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What Happened to MC Shy D? – The Atlanta Pioneer…

MC Shy D, born Peter Jones, was an Atlanta pioneer who helped shape the Southern hip-hop scene, particularly in Miami, Florida. Originally from the Bronx, New York, and relocating to Atlanta, Georgia, at a young…

What Happened to Van Hunt? – The Unparalleled Fusion of…

In the ever-evolving landscape of music, few artists manage to leave an indelible mark that resonates through the ages. Van Hunt, hailing from Dayton, Ohio, is one such artist whose fusion of soulful depths, funk…

What Happened to Tweet?

By: T. Phillips Whatever Happened to Tweet? The Evolution of an R&B Powerhouse The dawn of the 2000s brought with it a refreshing gust of R&B artists. Among them, the sultry and unmistakable voice of…

What Happened to Amil?

By: T. Phillips Amil: The Enigmatic Voice Behind Roc-a-Fella's Anthems In the heyday of Roc-a-Fella Records, while Jay-Z's lyrical prowess was indisputable, there was another voice that left an indelible mark on the era -…

What Happened to Glenn Lewis?

By: TR Philips Glenn Lewis: The Unfading Voice of Neo-Soul In the early 2000s, from the wintry expanses of Canada, a voice emerged that would leave a lasting imprint on the neo-soul genre. Glenn Lewis,…

NEW MUSIC ALERT -Jonas- Be The Light (album)

Danish soul & neo-soul music pioneer JONAS celebrates his 50th birthday with the brand new full-lentgh album “BE THE LIGHT” With more than 25 years on the scene, JONAS has earned his well-deserved respect and…

What Happened To Brand Nubian?

By: T. Phillips Chronicles of the Revolutionary Rhymers Laying the foundation for a powerful fusion of conscious hip-hop with a soulful R&B essence, Brand Nubian emerged as one of hip-hop's unparalleled heavyweights. Hailing from New…

The Butler Did It – A Look Back At the…

Jermaine Stewart: The Timeless Musical Genius of the '80s In the ever-evolving landscape of digital trends and viral moments, certain icons emerge from the past to once again claim the spotlight. Recently, it's been the…

Completing the Circle of the African Musical Diaspora with Afrobeats

By: T. Phillips The pulsating rhythms of the African drum, the call-and-response of our oral traditions, the hypnotic melodies that have passed down generations; these are the foundations upon which much of modern music is…

What Happened to MC Shan?

By: TR Phillips Under the gritty streetlights and against the pulsating heartbeat of New York City, MC Shan and KRS-One found themselves embroiled in a lyrical war that would go down in history as the…

Tina Turner: Remembering the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll

By NeoSoul Cypher Today, May 24, 2023, we honor the life and legacy of legendary musician Tina Turner. Known as the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, Tina Turner’s unique style, undeniable talent, and powerful stage…

Soulful Funk Artist – VAN HUNT!

By: T.R. Phillips If you're a fan of soulful, funk-infused R&B, then you've probably heard of Van Hunt. The Dayton, Ohio native has been making music for over two decades, blending elements of rock, soul,…

Andre 3000: The Unique Style and Genius of a Hip…

By: T. Phillips Explore the musical journey of Andre 3000, his distinctive style, thought-provoking lyrics, and exceptional talent in both music and fashion. Discover a playlist of his greatest hits and standout guest appearances. Andre…

The Legendary DJ – SCOTT LA ROCK!

By: TR Phillips DJ Scott La Rock, also known as Scott Sterling, was one of the pioneers of hip-hop and a member of the iconic rap group Boogie Down Productions. He was considered one of…

Legendary Hip Hop Duo – AUDIO TWO!

By: TR Phillips Audio Two, the legendary hip-hop duo comprised of Milk Dee and Gizmo, left a lasting impression onthe genre with their hit single “Top Billin’” released in 1987. The beat for “Top Billin’”…

The Low End Theory (Entry Level DJ Equipment)

By: TR Phillips This article is the second in a series exploring the DJ equipment. Entry-level DJ controllers have become increasingly popular for novice or aspiring DJs, especially those seeking maximum portability. Our top recommendation…

Foxy Brown – Female Trailblazer in Hip Hop!

By: TR Phillips Foxy Brown, born Inga Marchand, was a true trailblazer in the world of hip-hop and rap. Hailing from Brooklyn, she was known for her bold image, confident swag, and sex-positive lyrics, setting…

Mix Master – A Primer on DJ Equipment

By: Torrence Phillips This series of articles will take a comprehensive look at the path of becoming a DJ, including equipment at different levels of expertise, from entry-level to mid-tier to upper-tier. It will cover…

Classic Hip Hop Trio – The Fat Boys!

