​MNRK Music Group, announces the signing of GRAMMY, Soul Train, & 7x NAACP Image Award-nominated triple-threat, MAJOR. Affectionately known as “Mr. Why I Love You,” MAJOR., returns to his roots with his Urban Inspirational single debut, a reimagined version of the classic, “Whole World In His Hands.” The new single will be available everywhere music is sold and streamed on Friday, June 3rd exclusively via MNRK Music Group. 

​There is a meaning behind his birth name MAJOR. (spelled with all caps and a period at the end) but even more purpose behind his music. The multi-faceted singer delivers a soulful-pop sound to the new age. MAJOR.'s distinct voice and cool presence gives birth to an aura that he exudes from the inside out. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, he has a message of hope and inspiration to aspiring young artists.
 
As both Stevie Wonder & Patti LaBelle projected - lovers from everywhere have commissioned MAJORs.’ debut breakout ballad, “Why I Love You,” to soundtrack their greatest love stories - thus making the song reach Platinum status. 

​Follow MAJOR. on social media using the handle @NowThatsMajor; MAJORs.’ new single, “Whole World In His Hands” will be available everywhere music is sold and streamed on Friday, June 3rd exclusively via MNRK Music Group.

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​When We Speak TV cordially invites you to the City of Norcross, Georgia, for the 2022 Jazz In The Alley concert series.

Held in historic Norcross, Georgia, (Betty Mauldin Park), Jazz In the Alley has an upward attendance of 1,000. 
Did we mention that it's FREE? 
That's RIGHT!
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For more information and updates, follow Jazz In The Alley and When We Speak TV on all social media platforms.

​GRAMMY® Award-winning artist and songwriter Brandon Lake releases his latest full-length album, HELP!, on May 13th, 2022.
This timely collection of songs depicts Lake’s heart cry in the battle against depression, anxiety, loneliness, and other mental health struggles—acting as a declarative prayer amidst the processing of his personal emotions.
Available now, is the EP's lead single, "HELP."

​HELP features the voices of JUDAH, Chandler Moore, Amanda Cook, and his sons Blaise and Beau, this album is infused with the healing honey of raw honesty and authenticity—while serving as a resounding “me too” in response to anyone who is wrestling with thoughts that are not from God. Juxtaposing roars of declaration with songs that invite the heart into intimate worship, one of the messages carried out by this album is that perspective is everything. Whatever the devil meant for bad can be redeemed by the Lord for good. At a time when mental health is at an all-time low, Lake’s desire is to remind others that they’re not alone in their battles. There’s freedom and power behind the word, “help.”

Follow Brandon Lake on social media using the handle @BrandonLake.

​Urban One announced the superstar group of honorees for the upcoming URBAN ONE HONORS including Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Lifetime Achievement; Timbaland, Music Innovation; Gamble and Huff, Living Legends; Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Inspirational Impact; and Oscar, Grammy and Emmy Award-winning Jennifer Hudson, Entertainment Icon. 

Hosted by Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Ne-Yo, the two-hour telecast premieres Monday, January 17, 2022, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, at 8/7c, on TV One and Cleo TV, a division of Urban One.

​URBAN ONE HONORS is presented by TV One and Radio One's Washington D.C. market's cluster of radio stations: Majic 102.3 and 92.7, WKYS 93.9, Praise 104.1, WOL 1450 & 95.9, and Spirit 1340. The televised event heralds the accomplishments of individuals who have made extraordinary contributions in entertainment, media, music, education, and the community.

​The 30th Anniversary Bounce Trumpet Awards has been rescheduled for April 23, 2022, at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood and will air on Juneteenth, Sunday, June 19, at 7 p.m. ET.

Produced by Magic Lemonade Production Company, the gala event will be televised on Bounce, the nation’s popular entertainment television network serving African Americans.
The event was rescheduled from January because of COVID-19 concerns.

