Music Review: “Touch” by Solo
By Doug Sims “Touch” by Solo is a slow-burning, sultry R&B track that feels both familiar and fresh. From the very first note, it wraps the listener in a lush…
The Jacksons Set to Release First Album in 35 Years Following Tito Jackson’s Passing
For the first time in over three decades, The Jacksons are set to release a new studio album—this time with heavy hearts and renewed purpose. The announcement comes less than…
Chrisette Michele Delivers a Soulful Knockout at Smooth Jazz at the Improv
By Doug SimsPhotos by Staff Photographer Ronald Parker Cary, NC — On a warm North Carolina evening, soul music royalty graced the stage as Chrisette Michele performed live at Smooth…
Brandy and Monica Reunite for First-Ever Joint Tour, “The Boy Is Mine”
More than two decades after their iconic duet topped charts and became a cultural touchstone, R&B legends Brandy and Monica are officially joining forces for their first co-headlining tour. Aptly…
Erykah Badu and The Alchemist Hit the Road with New Music, U.S. Tour, and a Long-Awaited Collaborative Album
After a 15-year silence, neo-soul icon Erykah Badu has returned to the mic with a fresh single—and a powerful partner in production. “Next to You,” produced by hip-hop heavyweight The…