Indie Review

Born in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn Lyonel “Kay-Kay” Rosemond  fondly remembers being enamored with the soul singers of the 70’s, which  included Marvin Gaye, Al Green and Otis Redding. However, he would soon  become entrenched in the hip-hop scene that was beginning to take over  during his adolescence. At the time, little did he know that these  musical influence...

Shae Fiol grew up in Portland, Oregon, surrounded by family members who  were classically trained musicians such as her mother, father, both  grandmothers. She is a true performer, the complete musical package  -arranger, guitarist, lyricist, songwriter and vocalist. Her path to  music began in her sophomore year at New Mexico University when her  father came up with a gre...

On this show we have a special industry professional guest, Tymeek of  Sun Toucher Ent. Sun Toucher is a  Booking Agency & Entertainment  Company (Est. 1994) that is a premiere source of providing you with the  best for over 20 years. Sun Toucher is Internationally known for booking  who's who's in the music, entertainment industry and has a management  division c...

Russell Taylor has revived the true meaning of sacrifice, and given  sensuously starved listeners an intimate view of romantic relationships draped in musical decadence as in times past. He draws on his Southern  family roots, his Philly up bringing, and his academic prowess to create  a collection of songs that speak directly to the heart while echoing  sentiments of old Holly...

The daughter of strict Baptist ministers in Dallas, Texas – only two  kinds of music were allowed in N’dambi’s house, gospel and country.  Church was the center of the family’s life in every way and there was no  middle ground. Secular music was forbidden, but its irresistible allure  eventually trickled into her life and began impacting the maturing  young singer. Blessed...

After delivering nearly two decades of honest music, Angela Johnson has  nothing left to prove. A newly liberated Johnson returns ready to party.  Culling the funky sounds of that twilight period between the end of  disco and the height of the funk era, Johnson’s production rediscovers  the rhythmic grooves, propulsive basslines, and memorable chords that  once poured from...

Nigil has been an A&R at Universal Motown for four years and has  worked with; Kid Cudi, Pac Div, & Jackie Chain.  Before coming to  Universal. , he started a indie label called Sugar Water Recordings,  which was one of the first urban labels distributed through Fontana  Distribution.  I started my career in street promotions in the  Baltimore- DC area. &...

Some people are born with jaw-dropping talent, some born with a burning  will to succeed, and some born with a spirit to help those in need. Then  there is multiple award-winning singer Maya Azucena, a vocalist so  richly talented that she's brought audiences to their feet all over the  world. Driven by an entrepreneur's spirit, she's released her own music  and toured the...

Bursting from an array of musical brilliance, singer/songwriter/pianist  AVERY*Sunshine emerges onto the scene rooted in gospel, she reaches deep  into that cornucopia of style and sound and sings a song which  articulates the complexities of life with luminous insight. Fluent in  many languages from soul, house to classical and hip hop, AVERY*Sunshine  expresses with a vo...

Darien Dean is an artist with a purpose.  Hailing from Mount Vernon, New  York, this soul singer burst onto the scene with alluring vocals and a  distinctive stage presence. Fed a healthy diet of Hip Hop and Classic  Soul, this multi-talented MC, singer, and dancer, honed his abilities as  a producer, arranger and engineer to craft a more authentic approach to  contem...

Chip-Fu is no stranger to the realm of hip hop music. As a radical  member of a platinum-selling hip hop group the Fu Schnickens, his  intricately interwoven flow left us all light headed, exhausted and  wheezing for more. Get ready to inhale again, because Chip's back with a  breath of fresh air for the entire industry. The trials and  tribulations of life, love and music...

 Jamaal "Reality" Meeks strives for perfection when it comes to  multi-tasking. He is CEO of Future History LLC, Co-CEO of Faces In The  Crowd Industry Showcase, Producer, Artist Manager, Blogger, and  Entrepreneur. He has over 6 years of Music Industry Experience working  as an A&R for SRC/ Universal Records working with the likes of Akon,  David Banner, Asher Ro...

 UNIVERSAL MOTOWN RECORDS DEREK “BIG D” PEARSON has been upped to  VP/Urban Crossover Promotion. DEREK joined the label three years ago as  National Promotion Director and grew to Sr. National Promotion Director.  He will continue to oversea the rap department in his new position.  “Hard work pays off and I’m grateful that the senior staff as well as my  comrades and...