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Anonymous Da Band

6/2/2021

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SOURCE: ​anonymousdaband.com

​Known predominately for their smooth urban jazz sound, Anonymous DaBand is a multi-talented  band made up of unique young men with a synergistic approach to music. 
Anonymous DaBand
​ The special thing about this band is the overwhelming humble spirit that surrounds them-hence the name Anonymous.  Each member is a master of his own instrument and they come together in perfection to share their awesome talents.  The group has performed around the Atlanta area for various benefits, social events, and festivals including the Atlanta Jazz Festival.  Formerly known as Atlanta's #1 Teen Instrumental Band, they were highlighted at Prince's, Paisley Park in the first Musicology Battle of the Bands. They have also opened for the likes of Najee, Chrisette Michele, and Pieces of a Dream and other top performers. The group continues their journey of success by making a huge impact on the music world! 
MEMBERS INCLUDE
Justice Michael - Drums
Xavier Davis - Keyboards
Langston Michael - Saxophone
​Xavier Jones - Bass

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Anonymous da band - battle of the bands - paisley park - jazz bands - justice michael - xavier davis - atlanta jazz festival - langston michael - xavier jones - black band - atlanta bands - musicians in atlanta - Musicology Battle of the bands paisley park - irma anonymous da band - Inconsistent by Anonymous Da Band & Kennedy Avery - jazz festival bands - festivals in atlanta - young men playing instruments - ​Chrisette Michelle - Najee - jazz music - rising jazz musicians - When We Speak TV - Jermaine Sain

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Groove Centric

5/11/2021

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SOURCE: groovecentricmusic.com

​The Groove Centric band was started in 2008 in Atlanta, GA. They have since grown to a trendsetting group playing all around the city at venues such as The Velvet Note, The Vista Room, Venkmans, City Winery, St. James Live, Churchill Grounds, the legendary Paschal's Restaurant, Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint, The Artmore Hotel, Jazz Café, Acoustix Jazz Restaurant, Ambiance Lounge, The Jazz Loft, Michon's Loft and many more. They have also performed to excited audiences in surrounding cities at venues such as Good Times Jazz Restaurant, The Perfect Note, Blues Boulevard, Chayz Lounge, The House of Blues and Savoy Restaurant. Groove Centric has expanded their musical reach by providing melodic entertainment for many corporate events.
​Collectively, they have played with artists such as Mandisa, Malcolm Jamal-Warner, Jennifer Holliday, Mike Phillips, Monica, Musiq Soulchild, Jimmy Heath, India Arie, Jeff Lorber, Oliver Lake, Mighty Blues Kings, Sonny Emory and Al Green to name a few. Their familiarity with a myriad of styles became recognizable and by 2009 the band was invited to headline several jazz festivals in which they continue to participate in annually throughout the US.  Their familiarity with a myriad of styles became recognizable by 2009, the band was invited to headline several festivals such as the Gwinnett Music Festival, Soca Wine and Jazz Festival and Jonesboro Food Truck and Music Festival. Most recently, they were invited to perform for the 2018, 2019 and 2020 annual Atlanta Jazz Festival. Their evolution has given way to music that is now a complete embodiment of jazz, neo-soul, R&B, blues, pop, and funk. Their evolution has given way to music that is now a complete embodiment of jazz, neo-soul, R&B, blues, pop, and funk.
Groove Centric
​As adept musicians, Groove Centric will take you on a ride beginning with sounds reminiscent of a classic Miles Davis tune, transition to the smooth sounds of Jill Scott and end by leaving you grooving to head bopping funk like that of James Brown and Earth Wind and Fire. Groove Centric's mission is to captivate you with their eclectic blend of R&B, jazz and blues and leave you yearning for more. The current band members are Mike Jones on sax, Donnie D-Major Boynton on Keys, Joel Powell on bass and Brien Andrews on drums. Their debut album Crossing Bridges is now available for purchase on all digital outlets as well as physical copies at upcoming shows and by contacting them via their website at www.groovecentricmusic.com.

