Bring Back Soul Music Podcast

Join my conversation with Johnny Britt. We discuss his upbringing in Cleveland Ohio, studying in Paris France, being musical director for The Temptations, his new singles 'Hold On' and 'Mo Jazzin and much more. Johnny has worked behind the scenes in the recording studio or live on stage with some of the biggest artists and musical projects such as: Josh Groban, David Bowie, Jennifer Lopez, The Tem...

Each generation falls in love with love especially when there’s music to add to playlists for romantic moments. Each decade has a duet group reminiscent to Marvin & Tammy, Sonny & Cher, Stevie & Tom, Jordan Sparks & Chris Brown that just create the right chemistry, on collaborative hits. Newcomers, GIO & ANGELES add their names and new single ‘FOREVER’ to the millennial generation, of classic duos...

Join my conversation with Meagan De Lima. She's an R&B singer-songwriter who is making waves in the Toronto music scene. Her accomplishments to date include: performing at “The Future Series: A Conversation with President Barack Obama” in January 2020, Canadian Music Week in 2019, opening for Kehlani with the group Tr.pp in 2018, the 2017 Invictus Games, and having her first EP produced by Bob Ezr...

Check out my conversation with singer/songwriter STEMIN. We discuss his upbringing, living in multiple countries, his sexuality and much more. Growing up in a family where music was always at the center in different forms, he was introduced to music through his parents who introduced him in studying piano and saxophone. The study of an instrument as well as being always surrounded by tapes, CDs, a...

Join my conversation with Akin Soul. He's is an independent multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer, who sings, plays Trombone, guitar and Keyboard. He's 18 years of age and is inspired by multiple Jazz/gospel artists such as Amy Winehouse, Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald, Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder and Lalah Hathaway and Kim Burrell. His stage name comes from the sir name ‘Ijish...

Join my conversation with Jai Fears. Jai is Detroit's triple threat of entertainment. Fears talents are exemplary when it comes to the Music and entertainment industry. She's spent years working as a backup dancer for singer, songwriter and record producer, Charlie Wilson, and has even earned the title of becoming his protégée. Her resume doesn't stop there – she's performed with the likes of Aret...

Join my conversation with JESSAME. Full name Jessame Raz Berry, is a pop R&B artist from Burbank, Los Angeles who credits his love for music to great uncle & music legend Chuck Berry, and dad + traveling bassist Al Berry, recently retired from Avril Lavigne’s band. The 24-year- old has been aking music for most of his life, spending most of his time behind the scenes, writing and collaborating wit...

Join my conversation with Nomi $hanya. She has been selected among more than 20 candidates on the « Warrior Of The Night » contest organized by Massence Music Group (Record Label in the Netherlands) for making an official Remix for the singer Chris Willis (David Guetta, Black Eyed Peace, Cedric Gervais). HerTrap / R&B version has made it through for the originality of her style. The song «Fallin’»...

Join my conversation with singer/songwriter Shawn Mathews. Shawn is a young American Recording Artist who has produced and mastered his own music for years before being signed to VALE Music Group. Shawn has a unique voice and style that sets him apart from others, along with his versatility and ability to tune in to current trends in music. “I have been making music for the past couple of years. I...

Join my conversation with Groundbreaking Radio Personality Diane Blackmon. She was the first African-American female Engineer/On-Air personality west of the Rockies at KDIA Radio in the San Francisco Bay Area. We also discuss her long career in radio, business, film making and philanthropy. A Northern Californian native, Blackmon has studied at Solano College, Harvard, UCLA and Dartmouth Universit...

Join my conversation with Samuel Jack. Renowned for his rugged soulful vocals and emotive lyricism, London born Samuel Jack spent his formative years in Johannesburg, with his film director Father. His unique and undeniably catchy sound oozes with the rich fabric of his colorful and nomadic upbringing. Raised on Blues, Motown, soul and roots music, Jack aims to produce something with indisputable...

Join our conversation with Nyah Grace.   Nyah grew up on her grandparents’ farm in rural Oregon, with hazelnut trees, two cows, three chickens, two cats, a bunch of dogs, three horses and wide-open spaces. As a child, she wanted to be Selena Gomez or Taylor Swift, but discovering Billie Holiday and Alicia Keys in her early teens set her down a different path. That passion for music saw her develop...

Join my conversation with Kay Soul. Kay Soul brings us a refreshing personality, she’s ambitious and fun-loving. She invokes spectacular and timeless melodies, while still keeping her style modern and fresh. Her strong connection with music is easily audible in her single “What Love Can Do”. The power and soul in her emotionally-rich voice take us on a meaningful journey through her authentic song...

