Feature: The NUBIANO Exchange

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Clayton Perry

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• Interview: GLC - Hip-Hop Artist

  GLC's immediate thrust into the public spotlight serves as a gentle reminder that there is no such thing as luck.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Jun 01, 2009

• Interview: Izza Kizza - Hip-Hop Artist

  The eclectic versatility of Izza Kizza's style has generated widespread comparisons to fellow rapper Missy Elliott.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on May 29, 2009

• Interview: Sammie - Singer and Songwriter

  Since 1999, the life of Sammie Bush has repeatedly alternated between the "real world" and the "music world."

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on May 24, 2009

• Interview: Claudette Rogers Robinson - “The First Lady of Motown”

  Berry Gordy affectionately dubbed Claudette Rogers Robinson as "The First Lady of Motown."

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on May 15, 2009

• Interview: Charlie Wilson - Singer and Songwriter

  As the mentor of Aaron Hall and principal influence on R. Kelly, Charlie Wilson is "the de-facto father of new jack swing."

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on May 15, 2009

• Interview: Ton3x - Singer, Songwriter and Producer

  If Prince sung gospel music, then you'd have a general idea of the artist formerly known as "Tonex."

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Apr 28, 2009

• Interview: Leela James - Singer and Songwriter

  Leela James is one of those singers whose voice will stop someone dead in their tracks.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Apr 28, 2009

• Interview: Ginuwine - Singer and Songwriter

  Although Ginuwine has five gold, platinum and multi-platinum albums, his influence on contemporary R&B has been largely underrated.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Apr 17, 2009

• Interview: Donnie McClurkin – Singer, Songwriter and Producer

  Through the power of song, Donnie McClurkin has given the world intimate insight into the trials and tribulations of his life.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Apr 14, 2009

• A Conversation with Actor Michael Ealy of Seven Pounds

  Michael Ealy reflects on the Seven Pounds experience.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Apr 06, 2009

• Concert Review: Raphael Saadiq 03/26/2009 At The Wachovia Atrium, Charlotte, NC

  When an artist has a vast catalog, like Raphael Saadiq, select songs will undoubtedly be omitted.

  Review by Clayton Perry — on Mar 29, 2009

• Interview: Israel Houghton – Singer, Songwriter and Producer

  Every Sunday, the musical compositions of Israel Houghton fill houses of worship across the world.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Mar 22, 2009

• Music Review: Israel Houghton - The Power of One

  For more than ten years, Israel Houghton has brought Christ to crowds in every corner of the globe.

  Review by Clayton Perry — on Mar 20, 2009

• Interview: Anthony Hamilton – Singer and Songwriter

  With 7 GRAMMY nominations to his credit, Hamilton's recent win for "Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance" solidifies his reputation within R&B.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Mar 15, 2009

• Interview: Darius Rucker (of Hootie & the Blowfish) - Singer and Songwriter

  The evolution of Rucker's career yields solid proof that music is an art form that has the power to transcend cultural lines.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Mar 01, 2009

• An Interview with Film Director Malcolm D. Lee

  Malcolm D. Lee has been able to forge his own unique identity, despite inevitable comparisons to his cousin, Spike Lee.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Feb 22, 2009

• Interview: Deborah Cox - Singer and Songwriter

  With nine #1 singles to her credit, Deborah Cox has firmly established herself as a key pioneer in contemporary dance music.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Feb 18, 2009

• Interview: Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson - Renowned Songwriting and Production Duo

  Over the past four decades, Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson have penned hits for some of the music industry's foremost stars.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Feb 17, 2009

• Interview: K’Naan - Hip Hop Artist

  K'naan's narrative puts an international face on the burgeoning hip hop movement.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Feb 16, 2009

• Interview: Avant - Singer and Songwriter

  Staying true to the traditional elements of R&B, Avant has underpinned his repertoire with songs that speak to the universal human experience.

  Interview by Clayton Perry — on Feb 04, 2009