Jodeci: Interview by Stefanie Newell By Stefanie Newell Article originally published in 2005 The 1990′s garnered many R&B groups. During an era dominated by New Jack Swing, Jodeci married R&B soul and Hip Hop to create a sound that is timeless even till this day. “Forever My Lady,” Jodeci’s first album introduced us to two [...]

SHAWN MORGAN JULY 2005 By Stefanie Newell I had the pleasure of spending not one but two weekends with comedian Shawn Morgan, as well as talking with Shawn about his life, his comedy, and about whom he thought was funny. The first time I met Shawn was at the National Association of Black Female Executives [...]

The Emancipation of Mimi Mariah Carey By Stefanie Newell The comeback album from Mariah Carey boasts the hit single, “We Belong Together,” from her highly anticipated “The Emancipation Of Mimi” album. “We Belong Together,” set the all-time one-week Billboard Hot 100 audience record, with more than 190 million radio listeners hearing the song last week. [...]

The New Jack Swing Tour By Stefanie Newell I had a ball last night at the Star Plaza in Merrillville, Indiana. It was the New Jack Swing Tour and all the heavyweights from the New Jack Swing era were there. After 7 had an incredible performance, their live vocals were even better than their recorded [...]