Redbeard Samurai is a 9-piece Alt. RnB and Hip-hop group. We generally feature a 3-piece horn section in addition to the people featured on our video. We pay homage to the greats and really see the trajectory of the genre from jazz to rnb to soul to funk to hip-hop. These are all of a single lineage and we hope to put some impression of our own on that lineage. This song came to me on a walk home...

Join my conversation with singer/songwriter Geary Beals. Gary is from a small, predominantly black rural community of Cherry Brook, Nova Scotia, Gary's involvement in the local church choir, and as part of the gospel group Light of Day, helped develop his soulful voice. Influenced by velvet-voiced crooners Al Green and Marvin Gaye and universally admired vocalists like Whitney Houston and Michael...

Join my conversation with singer Agyakomah. NYC-based artist, Agyakomah has been developing her artistic talents seriously for the past three years. She has been writing and recording behind the scenes honing in on her musical identity and vision, beginning in her middle school years and continuing through her college career. Agyakomah’s music and performance is heavily inspired by her unique expe...

Join my conversation with JANOS. Swedish born artist JANOS spends his time between the streets and pubs of Oslo and London. Fusing beautiful pop melodies, soulful vocals and explosive energy, the pop-punk soul artist delivers listeners with a fresh, contemporary sound. From fragile, heartfelt ballads to funky upbeat anthems, JANOS tells a story relating to the highs and lows of our generation. JAN...

Join our conversation with Tafari (pronounced Ta-far-eye) Anthony. He is a Toronto based artist whose music blends R&B, pop, and soul. He is a creator who embodies the spirit of the modern musician. Not just a musician, but a creator. Known for his sleek vocal tones, sultry melodies and music which oozes with personality, Tafari leaves listeners in awe – somewhat apt considering his name means “He...

Join our conversation with singer/songwriter Angela Nashed.  Angela brings a unique tapestry of soul, funk, blues, and R&B to her music. Her debut EP "It. Started. Off. Blue" with richly layered vocal harmonies and bright instrumentals carry you through her melodic universe of love, pain, beauty, and poetry. Anyone looking for a spiritual experience without wanting to go to church can find a mix o...

Join me in a conversation with Singer/Songwriter Cooper Phillip.   With her stunning voice, beautiful looks and intense drive, COOPER PHILLIP captures the undivided attention of the eyes and ears around her. COOPER has always been a small town girl with dreams bigger than anyone could fully imagine. Born in Russia to a family of classical musicians, her early years were shaped being raised by her...

Join my conversation with singer Ashley Scott.    Ashley Scott is a talented singer from Philadelphia, PA. He began singing and discovering music at the tender age of 3 from listening and watching is aunt Helen Scott of The Three Degrees. A foundation of meaningful music was instilled from his parent’s record collection of artists like Earth, Wind, & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Chicago, The Delfonics, an...

As she developed her voice and craft over the years, she has set her sights on releasing an album that reflects her musical style—smooth and pop jazz, with a mix of bossa nova and Latin jazz, plus R&B. Heidi is no stranger to performing in international venues. After completing her bachelor’s degree from Manila at age 22, she immediately chased her dream, embarking on solo gigs throughout Asia. Th...

Join our conversation with Ty Juan. Ty Juan began singing at age 5. His parents quickly noticed his talent and love for music; so letting him participate in school plays and sing in the youth choir at church was a given. Influenced by musical greats like Stevie Wonder, Lionel Ritchie & New Edition; as well as, John P. Kee, Canton Jones, J Moss and Dave Hollister; Ty Juan has taken his musical elem...

Join our conversation with singer/songwriter Jacnique Nina.  An early fan of Smooth Jazz, this San Francisco native was born to sign. A fan of some of the greats including Natalie Cole, Phyllis Hyman and Whitney Houston, Jacnique Nina pours her heart and soul into every song. Jacnique is a sensationally soulful, jazzy, sultry siren. The winner of numerous awards including: 2019 Akademia Music Awar...

Join me for a conversation with Cheryl Cooley, a original member of the band KLYMAXX.   This band had the chart topping hits, Meeting in the Ladies room, The Men All Pause, I Miss You and Man Size Love.   Cheryl started guitar lessons at the age of 11.  She went onto learning music composition, orchestration & arranging at Crenshaw High School in Los Angeles, then onto earning a degree in commerci...