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I just installed Google’s new voice assistant on my phone and I was amped. This is like the new Magic 8 Ball…… but with more than 8 responses. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5QfIRox7TA] So….ummm………. Google is...
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One Skype call and I could tell iconic producer Joey Negro and I were all vibe. I’ve been a fan of his music over the years so I was definitely grateful to have the opportunity to work with him. “Where the Lights Meet the Music,” is the results...
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I have been blessed with a lot of success in working with my UK brothers Reel People…. positive vibes and messages from people all over the world digging our collaborations. Their music inspires me to write, and I love how they take the time to re-imagine our...
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I just had an amazing night of music. It started with another opportunity to rock with my Soul Brother Jarrard Anthony performing our song “All Around the World.” It truly was a historic occasion as Jarard christened the walls of Mist Harlem with songs...
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I am very proud to have “Nowhere” from my debut album “If These Walls Could Talk,” featured in this film! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfaWDl9Qa70] Featuring an all star cast, “The Last Fall” is an incredible film that...
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How do you celebrate an anniversary and a funeral at the same time? For the punchline to this bad joke you will have to look to 98.7 Kiss FM WRKS, who simultaneously celebrated 30 years of broadcast as a NY monument in radio while at the same time closing it’s...
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I didn’t know anything about Kazakhstan other than I would need my passport to get there, but when an unexpected opportunity came up to do a festival called Jazzystan, I jumped at it. This musical Journey is about sharing a message with people and when you...
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There are moments in an artist’s career that are life changing. If you read nothing else… know that while on the Capital Jazz Cruise I had quite a few of those moments. How can I best describe the cruise? … it’s like the first day of classes...
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When an artist works on an album (or any large body of work for that matter), what is released to the public is usually only the tip of the iceberg. For instance Beyonce reportedly recorded 72 songs for her latest album “4,” only to wind up with 12 on...
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It should come as no surprise that I –and probably everyone else on the planet– am a huge fan of Stevie Wonder. I came across some rare “Stevie footage” recently (see below) and was amazed at the talent and passion this man has possesed for...
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What’s good people? I hope you are enjoying the summer! We have been doing our best to balance out work and play, so I thought I would drop a summer update! First and foremost. I would like to sincerely thank everyone that helped us in our Honda Civic...
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I have been very fortunate to have the support of so many behind my musical endeavors. I always say you are all the steam that powers the dream. I have also been blessed to have the outlets to speak about the “Love Revolution” and the positive change we...
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INTRODUCING!! THIS IS DARIEN Official App for iPhone/iPad and iPod touch featuring exclusive content: Music from Reel People, Soulpersona, Mike Patto, Steven Toeteberg, Fijai Cairo and much more. Keep up to date on all news/shows and new content…. all for the...
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I am so overwhelmed by the responses we have received from the BET 106 & Park Music Matters performance. This has been a milestone for so many reasons. — In my first televised appearance we were able to bring the full band, keep our integrity, deliver our...
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What more can I say…… This year has been a roller coaster ride for me, with some astronomical highs, a few really low lows and little “coasting” to be honest…… BUT I had great company along for the ride. You were there –...
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One day E’vier and I were sitting around listening to jazz records…. we were looking for samples…… At the top of one track, a voice came on and said: “Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s...
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One day I was driving back from upstate NY in an ugly, misty rain…. suddenly the sky broke open and revealed the most beautiful double rainbow — so beautiful that I actually pulled over and took some pics/video. A few others did the same, but for the most...
