NuSoul Revival Tour

It's no secret that these artists are bringing the SOUL back in music.  Musiq Soulchild, Lyfe Jennings, Avery Sunshine, and Kindred The Family Soul kick off their NuSoul Revival tour in Raleigh, N.C. on February 3rd.  I had the pleasure of speaking with Musiq on the anticipated tour and he had a lot to say.

Latoya:  Who are some of your biggest musical influences?

Musiq:  Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway.

Latoya:  Do you see yourself taking this tour to other countries?

Musiq:  I would love to but obviously that depends on how this tour goes.  We can't do a show in other countries if we only have ten people to show up in the states. (We both laugh)

Latoya: This tour is also for a great cause; Alzheimer’s.  How do you feel about the cause and have you personally dealt with this issue in your life?

Musiq:  I didn't know it was for a cause initially.  When I found out, it was a bigger deal.  I am grateful. I don't have someone who is directly affected by this, but I can still relate to it.

Latoya:  We are our biggest critic at times.  It has been 17 years since you release the hit single, "Love."  How do you challenge yourself musically to compete with such a beautiful song?

Musiq:  I honestly didn't know "Love" would be a hit. I just made it.  That's kind of what we do as artist; we creatively put things out there not knowing what the reaction would be. It's just a part of the process. I am always driving myself to do better.

Latoya:  If there was one piece of advice you can give, what would it be?

Musiq:  Don't be afraid.

I truly enjoyed being amongst other media outlets and interviewing Musiq Sould Child. It really felt like talking to one of your successful homeboys.  He was totally honest throughout the call; sharing some of his deepest thoughts.  Look below to check out tour dates coming to a city near you.  Follow him @musiqsoulchild and his publicist @moccastyles for more updates. 

Tour Dates:

2/3, Raleigh, NC, Duke Energy Center
2/4, Charleston, SC, North Charleston Performing Arts Center                                 

2/10, Nashville, TN, Nashville Municipal Auditorium
2/11, Chicago, IL, Arie Crown Theater
2/12, Louisville, KY, Whitney Hall

2/14, Philadelphia, PA, Liacouras Center 

2/17, Washington, D.C., Constitution Hall
2/18, NYC, Beacon Theater 

2/24, Charlotte, NC, Ovens Auditorium
2/25, Detroit, MI, Fox Theatre                                                                
3/3, Norfolk, VA, Chrysler Hall
3/4, Dallas, TX, Verizon Theater                                                        
3/10, Atlanta, GA, Fox Theatre
3/11, St. Petersburg, VA, Virginia State Multipurpose Center                                 
3/17, Columbus, OH, Palace Theater
3/18, Cleveland, OH, State Theater                                                          
3/24, Kansas City, MO, Midland Theater
3/25, St. Louis, MO, Peabody Opera House                                            
3/31, South Haven, MS   Landers Center
4/1, Houston, TX, NRG Arena                                                                
4/7, New Orleans, LA, Lakefront Arena                                                       
4/8, Jacksonville, FL, Times Union Center

Impact Magazine 10th Anniversary

This past Sunday I had the pleasure of attending Impact Magazine 10 year Anniversary Honorary Dinner of which 50 most influential women was honored. Karen Civil, the self-made impress and branding guru behind some of today’s hottest artists and brands graced the cover of the magazine and was the featured lady of the evening. I had the pleasure of interviewing some of the honorees such as Yandy Smith, Toya Wright, Egypt Sherrod, Marlo Hampton, Kachelle Kelly and Robin Dyke to name a few. 

The evening was filled with great food and guest performances. I can't tell you how amazing it felt to be amongst a room full of African American women who are truly making an IMPACT in their respected industries.  If you had an opportunity to watch the Golden Globes a few weeks ago, you will see that our exposure has expanded.  It's evident that no longer will we allow our circumstances to dictate the life we live. In the words of Toya Wright, "Turn the bad into good."  Click below to get a recap of an amazing night; with some amazing people.