*Charles Mattocks has harnessed a multi-faceted career that entails music, film, video, writing, producing, culinary arts, and health advocacy. His early passion for music resulted in being signed to Tommy Boy Records. Charles had a hit single and even worked with Redman, PMD, Russell Simmons and L. L. Cool J. Charles later submitted to a…
*Comedian Michael Che joined “Saturday Night Live” in 2013 and became the first Black co-head writer of the long-running sketch comedy show. Earlier this year, Che said during a comedy show in Minnesota that 2022 would be his last year on the series. He later took to social media to clarify his comments, writing, “to comedy…
*An old photo of Rihanna holding a newborn baby has surfaced amid news that she has welcomed her first child with boyfriend A$AP Rocky. A Rhianna fan page on Instagram posted a photo of the artist bottle-feeding a newborn. Many fans are convinced the baby in the picture is RiRi’s newborn son, but savvy social…
Multi-platinum, 12-time GRAMMY Award-winner John Legend today released “Dope,” the first song from his forthcoming new album. Click HERE to listen. “Dope,” produced by Ian Kirkpatrick and Ryan Tedder, is co-written by Legend, Charlie Puth, Ryan Tedder, Ian Kirkpatrick and rapper J.I.D, who is also featured on the track. The moving and infectious song sets the tone for getting summer started with its block-party vibes and…
Tenor saxophonist Julieta Eugenio was recently reminded of the distinct pleasure one can derive from masters of her chosen instrument. While cooking at home and … Read More “Julieta Eugenio Takes a Giant Leap with Debut Album” The post Julieta Eugenio Takes a Giant Leap with Debut Album appeared first on JazzTimes.
Queens College will celebrate the life, music, and legacy of Jimmy Heath in a concert at the school’s LeFrak Concert Hall on May 21. The … Read More “Jimmy Heath Honored in Concert and Street Naming in Queens” The post Jimmy Heath Honored in Concert and Street Naming in Queens appeared first on JazzTimes.
Rising singer Luh Kel has returned with a new song, “Be This Way.” Across the two-minute song, Kel sings melodically about a current relationship going through strife and the ramifications of these romantic issues. Though the torment, some of which he started, he’s willing to put up a fight to save a potential future. “Fighting…
Leon Thomas teams with rapper Benny The Butcher for “X-Rated,” his debut single under Ty Dolla $ ign’s EZMNY Records in partnership with Motown Records. Rather than attempt to unload a love or breakup song on fans equipped with moans and crooning, Thomas sees more pleasure in machine soul where the extracurricular moves of a…
How often have we taken a chance on love by pursuing a secret crush? Most times, the fear of rejection can ultimately put a permanent pin on the possibilities of what could be. Luckily for Xavier Omär, he risked dismissal and married the love of his life. He shares the beautiful tale in his new…
Jacquees has returned with his new single, “Say Yea,” his first song release of 2022. Over a pillowy production stitched by XL Eagle, the self-proclaimed King of R&B lays out ways he plans to treat a special woman like a queen. “Gourmet dinner, candlelight, champagne / Order oxtail, lamb chop, valet / Everything exclusive when…