Jaheim has, over the years, rightly earned the nickname, ‘thug of R&B’ due to his fashion sense. The R&B singer from New Brunswick, New Jersey preferred a gangster look that didn’t quite match up with his smooth voice which was often compared to that of Luther Vandross. The singer was brought up in the ghetto…
We all feel lonely and distressed at some point in life. So the question is, how do you get your sparkle back? To many, music is a mood regulator. It’s an effective avenue through which they get to express their feeling, relax and activate their innermost happiness. But different songs will have different impacts on…
The formation of Great White in 1977 in Los Angeles was a great move by the band’s founder Mark Kendal and the entire crew. It didn’t take long for this American hard rock band to gain popularity, an indication that it boasts unmatched talent coupled with passion. 1980 and early 1990s were the shining moments…
As one of the most influential and acclaimed singer-songwriters of her generation, Nanci Griffith could turn simple observations about small-town Texas life into universal truths, complex emotion into digestible wisdom. She combined bluegrass with folk, early rock and roll with country, and, in the process, hit creative heights that most of her peers could only…
The original “Footloose” is one of those movies that you almost can’t help but fall in love with. It was released in 1984 and has become something of a pop culture icon. It’s interesting to note that the soundtrack was just as instrumental as the film itself in creating something that fans can’t get enough…
After surviving a downward spiral that would have killed him, Justin Furstenfeld, the lead singer of Blue October, has led Blue October to achieve what many bands would only dream of. With millions of albums and singles sales, the Houston-based alternative rock band are one of the best bands that I have personally come across….
Fear is something that everyone has felt at some point. As a result, it makes sense that overcoming that sense of fear is a common topic for singers and songwriters. Of course, some of the resulting songs have been much more memorable than others. 10. Fight Song Sometimes, a straightforward name makes for the strongest…
In 2008, Twilight seemed to bliss moviegoers with its romantic fantasy movie that was based on the 2005 Stephenie Meyer novel of the same. The stars of this movie were Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan and Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen. In the tale, Swan was a teenager that captured the heart of Cullen, who…
India Arie first emerged in 2001 with her debut album Acoustic Soul. The album was a phenomenon, breaking into the top ten, certifying multi-platinum, earning seven Grammy award nominations, and presenting an artist who could take inspiration from the likes of Roberta Flack and Stevie Wonder while still sounding compellingly contemporary. Since then, Arie has…