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groove centric - ​Brien Andrews on drums - ​Donnie D-Major Boynton - ​Joel Powell on bass - ​Mike Jones on sax - jazz band - atlanta bands - festival jazz - festivals in atlanta - atlanta musicians - book a band in atlanta - City Winery Atlanta - Atlanta bands - Jermaine Sain - When  We Speak TV - Atlanta Jazz Clubs - jazz radio atlanta

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WATCH NOW:  JONATHAN MCREYNOLDS STARS IN "FAVORITE SON" ALONGSIDE ROTIMI, SERAYAH, KEKE WYATT + MORE EXCLUSIVELY ON BET+

5/8/2021

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#FavoriteSon

ABOUT "FAVORITE SON"
Brothers in a gospel group struggle to find balance of life, love, faith and religion, while under the strict rule of their father, a megachurch reverend. Inspired by Tiffany L. Warren’s novel of the same name. The film stars Jonathan McReynolds, Rotimi, Keke Wyatt, Serayah, Roger Mitchell & more!
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​Favorite Son - Favorite Son BET - favorite son bet movie - favorite son bet cast - favorite son bet plus - favorite son bet trailer - jonathan mcreynolds  - rotimi - keke wyatt - Serayah - Roger mitchell - favorite son by tiffany l warren - christian movies - gospel films - favorite son movie serayah - jermaine sain - When We Speak TV

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​Black Music Honors  acknowledges legendary artists who have made significant musical contributions to African American culture and American music worldwide. 
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2021 BLACK MUSIC HONORS TO CELEBRATE LEGENDARY MUSIC ICONS ANGIE STONE, GINUWINE, MARVIN SAPP, RAMSEY LEWIS, AND MORE.

5/7/2021

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NEWS SOURCE: CR8

​In recognition and celebration of Black Music Month, Chicago-based television production company Central City Productions will present the 2021 Black Music Honors in commemoration of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated holiday honoring the end of slavery in the United States, which is officially celebrated on June 19th. The evening of celebrations and special moments will be pre-taped at the City Winery in Nashville, Tennessee, and televised in national broadcast syndication starting June 5 to July 4, 2021 and on Saturday, June 19 at 1:00 p.m. EST on Bounce TV.
Black Music Honors
Emmy® Award-winning talk show host, comedienne and author Loni Love will host the star-studded two-hour special which will honor artists and musicians who have influenced and made significant contributions to American music. 
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​The honorees for this year’s Black Music Honors includes multiple Grammy® Award-nominated R&B legend Angie Stone tapped to receive the Soul Music Icon Award, Grammy® Award-nominated singer, songwriter and actor Ginuwine will receive the Urban Music Icon Award, multiple Stellar Award-winning and Grammy® Award-nominated gospel vocalist Marvin Sapp will receive the Gospel Music Icon Award, and Grammy® Award-winning jazz virtuoso, Ramsey Lewis will receive the Legends Award. The National Museum of African American Music will be honored with the Legacy Award.
​Founder and Executive Producer Don Jackson stated, “This is an incredibly exciting time for us. In addition to the amazing honorees and exciting performances this year, we are also announcing that the Black Music Honors will now be held in the month of June. This is an important time for our community as it is officially Black Music Month and our national holiday, Juneteenth. What better way to honor our legacy at this time.” 
The 6th Annual Black Music Honors is being sponsored by AT&T, State Farm and GM. 
 
For more information on Black Music Honors, please visit www.blackmusichonors.com and connect on social media @blackmusichonors.

​Performers Of The Evening Include

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Black Music Honors - Angie  Stone - Ginuwine - Don Jackson - Executive Producer - Black Music Month - Loni Love - Central City Productions - when is black music honors - National Museum of African American Music - Ramsey Lewis - Gospel Music icon award - nashville tennessee - where is black music honors - 2021 black music honors - juneteeth in nashville - city winery nashville - Speech Thomas - Montell Jordan - Mumu Fresh - Q Parker- Avery Sunshine - Pleasure P - Jacquees - CeCe Winans - Syleena Johnson - Q Parker - Jermaine Sain - When We Speak TV 

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EMERGING RECORDING ARTIST DAMEZ IS BACK WITH A HOT NEW SUMMER TRACK "PRETTY BOY FREESTYLE" AVAILABLE NOW!

