Concert Review | Bilal’s ‘Airtight Revenge’ Show

Bilal is on my very short list of artists who are underrated. Bilal sprung on to the music scene in 2001with his Neosoul debut album 1st Born Second and its smooth and sultry first single Soul Sista. The Philly native, who was a jazz and opera trained singer/songwriter, was working with everyone from Common to Erykah Badu. Fans couldn’t get enough of Bilal and wanted more. In 2006, Bilal was set to release his second album, Love for Sale, but the project’s release date was pushed back and later shelved due to the project being leaked entirely online. Read more

Revealed | Meet MuteMath

“Come on, can I dream for one day?
There’s nothing that can’t be done
But how long should it take somebody
Before they can be someone

‘Cause I know there’s got to be another level
Somewhere closer to the other side
And I’m feelin’ like it’s now or never
Can I break the spell of the typical?”
-Mute Math (Typical, 2006)

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McDonald’s 365 Black Presents: Joya Bravo

I am quite sure we’re not the only one captivated by the new McDonald‘s ad campaign. This soulful beauty captured our attention over the holidays in the commercial (see below). We just had to find out more about her. The newly 365 Black McDonald’s endorsed recording artist “Dollar Van Demo” national campaign commercial has just launched on every local and cable channel over the holiday. Joya Bravo also co-produced the record which she performs in the commercial. Read more

SADE “Soldier Of Love” Listening Party in New York

Sade made a surprise appearance at the New York listening party for her new studio album, Soldier of Love. The exclusive listening session was held at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Read more

CMJ ’09 | Music Marathon

To call the CMJ Music Marathon, a marathon is an understatement. There is nothing to prepare you for the music overload you will experience in a short period of time. It is almost impossible to attend EVERY music showcase or concert that week, but you could try. Here are a few highlights of some of the artists or bands JSD checked out and think you should too. Read more

CMJ ’09 | Wiz Khalifa x Grand Puba

In addition to great films, one of the best parts of the CMJ Music Marathon and Film Festival is the discovery of new music talent performing in venues all over Manhattan and Brooklyn. Read more

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