R&B

It seems Jeffrey Osborne has been around for a long time. As a matter of fact, the longevity of his music career is enhanced by the fact everybody can name at least one song due to his indistinguishably, melodic voice. It just lends richness to whatever song he sings. The Providence, RI-native was part of the Black Friday Mega Concert …

Tony! Toni! Toné! put Oakland back on the map when people thought no quality music was coming from that city. West coast soul was reborn with their first hit and for a good decade when the Tony’s premiered. Then they were gone – or so it seemed. They sat down after their performance at Atlanta’s big Black Friday Mega Fest …

Ralph Tresvant is a name you know from his debut with the R&B singing group New Edition but hasn’t been heard from in a while. That’s not to say he hasn’t been doing things. Mostly his interests have been growing his own brand as a solo artist and growing his life as a man in a often chaotic world. He …

Music artists who are known by one name usually are icons, legends or pillars in the industry to their fans. Cherrelle is one of those long-lasting professionals that has seen and done much to make music history for her fans. Fact is, she hasn’t stopped. Being seen and not heard is an old saying but in the entertainment industry, there …

Once again, UNCF held its 35th annual Masked Mayor’s Ball in Atlanta. The usual suspects and other influencers showed up and showed out in support of the auspicious United Negro College Fund’s efforts to promote and extoll the virtues of just how important a cause it was. Many who attended were either directly or indirectly affected by the UNCF by …

“You ain’t let nobody knock you off your square.” Talent can be found everywhere in America, but representing Milwaukee, WI is a proud accomplishment for Shonn Hinton. The guitarist who is currently touring with Mary J. Blige as part of her band, reflects on his second solo EP “I’m Gooche” and what has transpired during his long journey from his …

Once again, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) was out in force at the 34th Annual Mayor’s Masked Ball in support for the national historically black colleges and universities, also known as HBCU’s.. What makes it especially notable is this will be outgoing Mayor Kasim Reed last, who also was the night’s host, and mayor-elect Keisha Lance-Bottoms first ball as …

No one can grow in this world alone, everybody needs help in some form or fashion. Enter Kandi Buruss @KANDI and Rasheeda @RASHEEDADABOSSCHICK, two longtime friends and music industry icons, who are involved in uplifting Atlanta’s community. No better way than through the Kandi Cares foundation, established by Kandi and is dedicated to providing education, empowerment & enrichment to the …

One of the last record stores in Atlanta still manages to draw iconic music groups and legends to their location. To the delight of their fans, the R&B music group 112 @THEOFFICIAL112 made an in-store appearance at DB Sounds ATL @DBSSOUNDATL to promote their long overdue 5th album in 12-years. Entitled “Q Mike Slim Daron” comes after 12-years but continues …