The summer of 2020 froze life for everyone. The pandemic of 2020 caused everyone to go home and be still for many months. And for entertainers, like AverySunshine, it not only stopped her from performing but also made her re-examine her life. The business of show business can be brutalContinue Reading
For anyone over a certain age, thoughts of when life was perfect always creep into the mind. The days when life was simply better. People were better, things were clear and defined, and the music was pure. Sheila E. represents an era when talent was real, and everyone lived theContinue Reading
when Dave Mays started The Source magazine in college at Harvard University, he dreamed of turning the single-page newsletter into a full-print global magazine. But he had no idea that it would eventually be dubbed “The Bible of Hip-Hop” with over nine million readers. The initial $200 investment into TheContinue Reading
Sevyn Streeter is at a loss for words. This, of course, is a stunning revelation given that the boundless 34-year-old singer/songwriter/performer, who has boldly merged the line between pop and R&B for over a decade, is known to be quite a loquacious spirit. But when she is asked what sheContinue Reading
We all have a gift we’re given when we’re born. Some people honor that gift by pursuing the dream of working with their gift. Others develop a backup plan and fall short of their goals because of the backup plan. For Dunn Pearson, Jr., the goal of becoming an award-winningContinue Reading
I’m not your typical jazz aficionado. I do enjoy listening, though, to the various eras of classic to contemporary jazz. I keep my Sirius XM locked into channel 67 Real Jazz. This is where I can listen to some of my favorite jazz artists like Quincy Jones, Nina Simone, JimmyContinue Reading
We all remember the movie, Antwone Fisher, starring Denzel Washington and Derek Luke as Antwone. It was about a little boy who grew up in the foster care program, alone, angry, and abused by his foster parents. The movie was a story about forgiveness and the relentless pursuit of survival.Continue Reading
Most people die within 25 miles of where they are born. They seldom venture out beyond their comfort zone for fear of the unknown. For Jameel Davis (DJ Meel) the need to grow and continue to develop his craft created opportunities that only flourished by growing wings. DJ Meel isContinue Reading
