James Johnson, Jr. | “You Made Me”


 
James Johnson, Jr. echoes his purpose in gospel music with the E.P. debut, You Made Me
 
Kerry Douglas’s distinctive gospel music vision as the CEO of Blacksmoke Music Worldwide has brought Zacardi Cortez, quartet artist Keith ‘Wonder Boy’ Johnson and now James Johnson, Jr. Johnson, Jr., a familiar voice to the Blacksmoke Family for the past 6 years,…

Marvin Gaye Greatest Hits Live In ˜76 (CD & Vinyl)


 
Marvin Gaye’s Greatest Hits Live In ˜76 is finally available on CD and vinyl
 
The superlatives and accolades are too numerous for one of Motown Records’ driving forces. As he transcended R&B and Soul music for over two decades, Marvin Gaye’s songwriting abilities embraced empowering love songs like “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” while addressing urgent social matters on “What’s Going On.”

Alex Acuña | Gifts


 
Percussionist extraordinaire Alex Acuña takes a tour of his musical roots and more for his latest release, Gifts
 
Those who are go-to musicians are willing and able to utilize their skills to lead, enhance and be flexible in whatever musical environment that is set before them. Alex Acuña absolutely fits this description as a drummer/percussionist whose contributions defy any category.

Take Me to The River: New Orleans Soundtrack


 
Take Me to The River New Orleans showcases some of the best moments from one of the world’s musically passionate cities
 
In the documentary Take Me to The River: Memphis, filmmaker Martin Shore envisioned the city’s music’s powerful nuggets through the lens of an already seasoned musician. Several years later, Shore visits yet another musically potent landmark on Take Me to The River: New Orleans (NOLA) exploring the Big Easy’s resilience

Cashma | Purple Apartment


 
Contemporary R&B singer/songwriter Cashma moves into her Purple Apartment, the final installment of the ‘Purple Series’
 
There are advantages for an artist in living as an introvert, to a point that they can release all those thoughts that have pressed them forever and a day. With a trilogy of her innermost journals dealing with the trials of family life, R&B singer/songwriter Cashma frees her mind of any emotion possible.

Sugaray Rayford | In Too Deep


 
Sugaray Rayford genuinely preaches the blues along with plenty of hope on his upcoming release In Too Deep
 
Before receiving recognition on a national level, Sugaray Rayford already knew what his mission was – to invite all his audiences wherever the music would take them. The Texas born singer and entertainer has guided him as the front man for several bands, including The Mannish Boys who won The Best Traditional Blues Album in 2013.

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