Friday, May 31, 2013

Gordon Chambers


 
 
 
Did you know that the music artist that are your favorites and the songs they sing are not written by the artist more than likely written by a songwriter? Gordon Chambers is one of those songwriters who have written for some of the biggest acts in music industry. He wrote Anita Baker's "I Apologize", Brownstone's "If You Love Me", Angie Stone's "No More Rain (In This Cloud)" and Yolanda Adams "Someone Watching Over Me". Gordon Chambers is not only a songwriter the man can sing I heard his song “Get Away” on Streetwise Radio and had to find out more about this man. He is Jamaican-American and was born in the Bronx but grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey. Gordon had songwriting in his blood. He started writing songs at the age 7. It took him a while to come out with his debut album in 2005 called "Introducing Gordon Chambers" it was nominated for Independent Soul Album of the Year by Soultracks.com. It is great to see amazing songwriters come from the behind to scene to show off their talent. Check out Gordon Chambers on Streetwise Radio. Some of my favorite songs are “Touch You There”, "I'll Miss You Most (feat. Mike Phillips)", “Stay”, “I Wish I Was In Love”, “To Love Again”, “If You Love Me”, “Unfair” and “Get Away”. You can also listen to Streetwise Radio on iTunes, Pandora, MyGen365, Athena365 and Live365.



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Thursday, May 2, 2013

Luke James




Who is Luke James? Luke James is a 28 year old talent from New Orleans, Louisiana that has star quality. I remember seeing Luke James dancing on Beyoncé Knowles "Run the World (Girls)" music video. I did not know he was a singer and song writer.  I like the way he delivers a song. Luke is a gifted song writer, he writes beautiful songs. Luke has wrote hit songs for some very popular artist in the music industry like Chris Brown (Crawl), Justin Bieber (That Should Be Me), Britney Spears (Kill the Lights) and Keri Hilson (Do It). This multi-talented artist gives credit to his mother for introducing him to a wide array of music. Some musical artist that has inspired him is Marvin Gaye, Willie Nelson, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes and Alabama. Luke James official debut album called “Made to Love” is due out sometime in 2013. The first single from his album "Make Love to Me" was released on iTunes on January 8th. Yes, Luke James has it all, to become a music artist that will be around for a long time. My favorite songs are, “The Answer”, “Made To Love”, “Signs of Rain”, “Guilty Pleasure”, “The Only Exception”, “I Want You”, “That Should Be Me” and “Make Love to Me”. Luke James is the opening act on the Mrs. Carter Show World tour April 15, 2013 through September 13, 2013. Tune into Streetwise Radio and listen to songs from Luke James. You can also listen to Streetwise Radio on iTunes, Pandora, MyGen365, Athena365 and Live365.

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Sunday, April 14, 2013

The Band Vintage Trouble



I was watching the late show on April 8, 2013 the musical guest was “Vintage Trouble”. A week before Dj Michael Ealey was playing “Vintage Trouble- Nobody Told Me”. My husband commented on how tight the band sounded and how good the drummer was. They performed the song “Pelvis Pusher” this song was high energy, it reminded me of the music from the late 50s and the 60s. Vintage Trouble has only been around since 2010. They have hit the music scene with a refreshing old new sound. This collection of musicians formed in Los Angeles. They  consist of, Ty Taylor (vocal), Nalle Colt (guitar), Richard Danielson(drummer) and Rick Barrio Dill (bassist). Vintage Trouble has a fan base known as "TroubleMakers." The lead singer Ty Taylor sings with that church R&B sound he has a lot of energy. In 2011 they went overseas and were a hit they were named Breakout Artist of the Year by Music Weekly and HMV hailing them as their "Next Big Thing.”  I like “Vintage Trouble” it is refreshing to see a band playing live music again giving that old school sound. Justin Timberlake started it off this year with the 20/20 Experience. Is this what we have to look forward to in the music industry? I sure hope so. Tune into Streetwise Radio and listen to “Vintage Trouble”. You can also listen to Streetwise Radio on Pandora, iTunes, MyGen365, Live365, Roku and Athena365.

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Friday, March 22, 2013

Chaka Khan Alive



She’s back the queen of R&B, Funk and Rock & Roll Chaka Khan. With a new album titled “Alive” due out on July 2, 2013. Chaka Khan also has stood the test of time she has been in the music business for 40 years. She will be celebrating her 60th birthday on March 23, 2013. If this is 60 looks like, I can be so blessed. The album title says it all she looks fantastic. Chaka Khan has a single out “It's Not Over”. It is a beautiful inspiring song. No it’s not over for this living legend in the music industry. I’ve a fan of Chaka Khan since she was with Rufus. I’m so glad she is back and can’t wait for her album “Alive”. Happy Birthday Ms. Chaka Khan. Tune into Streetwise Radio and listen to Chaka Khan’s new single “It's Not Over” off the “Alive” album. You can also listen to Streetwise Radio on Pandora, iTunes, Athena365, MyGen365 and Live365.
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Thursday, March 14, 2013

Justin Timberlake






The 2013 Grammy Awards is something that I recorded, so I could fast forward through all the acts that I was not interested in seeing. When I heard that Justin Timberlake would be performing, I knew that it was going to be amazing. I was right Justin and his band The Tennessee Kids featuring Jay-Z blew the doors off the Grammies. When Justin came out his stage was black and white looking like the old acts of the 1940s. Singing three songs “Suit and Tie”, “Pusher Love Girl” and Mirror. Justin is funky with a lot of soul. It’s been about 7 years since “Bringing Sexy Back”, well he is bringing classy back. The other song I really like that is uplifting is “Mirror”.  I must say what I’ve heard so far "The 20/20 Experience" might be another Grammy Award to go with the six he has already received. "The 20/20 Experience" is due to be released on March 19, 2013. Tune into Streetwise Radio and listen to some tunes from Justin Timberlake’s "The 20/20 Experience". You can also listen to Streetwise Radio on iTunes, Pandora, Live365, Athena365 and MyGen365.
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Thursday, February 28, 2013

Lynden David Hall





I was listening to Streetwise Radio when I heard Lynden David Hall’s song ’Are We Still Cool’. I said this brother can sing. While listening to his music and doing some research I’m sad to say he passed away. Lynden David Hall was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in October 2003. He died on 14 February 2006 at the age of 31, from complications of stem cell transplant he received in January 2005. 


This Wandsworth, South London born singer, songwriter, arranger, and record producer had a lot of talent. Lynden could sing! He won two awards for his singing. The 'best newcomer' 1998 MOBO (Music of Black Origin) and he was voted "Best Male Artist" by the readers of Britain's Blues & Soul magazine in 1999. Lynden is an amazing soul singer left this world far too soon. I had to write about him so others that never heard of Lynden David Hall could experience his remarkable gift. I added him to my playlist. Some of my favorite songs are ‘Medicine 4 My Pain’, ‘Do I Qualify’, ‘Forgive Me’, ‘Sexy Cinderella’, ‘All you need is Love’, ‘Are We Still Cool’ and ‘Sleeping With Victor’. I know he was taken far too soon, but his music will live on. Streetwise Radio is playing Lynden David Hall. You can also listen to Streetwise Radio on Pandora, iTunes, MyGen365, Athena365 and Live365.
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