*When I sat down with Tranika to get her opinion about what went on behind the scenes during season 6 of OWN’s Ready To Love dating show that might have caused her to get eliminated, one of her first requests was for me to call her ‘Shawn.’ It’s the name by which friends and family
Dancing pop-violin sensation Lindsey Stirling releases her enchanting Christmas album Snow Waltz via Concord Records (out on vinyl November 18th). Laced with immersive arrangements and mesmerizing melodies, Snow Waltzemerges as a remarkable new entry in the holiday-music canon, proving Stirling’s extraordinary gift as an instrumental storyteller. Listen here: https://found.ee/LS_SnowWaltz Alongside the album, Lindsey also released a new video for focus track “Snow
Just months before his death, the legendary Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong fired up his reel-to-reel tape recorder at his home in Corona, Queens, New York and recorded himself reciting Samuel Clement Moore’s beloved poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” popularly known as “The Night Before Christmas.” It’s unknown why exactly the ailing artist felt compelled to record the holiday staple months after Christmas
Minister Aghogho teams up with UK-based minstrel Isabella Melodies for a brand new song of worship and thanksgiving titled “IMELA“. The spirit-lifting ballad marks Aghogho’s second effort for the year following her well-received collab with Neon Adejo on “Great is Your Faithfulness“. “IMELA” (Done Me Well) is a song that expresses total gratitude to God
“Nara” crooner, Tim Godfrey fulfills his promise as he releases the second part of his new stage musical (See Part 1 Here). The video was recorded live at the Eko convention center during the 6th edition of the annual Fearless concert themed “Fearless Devotion 2021” Tim Godfrey continues to amaze the public with his creativity
Renowned worship leader and prolific Nigerian singer-songwriter, Nathaniel Bassey bares good news as he announces a free workshop for 50 music ministers. Taking to social media to make the announcement, the “Hallelujah Challenge” initiator revealed it’s always been in his heart to gather music ministers into a closed space, to inspire and pour in the
Jamila Woods has launched a new era. The Chicago-based singer has returned with “Boundaries,” a new song produced by BLVK (J. Cole, Tank and the Bangas, JoJo). “‘Boundaries’ is a song about the negotiation between private and shared space in a new relationship, the risk involved in letting someone get close enough to see your
Emerging R&B singer/songwriter Alex Vaughn has released her debut project, The Hurtbook, via LVRN/Interscope Records. The project features production by Rodney Jerkins, Camper and DJ Money. It includes the previously released tracks “Mirage” and “Talkin.” Across the project’s eight tracks, Vaughn pours her heart out as she processes a breakup and proceeds to move on with
Rising R&B act Phabo recently made his COLORS debut as a recent musical guest. The R&B newcomer previewed “Scorpio Moon,” a new song yet to be released. The performance exposes new and devoted fans to his smooth croons, acting as a visual reference for what he can do on stage on tour (more on that
Front + Center is Rated R&B’s artist discovery series, putting new and emerging R&B singers at the center of your attention. Music is part of Samaria’s DNA. “I grew up with two parents who were so infatuated and in love with music,” the Oakland, California, native tells Rated R&B. “My biological mom was an aspiring singer.