Feature: The NUBIANO Exchange

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Clayton Perry

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• Interview: V.V. Brown - Singer, Songwriter & Producer

  When beauty, brains and business savvy are mixed together, life graces us with the presence of “total package” artists like V.V. Brown.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Mar 16, 2010

• Interview: Christopher "Tricky" Stewart - Songwriter and Producer

  Christopher Stewart is the producer of “Umbrella” (Rihanna), “Single Ladies” (Beyonce) and “Touch My Body” (Mariah Carey).

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Jan 21, 2010

• Music Review: Sade - Soldier of Love

  When the sacred and secular combine, therein, at the crux, lies Sade.

  Review by Clayton Perry — on Jan 18, 2010

• Interview: Lyfe Jennings - Singer, Songwriter and Producer

  In the world of contemporary R&B, Lyfe Jennings is the prototype for what hip-hop heads would consider a “street disciple.”

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Jan 14, 2010

• Interview: Raheem DeVaughn - Singer and Songwriter

  The self-proclaimed “R&B hippie neo-soul rock star” channels the spirit of Marvin Gaye on his latest release.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Jan 14, 2010

• Interview: Wyclef Jean - Rapper, Songwriter, and Producer

  Following in the footsteps of Babyface and Quincy Jones, Wyclef Jean has learned the value of ownership.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Jan 12, 2010

• Interview: Sean Garrett – Singer, Songwriter, and Producer

  Inside Garrett’s discography, one will find: “Yeah” (Usher), “Lose My Breathe” (Destiny’s Child), “Run It!” (Chris Brown), “London Bridge” (Fergie) and “Break Up” (Mario).

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Jan 07, 2010

• The Legacy of Katt Williams Captured in Katt Box

  In 2008, Katt Williams’ hugely successful It’s Pimpin’ Pimpin’ tour traveled to 100 cities. At the end of the year, however, he retired at age 35.

  Review by Clayton Perry — on Jan 03, 2010

• Interview: Priscilla Renea - Singer and Songwriter

  Priscilla Renea masterfully fuses elements of rock, pop, and R&B.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Dec 07, 2009

• Interview: Chuck D (of Public Enemy)

  Rolling Stone ranked Public Enemy as #44 on its Immortals list, which highlights the 100 greatest artists of all time.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Dec 03, 2009

• 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