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Archive for Category: "Reverb"
Q&A: Opera Singer Sidney Outlaw
Obvious Magazine sits down with Brevard, North Carolina native Sidney Outlaw. He talks about his love of the arts and challenges for opera singers, as he explains why being overweight isn’t always in your best interest. His story is very inspiring for anyone interested in the art of operatic singing and classical music. Where do [...]
Jeramy Bailey Takes You to a ‘Getaway’
Words by Leon Christian, Entertainment Editor. Jeramy Bailey is ready to take you to his secret ‘Getaway’. This Jacksonville , Florida native is ‘Flyin High’ and currently has plans to land on your playlist. This up-and-coming artist has taken Obvious Magazine somewhere others have yet to see until now. Leon: Tell us what have you been [...]
Reverb: Out of this Galaxy
To infinity and beyond, Naima Mora opens up to Obvious Magazine. She doesn’t want to rule the world. This rock star wants the galaxy and more. Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, Naima Mora is still “America’s Top Bad Ass.” She’s fearless, powerful, and brave and showing young women that it is still okay to have an [...]
Reverb: Passed the Test
“Another challenge has been to find a team that believe in my craft and doesn’t want to make me the next Chris Brown.” -Chris Santiago Even though he is not new to the scene, Chris Santiago is ready for you to test him. With the need of strength, discipline and wisdom to survive in this [...]
Vinyl Visionary: Dwele
Dwele has come a long way since his debut with Slum Village on “Tainted.” With his fourth album hitting stores this past June 29, he has established himself as a vocalist, writer and producer. Dwele did not land into music by accident. He has always been inspired by singers such as Miles Davis and Stevie [...]
Maybe So, Maybe No: Mayer Hawthorne
Mayer Hawthorne grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, just outside of Detroit. He vividly remembers as a child driving with his father, and tuning the car radio in to the rich soul and jazz history the region provided. “Most of the best music ever made came out of Detroit,” claims the singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist [...]
Reverb: Melanie Fiona
Motown has molded the hearts and minds of music lovers all over the world. From Michael the Moonwalker to Dream Girl Mary Wilson, the House that Berry built has produced countless hit makers for the last 51 years. So how befitting that it is the recording refuge for Canadian songstress Melanie Fiona whose voice is [...]
Phylle: Mack Down
Philadelphia’s own, Phylle (pronounced Philly), is inspired by music that is therapy for the soul. “The One” represents real love from the beginning to the end. As the sound and allure of once hard-edged and in-your-face Hip Hop morphs into more radio-friendly tunes with a pop crossover appeal, new artists such as Phylle (pronounced “Philly”) [...]
Andy Allo: The Sweet & Lowdown
Newcomer Andy Allo hails from Cameroon, West Africa with her guitar as her companion and a charming sound she says has been influenced by real musical royalty such as Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, Hip-Hop’s spacey duo OutKast and even the late King of Pop himself – Michael Jackson. She’s quickly stepping into her own, [...]
Ryan Leslie: Shooting Star
Rarely does an artist impact the music industry with a seemingly continuous stream of new music like singer/songwriter/producer prodigy Ryan Leslie has done. Nearly eight months following the release of his critically acclaimed self-titled debut, Ryan delivers his sophomore set Transition (released November 3rd on Universal Motown), a sincere sonic saga detailing some of his [...]
