Blogcritics

Interview: Adele - Singer and Songwriter

Clayton Perry — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:41:15 EDT

The British press has hailed Adele as the "new Amy Winehouse."
Although "soul music" originated in the United States, over the past decade, the genre has failed to make much headway in mainstream radio outlets. How ironic, then, that one of America's greatest previous exports is now being imported by a small cadre of young British chanteuses. Of these women, Adele is the most promising.The...

Interview: Lalah Hathaway - Singer and Songwriter

Clayton Perry — Tue, 8 Jul 2008 07:48:42 EDT

As the daughter of Donny Hathaway, one of soul music's eternal legends, the expectations placed upon Lalah's career have been extraordinarily high.
When your last name is Hathaway, there is a certain degree of attention that inevitably follows you, especially in the world of music. As the daughter of Donny Hathaway, one of soul music's eternal legends, the expectations placed upon Lalah's career have been extraordinarily high. In spite of such pressure, she has blazed her own trails...

Interview: Keli Goff, Author and Political Analyst

Clayton Perry — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 04:08:44 EDT

Keli Goff has emerged as one of Washington's key political commentators, serving as a regular contributor to CNN, FOX News Channel, and Bloomberg Radio.
In days gone by, politics was a game that only men were allowed to play. But today, women have gained access to the political arena in every dimension. One of these women is Keli Goff, who has emerged as one of Washington's key political commentators and serves as a regular contributor to CNN, FOX News Channel, and Bloomberg Radio. Although...

Interview: Farrah Gray - Author, Philanthropist, and Real Estate Entrepreneur

Clayton Perry — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:36:45 EDT

At the age of 14, Farrah Gray became a self-made millionaire, despite being raised in the impoverished South Side of Chicago.
In America, anything is possible. All naysayers should consider the life of Farrah Gray.At the age of 14, Farrah Gray became a self-made millionaire, despite being raised in the impoverished South Side of Chicago. In less than a decade, his entrepreneurial talents have allowed him to oversee a $30 million asset management company, become a...

Not Your Mama's Mariah

Clayton Perry — Wed, 21 May 2008 07:04:13 EDT

By most accounts Mariah Carey has undergone a complete transformation.
This article is part of a series in celebration of a new, dynamic voice in Black America: the NUBIANO Exchange. Brace yourself for the NUBIANO experience. by Zacch Estrada-Petersen "You look at me and see the girl who lives inside the golden world. But don't believe that's all there is to see. You'll never know the real...

One in Nine: Behind a Racially Discriminatory Sentencing Policy

Clayton Perry — Tue, 13 May 2008 12:12:47 EDT

Racialized sentencing disparities have long been present in the United States criminal justice system.
This article is part of a series in celebration of a new, dynamic voice in Black America: the NUBIANO Exchange. Brace yourself for the NUBIANO experience. by Lisa Swanson During the last week in February, the Pew Center on the States released a report entitled One in 100: Behind Bars in America 2008. “For the first time,” the...

Interview: Anthony David, Singer and Songwriter

Clayton Perry — Mon, 5 May 2008 09:26:38 EDT

R&B sensation Anthony David will be the first artist to release an album under SoulBird Music, India.Arie's new banner.
This article is part of a series in celebration of a new, dynamic voice in Black America: the NUBIANO Exchange. Brace yourself for the NUBIANO experience. Legend has it that one day the souls of Bill Withers and Mos Def would intertwine. On that glorious day a man by the name of Anthony David would come to Atlanta, Georgia, and “evoke the...

Interview: Tiffany Evans, Singer and Actress

Clayton Perry — Sun, 4 May 2008 23:23:31 EDT

Tiffany Evans is the only singer in Star Search history to receive a perfect, five-star score on every appearance.
This article is part of a series in celebration of a new, dynamic voice in Black America: the NUBIANO Exchange. Brace yourself for the NUBIANO experience. Every now and again, America is blessed with a talent so bright that its glimmer is inescapable. In 2003, this rare phenomenon occurred, when Tiffany Evans was introduced to the world on Star...

Interview: Dianne Reeves, Jazz Singer Extraordinaire

Clayton Perry — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:51:09 EDT

Dianne Reeves is the only singer spanning across all music genres to win GRAMMY Awards in the vocal category for three consecutive recordings.
This article is part of a series in celebration of a new, dynamic voice in Black America: the NUBIANO Exchange. Brace yourself for the NUBIANO experience. Dianne Reeves is one of America’s most revered contemporary jazz singers. Standing on the shoulders of her forbearers, Reeves’ name has been added to the ranks of Dinah...

Music Review: Dianne Reeves - When You Know

Clayton Perry — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 03:10:23 EDT

As a four-time GRAMMY winner, Dianne Reeves stands in a league of her own.
One does not have to be in love, in order to be in love with, "Love."While such a statement could be brushed off as the whimsical declaration of a hopeless romantic, Dianne Reeves' When You Know proves this assertion as fact. When You Know showcases Love — from a woman's perspective — in all of her different stages,...