Tag: r&b

November 25, 2022

Song of the Day: Disciples of Christ (D.O.C.) - Deeper

Rap music in the early 90s was making huge breakthroughs into both mainstream pop music and Gospel music, all the while splintering into dozens of subgenres: gangsta rap, new jack swing, Miami bass, among the most prominent. Tulsa locals D.O.C., AKA Disciples of Christ were fluent in the Philadelphia-based new jack swing sound, a combination of hip-hop, urban contemporary pop, and R&B/soul sounds. Alton Hood and Kevin Harvey met in college before they knew the Lord. Having dabbled in the party lifestyle, and even in the occult, they turned their lives over to Christ through a miraculous intervention of God.… Continued →

May 31, 2022

M.I.A. Finds Jesus and Releases a Smashing New Single

Pop Singer & songwriter known as M.I.A. with that definite indie flavor returns after her hiatus to drop the new single, “The One”, (which can be heard below) and smashes all expectations with this surprising follow up. She just signed to Island Records and will release her new album titled “MATA”, later in the year. She is claiming now to have found Jesus and says this.., “The history is, even if it costs me my career, I won’t lie. I will tell the truth, and I will tell you what’s on my mind and my heart.Continued →

June 27, 2021

Forum Blue Releases New 2 Song Single

Ray Torres better known as “Forum Blue“, has just released a special 2 song single through his bandcamp page titled “Mid Summer Never”. It’s like the perfect combo of pop sounds out of the 80’s and 90’s mixed with that new millennium sheen and indie undercurrent tying it all together. Like a perfect combo of Hall & Oates, Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars, and Pharrell Williams. This 2 song single hasn’t gone live to digital networks just yet but it is on bandcamp now.… Continued →

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December 26, 2016

INTERVIEW : Chris Jackson

Chris Jackson is known for writing songs for Cheryl Cole, Tank, Toni Braxton, and B. Smyth. During our chat, Chris reveals his own recording talents on his just released album, No Chaser. Dave Hawkins: It’s great to have you here for a talk Chris. Chris Jackson: Great to be here man. Thank you for having me. Dave: When we were setting up this interview, you told that you were in Los Angeles and wanted to wait until you were back in New York City for our talk.Continued →

Devin Shelton - In Your Pocket

Check out the fabulous new song titled “In Your Pocket” from Devin Shelton off his upcoming album “Sensation” due out January 6th 2017. This catchy album full of R&B type melodies and instrumentation will please fans of Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake, Devin Shelton’s prior work, The Postal Service, and even Emery. I’ve been listening to the album since Bad Christian sent it to me and I’m definitely enjoying it. Pre-order/purchase right here. Continued →

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Introducing: DAVII

Check out the music of DAVII. He just released his debut Ep titled “Evermore” that you can listen to below and purchase on iTunes. There is also a new music video for the title track right here. Fans of The Weeknd, GAWVI, ZEDD, and Capital Kings will love this sound and we highly recommend this new ep.… Continued →

February 7, 2015

REVIEW : Mike Farris - Shine For All The People

Mike Farris brings an amazing combination of rock/blues, Gospel, R&B, New Orleans Jazz to his latest release. But, it's really his soulful voice that does the real shining on the Grammy Nominated 'Shine for All The People.' Read on for the full review.

September 8, 2014

REVIEW : SPZRKT - Bonfire

Streets ahead of the music found on the Top 40 charts, Bonfire is one of the best pop/R&B albums in “Christian music.” It may ruffle some feathers, yet all his influences & ambitions are compiled into a clear picture of who he is as an artist. This is the best representation of the eclectic and unique sound of SPZRKT.

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June 15, 2014

Canton Jones - Crazy

Canton Jones has released the video for his new single “Crazy”. You can now purchase the single on iTunes and pre-order the new album, titled God City USA, that releases on July 29th. Check it out below, along with the album cover & track listing. Canton also released a free mixtape recently titled Lust, Drugs, & Gospell. Grab that below via Noisetrade.… Continued →

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