David James Brinston has been writing, producing, and performing Blues and Southern Soul for more than 25 years in the blues/southern soul genre. David is a Grammy Nominated American Recording Artist who has made significant contributions to Soul and Blues music internationally. 1992 He recorded “Hit and Run” David’s first Album and “Slow Down from the Run Around.” In 1993 He recorded “Two Way Love Affair “his biggest hit and still today is one of his most requested songs. David Brinston release...
May 24, 2023•40 min•Season 5Ep. 470
BabySkeet was born and raised in the southern city of Saint Louis his father & brother influenced the name “ BabySkeet “ and he took his talents seriously after losing his only brother to gun violence. Since 2016 BabySkeet has been making himself a home name in the city of Saint Louis. He graduated from college and continued to work on his dreams as an artist. SkeetGang was influenced by his only brother Lil Skeet so using the name #Skeetgang is something he does to keep his name alive BabyS...
May 21, 2023•40 min•Season 5Ep. 468
Singer-songwriter Kendrick Pratt Sr's soul music infuses smooth R&B vocals, blues, and gospel harmonies into Southern soul music- creating a unique brand of conscious music and soulful good times that uplifts and touches the soul of the listeners. King Sr's upcoming single, Friday, EP Grown Man "Party on the Weekend" will be followed up by a second single, Love guaranteed to bring sensuality and romance. Background Born and raised in Rock Hill, South Carolina - home of football USA- King Sr ...
May 19, 2023•29 min•Season 5Ep. 469
Urban-jazz guitarist Dee Brown, Possessing a solid musical background, dee has performed with artists such as Al Jarreau, Gerald Albright, Alexander Zonjic, Bob Baldwin, Mindi Abair, Jessy J, Paul Brown, Paul Taylor, Darren Rahn, Tim Bowman, Randy Scott, Gail Jhonson, Nate Harasim, Bob James, Brian Culbertson, Spyro Gyra, The Ohio Players, Najee, Jeffery Osborne, Aretha Franklin, Michael, and BeBe Winans, just to name a few. Brown is a multi-talented phenomenon and is highly sought after. He is ...
Apr 24, 2023•39 min•Season 5Ep. 467
Anthony TSwang Gullens is an R&B/Hip Hop/Soul recording artist through Bentley Records, he writes, sings, performs, plays keyboards, my talk box, and loves adding new fans to my Swang Squad aka the S Squad team. The multi-talented producer, writer, singer, and performer, is quickly establishing himself as one of the most exciting artists in the music industry today. Drawing inspiration from some of the most iconic figures in R&B and pop music, including BabyFace, Roger, Michael Jackson, ...
Apr 23, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 466
Heidi Tann is back releasing an old classic piece” baby come back", from the British band, “Player,” with Peter Beckett and J.C. Crowley as the songwriters. This classic hit has been given a fresh new sound with the help of her friend, arranger, Bobby Gomez, featuring billboard smooth jazz headliner, and guitar player, “Nils". the track is produced and engineered by grammy winning producer, Pete Tokar. Heidi's take on the timeless song showcases her vocal range and interpretation, paying homage ...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 465
H’Atina (pronounced Ah-Teena), the “H” is silent. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, she is a soulful singer-songwriter who attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Her vocal background and abilities include rhythm & blues, pop, funk, neo-soul, jazz, Latin jazz, adult contemporary, and musical theatre, and she has an amazing vocal range and tone. Every time she opens her mouth she will give you a serious soulful ear-gasim. She creates everlasting music that deeply t...
Apr 15, 2023•42 min•Season 5Ep. 464
Aaron C. Brown is a guitarist and composer, actually, a passionate multi-instrumentalist, he was born and raised in NYC in the borough of Brooklyn. Aaron started playing guitar at 12 years old, and went on to attend a music program at Erasmus Hall high school and attended C.C.N.Y. in Harlem as a music major studying performance, composition, arranging, and music theory. Years of experience led to establishing BOP BROWN PRODUCTIONS, where he honed his skills in recording, editing, arranging, and ...
Apr 13, 2023•43 min•Season 5Ep. 463
Judith N. Benoit, Singing was always part of her childhood, Judith's humble beginnings started in Church with her family at the age of 6 singing in the choir. By the age of 16, she started writing songs with her family which lead to her auditioning to sing with bands. She was soon snapped up by a management company with her brothers. Then, they met with Adam Moseley well-known producer in the business, who started working with Judith and her brothers on their music which saw some big major label...
Apr 01, 2023•54 min•Season 5Ep. 461
Rodney Block/Trumpeter, a Dumas, Arkansas native has been thriving in the regional music scene for the past ten years. Block has been featured and performed in various festivals and venues across the globe ranging from corporate to social and has built a niche in the genres of jazz and hip hop. He credits his musical skills to the late Lawanna Hunt-Walker of Dumas, the minister of music at his hometown church, West Dumas Church of God in Christ. Block’s engagements range from dive bars to black-...
