Anderson Paak BTS – While it was his new collaboration with
While it was his new collaboration with Bruno Mars that put Anderson Paak in the spotlight – and on the Grammy stage, no less – the Silk Sonic project has not ruled out other collaboration opportunities for Paak. Now, it seems unlikely that the reporter has a connection, but BTS, if you’re reading this, please...
BURR ONLINE – With Gaptoof having just released a new album
With Gaptoof having just released a new album to raise money for the asylum seeker movement in Ireland right now, it’s crazy! And in so many genres. I think the media in Ireland tends to talk about producers the way they talk about artists or rappers, and that’s great. And while another underground rap talent...
Semler New Album – Semler’s new album Preacher’s Baby
Semler’s new album, Preacher’s Baby explores faith through a gay lens In February, an album unexpectedly hit the iTunes charts for Christian albums: Preacher’s Baby, in which Grace Semler Baldrige touched the depths and boundaries of Christian culture. Semler spoke with NPR’s Michel Martin about what it means for her to climb the Christian album...
New Book – Produced by “her” longtime collaborator smooth
Produced by “her” longtime collaborator, smooth jazz keyboardist Bob Baldwin, “she” is a sophisticated fusion of smooth jazz and slinky soul that has led commentators to keep drawing comparisons between Ms. Williams and the now apparently inactive Anita Baker. American soul and jazz singer Laurie Williams is a veteran musician with a wide range of...
G FAM BLACK – A week before G FAM BLACK and Onaje Jordan’s
A week before G FAM BLACK and Onaje Jordan’s “Year of the Mask” project was released, they released a track that addresses the problem of police overkill that has plagued this country and many others for as long as we can remember. The song is called “Stop & Frisk” and is performed by veteran rhymer...