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Known for his innovative vocals on such classics as "Watching You" and "Just A Touch of Love," with Slave, as well as, his solo work like "Weak at the Knees" and "Nobody Can Be You", his songs have been sampled by the likes of Jay-Z, Jermaine Dupri, Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Snoop, LL Cool J, Mariah Carey, and N.W.A. His music also helped create the blueprint of 90s west coast g-funk music along with Zapp and George Clinton. Steve was keynote speaker at the People of His Presence International Praise and Worship Conference, with Rev. Derwin Ward, Martha Munizzi and Vicki Yohe. He was keynote speaker and taught at several Tri-State Praise and Worship Conferences in Cincinnati, Oh. He also played drums on "Let's Have Church" and "I Give You Jesus", from the Evangelist Network Video Series, with executive producer Don Gessner. In  December 2005, Steve played drums for the Hope For The Nations Tour to Cardiff, Wales, London, England and Amsterdam, Holland and in 2007, Steve traveled to Nicaragua, where he spent time with the band Esperonza. During this time, Steve continued to study different genres of music, from gospel to jazz, classical to blues, electronic to world music, and Latin to hip hop. This fusion of spirituality and musical study resulted in the 2009 self released Pure Thang, Steve's first album in over 20 years. In it, you hear the discovery of new ideas mixed with the musical legacy of those that came before him.

Grammy Award winning songwriter Gordon Chambers debut new Album"SINCERE" \After amassing an impressive collection of prestigious awards and penning hit songs for some of R&B’s most iconic legends such as Anita Baker, Beyonce, Usher, Brownstone, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Patti Labelle, and The Isley Brothers, esteemed Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Gordon Chambers is on the precipice of yet another exciting milestone in his career as a recording artist with the release of his third solo album, Sincere. Featuring production by The BeatBanggahz (Kenny Lattimore, Trey Songz, J. Holiday); A. Jermaine Mobley (Music Soulchild, Lalah Hathaway, Carl Thomas, Eric Roberson), and Chambers himself-alongside flavorful newcomers Darien Dorsey, Blake Melodius and Mike Severson, Sincere effortlessly melds a pop/ R&B sound with a classic soul aesthetic that is certain to surprise and delight contemporary R&B fans and soul enthusiasts alike.Sincere also finds Chambers reuniting with one of his former duet partners, vocalist Sara Devine, on the Thomas Whitfield gospel standard “Walk With Me, Lord.” Recorded live at a gig and unrehearsed, the spontaneous rendition evokes all the intensity of a Sunday morning praise & worship performance

LEGENDARY MALE GROUP LEVERT II GEARS UP TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE “HEY LOVE” Get ready for the unique blend of retro-soul for the new generation combined with the old school classic beats that set the standard for true R&B music. Legendary male group LEVERT II is preparing to satisfy their longtime loyal fans with a new hit song “Hey Love” from their upcoming album “Dedication.” The single showcases the singers’ renowned smooth vocal arrangements mixed with captivating instrumentals that spark the instincts of music enthusiasts. “Hey Love” will take both new and old fans into the future on its release date of Tuesday August 30, 2011. LEVERT ll is the new name of the legendary R&B trio LeVert. LEVERT II unites Marc Gordon, original founding member of LeVert, and new member Blaq Rose. Founded in the early 1980’s, the legendary R&B trio LeVert originally comprised Gerald and Sean Levert, the sons of O’Jays founder Eddie Levert , and Marc. After signing to Atlantic Records, the powerhouse sensations quickly dominated the R&B scene and Billboard charts with popular hits such as “Casanova,” “Baby I’m Ready,” and “Addicted to You.” However, the men pursued solo careers about a decade later as Gerald rose to fame as a Grammy-winning artist, songwriter, and producer. The members of LeVert pursued a reunion in the mid-2000’s, but tragedy struck with the death of Gerald in 2006 and the death of Sean a short two years later. This devastation motivated Marc to continue the project and honor the brothers’ legacy. Now as he joins forces with Blaq Rose, LEVERT II has put the finishing touches on the project that they began with Sean.

