Name: Clayton Perry
Dateline: Charlotte, NC
Weblog: www.thenubianoproject.com
Articles: 86
First Published: Monday, September 18, 2006
Last Published: Monday, January 5, 2009
Currently listing articles 86-51:
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Interview: Musiq Soulchild - Singer and Songwriter— Over the past eight years, Musiq Soulchild has released five best-selling (and award-winning) albums.
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An Interview with Brian McKnight, Singer, Songwriter and Producer— Brian McKnight is one of America's last modern-day "soul men."
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Interview: Tony Rich - Singer, Songwriter, and Producer— Tony Rich's rugged determinism and incessant persistence have blazed a trail that few other artists are willing to travel.
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Interview: Raphael Saadiq – Singer, Songwriter and Producer— With all things considered, Raphael Saadiq is the thread that has weaved the fabric of contemporary soul music together.
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Interview: Akon – Singer, Songwriter and Producer— Akon is a shining example of a man determined to keep his past from dictating his future.
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Interview: Labelle (Sarah Dash, Nona Hendryx and Patti LaBelle) - R&B's Pioneering Female Trio— Every contemporary female R&B trio has been influenced by Labelle's style — whether they know it or not.
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Interview: Nina Sky - Pop Music Duo— Nina Sky's genre-defying style is an eclectic mix of R&B, hip-hop, reggae and rock.
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Interview: Michelle Williams (of Destiny's Child) – Singer and Actress— Michelle Williams "survived" Destiny's Child's disbandment, by launching a successful career on the Broadway stage.
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Interview: Estelle - Singer and Songwriter— Estelle's soulful lyrics and brutal honesty have led various media outlets to dub her "the British version of Lauryn Hill."
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Interview: Eric Benét - Singer and Songwriter— As “You’re the Only One” climbed to the top of Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, Eric Benét solidified himself as an R&B legend!
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Interview: Karina Pasian - Singer and Pianist— When Quincy Jones goes out of his way to support a new, budding artist, the world would be wise to pay attention.
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A Conversation with British R&B Artist Craig David— Since his 2000 debut, Craig David has garnered four MOBOs, three Ivor Novello Awards, and two MTV Europe Awards.
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Interview: Quinnes "Q" Parker (of 112) - Singer and Songwriter— With six ASCAP awards to his credit, Quinnes "Q" Parker is fully equipped to embark on a solo career.
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Interview: Lady GaGa - Singer and Songwriter— Lady GaGa's international debut pushes pop performance art to superior heights.
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Interview: Katy Perry - Singer and Songwriter— "I Kissed a Girl" became the 1,000th chart-topper of the rock era just as Katy Perry embarked on her first major tour.
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Nas and The New Yorker Miss the Satirical Mark— Although satire should never be censored, it is not always useful, especially when one aspires to foster widespread understanding.
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Interview: Tye Tribbett - Gospel Singer and Songwriter— The innovative work of Tye Tribbett & Greater Anointing has brought spiritual music to mainstream audiences.
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Interview: Robin Thicke - Singer and Songwriter— Determination and perseverance have been the hallmarks of Robin Thicke's musical career.
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Under the Radar (Summer 2008)— Looking for quality music? If so, check out Clayton Perry's listing of overlooked gems.
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Interview: Prima J - Pop Music Duo— With over six million views on YouTube, Prima J has built one of pop music's largest online fan bases.
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Interview: Adele - Singer and Songwriter
— The British press has hailed Adele as the "new Amy Winehouse."
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Interview: Lalah Hathaway - Singer and Songwriter— As the daughter of Donny Hathaway, one of soul music's eternal legends, the expectations placed upon Lalah's career have been extraordinarily high.
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Interview: Keli Goff, Author and Political Analyst— Keli Goff has emerged as one of Washington's key political commentators, serving as a regular contributor to CNN, FOX News Channel, and Bloomberg Radio.
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What the Housing Crisis Can Tell Us about Racism, Sexism and Homelessness— With regard to housing in our nation today, it is undeniable that inequalities exist. So how can the playing field be leveled?
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Interview: Farrah Gray - Author, Philanthropist, and Real Estate Entrepreneur— At the age of 14, Farrah Gray became a self-made millionaire, despite being raised in the impoverished South Side of Chicago.
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Music Review: Anthony David - Acey Duecy— Hopefully, Acey Duecy will foster a new "golden era" in modern soul music.
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Music Review: Ashanti - The Declaration— The Declaration reminds us why the world fell head-over-heels for Ashanti in 2002.
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Interview: Kerli - Singer and Songwriter— Daring, edgy Love Is Dead shows new music is alive.
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Music Review: Usher - Here I Stand— Considering the mature elements that are currently bombarding Usher's life, like marriage and fatherhood, his lyrics are surprisingly juvenile.
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Not Your Mama's Mariah— By most accounts Mariah Carey has undergone a complete transformation.
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Interview: Tamia, Singer and Songwriter— Since 1994, Tamia has put moves on the hearts of music lovers across the globe.
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One in Nine: Behind a Racially Discriminatory Sentencing Policy— Racialized sentencing disparities have long been present in the United States criminal justice system.
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Interview: Steve Kleinedler, Supervising Editor of the American Heritage® Dictionary— The supervising editor of the American Heritage® Dictionary dishes on dictionary-making, linguistics, philosophy, and the best-selling 100 Words series.
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Interview: Anthony David, Singer and Songwriter— R&B sensation Anthony David will be the first artist to release an album under SoulBird Music, India.Arie's new banner.
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Interview: Tiffany Evans, Singer and Actress— Tiffany Evans is the only singer in Star Search history to receive a perfect, five-star score on every appearance.
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Interview: Dianne Reeves, Jazz Singer Extraordinaire— Dianne Reeves is the only singer spanning across all music genres to win GRAMMY Awards in the vocal category for three consecutive recordings.
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