​On January 17, the Bounce Trumpet Awards returns for its 30th anniversary, celebrating the best in African American excellence and achievement. A beacon to inspire, enlighten and raise the human spirit to its highest potential, the Bounce Trumpet Awards recognizes Black humanitarians who have succeeded against immense odds and augment the richness of our society by striving for the justice and equality of all.

The gala event will take place at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood on Saturday, Jan. 15.

Among the special guests paying tribute to this year’s honorees are Wendell Pierce, Sanaa Lathan, JB Smoove, and Tamron Hall.
​Musical performers and more presenters will be announced soon. 

About the Trumpet Awards
The Bounce Trumpet Awards were conceived to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of African Americans and those who have succeeded against great odds and inspired success in others. Founded in 1992 by American Civil Rights leader Xernona Clayton, The Trumpet Awards were acquired by Bounce in 2016. The list of prestigious honorees includes Muhammad Ali, Beyoncé, Jamie Foxx, Halle Berry, Stevie Wonder, The African American Women of the U.S. Congress, Steve Harvey, Martin Luther King, III, Janelle Monáe and Spike Lee. For more information about past honorees, presenters, performers and information about The Bounce Trumpet Awards visit here. 

ABOUT NELSON RAMOS
​(from sonjazzy.com)​
I was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico, on the Caribbean side of the Island. I come from a family of distinguished musicians, to include my Grandfather who was a master luthier. My musical journey started by observing my uncle’s orchestra, and playing and studying percussion instruments since the age of 5, to include drums, congas, bongos and timbales. My first live performance was at the age 7 with My Uncle's Salsa Orchestra at the Fiestas Patronales de Guayama, Puerto Rico. In 1974 my Father moved us to Atlanta, GA where I continued to play drums and percussion instruments. In June 1979, I graduated High School in Atlanta from Sylvan Hills High School. In 1980 I joined the military and traveled to Europe, and returned back to Puerto Rico in 1983, where I started to study and play guitar and piano with local salsa bands. I left Puerto Rico in July 1985 and moved back to Atlanta, GA and started to study and learn jazz guitar and piano with musical instruction and mentors such as Bill Brannon, Felix Febles, Jazz Organist Joshua Seabrook, percussionist Skip Burney, and drummer Steve Ellington. I started to play regular jazz gigs with local jazz groups, attending jam sessions, studying, performing and collaborating with jazz musicians and groups in the Atlanta area. In July 1991, I organized, recorded South Side Trio, and performed in the 1992 Atlanta Jazz Festival at Grant Park. The Southside Trio was an organ, guitar and drum jazz trio, selected among many local groups to perform in the 1992 Atlanta Jazz Festival. We had the privilege and honor of performing on the same stage where Horace Silver, Carter Jefferson, and Freddie Hubbard performed.

In 1995, I went back in the service and studied piano at the U.S. School of Music at Little Creek Naval Installation in Virginia Beach, VA. I continued the John Mehegan Piano Jazz studies program (1) Jazz Improvisation Tonal and Rhythmic Principles, (2) Jazz Rhythm and the Improvised Line, (3) Swing and Early Progressive Piano Styles, (4) Contemporary Jazz Piano Styles. I was later stationed in Kobe Barracks, Panama, where I performed for local dignitaries, and performed for the Southern Command’s activities for General Wesley Clark. In addition, I performed for Panama’s premier female jazz vocalist Ms. Barbara Wilson. I played with members of Panamanian National Band, and performed weekly at Las Bovedas Restaurant in the French Quarters of Panama City, Ciudad Panama. In 1997 I moved to San Antonio, Texas where I played with: Luis Shati Orchestra, El Combo Rican Orchestra, Orchestra Tropicana, and Orchestra Esencia Latina, backing the best salsa singers such as El Cano Estremera, Luisito Carrion, Albita, Paquito Guzman, and many others. In June 2001 I moved back to Puerto Rico where I performed with my Uncle’s Orchestra, “Orquesta La Grande”. In June 2004, I moved to New Orleans, LA where I played with Blues singer Jimmy Hicks, Ashe Son, Freddie Omar, and many other local jazz and Latin Jazz groups. Performed weekly at Tippitinas’s, Harrah's Casino New Orleans, and Café Brazil in the French Quarter. Performed in the 2006 French Quarter Festival with Asheson, at the 2007 New Orleans Jazz Festival with Ashe Son Cuban Group, and Freddie Omar’s Salsa Band.