4/25/2021

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News Source: CR8

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Multi-faceted emerging Atlanta artist Damez returns with a hot new track "​Pretty Boy Freestyle" inspired by rapstress Saweetie's hit single "Pretty Bitch Freestyle". Off the heels of "Ate That" and produced by the same producer, bckgrnd, the track showcases Damez in a more laid-back, West Coast-inspired vibe as he raps optimistically about his goals, the future and his confidence. Listen to "Pretty Boy Freestyle" ​here.
​Damez has been consistently releasing music since 2014 and has been on the up and up since! Despite many hurdles, he remains focused on the exponential growth of his career. The recording artist closed out 2020 with a bang, from being featured in Billboard & GayTimes, gracing the covers of OUT & Atlanta Magazine, to opening up for legendary songstress and original dream girl Jennifer Holliday. Earlier this year, Damez released exclusive behind the scenes footage in his docuseries "GO HARD", to show fans a day in the life of a young rapper. The series is available on YouTube. The rap star is slated to perform at the popular music conference MOBI FEST in June. As you can see, Damez has shown no signs of slowing down. In fact, he's just getting started.

Follow Damez:
Instagram: instagram.com/Damez
Facebook: facebook.com/kingDamez
Twitter:twitter.com/Damez
Website: www.damezmusic.com

​Hailing from Atlanta, Damez is a rapper, singer, dancer, songwriter, and a rising voice in hip-hop. Primarily rap/hip-hop and R&B, he showcases his talents and versatility through an eclectic catalog of self-penned songs and choreography-heavy visuals. From his childhood, he has been through an unfortunate series of events such as the divorce of his parents and the horrific murder of his brother at the tender age of 17 (Google: “Justice For Ryan Henderson”). He found refuge in music by independently recording music and performing at live shows. He has since released a number of projects and singles globally on iTunes, Amazon and streaming platforms since his debut EP arrived via SoundCloud in 2014. Being black and LGBT in today’s challenging society has not always been an easy road for him, but he’s channeled the unique intersectionality of his life experiences in his music and hopes to be a voice for unique people everywhere.
 
"Pretty Boy Freestyle" is available for streaming on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and TIDAL, or for purchase on iTunes & Amazon.

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Pretty Boy Freestyle - rapper - Damez - LGBT - atlanta rappers - billboard - rapper Damez - bckgrnd - atlanta producers - hip hop - atlanta hip hop -atlanta lgbt - lgbt rappers - hip hop music - drill rap - southern hip hop artists - damez interview - music by damez - go hard - mobi fest - atlanta hip hop - big mood by damez - apple music - spotify streaming - rappers that live in atlanta - Jermaine Sain - When We Speak TV -LGBTQ rappers - ​break down barriers for lgbtq artists

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TV ONE'S CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED DOCU-SERIES’ UNSUNG AND UNCENSORED  CONTINUES WITH R&B DIVAS SYLEENA JOHNSON AND MARSHA AMBROSIUS

4/24/2021

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News Source: CR8

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TV ONE'S CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED DOCU-SERIES’ UNSUNG AND UNCENSORED  CONTINUES WITH R&B DIVAS SYLEENA JOHNSON AND MARSHA AMBROSIUS
UNSUNG: Syleena Johnson
 
Syleena Johnson is a singer and storyteller with a rich, sultry voice, who started young and is still going strong. Born directly into the world of music, Syleena tells her story of battling weight issues and toxic relationships to become the resurgent singer and powerful woman she is today.
 
