Feature: The NUBIANO Exchange

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• Interview: Matt Cusson - Singer, Songwriter and Producer

  While studying in Boston at Berklee College of Music, Matt Cusson instinctively found his way to Harlem’s Apollo stage.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Nov 20, 2009

• Interview: K. Michelle - Singer, Songwriter and Producer

  K. Michelle is raw, honest and refreshingly blunt.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Nov 19, 2009

• Interview: Marcus "Pleasure P" Cooper, Singer and Songwriter

  Earlier this year, “Boyfriend #2” and “Under” became number one singles on urban and mainstream R&B radio outlets nationwide.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Nov 18, 2009

• Interview: Ryan Leslie - Singer, Songwriter and Producer

  Ryan Leslie is a key pioneer in the music-media movement.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Nov 03, 2009

• Interview: Marques Houston - Singer, Songwriter and Producer

  With ten albums to his credit, at the age of 28, Marques Houston is an industry veteran.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Nov 03, 2009

• Interview: Jason Derulo - Singer and Songwriter

  Jason Derülo's resume boasts songwriting credits for Birdman, Cassie, Danity Kane, Diddy, Lil’ Wayne, Pitbull, and Sean Kingston.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Oct 30, 2009

• Interview: Mary Mary - Gospel Music Duo

  Mary Mary has the rare distinction of finding a welcome home on secular and religious radio stations.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Oct 28, 2009

• Interview: Ester Dean - Singer and Songwriter

  As the protégé of super-producer Polow da Don, expectations are running high for Ester Dean, whose debut album is set for release in 2010.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Oct 26, 2009

• Interview: Bobby Ray "B.o.B" Simmons - Rapper and Producer

  Although Bobby Ray’s music hasn’t hit the shelves of brick-and-mortar stores, his underground fame landed him on the covers of XXL and Vibe.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Oct 25, 2009

• A Conversation with Jade Jenise Dixon, Director, Actress, and Writer

  Jade Jenise Dixon’s latest work, Truth Hall, has garnered eight film festival wins and nominations.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Oct 23, 2009

• Interview: Backstreet Boys' Brian Littrell

  Over the past two decades, the Backstreet Boys have sold more than 100 million records.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Oct 23, 2009

• Interview: Claude Kelly - Songwriter Extraordinaire

  The diverse roster of Claude Kelly’s discography shines as a testament to his ability to write across multiple genres.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Oct 18, 2009

• Interview: N’dambi - Singer and Songwriter

  N'dambi's creative spirits have guided her from Dallas, Texas, to venues across the globe.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Oct 15, 2009

• Interview: Kevon Edmonds - Singer, Songwriter & Producer

  Kevon Edmonds has charted 11 top ten singles as a solo artist and as a member of After 7.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Oct 14, 2009

• Interview: Kandi Burruss - Singer & Songwriter

  Kandi Burruss has been the central and driving force behind the development of the contemporary canon of women’s empowerment music.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Oct 12, 2009

• Interview: Meshell Ndegeocello - Singer, Songwriter & Producer

  Meshell Ndegeocello has blazed her own trail in an industry known for its cookie-cutter sensibilities.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Oct 08, 2009

• Interview: Gene “Malice” Thornton (of the Clipse)

  Over the past decade, the Clipse have established themselves as one of hip hop’s most respected and recognizable duos.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Oct 06, 2009

• Movie Review: More Than A Game

  Although LeBron James is the marquee star, More Than A Game casts a welcome spotlight on Coach Dru Joyce II.

  Review by Clayton Perry — on Oct 02, 2009

• Interview: Jadyn Maria - Singer and Songwriter

  May her life shine as a testimony to all who are still following the rainbow’s end to find their pot of gold.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Sep 24, 2009

• Interview: Jaicko - Singer and Songwriter

  As the summer turns to fall, American radio has taken an unexpected trip to a tropical island in the Caribbean.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Sep 18, 2009