From June 2006 to June 2008, I moved to Baltimore, MD were I performed with local bands in Baltimore, and D.C., and performed piano at the Barrack Obama Mambo Inauguration "Mambo" party with Ted David and his Orquesta “La Leyenda” out of Washington, D.C. I recently performed at the 2015 French Quarter Festival with Fredy Omar Con Su Banda. I am currently living and working in Roswell, GA where I lead and direct Son Jazzy Orchestra and perform with other Jazz and Latin groups in the City of Atlanta, Georgia and Southeast United States. Son Jazzy has performed at several venues in the Atlanta Metro area to include Our Place Cafe & Bakery, Churchill Grounds, Loca Luna Restaurant, the Sweet Auburn Festivals, Johnny's Bistro and Pizza, and the Atlanta International Jazz Festival May 2012, New Orleans French Quarter Festival 2015, New Orleans Cervantes International Guitar Festival 2016, City of San Juan, Puerto Rico Adoquin Jazz nights, May 2016. I am also a United States Army Gulf and Iraq War Veteran. I served for over 25 years, and served in leadership positions for over 20 years. 

It's time for another When We Speak TV update.....and this time it's about our friend Speech Thomas of the Grammy winning hip hop group, Arrested Development!  If you don't know, Speech is a previous When We Speak guest.  We also spoke with Speech and Arrested Development at Black Music Honors a few years back.

But back to the reason for the post.... Arrested Development has released a new album called, For The FKN Love, which is definitely bringing a positive balance to hip hop.  
We are super excited because the album also features other great artists like Dee-1, Tony Momrelle, and Tasha Larae, that we have had the pleasure of speaking with in the past. 
It's always a great joy to see such great and positive people collaborating together!!!
Other artists joining Arrested Development on For The FKN Love, includes Big Daddy Kane, Configa, Monie Love, Fatman Scoop, Masta Ace, MRK SX, Freddie Foxxx, Cleveland P Jones, and more. 

1.      Yes Always
          featuring Configa & Dee-1
2.      Building from the Bottom
          featuring Configa, 1 Love, 4-IZE
3.      Never Had Your Back
           featuring Configa & Ke'Andra
4.      Swing Um
           featuring Configa, Fatman Scoop, Masta Ace, Dell-P
5.      Thank You
           featuring Configa, Tony Momrelle, Monie Love
6.      Bout It
           featuring Configa, MRK SX, Jahah, Alex Jones
7.      UNI(TY)
           featuring Clint Taylor
8.      I Don't Care
           featuring Configa
9.      Do It Up
           featuring Cris Acosta
10.     Where Lions Roam
           featuring Cris Acosta
11.      We Are Not in Kansas
           featuring Configa & Freddie Foxxx
12.      Be Refreshed
           featuring Configa, 1 Love, Twan Mack
13.      Grandma's Southern Ways
           featuring Configa, G. Love, Lish Speaks
14.      We Feeling it All
           featuring Twisted Royalty
15.      VIBE
           featuring Configa, Big Daddy Kane, Cleveland P. Jones, Tasha LaRae
16.      I Want U 2 Make It
           featuring Configa & KXNG CROOKED
17.      Have Your Moment
          featuring Configa, 1 Love, Sugarhill Gang 

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ABOUT SHAMEIA CRAWFORD
Classically trained singer, & creator, Shameia Crawford, has traveled the world sharing stages with some of the best in the music industry. She gives consistency in her delivery with all that she does. Bringing a uniqueness & connectivity that can be felt & heard.  Shameia Crawford may also look familiar to you because of her creative Tik Tok videos like, Anybody Else Addicted To Amazon?.  For more go to instagram.com/shameiamusic

TV One’soriginal, autobiographical series UNCENSORED continues with singer, songwriter, actor, and producer Anthony Hamilton on Sunday, October 3rd at 10 PM ET/9C. This season, some of today's most notable personalities tell their story in their own words including acclaimed actress Lynn Whitfield, singer and actress Raven-Symoné and more! 

