Co-hosts Kenya McGuire Johnson and Dr. William Smith lead a discussion about self care for artists. Kenya leads the discussion by discussing the following: 1. What is self care- REALLY? 2. Why is self care so important for artists? 3....
Stu Stapleton, a producer/musician (and the producer of co-host Kenya’s current holiday single “Favorite Things”), is our special guest in this week’s podcast episode. Stu discusses his compelling background in music including how he first aspired to be a professional...
Howard Dukes, a free lance journalist and music reviewer for Soultracks.com, is our special guest in this week’s podcast episode. He discusses his diverse background in journalism including his passion for music especially r&b/soul, neo-soul and funk music. Howard explains...
Melissa McMillan, a New York-based soul/jazz singer and songwriter originally from Dallas, is our special guest in this week’s podcast episode. She discusses her music journey that ranges from listening to pop & r&b on the radio as an adolescent...
Marqueal Jordan, a Chicago-based soul/jazz saxophonist and singer, is our special guest in this week’s podcast episode. He discusses his music journey that includes a variety of experiences from playing in marching bands in high school to playing at night...
Gretchen Parlato, a tremendously talented jazz vocalist, joins us as our very special guest to discuss her incredible music journey. From being the winner of the Thelonius Monk International Jazz Vocalist Competition to working with Grammy award winning jazz recording...
Jason Gorov, a smooth jazz radio promoter and music marketing professional, joins us as our special guest to discuss his professional expertise in radio and promotions. Jason explains how he has been interested in radio promotions since childhood while watching...
Brandon Williams, a dynamic producer and multi-instrumentalist, joins us as our special guest to discuss his incredible music journey including his diverse experiences and collaborations with such artists as Robert Glasper, Marcus Miller, Vickie Winans, Eminem and many other noteworthy...
Today the MMA or Music Modernization Act was signed into law. Afters years of hard work, lobbying and many conversations industry leaders, companies and legislators have finally completed a monumental task of bringing our current music laws up to date...
Co-host Kenya McGuire Johnson does a solo broadcast where she explores what appears to be a significant missing gap in the music industry- artist development. Kenya discusses the history of A&R and it’s historical importance as it relates to artists...
