Grandmother, publicist and pole dancer Makeda Smith,the creator behind the blog-turned-movement, FlyingOver50, has once again teamed with Christina Villegas and Jeff Mercer, the owners of MercVille Productions, to create a mesmerizing pole dance music video. Filmed as part More »
West London singer Emiko brings forth his debut single “Is It Real” with South London production duo Hilts and Monks. Emiko’s voice harkens back to R&B singers from the ’90s who had More »
Georgia Anne Muldrow signed with Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder label earlier this year and today she unveils “Overload” the first song with her new home. Muldrow laments about the struggle to maintain relationships More »
Marsha Ambrosius is returning with a new full-length album in the fall called NYLA. “Old Times” is the first video from NYLA and she is seen singing while holding her adorable daughter and More »
Houston native Eros is starting the summer with his new single “Starshine” that features Danish singer Nanna.B fellow R&B artist Bobby Earth. Eros plays the bass and gives a breathy delivery on More »
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A musical about the music and life of Michael Jackson is coming to Broadway in 2020. Lynn Nottage, a two-time Pulitzer winner, will write the musical and Tony winner Christopher Wheeldon is responsible for the choreography and direction. Jackson’s estate and Columbia Live Stage announced the production today. Many of Jackson’s hit songs will be used in the musical. It will be the second time the music of Michael Jackson was used in stage play because London’s West End presented Thriller Live in 2009.
Khalid had a breakout year in 2017 following the success of his debut album American Teen. He received two Grammy nominations, won a VMA Award for Best New Artist, sold out his Location tour and had a hit single with Alessia Cara. His career took off after he posted his “Location” single to Soundcloud in 2016. He shares the story of how he wrote “Location” during high school and how his friends encouraged him to post it online. The NPR concert is a minimal affair with Khalid and acoustic guitar player Jef Villaluna. Their mini-set includes “Young Dumb & Broke,” “Location” and “Saved.”
