GFM Family, you asked and we delivered. Check out Noel Gourdin’s inteview with GFM where he shares his views about the state of the music industry today, integrity in music and of course the story behind his new CD Fresh: The Definition and the single “Beautfiul“ .
Noel Gourdin Interview by GrownFolksMusic
GFM recently had the pleasure of talking with first family of soul and all around cool people, Kindred The Family Soul. Listen as Aja and Fatin talk about how they stay true to their artistic vision, their web series, Six Is It, other artists they especially enjoy and of course their new album, Love Has No Recession, due out on July 26. Check out the wonderful scenario that unfolds in their video for the new single “Magic Happen”, directed by Matthew Cherry. Hope you enjoy!
To pre-order Love Has No Recession go here.
Kindred The Family Soul Interview by GrownFolksMusic
In one of her more insightful interviews, Chrisette (looking radiant!) discusses her upcoming album, mixtapes, social responsibility, connecting with fans and her love of hip hop.
Another great interview from our fam Thomas Leo over at YouKnowIGotSoul.com, check him out and let him know we sent ya! Enjoy the interview.
YKIGS: Thanks for taking the time to do this interview. I’m glad because this is a real treat for me, I’ve been a fan of yours since growing up, I grew up on your music, so I’m just glad you’re still here making that good music!
Faith Evans: Thank you! That’s good to hear, that’s always good to hear!
YKIGS: I also want to congratulate you on new album “Something About Faith,” how are you feeling right now?
Faith: You know what, I can’t complain. Things could always be better, but I look at it like the fact that people even care to hear Faith Evans music after all these years, that’s definitely a blessing to still be relevant in some kind of way to somebody.
YKIGS: I also have to mention I was at your show a few weeks back when you did B.B. Kings on the day your album released, and that show blew me away, you did an amazing job!
Faith: Oh you were there? Cool!
YKIGS: Yep! You had that place packed and rocking so it was really cool. What was it like performing in front of basically, I know you’re from Jersey, so in front of almost a home town crowd like that?
Faith: Right, and that’s the funny thing, because it was so many friends and family that I made sure was there, and it just felt like there was so much love, it was like a family reunion. Over the years, it gets better and better but every time I come home it was great for that show to be on the day of the album release and to be at home with all of them in there, because I was having a good time. And I didn’t even know that half of the people that were there, were there. If I had, I don’t know if I would have been as…I was just doing it for the crowd, I didn’t realize exactly people that I knew that were there, that I knew personally.
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This post was submitted by Tom Leo.
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While we’re speaking of real dope DJ’s, let’s hear DJ Jazzy Jeff on his inspiration, CDJ, Serato and vinyl. Props to the Crate Kings and PP2GTV for the clip.
Sometimes it’s just good to listen… a great interview from a great artist, with some excellent advice. Happy Friday!!!
This is a reader contributed guest post from Tom Leo of You Know You Got Soul.
GFM has been big supporters of Donell, so we’re pleased to share this interview with you. Special thanks to Tom for conducting this interview.
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Today I caught up with r&b legend Donell Jones to discuss everything from his TWO upcoming albums, to his collaboration with Big Pun, to the state of R&B music today. One thing I will say about Donell is he has always stayed true to his roots and made timeless r&b music. In speaking with him, I can definitely see that he “gets it” in terms of understanding the importance of making this type of music.
YouKnowIGotSoul: From an early age you began writing songs, and eventually started writing for other artists. How were you able to be successful in writing and where did you draw your inspiration from?
Donell Jones: I think I was able to be successful in writing because I came up around a lot of great songwriters. Like for instance, Kenny Green who wrote a lot of the Mary J. Blige stuff. He was on the Untouchables staff at that time, so I kinda learned a lot from those guys and I think that’s why I was successful with my song writing. Plus I came from Chicago and everybody that I met was in New York, so I came with a different flavor than most of the New York songwriters had.
YNIGS: Did you always want to get into music, or was there ever something else you had in mind for a career?
DJ: You know what man, to be honest with you, that’s all I really wanted to do my whole life, was to make music and just create new stuff, like new songs, and just be a singer man.
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When given the opportunity to interview a musician who has forged a career that contains a volume of work that any student of American music should deem as important, you don’t hesistate to take full advantage of that opportunity. Now, when what this musician has to say is on par with her musical genius it’s a serious no-brainer.
Such is the case with Meshell Ndegeocello and it is our pleasure to bring you this discussion in the only way we know how: unfiltered. Devil’s Halo the new album is out and you can read a review of it here. And now without any further adieu we present the interview!
Q: As an artist which process is the most cathartic for you? The writing, the recording or the performing?
A: Being in the studio. I love to record. Inevitably, I get to write, record, and perform all at the same time there.
Q: Can you point to a definitive flashpoint moment where you determined that music would be your calling?
A: When I heard “Soft and Wet.”
Q: What are you thoughts on social media as it relates to how musicians conduct business in the 21st Century?
A: Well, on the one hand it empowers the artist. On the other, I do not have the skills to “conduct business” there and I don’t think a lot of creative people do. It’s an incredible marketing tool but it’s also another extreme.
Q: Is there a character from a book, movie, or TV show that accurately depicts the feel of Meshell Ndegeocello’s bass playing?
A: Radar in MASH. I can anticipate things musically.
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