By: Torrence Phillips The Fat Boys, consisting of Prince Markie Dee, Kool Rock Ski, and Buffy, were one of the most influential hip-hop groups to emerge in the early 1980s. With their larger-than-life personalities, humor-infused…

The Queen of UK Hip Hop – Monie Love!

By: Torrence Phillips Yo, let's talk about the one and only Monie Love, the Queen of UK Hip Hop. Back in the day, Monie was killin' the game with her smooth flow and conscious lyrics,…

Legendary Hip Hop Crew – The Bomb Squad!

By: Torrence Phillips The Bomb Squad was a legendary production crew that helped shape the sound of hip-hop in the late 80s and early 90s. Comprised of Hank and Keith Shocklee, Eric "Vietnam" Sadler, and…

New Album from R&B singer KELELA!

The album I have been waiting for is finally out; Kelela’s second album Raven is here. In the months before the release, Kelela dropped five singles that displayed the change in tone for this new…

From the Vaults! – Andre 3000

Andre 3000, also known as André Benjamin, aka Three Stacks, is best known as one-half of the legendary hip-hop duo OutKast, along with his partner Big Boi. Since forming in 1992, OutKast has become one…

“In Ha Mood” – Ice Spice

By: Justin Pecisto The Bronx drill rapstress is 4 for 4 in her recent releases. Ice Spice is a Bronx-born rapper who has found fame after her song "No Clarity" went viral for the masterful…

Bradd Marquis Tour – Tribute to Sam Cooke

The Music of Sam Cooke - A Change is Gonna Come Tour, starring multi-award winning singer-songwriter, Bradd Marquis kicks off in the state of Texas on January 20th. To purchase tickets, please see our Events…

NEW MUSIC! “Lift Me Up” by Rihanna

By: Justin Pecisto Rihanna has finally come back from the long hiatus she took to pursue other business endeavors! The Navy and non-obsessive fans have let it be known how badly she was needed in…

The Hot Pepper Show Guest! – Lenny Williams!

NOV 14TH at 7PM CDT - Tune into The Hot Pepper Show as Pepper Thomas interviews singer, songwriter and musician, Lenny Williams! Live streaming on https://neosoulcypher.com/and Facebook Live! Listen to Lenny Williams here: https://lennywilliams.com/

Kelela! – Happy Ending!

By: Justin Pecisto Kelela is back with more club hits! As you know I have been really excited to see where Kelela is going with her sound. At first she came back with something soft…

NEW SINGLE! Flo “Not My Job”!

By: Justin Pecisto Flo has released their newest single “Not My Job”. This R&B girl group from the UK has become massively popular over a short time through the help of social media (and…

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest! – Ishmale!

Wednesday, September 21ST Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together to interview singer/songwriter ISHMALE! Learn more about Ishmale here: https://ishmalesings.com/ THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! 9pmET, 8pmCT, 6pmPT ONLINE: https://neosoulcypher.com/live-streams-and-broadcasts/ Get the latest in Neo Soul and Classic…

The Return of Kelela

By: Justin Pecisto After 4 years on hiatus, Kelela has returned with the new single, “Washed Away”. A week ago, Kelela had made her first music related post since 2018, soft launching a return to…

Beyoncé – Renaissance: Review

By: Justin Pecisto Beyoncé has returned from a two year music hiatus with her new album Renaissance, which she teased on her website out of the blue, which is always exciting because it’s Beyonce! She…

Neo Soul Cypher Summer 2022 Playlist!

Check out our hot new playlist! Featuring soul, jazz, hip-hop and more for grown folks! Link to play here: Summer 2022 Playlist

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest! Jack Freeman!

Wednesday, August 10TH Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together to interview singer/songwriter, JACK FREEMAN! Take a listen to JACK FREEMAN at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0sQ5GaIilKYSsvYlXSgEcl THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! 9pmET, 8pmCT, 6pmPT ONLINE: https://neosoulcypher.com/live-streams-and-broadcasts/ Get the latest in Neo…

New Music from BD3!

ABOUT THE MUSIC “Chicharrón de Pollo” Collaborative production effort by BD3 and Nyirabeats, paints the atmosphere and landscape of the darkness of any metropolitan city. The grit of the flow and tenacity of delivery lets…

NEW RELEASE! Tim Bowman 80’s 8.0!

On Friday, May 20, award winning, chart topping, renowned guitarist TIM BOWMAN will be releasing his new project 80’s 8.0. Needless to say, this is a lover's of 80's music dream come true. Classic songs like "Rock With You,"…

Bernard Wright – Gone Too Soon!

