Never has the saying rung more true: it’s not what you’ve accomplished, but what you’ve managed to overcome. Eddie Levert, the lead singer of the O’Jays is a legend in music, a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and is on the verge of celebrating his...
In an era of female iconography that celebrates sex tapes with fame, rewards gold-digging with television shows, and delivers lucrative endorsement deals to cat fighters rocking Jimmie Choos, Angela Johnson is the antidote to the ceaseless media messaging of who Black...
The road hasn’t been easy for Brave Williams. Even though she’s had an opportunity to work with one of the biggest producers in the industry (Rich Harrison) and tour with one of the biggest artists from this generation (Beyonce), this former member of the...
By now, most of you have heard Brian McKnight’s raunchy song “If Ur Ready 2 Learn” and the fallout and controversy that have followed it. What many failed to realize, if they even were willing to accept an excuse, was Brian simply meant the song as a...
For a decade that started in the mid 90’s, you’d be hard pressed to find many acts in r&b that were more successful than 112. After a string of successful platinum and gold albums during that run, the group disbanded and three of the members went on...
Although Brandon Hines has recently come to the attention of many r&b fans after linking up with Jermaine Dupri, signing with Epic, and releasing his smash “Yes You Are”, he’s actually been on his grind as an artist since 2006 when he released...
