It’s hard to imagine a performer working today with more heart and soul than Musiq Soulchild. With over a decade on the scene, the multi-platinum singer/songwriter brings a new depth to his meditations on life and love with his sixth studio album, Musiqinthemagiq. Could he be the hardest working man in the business? At the […]
For some, living a dream is a privilege…a blessing, if you will. For others, it’s more of a calling. There’s no doubt that Elle Varner’s creative journey should be filed in the latter category, but even as her destiny unfolds before her, she can barely believe her eyes. Hers was a childhood steeped in hooks […]
Kurtis Blow, one of the founders and creators of recorded rap, stands as an emerging leader in a new generation of rappers with street sense, social criticism, and commercial savvy, a timeless artist and hip hop legend, Kurtis Blow has been instrumental in raising up a generation of MC’s, and he will soon carry the […]
ILLINOIS – Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno used lyrics from the Wu-Tang song “C.R.E.A.M.” from a letter supposedly from Wu Tang rapper, Raekwon. She used lyrics from C.R.E.A.M. to address the state’s budget crisis. “The most precious thing in the world is the financial security and wellbeing of your family…You want to send your little […]
Elev8 would like to send a special birthday shout out to the legendary Stevie Wonder. The talented music man celebrates his 61st born day. His accomplishments are inspiring and elev8 millions of people all over the world. He’s created an abundance of music that people of all ages can embrace everyday. What’s your favorite Stevie […]
Image courtesy of Joerg Koch/Getty Images The Legendary James Brown, better known as the Godfather Of Soul, is celebrating a birthday today. The prolofic singer, songwriter, dancer and bandleader is the most sampled artist in history. He was recognized for numerous titles including Soul Brother Number One, Sex Machine, Mr. Dynamite, The Hardest Working Man […]
If you were a child who grew up in the 1970’s, it is likely that your mother was a huge Marvin Gaye fan. Marvin lived a tumultuous life. One of the defining things in Marvin’s life is that borne out of his pain came some of the most prolific, inspiring songs to ever grace the […]
After a successful launch in Chicago last year, Donnie McClurkin’s Perfecting Music Conference will make it’s way to: Charlotte, North Carolina (April 28-30); Milwaukee, WI (May 19-21); Montgomery, AL ((June 23-25); Los Angeles, CA (TBA) Philadelphia, PA (September 29/October 1 ); Dallas, TX (October 27-29) and Miami, FL (November 17-19) in 2011. The two-day workshop with guest speakers and […]
The men of Gospel have helped us, inspired us and encouraged us through the years. It is only when we take a look, that we get a picture of what their contributions have meant. Here are the men of Gospel who have shaped the way. Related Stories: Gospel News: Jazz Enters and Tammi Brown Bows […]
Every so often God calls you. You may not know what that calling may be? You may not even know when that calling will happen. Former baseball player Todd Dulaney joins Grant Desme who last year left major league baseball to become a Roman Catholic Priest.
