Legendary r&b/soul singer Carrie Cleveland, a native from Oakland, California, performed most of her music in the San Fransisco Bay Area. Her career spanned through the 70s and 80s. Carrie and her late husband, Bill Cleveland, released a soul record during the 70s, and decades later, it has become a rare gem. Their labor of love, intended as a gift for family and friends, gained cult status. Learn about this fantastic back story from Carrie and her son, Heston Cleveland. For

Chilean singer Mon Laferte shared the video for “Amado Mío” this weekend, off acclaimed new album SEIS out now via Universal Music Mexico. Watch/share via YouTube. In the video for “Amado Mío,” Mon shares personal footage of herself on the beach in Malibu, California. Her soft vocals blend with the ocean waves, creating an intimate and romantic atmosphere. The clip was recorded during her current visit to the United States, where Mon also painted a street mural in downtown Lo

Young Stoner Life Records signee Y.T.B. Trench releases his new single "F.O.F.G." off his forthcoming project. The song's name, which stands for "Fucc The Opps, Free The Guys," aligns with Trench's lyrical content complemented by his soulful cadence and poetic delivery. When talking about the song, Trench states, "This song is really about a young n***a who got a lot on his mind, and he only has one way to get it off. This song is a vibe song, but it also has its own story. E

Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Gretchen Lieberum had a vision for her latest album, This May Only Be A Dream, over ten years ago, when she first met and worked with BAFTA award-winning producer and musician Keefus Ciancia. Gretchen, who also fronts the Prince tribute band, Princess with actress Maya Rudolph, wanted to create an album of jazz and pop standards, songs she'd loved and performed since childhood, but deconstructed and reimagined in a modern context, with Keef

Janice Ross has always believed she was born to write. Ever since she first held a writing device and scribbled in her first journal and created a made-up life, she fell in love with the power of storytelling. Since all those years ago, she's grown into a phenomenal writer with the skill and experience to feature in true-to-life tales. Janice is a native of Guyana, South America, and relocated to the United States with her family in 1980. Ties to her land of birth are visible

"You Drive Me Crazy" is the new single from R&B songstress Dalya Riley. The single is presently available on all streaming and downloading platforms. The single is produced by multi-platinum certified producer Keith Andes [Michael Jackson, Prince, Diana Ross, Toni Braxton, amongst many more] A native of Los Angeles, Dalya began singing at the age of two years old. At five years old, she joined the Children's Choir - where she grew up. By the time she was 7, she had become inv