Bring Back Soul Music Podcast

Join my conversation with Sierra Blax. Born and raised on the island of Kaua'i, Sierra is an artist that brings a fresh taste of soul, chill-pop & R&B to her music. Being raised on the islands, you'll find from time to time, Sierra uses her landscape of palm trees and ocean breezes as inspiration for her lyrics and melodies that gives the ear this elated feeling. It is no surprise that she grew up...

Check out my conversation with Itoya. She was born and raised in Thessaloniki, Greece by Nigerian parents. Her powerful stage presence and soulful voice aligned with her captivating dance moves made the audience to connect with her at every concert.  Love Itoya started writing and composing her songs at the age of 13 from there she began to explore her talent.  She has worked with local artists su...

Check out my interview with chart-topping R&B duo RUFF ENDZ. They are back with a new album called 'Rebirth'. The song world premiered exclusively on RollingOut.com. The catchy mid-tempo song was written and produced by David Chance and co-written by Dante Jordan. "The inspiration behind "Be The One" is based on our own experiences and the experiences of most people I know," mentions David. "When...

Check out my conversation with singer/songwriter/dejay Erri.   On 3rd February I released my new single “Walking in My Mind” featuring Carolina, a famous songwriter in my hometown Brescia (Italy). Walking in My Mind is the title of my second single, self-produced , which includes the participation of Carolina as a featuring voice. The track describes a walk, which is taking place in the crossroads...

Jamaican American Artist who NBC News describes “traverses cultures with a special kind of versatility that comes from being a citizen of the world.” Her debut album Lost Myself (Hot Casa Records, 2016) a collaboration with French Jazz pianist, Florian Pellissier is a musical voyage that blends New York’s hard-bop aesthetics and reggae- inspired elements with modern jazz for a fresh spin on classi...

Join my conversation with Darrin Banks. Like many contemporary R&B artist, he started singing in his church choir at the age of 7. It was there he realized the overwhelming power of music and its capacity to emotionally affect the audience and performer alike. Banks continued singing throughout grade school and began taking private singing and piano lessons to hone his craft. During those formativ...

Join my conversation with J. Brown. We discuss his upbringing, moving from Detroit to California, his mother signing with Motown back in the day, his latest single 'Vibe' and much more. Figuratively set to the rhythmic pace of its infamous, steady-grinding automobile factories, while its streets are legendary and well-known the world over for the hyper-creative and musically fertile atmosphere tha...

Hailing from Detroit, Kalysta is a twenty-one-year-old songstress that found her inspiration somewhere between the deep grooves of 'Motown' era Funk and Soul, the elegant class of the 'Big Band' era, and the passionate energy of Latin Pop; all those flavors delivered through her take on contemporary R&B, and a voice that can't be contained. Her skills at the microphone recently won her awards for...

Join my conversation with Laura Rain. Laura is a member of Laura Rain and the Caesars. A tough, hard-working American city is reinventing itself as a vibrant incubator of ideas and creation. Back from decades of neglect, Detroit has returned to the forefront on the world stage. Adventurers, investors, artists, and young entrepreneurs are flocking to the Motor City, bringing with them energy, creat...

Join my conversation with 3-time Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Ryan Shaw. We discuss his upbringing in Georgia, acting and touring in Tyler Perry's stage play 'I Know I've Been Changed', and his new album 'Imagining Marvin' a tribute to Marvin Gaye. He has shared the world stage with such artists as Van Halen, Bonnie Raitt, John Legend, B.B. King and Jill Scott. His music has been featured on...

Join my conversation with Somalia. She's an R&B singer and songwriter based in Atlanta, Georgia. Originally from Jersey City, New Jersey but raised in Lithonia, Georgia, she grew up listening to a wide range of artists. She ultimately fell in love with the harmonious melodies of R&B music. Singing since the age of 10, Somalia truly comes alive on stage. Voted “Most likely to be famous” in her seni...

Join my conversation with JOSH X. The singer/songwriter has worked with Cardi B, Rick Ross among others. He attended the prestigious summer program at The Juilliard School. We discuss his upbringing, his latest singles "I Miss You" and "Creole Love Part 2", meeting his idols Brian McKnight and Stevie Wonder, and his upcoming podcast and cooking show in 2021. Raised in Queens, the singer/songwriter...

Join My conversation with Alex Harris. Alex Harris is a modern soul singer with Gospel roots and is revered as one of the leading creative architects and performers of ‘ New Age Soul’ music. New Age Soul’ music offers a spiritual revival to uplift humanity ensconced in healing, hope, renewal, freedom, and love. “I believe that music is one of the three most powerful elements of the universe becaus...

