You may have heard of Beyonce, Chris Brown, and DJ Khaled, now get ready to remember the name, Nija Charles. She’s an iconic singer/songwriter and a childhood friend of mine. It’s so inspiring to see a friend rise to such…
Alexander 23 Releases New EP “Oh No, Not Again!”
Getting into an Ivy League school is what most hardworking high school students dream of. For Alexander 23 however, this wasn’t enough. Pursuing a degree in engineering at the University of Pennsylvania in hindsight was just a stepping stone for…
Jimmy Buffett Just Inducted into Hall of Fame
Just this past week, legacy artist Jimmy Buffett received the honor of being inducted into the Mississippi Songwriters Hall of Fame. The American country-rock star became well known even today through his 1977 song “Margaritaville”, the same one that inspired…
Legendary Composer, Johnny Mandel Dies at 94
Johnny Mandel, the Oscar and Grammy-winning songwriter of “The Shadow of Your Smile,” “Emily” and the theme from “MASH,” has died at 94. Mandel was considered one of the finest arrangers of the second half of the 20th century, providing…