Mar 28, 2023•45 min•Season 5Ep. 460
Samona is one such artist that epitomizes the essence of the modern era. A multi-talented Contemporary Gospel vocalist and singer born in Oakland Ca and raised in Sacramento Ca. Samona is making music that is thoughtful, conscious, and driven by a desire to motivate, inspire, comfort, and spread love and joy to all those that hear it. Samona has had a vast array of musical influences however she accredits the pivotal influences in her music to Old School Gospel music including Mississippi Mass C...
Mar 25, 2023•49 min•Season 5Ep. 459
Vel Lewis, Award-winning Hammond ® organist/keyboardist, synthesizer, drums also electric bass guitar, along with being an accomplished singer, producer, and arranger. Lewis's music can be found on well-known TV shows The Sopranos, Mad About You, Friends, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and many more. Vel Lewis began his music career in 1965 as a 1st soprano vocalist. He attended Settlement Music School for vocal/piano training. He also began studies on the concert flute. In 1966, he switched from ...
Mar 23, 2023•57 min•Season 5Ep. 458
Rina Chanel blends R&B with Jazz, then switches to Pop before relaxing into the sweetest Gospel Her talent and precision flirt with the powerful icons of the blues. Her skillful songwriting and vocal delivery supply a classic take and usher in the future of R&B. This songstress is skillful songwriting and vocal delivery supply a classic take and ushers in the future of R&B. When Bennie Pearce, producer, lyricist, and musician met Rina Chanel, magic exploded poised for stardom. When B...
Mar 22, 2023•46 min•Season 5Ep. 457
Sterling Roberts is a Multiple Int'l Award-winning, Recording Artist from the Beautiful Caribbean Island of Trinidad & Tobago. Roberts is a Singer-Songwriter, Background Vocalist, Worship leader, Spoken Word & Gospel Recording Artist, 2021 S&M Gospel Indie's 'International Artist Of The Year.' 2021 Jay Williams' Gospel Hip Hop's 'Best Gospel Caribbean Award Winner. With a testimony of being healed from a deteriorating heart condition at 8 years old & many other miraculous rescues...
Mar 20, 2023•46 min•Season 5Ep. 456
National recording artist Tony Exum Jr. is a contemporary jazz, R&B, and funk saxophonist, songwriter, and performer with a sultry and soulful sound He remains a staple in the national contemporary jazz circuit with Performances across the U.S. Tony has taken 2022 to new heights musically and professionally with an Unrestrained passion and impeccable work ethic that is second to none. Tony's catalog consists of two critically acclaimed albums, "Finally" and "The One" and 5 singles including ...
Mar 16, 2023•57 min•Season 5Ep. 454
2 Deep Productions is a music production company founded by Reginald Moton and Jesse Bertrand Jr. in 1992. Reginald, a certified audio-visual engineer, while Jesse, with formal training in drumming and percussion, manages music production. They have provided music for local churches and festivals. They specialize in various musical genres including R&B, gospel, rap, pop, country, hip-hop, soul, and dance. Music by Virtuoso, the group which originated in Seattle with their signature sound tha...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 5Ep. 452
Jen Ash is a soulful pop/r&b artist, born in Lebanon and raised in France. After ending her professional basketball career, she decided to follow her true path, moving to Los Angeles to pursue her music career. She has been performing since 2018 in the City of Angels. Her influences come from the 90s, with her goal being to create music that connects with and inspires listeners. She has learned to explore music on her own. With the ability to create in French and English her sultry vocals wi...
Feb 17, 2023•47 min•Season 5Ep. 451
Fostina Dixon is a composer, vocalist, and jazz soloist who plays soprano, alto, and baritone saxes; flute; and clarinet. Fostina Dixon is a native of Wilmington, Delaware where she studied with the late Robert "Boysie" Lowery. As a young woodwind instrumentalist, she played for the Delaware All-State Band and was selected for the American Young Symphonic Orchestra which toured Europe. As a professional musician, she has performed at numerous clubs, colleges, libraries, churches, community art c...
Feb 15, 2023•57 min•Season 5Ep. 450
Kevin A Knowles is a Smooth Jazz instrumentalist, writer, producer, and session guitarist. Kevin was influenced by Jazz standards and by popular Urban records from the '80s. In 1985, Kevin started playing with multiple Jazz and Funk bands as a utility musician and arranger. In 1996, Kevin began writing and arranging in earnest to develop his own sound. Kevin's brand of Smooth Jazz uses that dance groove that influenced him with a guitar lead. In the year 2019, Kevin began recording and releasing...
Feb 10, 2023•40 min•Season 5Ep. 449
At 5 years old Little Moses answered music's calling before his feet could even touch the floor beneath a piano bench, and for the next 30 years, he continued his devotion to learning and perfecting as many facets of the art and the industry as possible. Before even reaching the age of 40, Little Moses has: Become a multi-instrumentalist (all saxophones, piano, tuba, drums/percussion) Built and directed dozens of highly successful dance and party bands Performed more than 1500 live concerts Prod...
