The French 75 Journal

The 2021 “Soul Train Awards” premieres on Sunday, November 28 8 PM ET/PT on BET and BET Her. The illustrious affair is hosted by dynamic best-friend duo Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold. The show features an exciting lineup of unforgettable performances including special moments and appearances by some of the brightest stars in Black culture and entertainment.  Award-winning singer/songwriter, actor, […]

The last time I did a #MusicMonday interview, it was spent chatting with Popstar Jason Duerlo. This time around, I wanted to give someone their flowers before it is too late. Leela James is a vocal powerhouse who many may agree doesn’t get the recognition that she deserves. James made her debut on the soundtrack to the […]

The self-proclaimed “Love King” Raheem DeVaughn releases his new album What A Time To Be In Love. For over a decade,  Raheem has been on a mission to create music that evokes change while maintaining the energy of love. He recently released the powerful and thought-provoking song, “Marvin Used To Say. ” The poignant and […]

Last year when Ro James was in town promoting El Dorado, I got a chance to chat with him briefly. The interview was too quick and there was still so many questions left unanswered. Now Ro is back pumping out hits and is currently on tour with Chicago native, BJ The Chicago Kid. He fulfilled […]

Grammy-nominated R&B singer/songwriter, Kenny Lattimore is in Chicago for the South Side Help Center’s 30 Years of Service event on today. Before the crooner hit the stage, I had to catch up with him for a little fun Facebook LIVE action. Kenny Lattimore is known for his Grammy Award-nominated power ballad “For You,” . His body of work, […]

Sunday Marsha Ambrosius was celebrating her first Mother’s Day while serenading a concert full of moms. The Multi-Grammy nominated musician Marsha Ambrosius knows a little something about writing and singing great songs. Whether it’s as one half of Floetry, on her chart-topping solo debut Late Nights & Early Mornings or her career as an acclaimed songwriter […]

Singer/Songwriter Ne-yo is involved in a whole new world. It’s the “World Of Dance“! World of Dance is a new series that gives dancers the platform to showcase their talents and the opportunity to receive a life altering grand prize of $1 million Although the grammy winner has dabbled in dancing, he admits doing it […]

I had the pleasure of interviewing BJ The Chicago Kid  before his scheduled event at Macy’s. Along with BJ, Jay Ellis and Jocelyn Delk Adams came together to celebrate Black History Month. They lead a panel discussion at Macy’s. BJ The Chicago Kid is a singer/songwriter from Chicago, IL.  He has been featured on tracks by […]

The world was first introduced to Sara Stokes when she was vying for Diddy’s attention on MTV’s Making The Band. The beautiful songstress garnered the love of millions as the angelic voice in Da Band. Da Band effectively ended its career at the end of the third season of the show, when P. Diddy dissolved the group […]

To the best of my knowledge, I’m not hispanic. But it is always interesting to learn about different cultures. Yesterday, Macy’s decided to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with JenCarlos Canela. Singer-songwriter and actor, Jencarlos Canela has starred in multiple television productions, collaborated with some of the most prestigious musical talents of his time and performed […]

It’s very rare in the entertainment business to meet people that are still humble after major success. There have been several instances that I can recount that I’ve had bad experiences with certain celebrities. So it’s refreshing when I come across someone who’s a fresh of breath air. Last week, I had an interview with a […]