Curtis Mayfield was an American singer, songwriter, and musician who rose to prominence in the 1960s and 1970s. He is regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of his generation, and his music has been hugely influential across genres including soul, funk, and R&B. Mayfield began his career as a member of the group The
Stevie Wonder is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and producer who has become one of the most celebrated and influential figures in popular music. He first gained fame in the 1960s with hits like “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours” and “For Once in My Life,” but it was in the 1970s that he really came
Stream/download: https://li.sten.to/kqf9mj5p Morgan James, a renowned vocalist, Broadway performer, and Juilliard School alumna, has just released the first track from her upcoming album, Nobody’s Fool. The song is a cover of the iconic artist Jeff Buckley’s “Everybody Here Wants You,” and James has been praised as a “phenomenal talent” by The New York Times. Nobody’s
Ruben Studdard has signed a new record deal under SoNo Recording Group (SRG/ILS), the independent boutique label founded in 2012. He joins a roster that includes Chaka Khan, Kenny Lattimore, Raheem DeVaughn, Angie Stone, Eric Roberson, and more. “I am truly excited to join a label that is always looking out their artists and making
Two years ago, fans and critics were fixated on the solo push of Chloe Bailey, now simply known as Chlöe. “Have Mercy,” the first planned lead single from her then-untitled debut album, was synchronized with a solo appearance at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards. It was where she first performed the chart-topping single, which
Durand Bernarr reenacts Bobby Proud, the local entertainer of The Proud Family, in his debut appearance on NPR’s Tiny Desk series. Supported by an all-male band, with backing vocalists styled as Proud Family characters, Bernarr delivers a phenomenal 22-minute set that delves into his discography from the beginning to now. Bernarr does a fantastic job
Just a week before Daniel Caesar releases his third album, Never Enough, the Grammy winner has debuted a new song titled “Valentina.” Caesar’s younger brother Zachary Simmonds co-produced the track with Dylan Wiggins. “I know it’s late / And I know you got a man / Please understand, baby, he won’t / Love you like
It’s late March, and Elle Varner is on the tail end of her headlining Lucky Tour. The Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter has performed a wave of intimate shows at City Winery locations in the U.S. Varner was forced to reschedule our interview after losing her voice the night before. Experiencing vocal loss isn’t uncommon to Varner, who
Jennifer Lopez, also known as JLo, has been a force in the entertainment industry for decades. With hit songs, chart-topping albums, and successful acting and dancing careers, Lopez has established herself as one of the most iconic and influential artists of our time. From her early beginnings in the 1990s to her recent success, Lopez
Camila Cabello is a Cuban-American singer, songwriter, and actress who first gained fame as a member of the girl group Fifth Harmony. Since embarking on a solo career in 2017, Cabello has released several hit songs that have topped the charts and won critical acclaim. Her unique blend of pop, R&B, and Latin music has