Jan 26, 2023•37 min•Season 5Ep. 448
Recording Artist / Author / Philanthropist Kal Marshell is an American multi-hyphenate recording artist that has been featured on radio, film, and television. As a Chicago, IL native he’s currently a Los Angeles, CA transplant. As an author Kal is accustomed to writing his stories and his music and he is grateful for his success. His philanthropic heart and efforts allow him to connect to others while helping numerous people, families, and organizations. Growing up in a religious background like...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 447
Toy Taha is an American singer, songwriter, arranger, and performance artist from Philadelphia, PA. At age 5, Taha’s musicality first developed as she began randomly singing big vocal songs that her mother would play on vinyl by powerhouse vocalists like Shirley Murdoch, Teena Marie, Anita Baker, Stephanie Mills, Phyllis Hyman, and Whitney Houston. Taha's soulfulness grew as her paternal grandfather would play Muddy Waters, Bobby Blue Bland, James Brown, Aretha, B.B. King, and Ray Charles on vin...
Jan 21, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 443
Armed with the rhythms of Dance, infused with the vocals of “Ole Soul," and tainted by the edge of Hip-Hop, Trade Stevens attacks each supremely. Born into a family of musicians from Michigan, Trade Stevens spent his youth abroad. Because his father was an Army Specialist, they traveled the world and spent time in various settings. Trades' talents were realized during a class “sing-off” for the role of Santa Claus in the annual Christmas play. Upon winning the sing-off Trade discovered his passi...
Jan 19, 2023•37 min•Season 5Ep. 444
Terence Thompson is a versatile producer, songwriter, artist, and musician. Over the span of his career, Terence has collaborated with a diverse group of artists, musicians, and producers across all genres of music including Teddy Riley of Blackstreet to prolific jazz drummer and producer Nate Smith. It was Terence who hand-picked and recorded the music for Michael Jackson’s “Heaven Can Wait”. Terence is a self-taught musician with no formal training. His foundation for music production started ...
Jan 14, 2023•42 min•Season 5Ep. 441
Vocalist-Keyboardist-Producer Wade C. Long has been musically inclined for as long as he can remember. Raised in a family with diverse tastes in sound, he first began to write and produce music for himself and other artists throughout his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. Later making the move to the big city, Wade C. Long found himself in Los Angeles releasing his debut EP Love Is, in 2014. Continuing to record, Wade finally released his first LP in 2020. The timely release of Nostalgia gave listene...
Jan 08, 2023•57 min•Season 5Ep. 440
DEBONNAIRE MUSIC has crafted their unique brand of "Retro R&B and Soul" music. With the art of blending genres and musical influences throughout their eclectic mix of songs. While maintaining their R&B roots they have melodically blended a feel of Rock, jazz, and even some soul from yesteryear. PHILL : The musical genius behind the group, PHILL is a co-founder of the group along with being an accomplished musician that plays multiple instruments. SMOOV : He serves as the primary lead voi...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 439
Since the beginning of time music has been a quintessential part of mankind's existence. Sounds of harmonious melodies have impacted our everyday lives. When voices accompany sound in a rhythmic order all emotions can be rendered into a masterful work of art. Great singers and entertainers always had a story to tell before they became famous. One of the greatest singer/songwriters the world has ever seen is emerging right now. The journey of Tyjuan began in New Jersey with his parents quickly no...
Dec 08, 2022•40 min•Season 4Ep. 438
The child of a concert pianist and teacher, and a world-class operatic baritone, Warren began playing and singing early. His father, Howard Keller, was blessed with an amazingly rich baritone voice. Warren has sung, played woodwinds (tenor/alto saxophone, flute), and writing music on the New York City and Nashville music scenes. Warren was fortunate enough to have studied with the late, great Kenny Davern who began his career with Jack Teagarden and was a multiple winner of the Downbeat Poll for...
Nov 30, 2022•45 min•Season 4Ep. 437
Andres Alejandro Gamarro Bran known professionally as “Dre Marro” is an American Hip Hop recording artist, Event Promoter, & Media Personality. Mainly based in the Midwest, Dre is a highly respected lyricist and independent artist who has had a major influence in the Chicagoland area as well as the southeastern Wisconsin hip-hop scene. Dre Marro has showcased his ability to work alongside established hip hop greats such as Mickey Factz demonstrated through their collaborative single in 2019 ...
Nov 23, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 436
Drea'C is a soulful and sultry vocalist who sings a powerful new blend of Southern Soul with a melodic appeal. Drea'C began singing in the church at the tender age of 8 years old. She later elevated her singing vocal capabilities and patterns within the high school choir. She quickly garnered the recognition of her peers and fans through her prolific delivery of songs performed by her contemporaries. She is often referenced as the "Mahalia Jackson of the Blues". The artist is originally based ou...
Nov 22, 2022•24 min•Season 4Ep. 435
