Kenny Wesley: Journeys of A Soulful Nerd
Reviews & Dunn: What was the inspiration for you to purse a career in music? Kenny Wesley: I thought that I had gift to share with people that I believed could empower and inspire them. Reviews & Dunn: Unfortunately I missed the highly raved about tribute show to Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross and Prince that […]
Album Review: Smoke E. Diggelera, A Juke Joint
As the world’s deals with the current pandemic, some singers are still readily releasing music. No stranger to cover albums, Dru Hill & Playa member Smoke E. Digglera drifts away from R & B to show off his vocal chops on his new album, A Juke Joint. Taking on jazz standards is a difficult undertaking for […]
Liam Hemsworth & Clark Duke explore the criminal underworld of The Natural State in Arkansas
Supporting comedic actor Clark Duke makes his directorial debut in Lionsgate crime drama, Arkansas. Kyle Ribb (Liam Hemsworth) is a low-level drug dealer working for a Mcguffin Esque character known only as Frog. Kyle soon receives word that he has earned a promotion to work in Arkansas, where he will move & sell drugs for […]
The natural aura of Michelle Obama is highlighted in Becoming
Director Nadria Hall gives viewers an intimate look at one of the most prolific and admired women of this century, Mrs. Michelle Obama, in Netflix’s Becoming. Following Mrs. Obama on her 34 cities promotional tour for her 2018 same-titled memoir, this was one of my most anticipated documentaries in recent memory.
All Day and A Night a slow burn but worth the watch
Screenwriter Joe Robert Cole directs Netflix’s latest feature All Day and A Night. Film buffs know the name Joe Robert Cole from his co-writing credit on the 2018 blockbuster Black Panther.
Bobby V: No time to Slow Down
Photo credit @aarondsmallphoto Reviews & Dunn recently spoke with R&B singer Bobby V. about his career. Check out our interview below. Reviews & Dunn: You got your start with the group Mista. The album featured the classic song “Blackberry Molasses.” What was the experience like working with Organized Noize on that record? Bobby V: The […]
From Boyz to Preach: A Conversation with Kareem Grimes
Photo credit Maya Ayanna Darasaw. Kareem Grimes is one of the breakout stars from the CW Show, All American, however he’s been in the acting game since 1991. Check out our interview below where he discusses memories of John Singleton, All American and Hip Hop. Reviews & Dunn – You’ve had a prominent recurring role […]
Album Review: Shawn Stockman, Foreword
After appearances on numerous other artists’ albums and a great 2018 EP, Shawn Stockman, one of the members of legendary R&B group Boyz II Men, finally gives fans a solo album with the Foreword album for The SoNo Recording Group. Boyz II Men were already the most prominent R&B group in the world when Shawn […]
The Main Event will score with young wrestling fans
The plot device of some magical sporting gear serves as the basis in the Netflix film, The Main Event. Directed by Jay Karas, The Main Event tells the story of Leo Thompson, a precious eleven-year-old wrestling fanatic who lives with his father Steve (Adam Palley) and grandmother Denise (Tichina Arnold). Leo has big dreams of becoming a WWE superstar and one day reuniting with his mother.
Album Review : Eric Roberson, Hear from Here.
One of my favorite singers, Eric Roberson, surprised fans with his album Hear from Here. The opening track “Road to Recovery” has a real hip hop jazz groove that I personally feel pays homage to the production styling of the late great J. Dilla. The infectious groove continues on the next two tracks, “Omaha” and […]
Album Review: Tank ,”While You Wait.”
R&B singer Tank returns to the scene with his latest EP, “While You Wait.” A talented piano player and songwriter in his own right, Tank has been the subject of criticism in recent years. Straying away from his signature sound to appease to a younger demographic has found the singer often criticized by older R&B […]
Conversations with a BLERD
Tulsa filmmaker and military veteran Hank Byrd is hard at workon his next project Blerds. Hank took some out of his busy schedule to chop it up with Reviews and Dunn. Reviews & Dunn: Hank, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to talk with us. What can you tell me about […]