The V. Cartier Experience

Gone are the yesteryears of R&B when no one sang with a machine and talent wasn’t reduced to Instagram likes and follows. Just listen to the radio - no one can seem to capture that classic R&B sound, while also making it fresh and current.

The sound was the soundtrack to our Saturday morning childhoods watching Soul Train.He sang the line like he meant what he was singing. He felt it, he believed what he was saying. It was coming from his heart. It was real. He had lived it. You could feel the urgent, vulnerability firm, and clear in his delivery, “I gave my heart to you, look what you’ve done.”

A simple phrase. The emotional call to take responsibility caused me to pause.

Music, Experiences, Favorite MusicianTrent JacksonFebruary 28, 2023R&B, MusicComment

Lalah Hathaway: Honestly

27 years ago when Lalah released her eponymous, highly acclaimed debut album in 1990, new-jack swing was at its height and the only artists that stuck to the contemporary soul sound were older established artists who were at least a decade plus into their careers. Stepping out of her Fathers famous shadow, Lalah successfully blended the elements of soul, jazz and gospel while placing herself at the forefront of contemporary soul among legends.

After a string of collaborations with everyone from Joe Sample to Robert Glasper, a slew of solid R&B hits, a Grammy sweep, reviving several R&B classics to modern covers, and her lauded Live album, we arrive at Lalah’s latest offering, Honestly.

Music, Experiences, Favorite MusicianTrent JacksonJune 23, 2018Lalah Hathaway, Music, R&B, Favorite ArtistComment