[INTERVIEW] Marcus Charles: The Art of Becoming
Every artist spends some part of a lifetime trying to close the distance between what exists in the imagination and what can actually be made. Marcus Charles has spent a…
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Todd Davis
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Veteran music journalist and indie publicist Todd Davis, who hails from the San Francisco Bay Area, and has contributed to a variety of national, regional, online, weekly and daily media outlets; including The Source, XXL & Billboard, to name a few, is happy to report that he has recently joined the Parlé Magazine family. Looking forward to many great things to come...
[INTERVIEW] Dylan Dili on Going Beyond “Hot Fire,” Da Band, Caribbean Culture & His Legacy
Dylan Dili’s story was never supposed to end with five names and two words: “Hot Fire.” Long before Dave Chappelle turned his name into one of Hip-Hop’s most enduring punchlines,…
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[INTERVIEW] How Ryélle Found Her Voice by Surrendering Control
Some artists make records. Others document turning points. For Ryélle, Led Me To You is both. Long before the acclaimed producers, industry recognition, and growing momentum, Adrianna Ryles was a young woman…
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[INTERVIEW] Denise Julia Is Learning to Let Love Back In
Before the streams started stacking up, before festival stages, EMPIRE, UTA, and an audience stretching far beyond the Philippines, Denise Julia was a teenager figuring out how to put the…
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[INTERVIEW] How André Cymone Helped Build a Musical Revolution—and Why He’s Finally Telling the Whole Story
Long before the world gave it a name, André Cymone was already helping shape the sound. The Minneapolis Sound wasn’t born in a boardroom. It grew out of basements, community…
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[INTERVIEW] Jodeci: Forever My Lady, Forever the Blueprint — Mr. Dalvin Reflects on 35 Years of Changing R&B Forever
Some artists make songs. Some artists make moments. And then there are rare artists who change the culture forever. Jodeci was that moment. When DeVanté Swing, Mr. Dalvin, K-Ci, and…
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[INTERVIEW] The Man Behind the New Edition Brotherhood: Jeff Dyson’s Journey From Protection to Preservation
History tends to celebrate the voices behind the microphone. Far less often does it recognize the steady hands behind the curtain—the people whose loyalty, instincts, and unwavering commitment help transform…
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[INTERVIEW] Diamond The Body: The Fight Was Never the Story — The Strength, Sacrifice, and Purpose Behind the Rise
Some people spend their lives trying to escape the reputation that made them famous. Diamond The Body decided to own it — then redefine it. Known to millions for her…
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Tim “Timboski“ Campbell: The Soul Behind the Sound
Before the world knew the voice of Timboski, there was a young man from Milwaukee chasing something bigger than a dream. Tim Campbell built his foundation the old-fashioned way—through passion,…
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[INTERVIEW] Dynelle “Dee” Rhodes On The Timeless ‘Weather Girls’ – Then, Now & Forever
Some records fade with time. Others become part of the soundtrack of our lives. The Weather Girls didn’t just give the world a hit—they delivered a celebration that still fills…
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