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DARIEN DEAN

A natural born entertainer, Darien’s spirited musical style earned him a coveted spotlight at the 2010 Soul Beach Music Festival in Aruba, opening for Mary J. Blige. He has captured the interest of industry executives, enamored the Capital Jazz Festival audience and was ultimately crowned victor of the Budweiser Superfest 2010 Battle for the Crown of New York, and ultimately, Budweiser Superfest 2010 National Battle for the Crown.

Darien Dean - Official Site...

JULIE DEXTER INTERVIEW

BY: BAYBROTHA AKIL

A world renowned, award winning, British vocalist considered by many to be one of the most influential female vocalists of our generation. Having shared the spotlight with a host of cutting-edge artists, including Mint Condition, Jill Scott, Bilal, Omar, Loose Ends, Rachelle Ferrell, Ledisi, Eric Roberson and Raheem DeVaughn to name a few, Julie not only holds up her own with them but has been praised and respected by them too.

Julie Dexter - Official Site...

GROWN FOLKS MUSIC
JAN 02 2011 BY: BAYBROTHA AKIL

If you remember watching your parents when they were listening to they favorite song, you watched as the music captured them an put them into the "That's My Song" groove. Noel Gourdin's Music is That Feeling. Music for Gown Folks! I really like the song "Puppet" as it represents any man in love who knows how to keep that love strong.

The production is stellar.. Kudos to the musicians or producers responsible for this album. Noel Gourdin's vocals strong and smooth, reminisant of a Al Green. Include the songwriting and topics, you have a great album for grown folks. For more information about Noel Grourdin, visit his website at.

www.noelgourdin.com

MJ Robinson : Ghetto Lullaby

MJ ROBINSON

(WHAT GOES AROUND)
MAR 04 2011 BY: BAYBROTHA AKIL

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COLLETTE

South Carolina-born and New York-based, Collette is singing, playing and writing her way to new ground in hip-hop soul. Her 2008 debut CD "Experience Collette" landed her a spot in The Gap's "Born To Play" acoustic concert series, followed by rotation on the Music Choice TV network and opening gigs for Talib Kweli, Chrisette Michele and Eric Roberson. In 2010, she won the John Lennon International Songwriting Contest’s Holiday Prize with "Keep Christmas Alive," and was repeatedly featured on BET'S CentricTV.com.

Collette Official Website

GOAPELE

Review of "Break of Dawn"
Nov 17, 2011 - Interview By: BayBrotha Akil

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The CD is on the shelf and is another smooth, soulful, and sexy representation of the artist. Goapele's new album is true to her style with songs about life and love.

The title track "Break of Down" has Goapele's classic smooth vocals and majestic harmonies while keeping your head rockin to the "Hip Hop/Soul/R&B/Electro" feeling tracks. Also one of my favorites, "Milk & Honey", this track locks you in from the beginning with the thick leads, bangin kick & clap, sick bass line, and sweet vocals. Props to Bay Area Producer "Bed Rock" for his hott production on this track. GOAPELE has a uniqueness to her voice that is truly her own. GOAPELE Website

GOAPELE Website

BRIAN MORGAN

Feat. Producer

Jan 30, 2011 - Interview By: Tianna Burse

Full Length Interview

is a record producer that was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas.Morgan was raised by his mother Mabel Mitchell (r.i.p.) along with his sister Toni Medlock (r.i.p.). He has produced recordings for SWV, COKO, Nicole Wray, Martha Wash, Usher and Jo Jo, among others. He is also known for his urban mixes of Mariah Carey's Dream lover. He is most famous for writing the SWV hit "Weak", a song which he wrote in order to express his feelings to singer Chante Moore. He has been known to make appearances in downtown Sacramento night clubs such as "Blue Cue" and "MoMo's".

DERRICK "DOA" ALLEN

Feat. Producer

Feb 06, 2011 - Interview By: Tianna Burse

Full Length Interview

Producer, Bass Player, Radio Personality, Activist, DOA has wears many hats in the community. Playing BASS for Lionel Richie, Derrick has traveled the world playing with some of the music industries greatest singers. Recently Derrick has produced great songs like "Sunday Afternoon" by Lenny Williams, and has worked on the latest Funk CD by the Late Wayman Tisdale.

J ALI

Artist Interview

Jan 23, 2011 - Interview By: Tianna Burse

Full Length Interview

Born in Southern Cali and raised in Sacramento, he has been singing and performing since he was a child. Tuning his ears to the early Motown sound, with years of practice and dedication to music, J Ali developed His skill. With a twist of old school and today's current hip-hop swag, j Ali's style is his own. He captures his audience by incorporating his skill as a lyricist and his extraordinary vocal ability.

TWIN SPRIT

Review of "Get Myself Together"
Nov. 17, 2011 - By: Hassan Brown

"From the “Stevie-ness” of the opening guitar and clavinet groove to the all girl vocal hook of the chorus to the badder than bad sax riffs to Twin Spirit’s chocolaty smooth verses to the awesome accepella at the end, we haven’t heard anything so deliciously groovy since Cheryl Lynn made it real back in ’79." Michael Verity of MP3.com

http://www.twinspiritsworld.com/

Featured Artists

The Home Grown Soul Show is a resource for new and emerging artists. Learning and understanding the music industry is important for artists to become successful. Music Mentors will introduce artists to industry professionals.

Music Mentors will meet professionals one on one, on location to discuss that Music Mentors career, projects, and advice. The audio interview will be played on our Sunday radio program as well as online.

SEND AN EMAIL if you would like to schedule an interview.

akil@homegrownsoulshow.com