Those who were fortunate enough to be in the audience during Kierra Sheard's Grammy Week performance at BET's annual Music Matters showcase were treated to a brief but impactful set that featured her single, "Flaws," a song about emotional and physical insecurities, as well as a heart-stopping cover of the Mary J. Blige classic "No More Drama." That vibrant adaptability serves... read full bio
Dexys, often known as the Dexys Midnight Runners, is a 7-piece band English soul pop band. While the band has experiences major lineup changes over the years, with the only core member being Kevin Rowland, the band continues to create soul-inspired pop for the masses. Two of the band’s most noteworthy tracks are “Geno” and “Come On Eileen.” The... read full bio
All-4-One is a Grammy Award-winning R&B and pop group that consists of members Jamie Jones, Delious Kennedy, Alfred Nevarez and Tony Borowiak. The group is best known for their hit singles which include “I Swear,” and “I Can Love You Like That.” The group is based in Antelope Valley, California, and they gained fame in the early 90’s after the... read full bio
Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, and Producer Ray Parker Jr. started out at 13 in the legendary Motown studios then continued his professional career at 18 as a member of Stevie Wonder's band! Ray moved on, creating his own band Raydio and then continued his chart-topping career as a solo artist. He has had 24 Billboard Top 40 and R&B hits and... read full bio
Angie Stone is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and actress who came to prominence after performing in the hip-hop trio The Sequence. She later on went to work with Lenny Kravitz, Mantronix, and Vertical Hold. After a few years, Stone went on to release music as a solo artist with her debut album, “Black Diamond”. Black Diamond peaked at number... read full bio
In a music scene crowded with confusion and mixed messages, Sounds of Blackness has consistently sought to bring out the best in its listeners. Our message is hope," says Gary Hines, the group's director. The era of Sounds' origins was marked by the spiritual/social consciousness of revolutionary artists like Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. Their success, though nothing... read full bio
Tessane Chin is most well known for winning season 5 of singing competition show The Voice. She was part of Adam Levine's team even though all four judges on the voice wanted her. She has opened for many famous acts including Patti Labelle, Peabo Bryson, Gladys Knight, and even toured with Jimmy Cliff for three years. She was born in... read full bio
American singer-songwriter Matt McAndrew became well-known across the country with his participation in Team Adam, the band Maroon 5, on Season 7 of NBC's reality TV singing competition The Voice. "Wasted Love," his last single from The Voice, peaked at number one on the iTunes Charts and at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100. Megastar performers including Maroon 5,... read full bio
The legendary husband-and-wife team of Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. has entertained America since they first met as members of the enormously successful group, The Original 5th Dimension. They were thrust into the limelight, and topped the charts with the Grammy-winning hit, ""Up Up and Away"". It began a half decade run as one of the top acts in... read full bio
Erika Campbell is half of the Gospel duo Mary Mary and a devoted worship leader. Along with her husband, she founded a bible study program in Los Angeles that has grown into the California Worship Center. As part of Mary Mary, Erika has released seven albums as well as two of her own solo albums. She is the winner of... read full bio
Jordan Smith is a singer and musician from Kentucky. He is best known for winning the 9th season of the NBC singing competition show “The Voice”. Jordan’s renditions of “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” during week two, “Somebody to Love” for the semi-final song, and “Mary, Did You Know” for the final competition show, each bumped Adele’s platinum-selling... read full bio
Tye Tribbett is a gospel music singer-songwriter, keyboardist, and preacher. He is also a choir director and founder of the Grammy-nominated and Stellar-Award winning gospel group Tye Tribbett & G.A. (Greater Anointing). Tye has toured with Faith Hill, and collaborated with the likes of Usher, Will Smith, Don Henley, Justin Timberlake, and Sting. He has released six albums to date,... read full bio
Ryland James is a Canadian pop singer-songwriter from Deseronto, Ontario, who has recently gained popularity after touring with Alessia Cara during her tour through Canada. James music is a blend of pop and soul with gospel roots. He sings with passion and power and rose to fame after the release of his single “Good to You.” James has yet to... read full bio
Stokley Williams is most well recognized as the lead singer of R&B group Mint Condition, with whom he produced the hits “Breakin’ My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)” and “What Kind of Man Would I Be”. Mint Condition toured with Prince on his Welcome 2 America tour, was featured on the TV series Way Back When, and inducted into the Soul... read full bio
Moses Sumney is a singer and songwriter from Los Angeles, California. He released his first self-recorded EP, ‘Mid-City Island’, to critical acclaim. He has opened for acts like Solange, Sufjan Stevens, St. Vincent, and Erykah Badu. His music is a mix of indie, R&B, and soul, creating an array of beautiful sounds for listeners to absorb. Sumney started his musical... read full bio
Although Durand Jones never intended to be the front man of a band, his work with the Indications has made him one of the soul revivalists' most powerful and recognizable voices. The singer/songwriter has recorded three albums with his partners, Durand Jones & the Indications, American Love Call, and Private Space, in addition to a few singles. Jones has independently... read full bio
Due to the connections of her father vocalist Scat Springs, adult contemporary R&B artist Kandace Springs was able to get a demo recording heard by veteran producers who’ve worked with big name artists like Stephanie Mills, Christina Aguilera, and Rihanna. Kandace was signed with SRP Music Group, and later encountered Blue Note, who ultimately offered a recording contract that Springs... read full bio
Groove Legacy is an up-and-coming band that uses the sounds of jazz, funk, and soul music to create a one of a kind sound that’s only theirs. They use their music to fill the void of times that once were, and to keep alive the old school feel. The Crusaders, Stuff, The Meters, and the JB Horns are some of... read full bio
Robert Finley is an experienced musician, having played music for tens of years. Finley is from Bernice, Louisiana, and the gospel and blues from the area inspire his music. Finley’s newest release ‘Goin’ Platinum!’ is a beautiful demonstration of his music. Audiences are speechless upon hearing his soulful music. Finley is a self-taught, instinctual musician, using his finely tuned ear... read full bio
Philip Bailey is an American RnB, soul, gospel, and funk singer-songwriter, and musician, who is best known for his work as a member and lead singer of Earth, Wind and Fire. Bailey sings in a four-octave vocal range and has a falsetto register and over the course of his career, he has won seven Grammy Awards. Bailey was born in... read full bio
