001—nine years ago today. Just another Saturday night in New York City…
Cedric’s Top 10 Most Entertaining Moments
By Tafari West What’s in a name? Well, when you call yourself Cedric THE Entertainer, you dang well better know how to entertain.
