BlackPorcelain has decided “Today is the Day”

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Tweet South African artist BlackProcelain has released the first single “Today is the Day“,  to her upcoming debut album “Invincible Summer”.  I first was exposed to her wonderful voice from her second EP “TheInBetween“, last year.   From that point I was hooked.  With the new single, it reminds me that Soul from outside U.S.,… Read More

Gloria Ry’ann releases “Back With You” Video

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Tweet I have a new musical crush.  Her name is Gloria Ry’ann.  She released “Just Glow The EP” on November 21, of last year.  It’s a five songs of Soul that is simple, soothing, seductive and allows for her voice to bring you in her world.   This video is a perfect example of the… Read More

Nakia Henry’s Transition 3rd Cycle Video

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Tweet Nakia Henry has released a great video for the song “Transition 3rd Cycle”.  It’s a variation/remix of “Transition” from her 2009 album “Remember Me”.  It’s nice to see an artist keep working son a song, and see it grow and evolve from it’s original form.  Check out the video, and let her  (@nakiasaid) know your… Read More

Antoine Dunn just “Can’t Forget”

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Tweet  Website/iTunes/Twitter/Facebook/Youtube Antoine Dunn is a new artist that you should listen and take notice of his talent.  He has been grabbing more and more attention, radio play and mind share with his voice.  He released the single “Can’t Forget” this fall, which is to give you a taste of his upcoming debut album.  That… Read More

Maysa Wants You to Have Sweet Dreams

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Tweet Website/Twitter Maysa has released her latest album “Motions of Love” last week that is already holding the #1 spot on the R&B charts for iTunes.  This being her 9th solo album, I feel it’s one of her best.  I’ve been a fan of hers since the album “All My Life“, which was released in… Read More

Nakia Henry Tells a Story of Transition (Video)

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Tweet Nakia Henry, an artist who I have come to love her music, has released a video for her remixed song Transition. It’s from her debut album “Remember Me”.  It’s a song of life, struggle, and change.  Very beautiful, and will give you insight to her and her music.  Take a listen, and check out… Read More

Avery*Sunshine is now Mobile

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Tweet    The wonderfully positive artist Avery*Sunshine, is one of the first Soul artists to move her music, talent, and vision to the mobile space.  She has released her Avery*Sunshine App on the Apple AppStore and Android App Store.  It gives the fan and possible fan a free peek  into her world.  With sections for… Read More

Cafe Bohome EP Via Akello Light

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Tweet Download Here Akello Light has dropped another EP for us to sample.  Another collection of laid back music, featuring beautiful women. Not a bad combination.  Here is what Akello Light describes it. “Jazzy, laid-back hip-hop beats mixed with lost tales of love are the main ingredients within this musical adventure. South Carolina producer Obsidian… Read More

Saidah Baba Talibah Wakes up the Genre with a (S)cream

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Tweet Saidah Baba Talibah (twitter/facebook) has released the video to her single (S)Cream. Which is also the name of her debut album, that was released two weeks ago. She brings a welcome change, and realness to the genre.  She is an artist that uses real instruments to compliment her infinitely ranged voice.  The reason that I say… Read More

Musinah releasing “Gone” 2XEP on 7/20

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Tweet Muhsinah is going to give her loyal fans a double dose of her tomorrow.  On July 20th, is when she will release her double EP “Gone”, for free to the world.  This is her way of saying thank you, for her winning a contest to open for Jennifer Hudson in Aruba (video interview below).  I’ve… Read More

Dessy Di Lauro asks “Why You Raggin’?”

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Tweet Dessy Di Lauro has released her first video for, her 2nd album “Jumpin N Jivin’ Live @ The Swing House”.  The video “Why You Raggin’” is the visualization of the song, which won Hollywood Media In MusicAward for Best R&B/Soul Song.  The style of the music and video are from the combination of James… Read More

Kawan Debose is “Exposed” Mixtape

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Tweet Kawan Debose has released his new mixtape “Exposed”.  This is his first project after his album “Vintage Soul”, which was released in 2009.  Kawan is in a special class that wears three hats, as writer, producer, and thankfully singer.  On this mixtape, there is a great collection of songs, that will show you his… Read More

Laura J “Illuminates” us with her voice

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Tweet Stumbled upon this Soul/Gospel artist, Laura J (twitter, Facebook) that has blown my away. It’s very fitting that I find someone, on Sunday, who is breathing new life into Gospel.  From listening to the first song on her site “Illuminate”, which also is the album title, I was hooked.  It’s a very upbeat, song that will… Read More

Raheem Devaugh released “Heemy Taught Me”

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Tweet One of the most prolific mixtape artists out there has dropped a new one.  Well new to me.  It was released in early April.  This mixtape is made up of his favorite slow jams.  So, if you are looking to create the mood, this is what you need to get. 1. Gently 2. Breathe… Read More

Let The Love Come from Arinmaya

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Tweet I think that it is very fitting that the lovely Arinmaya is the first artist that I spotlight on my return on Soulified.  She was the last artist that was interviewed and spotlighted in January.  She has been busy in that time, and is bringing us goodies and treats.  She is getting ready to… Read More