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135th Street Hits Essence Magazine!!!
September 8th, 2010
We would like to give a big congratulations to the 135th Street Agency on their five years of business success and in being named one of 21 “visionaries” under 40 in the October 2010 Essence Magazine “Leaders of the New School” feature. That is a great look, Saptosa! Many congrats and much continued success in your future endeavors!
Chaz Shepherd – “Get You Girl”
September 7th, 2010
From the The Color Purple to Dreamgirls, Chaz Shepherd isn’t new to the world of television and the Broadway stage. But can this accomplished actor transfer that success as an equally talented vocalist? After breaking out with his popular hit, Chemical Reaction from The First One album and later following with Get You Girl, the first single from his upcoming album, Love & Truth, I have to say it is definitely a good look! This song has a rich reminiscent soul which tells the classic story of a man’s determined pursuit of wooing a special woman who has captured his heart. Check it for yourself!!
Chaz Shepherd – Get You Girl by GrownFolksMusic
Rudy Currence – “Anymore”
September 2nd, 2010
Ya’ll will have to forgive me for hitting you up late with this good music. Ya’ll pray for ya girl! 
Anyway, from the first moment I heard this song live at ATL Live on the Park, I fell completely in love with this cut. Needless to say I was ecstatic when Rudy hit me up with this new single from his upcoming album Black Keys and Blue Skies with DTP Records. Now let me give you two reasons I like this damn song!
1. Standout lyrical line: “I wrote this song on my heart cause I ran out of paper”. Men, anytime you mess up by forgetting your girl’s birthday, being late for a dinner date or simply being foolish as hell, you need to draw a heart and write that line in it! Better yet, attach it to a heart shaped diamond!! She’ll love it…I mean “you” forever!
2. This song is so addictive to me that I just can’t help but keep it on repeat. It leads you in through the “ear candy” of Outkast’ Elevators but builds beautifully through the accompanying chords introduced at the chorus and later makes that climatic chord change at the bridge. I love songs that take me somewhere and don’t leave me at the same corner on Peachtree and 5th Street!
Big shout out to Mr. B. Cox for the production!!
RUDY CURRENCE “ANYMORE” by GrownFolksMusic
Who Is Avery Sunshine???
August 30th, 2010
A month ago we had the great opportunity to sit and talk with the wonderful Avery Sunshine. If you haven’t heard of this gifted songwriter and vocalist, you are doing yourself such an injustice. So to help you out a bit, here are a few video clips of this incredible artist that you definitely don’t wanna miss!! And if you want more of this “Sunshine” experience, be sure to get her album on iTunes! Read the rest of this entry “
The Michael Jackson Birthday Tribute Mix
August 29th, 2010
I can remember sitting on my bedroom floor and spinning my mother’s 45s on this “old school” portable record player that was the size of a kid’s luggage bag. While I was a kid of the 80’s and totally emerged in the phenomenon of Thriller, I was still fascinated and drawn to the early Motown recordings like Mama’s Pearl and of course, ABC. Even though I wasn’t born at the time of those recordings, it was funny how this childhood prodigy from the 60’s could still intrigue a 6-year-old like me in the 80’s. When I flashback on those moments as well as many others and remember the voices who moved my heart in this love affair with music, none has made a greater impact then the brilliance and soul of Michael Jackson.
For those who question this day’s significance, this isn’t simply the birthday of an icon. This is the celebration of an artist whose music broke countless records and crossed unimaginable barriers. This day we salute one whose gloved hand and captivating dance opened the doors for so many while carrying the torch of honor for those who influenced his craft. Michael Jackson’s presence could make an empty stage a timeless moment and his art showed us the “power of music” and what real artistry can create, inspire and awaken in all people.
So on that note, Grown Folks Music would like to present the “Michael Jackson Birthday” Tribute Mix from DJ Phaze. We hope in listening to this inspired piece you will remember the splendor of the “greatest” who’s ever done it – Mr. Michael J. Jackson.
Hit the jump for the playlist as well as DJ Jazzy Jeff’s original tribute mix from last year.
Happy Birthday MJ by GrownFolksMusic
Arrested Development Coming On “Strong”!
August 28th, 2010
Arrested Development @ 1st Hit Listening Party from Grown Folks Music on Vimeo.
Coming fresh from trailblazing the Essence Music Festival and hitting the Top 10 Hot 100 charts in Tokyo with their track, The World is Changing, Arrested Development has shown no signs of slowing down or conforming to the mainstream imbalance in music. We had the wonderful opportunity and sheer pleasure of having this two-time Grammy award winning group at the 1st Hit Listening Lounge with our partners, Music Addikts and Harmony In Life. Discussing the arrival of their brand new album, Strong with Ms. Jodine Dorcé of Jodine’s Corner, the hip hop revolutionists got on the mic and gave a little taste of their new cuts, Bloody and The World is Changing along with some classic hits, Tennessee and People Everyday. Check out some of our exclusive pics and video footage from this great event! Also, be sure to get the new album Strong at iTunes or Amazon. Read the rest of this entry “
Video Recap: International Soul Music Summit
August 25th, 2010
Video Recap: International Soul Music Summit 2010 from Grown Folks Music on Vimeo.
Ok troops, words aren’t the only way to convey an event so I figured I’d let the pics and video do the talking for me. Here is what you missed at the International Soul Music Summit. Let’s roll the tape…….
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ATL Live: GIRRL, Miguel & Verse Simmonds
August 17th, 2010
Hola my GFM fam!! It’s ya girl WestStyle Chronicles back from another edition of ATL Live on the Park. With Kenny “Touch Yourself” Burns as the master of ceremonies and almost losing my drink when DJ Salah Ananse played The Screams of Passion by The Family on the one’s & two’s, celebrity guests like Joi, Jermaine Dupri, Bryce Wilson and many more all came to celebrate the long awaited book release of The Hip Hop Professional from music industry veteran, Shanti Das. Along with the tremendous support, this month’s showcase highlighted R&B group GIRRL, Bystorm/Jive Records recording artist, Miguel and Darkchild/Interscope’s Verse Simmonds. Read the rest of this entry “
