I am quite sure we’re not the only one captivated by the new McDonald‘s ad campaign. This soulful beauty captured our attention over the holidays in the commercial (see below). We just had to find out more about her. The newly 365 Black McDonald’s endorsed recording artist “Dollar Van Demo” national campaign commercial has just launched on every local and cable channel over the holiday. Joya Bravo also co-produced the record which she performs in the commercial.
Sade made a surprise appearance at the New York listening party for her new studio album, Soldier of Love. The exclusive listening session was held at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
To call the CMJ Music Marathon, a marathon is an understatement. There is nothing to prepare you for the music overload you will experience in a short period of time. It is almost impossible to attend EVERY music showcase or concert that week, but you could try. Here are a few highlights of some of the artists or bands JSD checked out and think you should too.
In addition to great films, one of the best parts of the CMJ Music Marathon and Film Festival is the discovery of new music talent performing in venues all over Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Each week iTunes finds a track from an artist or a band that they enjoy and makes it available for free as the Single of the Week.
Each week iTunes finds a track from an artist or a band that they enjoy and makes it available for free as the Single of the Week.
Released: October 6, 2009 (Stax Records)
Current single: Can’t Hardly Wait
Why XOJOHN likes it: N’Dambi is soulful and sassy! Pink Elephant is a perfect blend of classic 70s Soul and today’s Neo-Soul, while creating a sound infusing Gospel, Blues, and Jazz elements.
If you like: Angie Stone or Lalah Hathaway you will like N’Dambi
Giant Step presents Svedka Session @ The Hudson
When was the last time you heard a song or saw a music video that made you stop whatever you were doing and fully emerge yourself in it’s lyrics, the artist’s voice, and the emotion of the song? About a month ago I was getting my morning Jump Start from VH1. I really wasn’t paying any mind to Lady Gaga or Daughtry, whom I’m so a custom to getting my jump start from. I was sitting at my computer updating my Facebook status and “liking” links