Slow Jam Saturday : Mary J. Blige feat. Kci Hailey , “I Don’t Want To Do Anything”
In the spirit of the tour, I want to show some love for “I Don’t Want to Do Anything” (featuring K-Ci Hailey of Jodeci) for this week’s Slow Jam Saturday. Although it was never officially released as a single, “I Don’t Want to Do Anything” has become a staple on nineties R&B Quiet Storm playlists. The song was written and produced by DeVante Swing, a member of Jodeci
“Valliant One” is a lost cinematic mission
Producer Steve Barnett, known for genre favorites like “300,” “Land of the Dead,” and last year’s captivating “Hit Man,” makes his directorial debut with the military thriller “Valliant One,” produced by Briarcliff Entertainment. Barnett also co-wrote the screenplay with Eric Tipton, based on a story he developed with Tipton.
“Like Father Like Son” fails to tap into solid premise
Director Barry Jay explores themes of generational trauma in his latest feature, “Like Father Like Son,” from Lionsgate. Jay also pens the film’s screenplay, which centers on the lengths one man will go to end a brutal cycle of violence.
Second Listen Sunday : Eric Benét , “Love & Life”
Neo-soul artist Eric Benét is gearing up to embark on the “R&B Invitation Tour” alongside fellow singers Joe and Musiq Soulchild. Yesterday, I gave some flowers to Musiq Soulchild, and for this week’s Second Listen Sunday, Eric Benét is the recipient.
Slow Jam Saturday: Musiq, “Who Knows”
Neo-Soul Crooner Musiq Soulchild is preparing to hit the road for the “R&B Invitation Tour” with fellow singers JOE and Eric Benét. Therefore, it was only right to revisit a ballad from his third album, “Soulstar, for this week’s Slow Jam Saturday.
Second Listen Sunday : Debarge, “Rhythm of the Night”
Debarge returned to ballads with the second single, “Who’s Holding Donna Now,” penned by David Foster, Randy Goodrum, and Jay Graydon. El’s powerful vocals express his longing for his ex, Donna, as he grapples with moving on. The lyrics convey his desire to be with her again, showcasing his willingness to do anything to be in the place of the man who holds her now.
Slow Jam Saturday : Kool & The Gang, “Cherish”
For this week’s Slow Jam Saturday, I wanted to return to that magical year of 1985 and show some love to Kool & the Gang’s wedding staple “Cherish. The third single from their sixteenth album’ Emergency.”
Familiar tropes aside, Jamie Foxx & Cameron Diaz successfully reunite for Back in Action
The supporting cast delivers what you would expect. McKenna Roberts and Rylan Jackson provide the right amount of angst as a teen and preteen without ever crossing the line into disrespect, while Glenn Close makes for a good grandmother. Sadly, the usually reliable Kyle Chandler, Matt and Emily’s handler, was wasted.
Despite a mundane script, “Alarum” offers mindless entertainment for fans of the cast
Director Mark Polish brings together one of Hollywood’s sons and action icons for his latest action film, “Alarum,” from Lionsgate. Alexander Vesha pens the film’s script, which centers on two married spies caught in the crosshairs of an international intelligence network that will stop at nothing to obtain a critical asset.
Second Listen Sunday : Montell Jordan, “This is How We Do It”
For this week’s Second Listen Sunday, I wanted to return to 1995 and show some love to R&B singer Montell Jordan and his platinum-selling single, “This Is How We Do It,” which hit record stores on April 4th, 1995. Jordan was the second male R&B artist to sign with legendary label Def Jam and burst onto the scene with the Slick Rick sampling hit “This Is How We Do It.”
Slow Jam Saturday : Soul For Real, “If Only You Knew”
The year was 1995, and the pop boy band takeover was still a few years away. Nevertheless, R&B vocal groups were holding it down. MCA had already found success with Immature, the nineties answer to New Edition, and their subsidiary Uptown had an answer to The Jacksons with the Dalyyrrimple brothers, a.k.a. Soul for Real.
“The Upshaws” latest season keeps the laughs coming
Season 6 of Netflix’s “The Upshaws” has arrived, welcoming back the patriarch, Bennie Upshaw (played by Mike Epps), and his family as they navigate life in the Hoosier state. The series continues to follow a Black working-class family living in Indianapolis. Bennie is a charming and well-intentioned mechanic who wants to provide for his family. Still, his tendency to overthink the simplest of situations and chaos often leads to humorous situations.