When it comes to independent R&B and soul, things probably don’t get any better than Avery*Sunshine. Since releasing her self titled 2010 debut, the “Ugly Part of Me” singer has subtly built for herself a pretty large following nationally and internationally. This year, Sunshine brought...
North Carolina has essentially been on the bare side in regards to its hip-hop. Besides the current underground reign of 9th Wonder’s Jamla Squad roster and small moment for Petey Pablo, the most prominent name to come from the Tar Heel State is J. Cole....
From Usher’s “There Goes My Baby” to Beyoncé’s “Sweet Dreams,” it’s clear as day that Rico Love has established himself as one of music’s greatest songwriters. However, that’s clearly not enough, thanks to a slow yet effective transition into the limelight. It all kicked off...
Following rumors and even one city councilman attempting to halt the process, Mr. Shawn Carter himself and Los Angeles Eric Garcetti officially announced in April that Made In America would make its way west Labor Day weekend. Running congruently with the east coast leg in...
“Basically, my own solo career is an extension of whatever work I’ve done with The Roots; it’s not separate,” says lyrical pastor Dice Raw. It is a suitable description of the Philly-based artist who has been a part of essentially every release from the iconic...
“I’m feeling fantastic today,” says Inglewood, California native Tiffany Gouché as she prepares for her set at Los Angeles’ Lyric Theater during a sit-down withSoulTrain.com next door inside Voila! Gallery. And emotions should be overwhelmingly positive. It’s been only a day since Gouché released her debut EPFantasy in late July,...
Essentially creating a lane for successful hip-hop acts in Pittsburg, PA, Rostrum Records has cultivated the lucrative careers of Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller. Next up to bat is Boaz Bey, or simply Boaz. Describing himself as a “fly brother, all around hustler and extraordinary...
“We just happen to be a group that’s married and puts out entertainment; one of the reasons why we haven’t had any issues on that level is because we treat it that way,” says Xanthe who, along with husband K-Tabbs, form Atlanta-based R&B duo Epic...
The last couple of years has seen a resurgence in popularity for Los Angeles-based collective Fishbone. The group, who would go on to influence acts including Sublime and No Doubt, reignited their flame of popularity after 2012’s phenomenal documentary Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone. Seen as...
