According to Singer's Room: Grammy nominated R&B crooner Eric Roberson will release his eighth studio album, Mister Nice Guy, in the United States on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 after signing a new distribution deal with Purpose Music Group and Entertainment One (eOne Music.) UK fans will receive the album September 12 through Roberson’s existing distribution and marketing deal with London-based staple Dome Records. ‘Mister Nice Guy’ is lead by the first single “Picture Perfect” featuring Phonte, available on iTunes now and is playing on a Soul radio station near you! The single features rapper/singer/producer Phonte, of fellow independent fixture The Foreign Exchange. Check out his new single and then check out the interview in Total Eclispe Magazine by subscribing now ! Music by Singersroom.com | More on Eric Roberson

N ick Ashford has passed away at the age of 70 from throat cancer. It was reported that he died Monday in a New York City hospital. He had been suffering from throat cancer and had undergone radiation treatment.His longtime friend and former publicist Liz Rosenberg told the Associated Press that Ashford (and wife Valerie Simpson ) wrote some of Motown's biggest hits including Among the songs Ashford & Simpson penned are Ain't No Mountain High Enough , You're All I Need To Get By, Reach Out And Touch Somebody's Hand but are best known for their hit Solid. In recent years, the couple continued to perform. They also were owners of the New York City restaurant Sugar Bar, where many top names and emerging artists performed and put on showcases. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. Rest in Peace Nick. Here is a tribute featuring Whitney Houston & Al Jarreau...

Independent and new artists, contact VMF at:   info@vailsoulmusicfest.com Chaz Shepherd Born and raised only a brisk walk from legendary "Philadelphia International Records," where the classic "Philly Soul" sound was conceived in its full glory, Chaz Records' recording artist Chaz Shepherd is at the forefront of the renaissance movement he endearingly refers to as "Young Soul." The burgeoning revival of a genre once forgotten is now captivating audiences throughout the country and around the world. Chaz is intent on making a significant contribution to once again make soul music the popular choice. Chaz' debut album, Love & Truth , released on his own label "Chaz Records," features 11 tracks of a brand of soul so rich and full in harmonies and melodies that it encapsulates your entire being and takes you to a place of depth, warmth and realness rarely experienced in today's music.   Alex Cuba Singer-songwriter A...

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Good Morning to Ya! I just feel so blessed on this morning, actually, everday that I'm able to wake up and get my day started, I am blessed. Let me just say, I know we all have been through or are going through some type of struggle. Naturally, that's life and our goal is to overcome, Spiritually we must defeat the devil and claim victory! He comes to steal, kill and destroy, but know we have the strength to defeat the enemy. How you may ask? Seems like everytime I turn around, I'm going through some stuff. Well, it's how you go through "your stuff". It's how you handle your "storm". Our desired outcome is to get through it and not look all battered and beat up when we do. Sometimes, we feel weak and our mind starts playing tricks on us, telling us, we can't make it, we can't take and we're not deserving...but I say to you, that all of this is a learning experience. I use everything, I've been through to not make the same mi...

Hey Soul Seekers, It's been such an enlightening experience this summer. As I've mentioned in a previous post, I was asked to contribute to Lioness Magazine, a women's business ezine, on a monthly basis. This first issue featured my Syleena Johnson story. Check it Out: Open publication - Free publishing - More business

Atlantic Records Recording Artist Musiq Soulchild announced his new role as ambassador for Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Circle of Promise, a movement designed to further engage black women around the globe in the fight against breast cancer. As an ambassador for the movement, Musiq will raise awareness about breast cancer so that younger women know the importance of early detection and why it’s important to pay attention to their bodies. “Early detection is the key to winning the fight against breast cancer,” said Musiq. “Too often, black women are diagnosed in stage three and four when breast cancer is most difficult to treat. Some women are afraid to seek treatment for fear of losing their breasts or their hair. One’s physical appearance is much less important than the will to live. It’s time to remove the stigmas that are attached to this disease.” To put his cause where his mouth is, Musiq Soulchild will feature a group of breast cancer survivors in his upcoming music video...

T he Ba y Area’s Ankh Marketing celebrates its 7-year anniversary with DJ sets from neo-soul phenom Erykah Badu (as DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown) & multi-platinum producer/drummer Questlove on August 12th & 13th at The Mezzanine and Public Works in San Francisco , as the preeminent urban marketing and events production company continues it’s longstanding reign of bringing the most talented acts to Northern California   (San Francisco, California - August 2, 2011)   During the second weekend in August, Bay Area’s most renowned urban promotions and events production company Ankh Marketing will kick off their 7th year anniversary celebration in San Francisco with a series of exclusive events boasting a line up of A-list artists and a bevy of special guests. On Friday, August 12th , Ankh will present a special DJ set spun by Universal/Motown recording artist Erykah Badu - under her DJ moniker Lo Down Loretta Brown - at San Francisco’s top live music venue Mezzanine. On ...