Long before the likes of programs like The Arsenio Hall and The Tavis Smiley Show, a program based out of New York aimed to combine Black entertainment and culture. The SOUL! program was the brainchild of the pioneering Ellis “Mr. Soul” Haizlip which ran from 1968 to 1973. Haizlip, a native of Washington, D.C., made a […]
Despite more artists blurring the lines between musical genres, we live in a world where labels are a necessity. Chicago-born singer/songwriter Jesse Boykins III doesn’t…
Life is all about balance and how you manage to deal with the roadblocks set before you. Singer Noel Gourdin knows all too well about…
So on last night’s episode of Real Husband’s of Hollywood, HartFelt aka Kevin Hart kicked off his R&B singing career with his debut single called “Frost Without You”!
Super Soul and R&B group BLack Ivory talk about everything from their early years ..to their new CD…..
Picture this: You are a singer signed to label that houses artists likeBeyonceand John Legend. On your debut, they pair you with successful producers and musicians like Raphael Saadiq and Salaam Remi and you have a smash single, “The River.” Sound too good to be true? If you’re Noel Gourdin, it was. Although he has a […]
I am always trying to help diversify your musical horizons people. And I came across Rafiya through the internet and I was blown away by her versatility. She sings in multiple languages and her music is creating a sound all her own. Even better yet, she is based right here in Philadelphia. Teacher by day […]
A sophisticated sound lovingly sung by many different artist from the City of Brotherly Love. According to Philadelphia International Records (PIR), Philly Soul is defined as ” a sound so unique with a blend of R&B rhythms, sweet soul vocals, deep funk grooves, pulsing horn charts and lush string arrangements with melodic structures combing elements of pop, jazz and world music.” Here […]