​The hit autobiographical series UNCENSORED explores the lives of your favorite personalities as they provide first-hand accounts of their success and the obstacles they faced throughout their careers. The next episode stars R&B legend Anthony Hamilton. GRAMMY® Award winning singer, songwriter, producer, and actor Anthony Hamilton has achieved global sales of over 50 million albums. The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame inductee notably performed for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle, cementing his place in the history books as the "narrator of love." Introduced by way of the iconic 2003 smash "Charlene," his raw, awe-inspiring performances garnered the attention of NPR where he starred in their Noteworthy documentary series. He made his film debut in the critically acclaimed American Gangster and lent his vocals to the song "Freedom" from the Academy® Award-nominated film Django Unchained. Hamilton added author and publisher to his list of accomplishments with the unveiling of his first self-published book, Cornbread, Fish 'n Collard Greens, where he shares the inspiration for some of the iconic songs in his illustrious career and his love of southern food. Now, the R&B singer is telling never-before-heard stories of his career.

​Anthony Hamilton's episode of UNCENSORED was produced for TV One by Eric Tomosunas, Keith Neal, James Seppelfrick, Robert A. Boyd lll, Paul Hall and Phil Thornton (Executive Producers), Jay Allen (Co-Executive Producer), Tony L. Strickland (Producers), Nikki Byles (Supervising Producer), Gabby Jones (Talent Producer) and Directed by Kristen Walter and Phil Thornton. For TV One, Jason Ryan is Executive in Charge of Production; and Donyell Kennedy-McCullough is Senior Director of Talent & Casting.

For more information on UNCENSORED, visit TV One’s YouTube Channel and check out exclusive, behind-the-scenes content on www.tvone.tv. 
​
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Viewers can also join the conversation by connecting via social media on TV One’s Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook (@tvonetv) and the UNCENSORED Facebook and Instagram (@UncensoredTVOne) and using the hashtag #UNCENSORED.

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​Check out this video with Jermaine Sain and friends singing Best Of Me by Anthony Hamilton

If you a subscriber of the When We Speak TV Youtube channel, you know that a few months back we shared that the Janet Jackson documentary was coming to Lifetime and A&E, in January 2022. We have been patiently aiting and now we have a date.......it's January 28, 2022 at 8/7c.  

As well, Lifetime and A&E has shared a new trailer for this television event, highlighting some celebrities that we didn't know were in the documentary.  In adddition to Mariah Carey, Missy Elliott, and Paula Abdul, that we knew about, the trailer also includes interview segments with Jermaine Dupri, Janelle Monae, Samuel L Jackson, Teyana Taylor, Tyler Perry, Katherine Jackson, Whoopi Goldberg, Regina King, Ciara, and more. 

Janet. a 2 night, 4 hour documentary premeires on Lifetime & A&E in January 2022.  

This documentary has been in the making for 3 years and is said to feature never seen before footage with some of Janet's closest friends, like Mariah Carey and Missy Elliott. â€‹

So what do you think she's gonna SPEAK on? Becoming a mother? The 2004 Superbowl controversy? The death of her father, Joe Jackson, or maybe her brother Michael Jackson,...Drop down in the comments and tell me what you want her to discuss.  ​​

​Be sure to stay connected to When We Speak TV by subscribing to us on Youtube or joining us at whenwespeaktv.com for more updates about Janet. 

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Talk show host Wendy Williams executive produces the biopic on her life, revealing the highs and lows she has experienced throughout the years. 

Unravelling the glamourous mythology created by the brand over several decades, the series features archival footage and exclusive interviews with insiders from all facets of the Playboy world, many sharing their stories for the first time.

Actors Jordan Dean and Sydney Morton share their experience as Harry and Meghan in the Lifetime movie, Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace.