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Posts in category "Soul"

The new queen of Maybach Music...Teedra Moses...The Lioness!

The new queen of Maybach Music...Teedra Moses...The Lioness!
On the set this past weekend-I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Teedra Moses-songstress and songwriter extraordinaire…and we had the chance to talk about her career, her recent signing to Maybach Music and her live performance at Shrine.  Decked out in a very swanky dress-originally designed just for this show-she didn’t not disappoint-both on... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
October 18, 2011 at 1:54 pm
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Chromeo: (Noun) Electro-Funk Band (Synonym) Talking Heads (Verb) Dance

Chromeo: (Noun) Electro-Funk Band (Synonym) Talking Heads (Verb) Dance
Chromeo will be performing at the House of Blues on September 30th.  If you love to dance-go. Dave, where are you guys from originally and how did the band get started? We’re from Montreal Canada.  We grew up as teenagers listening to hip hop music.  Through hip hop we discovered funk music and soul music. ... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
September 28, 2011 at 11:30 am
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Conversations with Estelle-I give you "All of Me" please don't "Break my Heart"

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At the Hard Rock Hotel with Estelle discussing her new single “Break My Heart and her upcoming album “All of Me”-leading up to her kickoff performance for the Wade’s World Foundation. Estelle you have a lot going on right now with the new single “Break My Heart”.  What was the inspiration for this song? “Break... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
August 29, 2011 at 9:30 am
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The Kids These Days were tearing it up at Lolla!

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How could I not have a sit down with a Chicago original product.  Relatively new to the scene-Kids These Days were in effect at Lollapalooza performing on Friday-then following up that show with an afterparty performance at Hard Rock Cafe.  In todays world of electronic gadetry to produce music-it was most refreshing to see an... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
August 8, 2011 at 11:40 am
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Getting Diggy with Son of Rap Icon-Rev Run-promoting his debut single "Copy and Paste"

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It was pandemonium Saturday at PHLI Worldwide Hyde Park for the rising hip hop star-Diggy Simmons-son of industry icon Rev Run of RunDMC.  It was surprising to see such a large turnout of extremely excited fans for the 16 year old rapper.  He was in the market promoting his debut single “Copy and Paste” just... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
July 24, 2011 at 4:24 pm
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R&B Sensation Britni Elise...yeah she gone Rock This!

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Every now and then in my pursuits as journalist and music critic I come across a talented news artist worthy of consideration.  Someone who not only has the skills and passion to be successful; but also the artistry and fortitude to offer something different from what we are force fed to listen to on popular... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
June 21, 2011 at 11:58 pm
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GOT D.A.M....the Next Big Thing???

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We’ll I can’t say for certain…I’ve been persuaded into attending this experimental exploration of Dance, Art and Music presented by the young Howard University upstart-Maya-Camille Broussard and her partner Chrishon Lampley-who’ve founded Three Peas Art Lounge in the South Loop. I’ll keep an open mind-before judging. If you love experimenting-then GOT D.A.M…we’ve got something in... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
April 20, 2011 at 8:21 pm
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Goapele Shines at the Shrine with a Taste of Milk & Honey

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After an outstanding performance-soul songstress-Goapele offered a glimpse of what she’s all about and why she has continued to stand the test of time in an exclusive backstage interview.Q. Tell me about your new project-Milk & Honey. A.  This will be my third major project coming out this summer-named Milk & Honey.  It’s going to... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
April 3, 2011 at 9:25 pm
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Lauren Jenkins is fine art...

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Set at the Per Populous Gallery as part of the 2nd Friday Pilsen ArtWalk-Lauren Jenkins made her return to showing art work with “Quiet Language”.  An amazing exhibit of fine art-this solo showing of illustrations and paintings had the look and feel of an artist whose work is well beyond her years.  Many of the... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
March 13, 2011 at 12:50 pm
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Rosina Mae-Fashion for the girl on the go

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Set at the Deboniar Social Club this past Saturday night-supreme fashionista Rose Mae Turner-produced her second annual fashion show for her Chicago based clothing line Rosina Mae.  I missed her inaugural event last year-and made sure I didn’t let that happen again.  Known for her swimwear, cover-ups and party dresses; the show on Saturday also... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
November 22, 2010 at 9:56 pm
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