Lonny Bereal debut his hot new song "FAVOR" Featuring Kelly Rowland of 'Destiny's Child" That sensual jam you hear is “Favor” – Lonny’s duet with Britain’s X-Factor judge, the beautiful Kelly Rowland. You can get the single NOW by clicking on the “Get It” link to the left. “Favor” will be featured on Lonny Bereal’s debut album “The Love Train.” producer, and recording artist. Lonny Bereal’s exceptional vocal ability allows him to be a multi-dimensional and multi-faceted singer. His range goes from tenor to soprano without a strain. Lonny Bereal has the ability to write, produce, sing, and arrange, which makes him the “Complete Artist”. Performing with artists such as Jamie Foxx, Tank, Kelly Rowland, Ruben Studdard, K-Ci & JoJo, Teddy Riley, Destiny’s Child, Monica, and a list of others has allowed him to display his incredible stage presence. Lonny Bereal is also a top writer/producer in the music industry. His credits can be found on some of the top recording artist projects, film soundtracks, and television shows.

Consider the songs in our hearts that inspire us toward uplifted continence;  melodies that ring out in a manner that is soulful ... even funky!  Now think of an artist;  an artist who George Benson describes as "joy filled in expressiveness" and "believable in any musical style," topping the jazz and adult contemporary / R & B charts with his kickin' trumpet and rich jazz melodies.  That artist ... is trumpeter Tom Browne.  New York  (renowned courtesy of the motion picture entitled "Fame,")  Browne became a regular on the New York jazz scene and had the fortune of learning first hand from masters like Jimmy Nottingham, Richard Williams, Woody Shaw and Freddie Hubbard.  Browne soon played his first pro level performances as sideman to jazz greats Weldon Irvine and Sonny Fortune for which he earned domestic and international recognition.  It was no surprist that Downbeat Magazine would single out his "warm trumpet" during the review of Fortunes' 1976 "Infinity Is" album.   His debut release "Browne Sugar" (1979) dominated the jazz charts for many weeks while "Love Approach" (1980) and "Magic" (1981) each earned gold album status and spawned hits like "Funkin' For Jamaica," "Thighs High" and "Secret Fantasy."  Browne went on to win prestigious Billboard honors of Best Instrumentalist, Best Jazz Cross-Over, Best Jazz Artist-Trumpet and Best Jazz Solo Album.

Doctor Fink -- Producer and Writer Matt "Doctor" Fink helped define the history of Pop Music by playing keyboards in Prince's legendary band, The Revolution. Appearing on stage dressed in surgical scrubs and mask, he can be considered one of the most iconic keyboard players ever. For over a decade, Doctor Fink not only worked on but also toured several ground breaking albums: Dirty Mind, Controversy, 1999, Purple Rain, Around the World in a Day, Parade, Sign O' The Times, Lovesexy and Batman. Songs he co-wrote with Prince include ‘Dirty Mind', ‘Computer Blue', ‘17 Days', ‘America' and ‘It's Gonna Be A Beautiful Night'. In 1985 Doctor Fink and his bandmates won a Grammy for the live performance of the album "Purple Rain", while the movie (in which Fink plays himself) was one of the biggest blockbusters in 1984. The album sold more than 13 million copies in the US, earning the rare "diamond award", the album also won an Oscar for the Best Movie Score. In many studio sessions, Doctor Fink also helped solidify the Minneapolis Sound by appearing on releases for Lipps Inc., The Time, Vanity 6 and many more. In 1991, after working with Prince non-stop over a period of 12 years (longer than anybody else), Doctor Fink and Prince parted ways on good terms. Doctor Fink finally found time for a variety of projects he had in mind. He built his own studio facility StarVu

