Music
Maxwell is BACK, in a BIG WAY!
Time isn’t a concern with this man, when it comes to releasing projects.
Time isn’t a concern with Maxwell, when it comes to releasing projects. He takes his time and lives life, which translates into his music. He’s like Sade in that way, and she needs to also drop a project LIKE NOW!
This man’s music just touches you in ways you can’t explain and I love that! His continued collaboration with Stuart Matthewman, Sade’s band member, as well as songwriter/producer, makes you think of this phrase, “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it”. This has continued to work and I”m praying that Mr. Matthewman and the rest of the fellows of Sade’s band continue with their Sweetback project.
The beat comes in like a boulder and literally mows you down in the first track, “All The Ways Love Can Feel” and is so infectious that you find yourself moving, clapping and in another world. Has that reggae undertone, but so soulful and then the house aspect of the track kicks in.
The production is so off-the-wall genius and Maxwell takes it to a level he’s never taking your before. Strategically placing different elements in and building complex layers, that take shape into an unforgettable track. Yes, he gives you a tease of his standard sound with, “Lake By The Ocean”, but he does throw a present music curve ball at your within the track. The track “Fingers Crossed” takes you on a ride and just when you think you’re done, the instrumental section takes a hold of you and you continue the reside. He comes out of nowhere with the appeal to you in regards to the song, cause there was a moment the next rack began, and I wasn’t feeling it and then Maxwell takes you and turns you upside down then see uses clearly. An old-fashioned heartbroken soul track is featured in “Lost” yet holds to the projects layers of sound feel. We then begin the decent with “Listen Hear” after he’s jacked you so far up musically, that you can’t truly express what you’ve just witnessed. He then slaps you across the face with “Night”, that teases you with what’s to come with the next project in the trilogy.
The project evokes so many emotions and gets so deep within you, that you can actually see the story in your consciousness as you listen. This project has flown under the radar, the singles that were released where quiet..), but now with the entire project release…it’s about to soar! It is a ride like no other I’ve taken in music at the present, and yes Beyonce’s “Lemonade” took you on a journey, but not like Maxwell’s project does. They’re on different spectrums yet have transformed the standards of music. Yes, he has classics but this project hands down is his best!
Culture
U.S. Virgin Islands Announces the Performance Line-up for St. Thomas Carnival Village Featuring Shaggy, Sizzla, Patrice Roberts, and Machel Montano
The Village will be headlined by Caribbean superstars Shaggy, Patrice Roberts, Sizzla Kalonji, Kes, and Machel Montano, who will kick off the six-night free Village concerts on Monday, April 29.
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and Division of Festivals has announced the performance line-up for the 72nd Annual St. Thomas Carnival Village.
72nd Annual St. Thomas Carnival Village
The Village will be headlined by Caribbean superstars Shaggy, Patrice Roberts, Sizzla Kalonji, Kes, and Machel Montano, who will kick off the six-night free Village concerts on Monday, April 29.
“The anticipation around this year’s St. Thomas Carnival is at an all-time high, and the Village night performers reflect the continued influence and growth of our territory’s three carnivals,” exclaims USVI Department of Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte.
Center Stage
Adam O, Rudy Live, Temisha, Karnage, Blind Earz, VIO International, and Spectrum Band are among the performers who will take center stage to represent the U.S. Virgin Islands.
“Every year, our goal is to pay homage to the vast Virgin Islands and Caribbean culture that is at the cornerstone of these annual celebrations for natives and visitors alike,” added USVI Division of Festivals Director Ian Turnbull.
Haitian kompa band VAYB and Dominican salsa orchestra Chiquito Team Band will provide a cross-cultural immersion of sound, highlighting the diverse musical interests of Virgin Islands residents.
First-time performers
Rounding out the village are a few first-time performers in the territory, including TeeJay, Jada Kingdom, and Kollision Band, and returning favorites Edwin Yearwood and Krosfyah, and Grandmasters.
Kids Night Out Village Night
This year, the Division of Festivals will host its first Kids Night Out Village Night, with activities including the Toddlers Derby, Best Dressed Doll, and performances by TMK and OTB.
More information on 72nd Annual St. Thomas Carnival Village
For up-to-date information about the 72nd Annual St. Thomas Carnival, visit https://www.instagram.com/usvifestivals/.
Music
Marlena Shaw, legendary jazz singer, dies at 81
Marlena Shaw, the singer behind “California Soul” and “Woman of the Ghetto”, has died.
Marlena Shaw, the singer behind “California Soul” and “Woman of the Ghetto”, has died.
Marlena Shaw has passed away
Shaw’s daughter announced her passing on Facebook.
“It’s with a very heavy heart for myself and my family I announce that our beloved mother, your beloved icon and artist Marlena Shaw has passed away,” Marla Bradshaw, her daughter, said. “She went listening to some of her favorite songs.”
Bradshaw did not specify the cause of death but said her mother’s passing was “peaceful”.
She was 81.
Music career
Marlena Shaw was a legendary musician who influenced music in the jazz, soul, disco and R&B genres.
She rose to notoriety the 1960s after she was noticed by the Chess Records label. She sang her most recognizable single “California Soul” with the label before switching to a more jazz-focused label.
Shaw’s music transcended across many generations and has been featured and sampled in popular media, TV commercials and other songs.
Her lyrics often communicated the strength of the Black American community and Black women at a time when there was racial divide in the country and its politics.
In her career, Shaw put out 17 albums.
Music
Chad Watson – “Though I Lie” (Music Video)
Rapper Chad Watson has released official music video for his single “Though I Lie”.
Rapper Chad Watson has released the official music video for his single “Though I Lie”.
Directed by Chad himself, the Los Angeles native strolls through various scenery in the area, while telling listeners though he may lie, he’s only human.
Watson was featured on Unheard Voices in 2022 and is continuing to make waves with his music.
Check out Though I Lie below:
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