Second Listen Sunday: Michael Jackson, “Forever, Michael”
As the King of Pop’s biopic continues to perform well at the box office, I wanted to revisit one of Michael Jackson’s overlooked solo albums, “Forever, Michael”, released in 1975, for my first Second Listen Sunday of 2026.
Slow Jam Saturday : JOE, “U Should Know Mw”
As Joe prepares for his upcoming Tiny Desk performance, it’s a fitting time to revisit “U Should Know Me,” one of the hidden gems in his catalog. This song, which he wrote and produced himself, first appeared in 1998 on the soundtrack for “Caught Up”, a hood drama starring Bokeem Woodbine and Cynda Williams.
Single Review: Ne-Yo, “Ms. Tundra”
As fans look forward to his upcoming co-headlining “Nights Like This” tour with Akon, Ne-Yo is smoothly transitioning into country music while still maintaining his R&B roots with his latest single, “Ms. Tundra.” This infectious track is the third release from his forthcoming tenth studio album, “Highway 79,” set for release on July 10 via Compound Entertainment.
Single Review: Johnny Gill, “A Dance, A Kiss.”
Following the highly successful “Way Tour” with New Edition, Johnny Gill presents fans with a new single titled “A Dance, A Kiss.”
Single Review: Daley, “Lavender”
After nearly eight years away from releasing new music, Daley returns with “Lavender,” and thankfully, he hasn’t lost the quality that made him stand out in the first place: a deeply felt emotion in an era where much of R&B is tailored for algorithms and TikTok snippets.
Single Review: Ne-Yo , “Up Out & Gone”
As fans prepare for his upcoming co-headlining tour, Ne-Yo isn’t just revisiting his past; he’s expanding his horizons. “Up Out & Gone” continues his recent shift towards country-influenced sounds, but it’s important to note that this isn’t a genre switch—it’s a blend.
Album Review : Jack Harlow, Monica
If you had told me ten years ago that I would fall behind on music, I would have laughed it off. But as they say, we are all adulting now. Thankfully, friends like Edward Bowser from SoulInStereo.com and Brandon Sullivan from Shatter The Standards keep my musical interests alive.
K-Quick Talks: Opening for Legends, Building Legacy, and Staying Rooted in the DMV
Kicking off my first interview is DMV based rapper K-Quick
‘Dead Man’s Wire’ turns a true-crime nightmare into a crowd-pleaser
On the morning of February 8, 1977, Tony Kiritsis walked into a mortgage office in Indianapolis convinced the system had finally turned on him. What followed was one of the most unsettling media spectacles of the decade: a 63-hour hostage standoff in which Kiritsis literally wired a sawed-off shotgun to both his victim’s neck and his own chest. It was desperation theater, broadcast live, raw and ugly, and fueled by a man who believed grievance was the same thing as righteousness.
Second Listen Sunday: Eric Benét, “It’s Christmas”
Eric Benét’s holiday album, “It’s Christmas”, finds the four-time Grammy nominee embracing comfort rather than challenge. He delivers a collection that is impeccably sung and tastefully arranged, though it ultimately feels a bit too cautious for an artist of his talent and history.
Slow Jam Saturday: Kevin Ross, “This Winter”
For the last Slow Jam Saturday of the year, I wanted to highlight one of the most underrated voices in music, Mr. Kevin Ross, and his recently released single “This Winter”.
Slow Jam Saturday: Gerald Levert, “Christmas Without My Girl”
When we reflect on Gerald Levert’s career, one of the most surprising things is that he never released a Christmas album. Given his immense talent, I am certain he could have easily crafted an album filled with romantic slow jams and festive holiday grooves.