Andreena Mill  debut  New album “All Eyes On Me”, As Andreena gears up for her  2011 debut album release “All Eyes On Me”, she still finds time to write for artists – “I keep it simple, I love what I do and do what I love, it never feels like work”. Andreena lent her distinct and euphoric sound to rapper Drake for his critically acclaimed mixtape “Comeback Season”, which quickly became an international success. Andreena has also worked with artists such as The Bizness (Chris Brown, “No Bullshit”), Brian Michael Cox (Mary J. Blige, “Be Without You”), James Fauntleroy (Jordin Sparks, “No Air”), Kevin McCall (Keri Hilson, “One Night Stand”, Chris Brown “Deuces”) and Needlz (Bruno Mars, “Just The Way You Are”) to name a few. she became a member of popular Canadian female trio X-Quisite, alongside MTV Canada host, Nicole Holness and Melanie Fiona (Universal Motown). Andreena lent her distinct and euphoric sound to rapper Drake for his critically acclaimed mixtape “Comeback Season”, which quickly became an international success. Andreena has also worked with artists such as The Bizness (Chris Brown, “No Bullshit”), Brian Michael Cox (Mary J. Blige, “Be Without You”), James Fauntleroy (Jordin Sparks, “No Air”), Kevin McCall (Keri Hilson, “One Night Stand”, Chris Brown “Deuces”) and Needlz (Bruno Mars, “Just The Way You Are”) to name a few.

      LOTL RADIO WELCOMES YOBI DEBUT NEW MUSIC “Set In Stone, & "Painful War,” While most entertainers take the plunge into the industry without knowing what to expect, the budding singer was well advised. In 2006, YOBi snagged a gig working as an intern for Interscope Records Promotions department. From working with artists such as Robin Thicke and Rich Boy to corresponding with DJs to get their records played, YOBi mastered essential tools to carry over into her own movement. With an enhanced education of the music business, YOBi wrote her first song as a one-woman act titled “My Sanity,” produced by Hawk, which showcases her talent for songwriting as well as her honesty behind the mic. “In a lot of my songs, I like to be the blunt voice for women,” she states. “I like to say what I want and make empowering records, but I can also do a party record like my song ‘Drunken Sex.’ Love, happiness, hate, I like to think I’m hitting all corners of the world.” YOBi’s life is run on a steady diet of music and performance. With two records set to make an impact in 2011--“Painful War,” a motivational tune about persevering through obstacles, and “Set In Stone,” a song highlighting a long-distance relationship cemented by faith—YOBi’s aim is to be a voice for the masses. “I want listeners to identify and relate to me,” she continues, “but I’m also trying to say what you want to say but won’t.”

Brandi D of the platinum selling girl-group "Blaque" excitedly announces the release New Single “LOVE IT” released on October 4th, one day before her birthday. The highly anticipated solo debut from Brandi D. is going to heat up the winter with a diverse collection of powerhouse hits, club-ready anthems, and sexy R&B-dosed jams. Brandi’s album will feature collaborations with a myriad of A-list talent. She hit the studio with R Kelly, Trina and Cassius D Kalb whom has written for Bruno Mars and Lupe Fiasco. “LOVE IT” produced by the Platinum Brothers, is a slow sexy rhythm, mixed with a perfect electric guitar break. Brandi D. explains, “The lyrics of “LOVE IT” came from a space of being in love . . . it’s about the mind and not the physical and how someone can really get into you without even touching you.” Brandi D. achieved global pop stardom when she first joined forces with Shamari Fears- Devoe, and Natina Reed in taking the music scene by storm in " Blaque". The group's debut album sold more than 1.5 million copies and was certified Platinum with songs such as “808”,“Bring It All To Me”, “I Do” and “I’m Good”.

