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Mocha Man Style End of Summer Playlist

As kids return to school and sweltering days give way to cooler temperatures, we long for the carefree days of summer. While we cannot turn back the hands of time, … Read more

Cam Newton Wants You to Show Your Power

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton’s wit, charm, self-confidence, and sense of purpose are the attributes that make him so appealing. Not only has he excited NFL fans with his skills on the … Read more

Lexus Verses and Flow Highlights the Power of Poetry

I’ve always been fascinated by poetry. Its rhythm, cadence, and flow have always been a soothing salve for my soul. As a child, I’d spend hours reading Langston Hughes’s poems. … Read more

Indie Artist Spotlight – Funktapuss

Funktapuss is a five-piece groove factory that churns out smooth, sweaty New England style funk. Popping bass lines and hot guitar drive the bopping rhythm section, the backdrop to the … Read more

Indie Artist Spotlight – Danielia Cotton

Growing up in rural Hopewell, New Jersey (population 2,010), Danielia Cotton stood out. Not just because she was only one of about seven Black kids in her junior high school, … Read more

Indie Artist Spotlight – BELLE

“i sing. i have issues. your problem now.” Toronto based alternative R&B singer, BELLE uses music to mend her soul. Her EP, ptsd, showcases the multi-talented singer/songwriter’s ability to address serious … Read more

Indie Artist Spotlight – Hookz

Although John Michael Morris “Hookz”, also known as John Barkim Cooper, spent most of his life in foster homes and group homes, he never allowed his upbringing to quell his passion to succeed. … Read more

Indie Artist Spotlight – Kitty Cash

Kitty Cash got her start in the music business when she became the official DJ for recording artist Kilo Kish. She received Paper Magazine’s Nightlife 2013 Award for “Best DJ” … Read more

5 Indie Artists You Should Hear – August 2014

Thanks to the internet, we have access to more songs than ever before. However, the glut of music can make it difficult to find new artists that we really like. … Read more

Aloe Blacc Shows Off Dance Moves in This Performance of “Love is the Answer”

Aloe Blacc is The Man. The singer, songwriter, and performer makes incredible music that is inspiring, uplifting, and socially relevant. His ability to write lyrics that tell stories about the … Read more