The seven-time NAACP Image Award-winning series UNSUNG continues the season with equally unforgettable stories from a wide array of artists including Bobby V, Lyfe Jennings, and The Jones Girls. UNSUNG, one of the network’s longest-running series’, highlights the careers and explores the personal lives of some of the most talented, versatile, and influential black vocal artists. 
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​syleena Johnson - Marsha Ambrosius - Floetry - grammy nominated - unsung syleena johnson - syleena johnson guess what - unsung episodes - jaleel white - lisa leslie - uncensored marsha ambrosius - naacp image awards - jones girls - bobby v - battling weigh issues - syleena johnson body - TV One Unsung - Jermaine Sain - When We Speak TV

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Kandi Burruss Addresses Her Baby Bump

4/14/2021

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IS KANDI BURRUSS PREGNANT AGAIN??

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During a virtual press conference for the Lifetime movie, Envy: A Seven Deadly Sins Story, the Real Housewives of Atlanta star addresses her baby bump.
​In Lifetime’s new original movie Envy: A Seven Deadly Sins Story, Gabrielle Flores (Rose Rollins) has it all - a devoted husband, a beautiful daughter, and one of the best PR firms in the country. When Gabrielle’s father suddenly reveals she has a half-sister, Keisha (Serayah), as a result of a brief affair, only-child Gabrielle is delighted to welcome her into her life. But Keisha, who grew up with nothing, wants more than a sisterly bond from Gabrielle—she wants her life, and is willing to do whatever it takes to get it. The movie also stars Kandi Burruss, Donovan Christie Jr., Gregory Alan Williams, Da Brat, DC Young Fly, Clifton Powell and Hosea Chanchez. Envy: A Seven Deadly Sins Story is based on the book by bestselling author Victoria Christopher Murray.

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Kandi Burruss - RHOA - Kandi Burruss Pregnant Again - kandi burruss baby bump - RHOA cast - Envy lifetime movie - cast of Envy lifetime movie - Clifton Powell - DC Young Fly - Victoria Christopher Murray - best selling book - TD Jakes films - Lifetime movies - Rose Rollins - Kandi Burruss acting - speak on it - envy lifetime movie cast - kandi burruss website - Envy: A Seven Deadly Sins Story - Jermaine Sain - When We speak TV

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JAZMINE SULLIVAN, DA BRAT, LE'ANDRIA JOHNSON, & AVERY SUNSHINE TO PERFORM AT URBAN ONE HONORS
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​The annual awards program will feature three performances dedicated to 'The Sweethearts.' Each musical selection will commemorate electrifying performances of the jazz and soul ensemble's hit singles with a modern twist. The ceremony will also feature with talented, contemporary, female performers including Jazmine Sullivan, Da Brat, Le'Andria Johnson, Avery Sunshine, and the all-female house band Kim Burse and the KB Players.
​Grammy-Award-winning gospel artist Erica Campbell and award-winning journalist, author, and syndicated columnist Roland Martin will host the event. This year's theme is 'Women Leading the Change' and will highlight the extraordinary contributions of women in business, media, health, politics, and community outreach, who are leading impactful change within the Black community. Now in its third year, Urban One Honors was created to acknowledge and pay homage to individuals and organizations whose work significantly impacts culture and society- at large.
 
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·    Business Alchemist presented to a leader tapped for successfully breaking the glass ceiling to blaze new trails in corporate America. 
 
·    Investigative Journalism Crusader bestowed upon a media maven who is reframing the national conversation by covering the impediments and contributions made by Black Americans. 
 
·    Health Equality Advocate awarded to a champion of health who answered the call to eliminate institutional barriers preventing healthcare to those in her community. 
 
·    Reparations Ambassador who is working to break down systemic racism and barriers that have held African Americans back. 
 
·    Family Needs Ambassador presented to a resilient provider of direct service and resources to individuals in crisis within the community she serves. 
    
