19 JUN 2024 · Iconic American all-female band Klymaxx, known for hits like "Meeting in the Ladies Room" and "I Miss You," is set to make a roaring comeback with their latest single "Love Me," featuring the original guitarist Cheryl Cooley. The much-anticipated single and its accompanying music video has just been released in June 2024, marking a new chapter in the band's storied career."Love Me" is a soulful track that beautifully captures the essence of love and self-discovery. With Cheryl Cooley's signature guitar riffs complementing the band's timeless vocals, Klymaxx delivers a contemporary sound that pays homage to their classic R&B roots while showcasing the group's evolution. From soulful ballads to energetic anthems, Klymaxx continues to push boundaries and inspire audiences with their vibrant music and undeniable talent.   Celebrating their 40th Anniversary, KLYMAXX is the iconic all-female band blending Jazz, Funk, Rock, and Soul. Their music remains a staple for men/women fans and has intrigued the ears of the latest generation, including popular DJs who have remixed their hits. Don’t miss this epic performance by Cheryl Cooley and her band, who bring timeless grooves and dynamic energy to the stage!   Love Me is the newest single from Klymaxx ft. Cheryl Cooley, and it's a women's empowerment, feel-good, type of song. A positive message surrounding the need to Love on yourself, and others. The timing of Mental Health Awareness Month mixed with Black Music Month was the best recipe for releasing this song. This is the first music video that Cheryl has released since the '90s,  What we can say is that people are loving the new single, and it's already slated to be a Summer Time Anthem. 

6 JUN 2024 · GRAMMY Nominated trombonist Hank Bilal was born into a musical family in Winnsboro, South Carolina. Hank’s formal music education began in middle school. Later Hank went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts in music performance. Before turning toward more contemporary jazz, Hank spent many years listening to classic jazz where he was exposed to the giants of the jazz style. Hank Bilal has shared a performance platform with many great artists, from performing at the GRAMMY awards with Aretha Franklin to Gerald Albright, Chaka Khan, Christopher William, and The Clark Sisters! Beyond being a veteran trombonist, the GRAMMY Nominated artist is also fluent in other performing areas as a pianist, singer, and other brass instruments! You can also add a music producer as Hank Bilal has produced multiple albums. Hank Bilal is also an educator and has been teaching elementary grades preK3  through 6th at Martin de Porres Catholic School since 2015. In addition to him being an educator he serves as an active member of community service groups, Alpha Phi Alpha, and Kappa Kappa Psi. In this showcase, he is presenting his latest hit from his album BENEATH THE COVERS. 

1 JUN 2024 · R&B/Hip Hop/Soul & Pop artist  TSwang performs, produces, sings, plays keyboards, and loves engaging and meeting new fans, He writes from a real-world and fantasy perspective with my talk box and smooth vocal abilities.  Born in Chicago but raised in South Bend, IN. TSwang has had an impressive career and has been involved in noteworthy projects and collaborations!  TSwang is a recording artist through Bentley Records. Bentley Records, renowned for its commitment to nurturing exceptional musical talent, is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of "The Weekend," the latest single from their esteemed artist, TSwang.Set to captivate audiences worldwide, the new single will drop on May 31st, 2024, marking a significant milestone in TSwang's burgeoning career. With an unparalleled fusion of R&B, Hip Hop, and soul-pop, TSwang has carved out a distinct niche in the music industry, garnering acclaim for his authentic sound and compelling lyricism. "The Weekend" promises to showcase TSwang's versatility and artistic prowess, delivering an irresistible blend of smooth melodies and infectious rhythms. In anticipation of the release, "The Weekend" serves as a testament to TSwang's evolution as an artist, showcasing his ability to push creative boundaries while staying true to his musical roots. Backed by Bentley Records' unwavering support and commitment to artistic excellence, TSwang is poised to make a lasting impact on the music scene with this latest release. As the countdown to May 31st begins, fans and music enthusiasts alike are encouraged to stay tuned for the unveiling of "The Weekend," a song destined to leave an indelible mark on the industry.

