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Bad Boy’s “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop” Celebrates Triumph Over Tragedy by Jerry Barrow Sean Combs’ life has always been…dramatic. The world’s most famous intern turned record mogul captured the hearts…

Clive Davis’ Documentary “…The Soundtrack of Our Lives” Goes Wide But Not Deep On The “Friendly Provocateur” by Jerry Barrow “You want me to be a sidebar to Puffy?” a…

This past week, it was great to meet Mayte Garcia at her book signing in New York and her subsequent interview at the Build Series in Greenwich Village.  During both…

We were pleased to hear that Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing New York’s 8th congressional district in Brooklyn and Queens, paid his…

Given all of the negative energy that has pervaded our collective atmosphere over the past several years, it is exciting to see a young artist make a positive statement.   Singer…

We recently learned that HLN, a CNN spinoff network known for investigative news reports like “Forensic Files,” “Primetime Justice” and other similar shows, will air “Prince: The End – How…

Prior to Prince‘s untimely death last Spring, it was rare that you would be able to find his music online.  Besides his exclusive agreement with streaming provider Tidal, the only…

“The Black Artist and America – Love, Freedom, and James Baldwin” by Ayanna Harrison It is difficult to be a free, Black artist in 2016. That is not to say…

Anyone who knows us can attest to the fact that we love Helen Folasade Adu.  This incredible sister and her band, Sade, has made one of the most incredible impacts…

“I hope people can grab something that can help push them further into their destiny.” It’s a powerful yet enthusiastic objective that gospel recording artist, evangelist, songwriter and motivational speaker…

Slept on Soul/Digable Planets Blowout Comb by Michael A. Gonzales In 1994, the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn was a completely different world than the one that currently exists in…

Still Dangerous After 25 Years: Michael Jackson’s Re-Affirmation of Blackness & Social Maturation By Matthew Allen There have been many ways to describe the late Michael Jackson. Prodigious; innovative; reclusive;…

Everyone woke up this morning from yesterday’s multiple food coma’s only to hear that Mrs. Brady AKA Florence Henderson had transitioned.  Whew! 2016 has been a really hard year for…

Prince’s legendary music is not the only aspect of his life that will ensure that his legacy will endure.  This short film, which was directed by John Heck and made…

We are pleased to help get the word out about a screening happening in Chicago on Friday, November 11, 2016.  Many funk, soul and jazz fans are aware of the…

Unless you have been under a rock over the past several weeks, you have to have seen or heard about the incredible movie, Moonlight.  In addition to presenting a very…

Slept on Soul/André Cymone – Survivin’ In The 80’s (Columbia Records) By Michael A. Gonzales In his personal and professional life, singer/songwriter and former Prince bassist André Cymone has always…

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Rod Temperton By Matthew Allen To try to mention the catalog of Rod Temperton, the prolific songwriter who passed away last week at 66,…

“5 Things You Didn’t Know About Kashif” “5 Things You Didn’t Know About Kashif” By Matthew Allen The music community and soul music fans alike are saddened by the passing…

In Memory of Kashif (1959-2016) By Matthew Allen Kashif, the hit-making, Grammy-nominated singer/producer died on Sunday, September 26th, at age 56. His body was found by a neighbor in his…