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Urban One Honors - TV One - Cleo TV - International Sweethearts of Rhythm - Avery Sunshine - Jazmine Sullivan - Da Brat - Leandria Johnson - Kim Burse - Erica Campbell - Roland Martin - Cathy Hughes - 2021 Urban One Honors - all female jazz band - jazz bands of the 30s - Helen Jones Woods - Jermaine Sain - When We Speak TV - urban one honors performances - urban one 2021 tickets - tv one urban honors

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With all the great joys of life that the Little Women: Atlanta ladies experience, this season they also join together to endure great sorrow when they lose one of their own, their beloved friend Minnie.​
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4/11/2021

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​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. This week’s episode hits a high note with R&B trailblazer KEM. The "Love Calls" singer is a three-time Grammy-nominated artist. However, his journey to success wasn't easy. He struggled with addiction and homelessness before using music to help him find his way through.
All-new episodes of TV One’s original, docu-series' UNSUNG and UNCENSORED continue this Sunday, April 11. UNSUNG leads the night with Keith Washington at 9 p.m. ET/8C, immediately followed by UNCENSORED with KEM at 10 p.m. ET/9C. 
This season, fans are treated to a sneak-peek look at episodes with the new digital series, Unwind with Syleena Johnson. Each episode will be published on TVOne.TV and TV One’s social media platforms. Syleena will react to clips, share anecdotes, and provide cocktail recipes for viewers to unwind to as they watch both UNSUNG and UNCENSORED. She’ll end each episode reminding viewers of their chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card.

Sidebar:  Can you find When We Speak TV's Jermaine Sain in this Kem music video?


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Lockdown Acoustic Sessions by Tony Momrelle

3/5/2021

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Our friend Tony Momrelle is giving us a new EP called, 

Lockdown Acoustic Sessions 

Tony Momrelle Lockdown Acoustic Sessions
​For close to two decades, Tony Momrelle has added an entirely new dimension to the UK soul genre. 
His work with world renown UK jazz-funk outfit, Incognito and being an integral member of Sade's band, featuring heavily on her last album “Soldier of Love" has set him apart from his contemporaries, garnering him fans from all over the world.
Tony Momrelle is one of the most exciting and significant Soul musicians on the modern British stage.
 
He has toured with some of the greatest artists in the world: Incognito, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gloria Estefan, Celine Dion, Janet, Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Sade, Gary Barlow, Andrea Bocelli, Gwen Stefani, Robert Palmer, gospel music group Seven and many more.
 
Tony was lead male vocalist of the famous British Acid-jazz band Incognito for more than sixteen years before launching his solo career in 2015.
Check out Escape, Tony Momrelle's new single available on all digital platforms. 

FOLLOW TONY MOMRELLE

Website:  tonymomrelle.com
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Instagram: tonymomrelle
YouTube:  Tony Momrelle

Escape by Tony Momrelle Lyrics

​Good morning
Lets go and seize the day
Because its one I know we’ve never seen before
I know the times where in is feeling more than strange
But theres a lot of things to still be grateful for
Lets make a good situation
From the one we have and bridge the gap thats standing in the way
a little more imagination to remove the bad
And see the magic shining through the haze

Cos we’ve all had our fair share
Never did we think that this could be
Stuck in the middle like your going no where
If you feel that you agree
then wont you come with me

So lets go and find that place
Look for a future filled with brighter days
Just give it up now with no delay
Its where you need to be
Come and go with me

La la la la
Lets escape
La la la la
Lets escape

I know your patience is wearing thin
And defeat is knocking at the door
But you just Hold your ground now
And don’t you give in
Cos the battle there to win is yours

Set your mind and spirit free
Lay your troubles down and just take five
Just pull away its what you need
Oh and spend a little time
come and go with me

So lets go and find that place
Look for a future filled with brighter days
Just give it up now with no delay
Its where you need to be
Come and go with me

La la la la
Lets escape
La la la la
Lets escape

And oh I see it in your eyes
Its essential
That you get away from all the crowds
Oh get rid of the disguise
Do it now, do it now

Oh get up and get out of your stay of mind
Oh get up you gotta do it now
Oh get up and get out of your stay of mind
Oh get up you gotta do it now

So lets go and find that place
Look for a future filled with brighter days
Just give it up now with no delay
Its where you need to be
Come and go with me

La la la la
Lets escape
La la la la
Lets escape

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