24 MAY 2024 ·        Robin West is an accomplished musician, producer, singer-songwriter, and southern soul recording artist. She was awarded BEST SOUTHERN SOUL PERFORMER, and PEOPLE'S CHOICE by the BLACK MUSIC AWARDS 2021. She garnered national attention with her first self-produced single BUMP YO HEAD released Oct 26, 2019 made it to the #25 top 150 independent artist airplay Digital Radio Tracker. Her latest single ANOTHER ROUND reached #1 on the AirPlay Experts/Urban Influencer Southern Soul charts, in July 2023. The album A WHOLE VIBE and videos are on all major platforms. Robin West has new upcoming events that will be mentioned in this showcase, music from her recent album will be played

24 MAY 2024 · Spreading R&B/Soul Music  and a Good Time Though Voice  King Kendrick was Born and raised in Rock Hill, South Carolina As a youth, King Kendrick grew up singing in the church choir with his mother and began performing in talent shows. Shortly after graduating high school, he had an opportunity to audition for LaFace Records in collaboration with the singing group he was a member of. Years later King Kendrick branched out to become a solo artist. After years of attempting to break into the music industry full-time, he released his first Southern soul music single in July of 2022. King Kendrick will present a catalog of several distinguished R&B soulful melodies. In this showcase presents Kendrick's new album called "Carolina Boogie" which also includes new releases on the album "Southern Soul Woman" and "Side Piece"

11 MAY 2024 · Sam Hankins Jr A well-known American trumpeter was raised in a musical household in Oklahoma City, OK.  It was in middle school that Hankins switched his trademark instrument over to trumpet and eventually began playing in orchestras, churches, and professional bands.   Sam Hankins, Jr.. has shared the stage with many renowned performers, such as Aretha Franklin, Al Jarreau, Clark Terry, and The O'Jays. The Temptations. The Dells, and the Glenn Miller Big Band.   His most notable accomplishment was earning the Golden Apple Award, recognizing commitment to excellence in education, and receiving a letter from the White House honoring the Edison Middle School Band Program Sam is a prolific composer who produced a body of work with more than 150 pieces. From 2012 to 2017 Sam released four CDs all radio plays and collectively won 25 independent music awards in 2017, the artist won 9 independent artist awards at the Indie Music Channel Awards (IMC) ceremony in Hollywood amongst musicians that submitted from all over the world.  Sam Hankins Jr. has achieved a great deal as a musician and is devoted to and enthusiastic about releasing his fifth studio album, titled "Alright," which released in the Summer of 2023.  Sam continues to work with amazing musicians and artists in Los Angeles, California. The Alright album is a testament to where he is at with his sound right now.  Sam mentions over the past 15 years, each of his CDs has shown growth in his music composition and there is more depth to his trumpet playing. Sam Hankins's melodies are becoming catchier to the listener's ears and his songs are telling a story with different musical styles on his 5 different CDs

10 MAY 2024 · Plays All Saxophones, Alto, Tenor, Soprano, Baritone, Flute and Most Instruments. Composer, Arranger, Producer, Vocalist, Teacher and Mentor. CEO of SAXWORLD PRODUCTIONS, since 1985. First Record Release 1987. Love is a gifted saxophonist/vocalist and innovative virtuoso music artist. He was nurtured deep in the genre roots of “Jazz”, “Blues”, “Rhythm and Blues”, and “Funk” The youngest son of world-renowned saxophonist PRESTON LOVE, He began playing Sax at Age 6.  His Band The Love Connection has been rocking audiences for over 35 Years From L.A. to the Midwest and now on the East Coast. They’ve been featured in Documentaries and headlined countless Jazz and Blues Festivals. “2019” was the release of Richie Love's New Horizons CD. New Horizons has been the #1 Album on Streaming Platforms.“2021” he has been  Inducted into the Nebraska Music Hall Of Fame.  On August 06 2023 Richie Love was signed to the Record Label Major Record Distribution Group with Distribution through Orchard/Sony, “2024” The First Release on the MRDG label is set . The Single was Officially accepted by Sony/Orchard Distribution on January 26, 2024, Love’s Sax Performances are featured on over 20 CD Releases, and his YouTube channels include 30 original music videos produced by R.L. and many Live performances. He’s Spreading Music, Mentoring Young People for over 30 years, and emerging steadily toward making his Music History with his One of Kind Talents.