By NeoSoul1 My man Bernard Wright passed away in a car accident here in Dallas, TX yesterday, and I am deeply saddened. Our prayers go out to his family and God bless his soul. Bernard…

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest! – RIA BOSS

Wednesday, May 18TH Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together to interview singer/songwriter, RIA BOSS! Take a listen to RIA BOSS at: https://linktr.ee/theriaboss THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! 9pmET, 8pmCT, 6pmPT ONLINE: https://neosoulcypher.com/live-streams-and-broadcasts/ Get the latest in…

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest – CARETTA BELL!

Wednesday, April 13TH Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together to interview singer/songwriter, CARETTA BELL! Take a listen to CARETTA BELL at: https://youtube.com/channel/UCzBMPJFfn09auulJXNHlmFw THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! 9pmET, 8pmCT, 6pmPT ONLINE: https://neosoulcypher.com/live-streams-and-broadcasts/Get the latest in Neo…

An Epic Verzuz Simulation: Bad Boy vs. Death Row

Two of the most prolific black record labels that took the hip hop music scene by storm in the 90's Bad Boy Records based on the East Coast in 1993 founded by Sean "Puffy" Combs…

Singer/songwriter Whitney McClain has released, “Whitney’s Favorites.”

Whitney herself describes Whitney's Favorites: "I put together a collection of songs that I've made and love and that I'm most proud of. I was excited to put together this collection of six songs that…

NEW MUSIC ALERT!! Marlon McClain “I Want Your Love” ft.…

NEW VIDEO!! Marlon McClain "I Want Your Love" ft BD3 (official video) - YouTube Veteran acclaimed guitarist, songwriter, producer, artist manager, and entrepreneur Marlon McClain releases his new single "I Want Your Love" featuring New York based MC…

What Happened to Loose Ends?

“Not Forgotten” - a new feature on NeoSoulCypher.com dedicated to Classic and Legacy Artists We Haven't Heard From in a While Due to Breakup, Scandal or Other Reasons. Loose Ends In our first Not Forgotten feature, we showcase the impact of…

FROM THE VAULTS! Missy Elliott – The “Triple Threat” and…

“From the Vaults” – a new feature on NeoSoulCypher.com dedicated to showcasing classic talent and music that still hits today from the ranks of Neo Soul and Classic Hip-Hop. Missy Elliott is one of the…

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest! – CARETTA BELL!

Wednesday, March 2ND Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together to interview singer/songwriter, CARETTA BELL! Take a listen to CARETTA BELL at: https://carettabell.com/home THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! 9pmET, 8pmCT, 6pmPT ONLINE: https://neosoulcypher.com/live-streams-and-broadcasts/Get the latest in Neo…

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest! – RADIO GALAXY!

Wednesday, February 23RD Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together to interview music group, RADIO GALAXY! Take a listen to RADIO GALAXY at: https://youtube.com/channel/UCS2vQkqh8QoNLA9JD_R8MNA THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! 9pmET, 8pmCT, 6pmPT ONLINE: https://neosoulcypher.com/live-streams-and-broadcasts/Get the latest in Neo…

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest! JARVIS JACOB!

THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Now Livestreaming! Wednesday, March 30th Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together to interview R&B singer, JARVIS JACOB! Take a listen to JARVIS JACOB at: https://youtube.com/channel/UC37RcfQVkcroJeryB45qS5Q THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched…

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest! SHAUN MARTIN!

Wednesday, February 9th Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together to interview Grammy winning artist, SHAUN MARTIN! Take a listen to SHAUN MARTIN at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAmr_vl4bb8 THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! 9pm ET, 8pm CT, 6pm PT ONLINE: https://neosoulcypher.com/live-streams-and-broadcasts/Get…

Name Your Top 5 Christmas Songs!

Name your top five Christmas songs! This was the challenge set forth to us at NeoSoulCypher. Take a read below, tell us on our social media what your top five would be and whether who…

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest – NUWAMBA!

Wednesday, December 8TH Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together to interview soul singer/songwriter NUWAMBA! Take a listen to NUWAMBA at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5wEUlJqSip7J4zKpSEZcA0 THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! 9pm ET, 8pm CT, 6pm PT ONLINE: https://neosoulcypher.com/live-streams-and-broadcasts/Get the latest in…

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest – Joseph Washington!