LOTL-RADIO WELCOMES WILL WHEATON DEBUT NEW MUSIC THE  REMAKE OF THE LEGENDARY MICHAEL JACKSON HIT SONG "LADY IN MY LIFE" Will Wheaton has over the past decade established a reputation in the music industry as a fantastic deep-voiced singer and a talented artist. His baritone has graced the work of such artists as Natalie Cole, Kenny Loggins, Diana Ross and Stevie Wonder, and he has written songs for Will Downing, Earth Wind & Fire and the Manhattans, among others. Born in Mississippi and raised in L.A. as the child of Gospel singer Juanita Wheaton, Will began singing as a child and studied music as a teenager. He made his first national mark as the winner of Dick Clark's talent contest, the USA Music Challenge, in 1992.  He then signed with super-producer David Foster's 1995 group project Next Millennium.  Foster became a mentor for Wheaton, and soon Wheaton worked on a number of Foster projects as a backing vocalist and became a sought-after singer for commercials. In the Summer of 2005, Wheaton released his sophomore disc, Old School Soul.  He also appeared singing backing vocals on the long-awaited Stevie Wonder album, A Time 2 Love.

Demetress ‘Nuwamba’ Cook isn’t your average neo-soul artist. Hailing from Fort Worth, Texas, the singer/songwriter is fully aware of what the industry’s expectations are- he’s just totally unaffected by them. Nuwamba has been following his own rules Nuwamba’s passion and drive to move beyond what’s expected has taken him far beyond the Texas border. He’s been onstage in LA and New York. He’s blessed the microphone from Baltimore and D.C. to Atlanta and has even gone overseas with his talents to Kaiserslautern, Germany. The venues that he’s performed in include Houston’s Kaveh Kanes Coffee House and the Temple Bar in Los Angeles. He exceeded listeners’ expectations in Dallas at Reciprocity, Sankofas, Phat Kats, Daiquiri Dump, Art Bar, Moon Bar, Hard Rock Café, and the Bali Club. He’d been performing at the Apache Café (formerly known as Ying Yang Café) in Atlanta since the start of his career with Griggs. Never one to limit himself, Nuwamba moved beyond club performances. He worked the TCU Football Tailgate Party with his soul-filled vocals and he’s opened shows for George Clinton, Sleepy Brown and Bobby Blue Bland. Nuwamba also participated in a mass choir performance that featured Kelly Price at Dallas’s Morton H. Meyerson Martin Luther King Show. After his album debut, Nuwamba took some time to re-evaluate his team and his career plan- the draining effects of the music industry warranted a change. During this hiatus, Nuwamba experimented. He dabbled in house music, even collaborating with some highly regarded house DJs in creating song remixes. He came back to his music with a clear mind and a fresh perspective on what the follow-up project, Unusual Takeover, will finally sound like- a mix of soul and R&B- appealing to an even broader audience, without completely abandoning the genre that’s brought him thus far.

My Brother, MARVIN A Memoir by Zeola Gaye The true story about life with Marvin! From the back seat of the limousine trailing the hearse carrying her beloved brother’s body, Zeola ("Zee") Gaye looks retrospectively at the sometimes humorous, sometimes shameful, but ultimately, fateful events in her and Marvin’s life that lead to this day. It is a day that she never dreamed would be; when she would have to face the tragic and untimely death of her superstar brother, Marvin Gaye. In a world full of strife and an earth being destroyed by man himself, Marvin feels his role is to express his dissatisfaction with apathy and politicians who seem only to care about themselves. Whether he is feeling sexy or sad, going through divorce or finding a new love, Marvin expresses his heart through his music, touching all who hear. Marvin is all about love for God, mankind, nature, and healing, yet his own life is so often filled with pain and the escape that drugs provide. Looking back, there are obvious signs that Marvin is on a downhill path to his demise. Zeola feels blessed to have known Marvin better than anybody else in his life, but through her own drug-hazed world she simply cannot stop his self-destruction in time. Their lives intertwine for many years and Zeola witnesses first-hand Marvin’s world of creativity, travel, fans, drugs, battles, and betrayal. In the end, he only wants to be with God. Now, 27 years after his death, we hear directly from Marvin's sister about her brother's brilliant, yet turbulent life and why he left us so soon

