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Teairra Mari Interview
Filed under: R&B, We Got Next, Interviews
Achieving pop stardom is never a walk in the park, but the road to musical success can be especially rocky for those who enter the business as young adults. Thus, it’s understandable that, after a stint as teenage “Princess of the Roc,” Teairra Mari took a hiatus from the game to finish up high school without the added pressure of life in the spotlight. During her …
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Day26 Interview
Filed under: R&B, We Got Next, Interviews
If there’s one lesson to be learned from the last decade or so of television, it’s that reality-show success doesn’t always add up to longevity—particularly where musical stardom is concerned, those who lack true talent or dedication are quick to fall off the national radar. Brian, Mike, Que, Robert, and Willie of Making the Band 4 creation Day26, however, clearly possess both of these qualities and …
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Kevin Cossom Interview
Filed under: R&B, We Got Next, Interviews
Back in ‘07, did you ever find yourself humming along to R. Kelly‘s hook on Jeezy‘s “Go Getta?” Or, on a more recent note, were you one of the Booth reviewers to assign Ace Hood single “Cash Flow” a four or five-star rating? If so, you’re already a fan of Kevin Cossom—you just didn’t know it until now! Since he hit the scene with a guest …
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Melanie Fiona Interview
Filed under: R&B, We Got Next, Interviews
At its best, pop music is about making connections, whether between individuals of diverse backgrounds, between genres, or between the modern day and eras past. Born to Guyanese immigrant parents, raised in Toronto, and professing a love for such varied artists as Bob Marley, Sade, and Patsy Cline in addition to the classic soul greats, Melanie Fiona is poised to do all of this and more …
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J. Holiday Interview
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, R&B, Interviews
2008 was a great year for R&B fans; with new albums from Mary J. Blige and Ne-Yo, as well as strong freshman efforts from rising stars Karina Pasian and Jazmine Sullivan, competition for the genre’s ‘Best Album’ Grammy is stiff. Rounding out the lineup of nominees is J. Holiday, whose gold-certified debut album, Back of My ‘Lac found him inviting his growing fanbase on a sultry …
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Bobby V Interview
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, R&B, Interviews
As of 2009, the game is still in a state of transition, and in order to achieve continued success, musicians and businesspeople alike must be able to adapt. With some major labels struggling to find a strategy that will work in today’s musical and economic climate, jumping ship is becoming a popular decision, and Bobby V is a prime example of an artist who has no …
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Josh Xantus Interview
Filed under: Pop, R&B, We Got Next, Interviews
If you’re of school age and reading this site, it’s a fair bet that you do not consider classical pieces by the likes of Mozart and Chopin to be the height of musical excitement. Those with aspirations of pop stardom, however, would do well to heed the story of NYC up-and-comer Josh Xantus; forced by his mother to begin an education in classical piano at age …
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Shontelle Interview
Filed under: Pop, R&B, We Got Next, Interviews
Just a few years ago, the vast majority of American listeners would have been hard-pressed to name even one popular recording artist who hailed from the Island-nation of Barbados. This, of course, changed with the success of Saint Michael native Rihanna, who stepped onto the international stage with 2005’s Music of the Sun and went on to score five Billboard Hot 100 number one singles and …
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John Legend Interview
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, R&B, Interviews
The words of hope and change that fueled Barack Obama‘s campaign for President and ultimately his victory in this month’s election have catalyzed a movement towards artistic growth and renewal in hip hop, and this newfound positivity has been in the foreground of much of the music being released as of late. In addition to the cavalcade of Obama-centric mixtapes and exclusive singles from a wide …
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Lee Carr Interview
Filed under: Pop, R&B, We Got Next, Interviews
Aspiring artists who have spent years on the grind often find that big breaks come at times when they are least expected. Take R&B rising star Lee Carr, for example; though signing with the now-defunct Russel Simmons Music Group didn’t give him the momentum he needed to quit his day job at LensCrafters, the singer/songwriter’s true ticket to success arrived when a Jive Records limo pulled …
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