After much anticipation, Ghananian Psalmist MOGmusic finally releases “Koinonia Phase II,” available now to stream/download on all major streaming platforms. The 8-track project is a follow-up to his “Koinonia Phase 1” which dropped in 2022 to great acclaim. Highlighted by a remake of MOGmusic’s widely received worship hit “Be Lifted” in the form of a
We tragically lost the legendary guitarist, Nick Colionne in 2022. He had been on the scene since 1993, and in those 28 years, he had played with a who’s who in the Smooth Jazz genre, and he released 11 albums. Just like that is his 12th and final collection of songs. Let’s dive in and
Source: Pexels From the Neanderthal flute to a DJ controller with more buttons than a cockpit panel of an airplane, music has been the primary medium of creative self-expression since the dawn of mankind. As a genre that encourages improvisation, collaboration, and individuality – a far cry from some of the more formulaic branches of
Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/Qnlp3FCO2vc Being a student doesn’t mean always being buried in books. You don’t want to get overwhelmed, as this could lead to poor academic performance you are trying to avoid. When looking to relax, many options exist, but music festivals are among the best. Suppose you are looking for fun and entertainment on a
Samara Joy has released Linger Awhile (Deluxe Edition), an expanded version of her GRAMMY-winning album Linger Awhile, featuring imaginatively distinct alternate versions and never-before-heard b-sides. The album includes brand new music plus fan-favorites like “Guess Who I Saw Today” and “Can’t Get Out Of This Mood,” which Samara performed at this year’s GRAMMYs before taking home awards for Best New Artist and Best Jazz Vocal Album. You
Luminously striking a power pose on the cover of her “Heaven on Earth” album, urban-jazz violinist Brooke Alford’s five-year process in writing and recording her second full-length collection has been an honest, emotional and raw journey through traumatic loss and unexpected difficulties. When pushing through is the only option, the album is about overcoming no matter
R&B newcomer Forest Claudette has dropped a new unapologetic track, “Two Years.” Produced by Jason Hahs, “Two Years” hears the Australian-American prioritizing their professional ambitions, which ultimately leads to letting go of a relationship in order to remain focused. “I couldn’t commit to two years and a house on the hill / Getting stressed out
Jeff Bradshaw is kicking off a new era at his new label home. The seasoned trombonist and multi-instrumentalist has shared two new songs, “Carrie’s Bread Puddin’” and “Make Some Time” featuring singer Eric Roberson. Bradshaw places himself at the center of “Carrie’s Bread Puddin,” a four-minute offering of engagingly rich sounds, mainly from the horn
Miguel’s 2010 single “Sure Thing” has hit No. 1 on the Mainstream Top 40 radio chart, unseating Rema and Selena Gomez’s “Calm Down.” It’s the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter’s first chart-topper on the pop-dominated radio format. “Sure Thing” is the third song by an R&B act to lead Top 40 radio this year. Previous title holders include
Summer Walker has a new hit under her belt. The Grammy-nominated singer’s 2018 song “Karma” is officially No. 1 on urban radio, dethroning Superstar Pride’s “Painting Pictures.” It marks Walker’s first leader on the radio format. Counting Walker’s new No. 1, she is the second woman in R&B to achieve a No. 1 song on