  More than forty-years ago, Wayne Henderson, along with childhood buddies Wilton Felder, Joe Sample, and Nesbert “Stix” Hooper, formed the nucleus of the Jazz Crusaders/Crusaders. As a fledging, attending Houston’s Phyllis Wheatley Jr. High School, the precocious Henderson took the lead in sculpting the group’s dazzling style into one that was ground breaking, with considerable eclectic overtones. By fusing elements of jazz, funk, soul, R&B, rock, Latin, and gospel, an iridescent sound emerged with such impact that a musical revolution was unearthed. As the quartet’s cornerstone,iation for all musical elements compels him to subconsciously or otherwise express those nuances in live performances and on recordings.    Henderson went on hiatus from the group and augmented his career by producing and recording with other notable acts: Patti Austin, Jean Carne, Bill Withers, Ronnie Laws, Ramsey Lewis, Steely Dan, Bobby Lyle, Everette Harp, Phillip Ingram, Nathan East, Lenny Williams, Rebbie Jackson, Marvin Gaye, B.B. King, the Jackson Five, Hiroshima, Hugh Masekela, Joni Mitchell, Wilton Felder, and Tina Turner, to mention a few. Some of these artists appear  A side point: Reebie Jackson’s Centipede project, which Henderson co-produced with Michael Jackson, went nearly platinum with more than 900,000 records sold.

At age nineteen Ndugu had performed and recorded with such greats as Miles Davis, Freedie Hubbard, Joe Henderson, Eddie Harris, Harold Land and Bobby Hutcherson. Ndugu has worked on several Grammy nominated albums and has numerous production and co- production credits. Ndugu Chancler is known not only as a world-class drummer and percussionist, but also a producer, composer, clinician and teacher. A three-time Grammy nominee, he has to his credit an extensive list of performances, recordings, original compositions and productions. As a studio musician, he has performed and recorded with Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, George Duke, Patrice Rushen, Hubert Laws, The Crusaders, Frank Sinatra, Weather Report, Lionel Richie, Kenny Rogers, Thelonious Monk and John Lee Hooker. He was the drummer on the biggest selling pop album by Michael Jackson, Thriller, providing the beat on “Billie Jean.” As a producer and songwriter, he has written hits for The Dazz Band and George Duke, and produced for Flora Purim, Bill Summers, Toki and his own solo recordings. He has co-produced recordings for Santana, The Crusaders, George Duke, Tina Turner, Joe Sample, Wilton Felder and The Meeting, the group he co-leads with Patrice Rushen and Ernie Watts.

Gifted Singer/Songwriter Kevin Sandbloom,Debut new Album" STILL BLUE" Kevin Sandbloom is a man who knows a little bit about rebirth and new beginnings. Throughout his career, he has continually reinvented himself. First as a member of cover bands that encompassed all of his influences and then in an extended stint for the popular Southern California band The Congregation. But, perhaps his most intriguing transformation has been as a traveling solo artist who wows crowds from Boston to St. Louis to his native Los Angeles. “Music is usually the only thing on my mind. It is my love, my drug and my joy rolled up into one. And by traveling throughout the country, I can share my passion with other people, while reaping the benefit of the energy they give back to me,” says Sandbloom. His new CD/DVD project, Sugafied, will be released early 2011 and is his first truly R&B recording. Infused with his trademark love ballads, the songs blend his maturity as a seasoned musician with his distinctive perspective on love, life and everything in-between. The result is a pleasing mélange of sun, grit and soul with a Hip-Hop sensibility added by producer Joe B from Rebel Crew Studios. Everything you would expect from a singer who hails from California and who has travelled the nation spreading his musical messages.