Watch Leela James pay tribute to Set It Off in her video for “Thought U Knew.” Her crew comprises fellow soul singers Avery Sunshine, Syleena Johnson, and California rapper Medusa. The song is the title track from her 8th album due for release on October 27th.  

[youtube id=”bDXnpc671QM”] Last night Patti Labelle was honored with the BMI Icon Award at the 2017 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards and Avery Sunshine performed Labelle’s “Love, Need & Want You.” The ceremony took place in Atlanta at the Woodruff Arts Center’s Symphony Hall. Ledisi, BeBe Winans, Kierra Sheard and Tasha Cobbs-Leonard all performed songs from Labelle’s catalog as part of the tribute. Labelle surprised the audience with a spontaneous performance of “Over The Rainbow.” Sunshine’s church-nurtured vocals were ideal for the tribute and dazzled the excited audience. Avery Sunshine’s Twenty Sixty Four is out now.

Will Downing is celebrating 30 years as a recording artist by releasing his 20th album titled Soul Survivor. He gave a preview of the album before its September release by sharing his “I’m Feeling The Love” duet with Avery Sunshine. He says,

“‘I’m Feeling The Love’ is my anthem for anyone that has been in and out of love. It is a song about renewed spirit. As always, Avery*Sunshine’s  and out of love. It is a song about renewed spirit. As always, Avery*Sunshine’s performance is heartfelt and it is a  perfect match for me.  She absolutely made me feel the love with her amazing vocals.”

Soul Survivor also has guest appearances from Najee, Phil Perry and Maysa. The album comes out September 22nd.

Darien Dean and Avery Sunshine are happily coupled-up on the duet “Someone Is You” from Dean’s Departures album. The New York City singer was last heard from on his 2009 album If These Walls Could Talk. He is currently on an international tour and you can keep up with his movement by downloading his app for the iPhone and iPad.

https://www.audiomack.com/song/stratus-digital-music/someone-is-you