“Dance – The CampShake”Jules “Juda” and the JudaCamp (JudaMuzik 2009)www.myspace.com/judacamp“Now that I got these shackles off, I’m gonna dance.”And dance they do. I dare you not to follow suit when listening to JudaCamp’s latest single, “Dance - The CampShake.” From its quick-tempo, ragtime-like beat to the ad lib call-and-response to [...]
“G.O.D. Remix”Canton Jones, feat. Big RanFrom the forthcoming CAJO International album Kingdom Business 2 (scheduled release date: October 6, 2009)www.cantonjones.netOpening like a ‘90s era Seal single, the disembodied voice of Canton Jones floating in calm clouds of cool electronica, the “G.O.D. Remix” suddenly pumps into full rhythm as CJ elucidates [...]
The Memphis-based multi-platinum hardcore rap group Three 6 Mafia is best known for being the first African American rap group to win an Oscar for Best Original Song (“It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp” from the film Hustle and Flow). It is also the first rap group to get [...]
This Christian comedy break, featuring Miss Clareese, is courtesy of "Gospel Talk" with Mona Austin, a show that airs in Fairfax, Virginia.
Mr. J. Medeiros Friends Enemies Apples Apples (available September 20, 2009) www.MrJMedeiros.com Born of Portugese and Scottish descent, Mr. J. Medeiros (pronounced Mah-DEAR-es) became enamored with the hip hop world at an early age. In 1997, he turned his passion for hip hop into a vocation by organizing The Procussions. [...]
Robert Dixon and the Original Salem TravelersThe Return of Robert Dixon and the Original Salem TravelersTrue 2 U Corporation 2004www.cdbaby.com/cd/robertdixonIn the 1960s and 1970s, the Salem Travelers of Chicago were known for soulful harmonies, glass-shattering lead singing and a repertory of songs that provided social commentary on the troubles of [...]
“So Glad He Saved Me”Monica Lisa StevensonFrom the Puretonez Productions CD Finally…In God’s Time 2009www.myspace.com/monicalisastevensonHard-singing, altar-pacing, hand-waving, church-wrecking Monica Lisa Stevenson is right at home on “So Glad He Saved Me,” a traditional-style roof raiser. Great God almighty, this young singer with an old soul has the traditional sound down [...]
“Drug Free Me”Trodigywww.myspace.com/trodigyTrodigy is a five member Christian band from Las Vegas whose name means “Trinity led prodigies.” Armed with electric violin, guitar, bass, drums and keyboard, the group tosses everything but the kitchen sink into their stylistic mix. The lyrics address real-life issues with no sugar coating or commercial [...]
“God Has Smiled on Me”Joe RussellChance Records 2009www.joerussellmusic.comJoe Russell, former member of the Miami vocal group the Debonairs, was surrounded by all types of music growing up, but decided to embrace gospel music later in life. On the classic “God Has Smiled on Me,” Russell toys with the rhythm as [...]
“Beautifully Made”Leah SmithFrom the Beautifully Made EP (available September 8, 2009)www.myspace.com/leahsmithmusic1At twenty years old, Leah Smith of North Philadelphia already has eleven years of professional vocal experience. She worked with the Temple University Program for Gifted Young Musicians as a nine year old. She spent a year and a half [...]
