Black Music Month
Ashanti Floyd..AKA Ashanti the Mad Violinist ..has been nominated for 6 Grammies. However..most people don’t know his name. He’s performing at Southern Ground Ampitheatre in Fayetteville on June 26th. He stopped by The Cutting Edge of R&B and ran his resume: https://soundcloud.com/majicatl/ashantithemadviolinistpart1
R&B Diva Chrisette Michele stopped by 97.9 The Beat to discuss her latest release “Milestone,” which is out now. The album comes after a 7-year legal dispute with former music manager and college sweetheart Doug “Biggs” Ellison that left the two at odds against each other as well as the label. After years of touring […]
Eazy E stops by Radioactive with host Colby Colb to discuss his split with Priority Records and his issues with Dr. Dre. On the topic of Priority Records, Eazy E said, “Priority happened to be the split of the group N.W.A. because they were interfering with contractual agreements.” When asked if the label tried to […]
Prince‘s legacy is untouchable. In this 5-minute clip from Nelson George‘s documentary Finding The Funk, D’Angelo, Questlove, Sheila E and others come together to share what made the Purple One legendary. From his influence in the shaping of the Minneapolis sound to his fearlessness to take sonic risks, Prince left a lasting mark in music that will never be forgotten. “Prince […]
Legends never really die. That statement is especially true when it comes to artists whose work lives on forever. Today, we celebrate the 58th birthday of The Purple One. And while Prince may no longer be here with us, his genius continues to inspire and bring people together. His music also lives on when it is transformed by […]
Prince was ALWAYS pushing the envelope with his lyrics and musical style. Even early on when recording “Erotic City” with Sheila E. he walked the fine line between salacious and sensual.
