Over the weekend, I watched the movie Respect, starring Jennifer Hudson. Her portrayal of the late Aretha Franklin was incredible. She sang remarkably throughout the movie. The resemblance to the late artist was striking. Skye Dakota Turner also gave an impressive performance as the young Aretha Franklin. The movie Respect told the story of Aretha Franklin's … Continue reading Respect – Movie & Music
Month: February 2022
Single Saturdays: Jimmie Allen – My Voice Is A Trumpet
American singer Jimmie Allen has released a new single entitled My Voice Is A Trumpet. The song is about kindness and love. The music is Country. The guitar complements the song's upbeat tone- it leads the song along with drums and the piano. It has slow parts to give room to the song's lyrics, like the beautiful … Continue reading Single Saturdays: Jimmie Allen – My Voice Is A Trumpet
Single Saturdays: Naffymar & Sam Jamz Check
British singer Naffymar and Nigerian artist Sam Jamz have a new single entitled Check. It's a heartfelt love story about making sure everything is in order in the relationship. The musical genre is Inspirational. The single Check has a mix of Jazzy and R&B sounds. It starts slow, then gradually increases smoothly in tempo. The pattern of slow-fast-slow is … Continue reading Single Saturdays: Naffymar & Sam Jamz Check
Single Saturdays: Naffymar & Marizu – Power
British singer Naffymar and Nigerian artist Marizu have a new single out entitled Power. The song is about confidence and courage to feel empowerment in the face of adversity. The music genre is Inspirational. The song has a Summer vibe, which is comforting during the winter months. The upbeat tone of the single is catchy and bold. It … Continue reading Single Saturdays: Naffymar & Marizu – Power
First Album Fridays: Samm Henshaw Untidy Soul
British singer Samm Henshaw has released his first album entitled Untidy Soul. The themes are the journey of life and love. The music is R&B/Soul. The instruments, including the piano, parallel the old-school sounds of Jazz and the Caribbean beats of Jamaica or Barbados. The record had an intriguing introduction with a phone ringing, which sounds … Continue reading First Album Fridays: Samm Henshaw Untidy Soul