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[INTERVIEW] Papoose Talks His Mission to ‘Save Hip-Hop’ and His New Visual Album ‘Bars on Wheels’

It’s not easy carrying the game on your back. Papoose knows a thing or two about being one of the best to ever do it in Hip-Hop. The rapper, known…

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[INTERVIEW] Ben Reilly Talks New Album ‘SAVE!’ And Shares His Superhero Origin Story

Break out rapper Ben Reilly is here to stay. SAVE!, the 2025 debut album is Reilly’s introduction, so to speak, as an artist. Influenced by his love of superheroes, and…

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[INTERVIEW] Mark Adams: Keys, Groove & Legacy

Mark Adams has been at the center of neo-soul and jazz-funk for decades—keyboardist, arranger, and longtime musical director for Roy Ayers. With This Is Neo-Soul, he isn’t just revisiting a…

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[INTERVIEW] Lindsey Webster: Inside Music In Me – Soul, Stories & Vulnerability

Some voices don’t just sing—they stay with you. Lindsey Webster’s is one of those. Born and raised in Woodstock, NY, she grew up where art and music weren’t extras—they were…

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[INTERVIEW] C. Martin, Founding Member of R&B Group, Shai Is Back For Unfinished Music Business

Carl ‘Groove’ Martin made his mark on the ’90s R&B scene with the Shai classic ‘If I Ever Fall in Love,’ but his story isn’t just about hits—it’s about creative…

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[INTERVIEW] Longtime Manager, Consultant, Culture Influencer, Al Manerson Reveals Insights Behind the Curtain

The name Al Manerson might not always be in the headlines, but his impact on the music industry is undeniable. From growing up in Orchard Park—the same neighborhood that gave…

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[INTERVIEW] mcgwn: On The Cusp of Breaking Out, The Rising Star Offers No Apologies

mcgwn moves with the kind of emotional precision that turns confession into currency, and his music, including songs like, “SORRIES AIN’T ENOUGH” prove exactly why his voice is rising beyond…

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[INTERVIEW] Hil St. Soul: Beyond the Notes

Hil St. Soul doesn’t just make music — she makes moments you feel. The single “Nasalifya” is gratitude turned into song, a journey through love, loss, and reflection, all wrapped…

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[INTERVIEW] Tiana Major9: Rewriting the R&B Playbook

She’s the voice that’s been quietly reshaping R&B on both sides of the Atlantic, blending raw vulnerability with undeniable swagger. From her breakout hits to her Grammy-nominated moments, Tiana Major9…

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[INTERVIEW] R&B Veteran K’Jon Opens Up | The Evolution Of K’Jon

Acclaimed artist K’Jon, born Kelvin Johnson, has made a major splash in the R&B world with his soulful sound and heartfelt lyrics. He burst onto the scene with his 2009…

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