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Raphael Saadiq-The Way I See It The most original voice in R&B, Dwele doesn’t sound like anyone but Dwele. And that sound is urbane, sensitive and walks the right line between digital and organic soul. The Foreign Exchange- Leave It All Behind Jazmine Sullivan-Fearless

Trumpeter Freddie Hubbard’s liquid horn is most remembered for the intro on Art Blakely’s “Moanin” and Herbie Hancock’s “Maiden Voyage.” As a teenager in his hometown of Indianapolis he worked with brothers Wes and Monk Montgomery. He moved to New York City in 1958 and had the talent and good luck to work with Quincy [...]

After working on one of Quincy Jone’s albums Mellow Madness these brothers had a short solo career. They toured with The Supremes, Quincy, Billy Preston and Bobby Womack. “Stomp” was a hot disco/R & B jam that was updated in the ’90s on the dance side. Most people remember “I’ll Be Good To Ya,” “Strawberry [...]

Washington, DC – In less than two months, the government-mandated DTV Transition will require millions of Americans to take action in order to maintain access to free over-the-air television and important emergency announcements. While supplies last, the government is offering two free $40 coupons per household to help cover the cost of digital converter boxes [...]