20 APR 2024 · La’Tasha Reaves, also known as Ladi Jon’Rea, is a native of Columbia, SC. She is a recent graduate of Southeastern Institute and graduated from Limestone College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration and Management. She has a desire to venture into the business sector and also has a love of performing and the arts. With her newly found career in modeling, She had the opportunity to work with Mr. Charles Curtis in his premiere performance of “Nothing Happened”, performing as the lead, Mrs. Trish Paul.  She also was in a web series called Success Lies and Betrayal written by Toya Etheridge, Business and Pleasure written by Derrick Holley of Dusthouse Films and currently working on another movie “Karma #3”.  In addition to performing arts, she has traveled to Maryland, DC to be a part of Madame Butterfly Fashion Show, DFE 4th Annual Fashion & Music Affair in North Charleston, S.C.  She has debuted in more than 5 magazines, including Hair, Fashion, Lifestyle Magazine, and Crush Photography Magazine All Red Affair Edition.   She is a brand ambassador for TrulyCharmedLife Fashion and the owner of Uniquely U Jewels Boutique. She is also in a web series entitled Success Lies and Betrayal (S.L.A.B) as the character Robin. She is presently on the radio show “The Breakdown Radio Show” as Ladi J. She has also been an author on written two books. The first book was entitled "Empowered Defiance " and then   "Mirror Imperfections "   In this showcase, La’Tasha Reaves recently released a new single "Supawoman" and also collaborated on another single featuring "Bob G the Chef" called "I'll Be There" This year 2024

19 APR 2024 · Jesse "JTJazz" Thompson, multi-talented composer, pianist, and keyboardist, born in "The Land Of Funk" (Dayton, Ohio) attributes his humble beginnings in music to being captivated by a family of musicians: a father who was a professional drummer, Thompson's mother--a church organist/pianist and his brother Marvyn Wheatley (who recorded and played with Parliament and Slave). Industry influences were soul/funk legends The Ohio Players, Lakeside, and Zapp featuring Roger Troutman. Driven to continue the legacy of great musicianship, Thompson became a member of the popular Columbus-based, R&B/Jazz group NexLevel for several years. The collectives released two albums, a string of singles, and shared stages with countless notable artists. In 2021 Thompson wrote and released the uptempo, feel-good melody, "Weekend Groove," ft Althea Rene which catapulted the musician into solo artist, status. Thompson would go on to release a 7-song EP, in 2022, intriguingly titled The Inauguration of JTJazz (Jesse Thompson- the man behind the keys) marking the commencement of a new pathway, and birthing several singles from the project. Judah Sealy, a rising creative within the contemporary jazz genre, is known for his unique sound that comes from a blend of R&B, jazz, gospel, neo-soul, and funk...the common thread between himself and Jesse "JTJAZZ" Thompson. With 2024 being a 'leap year which some say is the year of inspiration, Thompson has resolutely followed his passion by keeping his legacy in music alive by teaming with heavyweight Producer/Guitarist Adam Hawley and collaborating with highly sought after Saxophonist Judah Sealy to create an alluring mid- tempo track entitled, "Late Nite," which drops worldwide 4/1/2024.

16 APR 2024 · GARRY PERCELL, musician, producer, and project consultant, has garnered over 25 years of extensive knowledge and experience in the performance of electric/acoustic guitar. Fueled and ignited by his roots in R&B, jazz, and blues. Percell's musicianship expanded into multiple genres, placing a demand on his gift which led to national touring opportunities with award-winning luminaries. Inevitably, Percell crossed paths with production- heavyweight, Producer/Guitarist Adam Hawley, whose creative skills would create Billboard charting releases such as "Don't Stop," ft/Marcus Anderson, in 2020; SiriusXM-ready groove, "Reaction" ft/Jason Jackson, released on the Upward Bound Music Group Label, owned by Guitarist Garry Percell; and the highly-anticipated release on March 22, 2024, entitled "Going in Circles" featuring R&B Singer/Songwriter, Tony Terry.  "With You," "Everlasting Love," "Lovey Dovey," and "When A Man Cries" evoke nostalgic music memories of love and romance on a level that transcends the norm in relationships from the vocal virtuoso, 2X Soul Train Award Nominated, Tony Terry. The creative's ability to write and sing about shared emotions that we all desire is an extraordinary rarity, never failing to leave listeners with an indelible music experience. International Guitarist Garry Percell & Tony Terry symphonically collaborate on the heart-stirring R&B cover "Going In Circles, " penned by Jerry Peters and Anita Poree, originally performed by The Friends of Distinction in 1969, and has since been covered numerous times by other artists. Enjoy this showcase with guest Garry Percell