Join my conversation with Ricky Jones. He is an incredible artist. A graduate of Southern University in Louisiana. He’s a veteran in the game and has worked with some of the best talent in the industry: Lionel Ritchie, Michael McDonald, Luther Vandross to name but a few. Ricky’s influences are deeply rooted in the styling of Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross and David Ruffin. Mountain Top Entertainment...

Join my conversation with TONYB. Heavily influenced by 90's and early 2000's R&B, he credits his range of musical and vocal dynamics to the likes of Aaliyah, D'Angelo and Usher.   His latest single "You Knew What This Was", is a chill, up-tempo ode to the modern 'situationship'. Written from the songwriter's own personal experiences, the track narrates when things get complicated somewhere between...

R&B artist Miss Washington, is from the Bay-Area California, she has a smooth, sultry, and soulful voice that denotes back to more old-school demale vocalists. Influenced by her passion for Gospel, Jazz and old-school R&B, hints of Stevie Wonder, Kim Burrell, Anita Baker and Anderson Paak can be heard in her music. As an Independent artist Miss Washington is involved every step of the way in the w...

Join my conversation with 3x Grammy nominated Singer/Songwriter Will Jordan. Will recently released the official music video for his lead single, "Back To Me," from his soulful debut EP, BE GOOD. The talented R&B singer’s 8-song EP was released on all major platforms on October 13. _BE GOOD_, is entirely written by Jordan in a joint effort with award-winning producer Eric “E” Jones (Rapsody,Talib...

Join my conversation with Nate Simpson. We discuss her upbringing, career, performing on a cruise ship and his new song "Strong". More about Nate: Nate achievements include lending his voice for Turner Prize Nominated Artist Marvin Gaye , Chetwynd for her highly acclaimed 2014 Film, raved reviews from performances at the Natural History Museum, London Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, Pizza...

Check out my conversation with Michael Keith of R&B Group 112. The makers of hit songs like Cupid, Anywhere, Peaches and Cream, etc. They have a new EP called 112 Forever. We discuss their hiatus from releasing new music, Michael's recent battle with Covid-19 and their new EP ';112 Forever'. The group met while attending high school. The original group consisting of Daron Jones, Michael Keith, and...

Check out my conversation with Capella band Duwende'. Duwendé (Doo-WEN-day) is a six-person a cappella band best known for their fiercely original, bass-and-beatbox-driven funk/pop style of music. In 2011, Duwendé released Remember: The Music of Michael Jackson, gaining them widespread acclaim, and leading them to performances for the Java Jazz Festival in Jakarta, the United Nations, Save The Chi...

Join my conversation with Taylor Deneen. Taylor Deneen Christmon is a singer, songwriter, vocal arranger, and producer studying Professional Music and contemporary Writing/Production at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Although born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, don’t let the stereotypes fool you. Taylor’s signature sound comes from a variety of genres including cont...

Check out my conversation with Barry Fontenot of Barry and the Fountains. Barry J Fontenot is a Louisiana-born, Chicago-based musician whose endearing sound is dipped in mixtures of heartfelt neo-soul and alternative folk melodies. Raised and inspired by deep soul & delta blues sonic sensibilities, you can hear his channeling of legendary musicians such as Otis Redding, Sam Cook and other timeless...

Join my conversation with Devin Hailey. Devin is the son of K-Ci from K-Ci and Jo Jo and Jodeci. Devin is an incredible artist in his own right. In a continuation of impressive R&B talent, Devin gears up to release his newest hit “Kick It 2 U” on Friday September 11th. As the nephew of R&B icon JoJo Hailey, Devin holds the torch high in a dynamic furtherance of the level of artistry that has come...

Join my conversation with Alan Evans. Alan grew up in Buffalo, NY in the 1980’s. There were strong musical influences in Alan’s life from the very beginning. To say that the Evans family is musical is to say that the Kennedy family has a proclivity for politics. The record player spun in the Evans household the way the TV blared in many other homes. Alan’s father, Willie, and his older brother Rod...

Join my conversation with Big Bad Mama Jama. This band from Sheffield England has put the fun back in music. We discuss the new singles and upcoming EP 'Summer is Here to Stay' and the naming the band after Carl Carlton's 1980's single 'She's a Bad Mama Jama. Formed in 2018. Big Bad Mama Jama are a young, Sheffield-based funk, disco and soul band bringing you the biggest baddest mama jams, with in...