Wednesday, October 27TH Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together to interview singer/songwriter and producer Joseph Washington! Take a listen to Joseph Washington at: https://open.spotify.com/album/29iYmbBGrX841JVzo7JrEM THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! 9pm ET, 8pm CT, 6pm PT ONLINE: https://neosoulcypher.com/live-streams-and-broadcasts/Get…

A VERZUZ for the Golden Ages. Kane v. KRS

https://twitter.com/triller/status/1449909910507069450?s=20 The KRS v. Big Daddy Kane VERZUZ was the matchup of two of the most influential rappers of the Golden Age. It was indeed a night of hip-hop, a celebration of the elements, B-boys…

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest – Kristen Merritt!

Wednesday, October 6TH Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together to interview singer/songwriter and recording artist KRISTEN MERRITT! Take a listen to Kristen Merritt at: https://www.kristenmerrittmusic.com/ THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! 9pm ET, 8pm CT, 6pm PT…

“GET DOWN” by Marlon McClain featuring BD3

Veteran acclaimed guitarist, songwriter, producer, artist manager, entrepreneur Marlon McClain will release his new single "Get Down" featuring New York based MC and lyricists BD3. This is their second collaboration. Their first collaboration "Aint No Stoppin" garnered over 200,…

Verzuz Fat Joe v. Ja Rule

Joey Crack kicked off the battle with a classic. The 93 summer banger Flow Joe...old school boom bap and audacious rap. Ja-Rule’s answer? Murda. Fierce lyrics and bombastic in place of boom-bap classic. Round 1…

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest! AKEYLAH!

THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Now Livestreaming! Wednesday, September 29TH Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together to interview singer/songwriter and recording artist AKEYLAH! Take a listen to Akeylah at: https://akeylahsimone.com/ THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched…

From the Vaults Feature – Classic Hip-Hop – MONIE LOVE!

“From the Vaults” – a new feature on NeoSoulCypher.com dedicated to showcasing classic talent and music that still hits today from the ranks of Neo Soul and Classic Hip-Hop. Monie Love is one of my…

Artist of the Week! Classic Hip Hop! – SA-ROC

Sa-Roc! Sa-Roc is Hip-Hop - bars, beats and a message all combined to create an experience that is familiar but not familiar enough. What do you mean Neo Soul 1? Well I mean that Sa-Roc…

The Lox vz Dipset – Social Media and the Golden…

The impact of social media on some on Golden era artists cannot be understated. So many of our greats are not well known by the younger generation. And while it’s a shame that iconic artists…

King’s Disease II, A NeoSoulCypher Live Listen and Reaction

Nas did it again. Ok, this is an album review, and I’m precisely 1:15 seconds into the first track, and I’m making that statement declarative. The hook “God’s son across the belly” and I’m convinced…

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest! – La’Key!

Wednesday, August 4th Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together to interview soul singer La'Key! Take a listen to La'Key at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEBRMT3hQuqQPfW4KVKms_w THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! 9pm ET, 8pm CT, 6pm PT ONLINE: https://neosoulcypher.com/live-streams-and-broadcasts/Get the latest in…

Of Note in Neo Soul and Classic Hip Hop –…

Check out some of the featured articles from May and June A lot happens in the world of Neo Soul and Classic Hip Hop and we like to keep our audience abreast to as much…

Neo Soul Cyper Show Guest! – THE HUE!

Wednesday, July 7th Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together to interview the hip-hop, jazz, spacey electro-soul group THE HUE! Take a listen to THE HUE at: https://m.facebook.com/thehuelife/?_se_imp=0x6uLo1PeeIrV6hkK THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! 9pm ET, 8pm…

From the Vaults! – Classic Hip-Hop – QUEEN LATIFAH!

“From the Vaults” – a new feature on NeoSoulCypher.com dedicated to showcasing classing talent and music that still hits today from the ranks of Neo Soul and Classic Hip-Hop. The Queen Reigns! Queen Latifah (aka Dana…

Having Everything Revealed – Back of My Mind, the New…

Having revealed musicality; from the moment I heard the first downbeat on Focus I knew this was an artist whose future was amazing. Having revealed vocals; pitch-perfect harmonies on Best Part with contemporary Daniel Caesar,…

New Music from BRADD MARQUIS!

We're excited about new music from Bradd Marquis who was recently interviewed on the Neo-Soul Cypher Show! Click link below to hear new release "EVENTUALLY" :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzZnr29wd7I

New Music from JONAS!

We’re excited about new music from Jonas who was recently interviewed on the Neo-Soul Cypher Show! Please check out the brand new single from Jonas "All Systems Go"Jonas All Systems Go (feat Sharlene Hector &…

Celebrating Black Music Month

A primer from the National Museum of African – American History & Culture June is African American Music Appreciation Month, otherwise known as “Black Music Month.” We have been graced with a short yet very…

A Reflection on a Little Sumthin’ Sumthin with Mawell

Thank you to the incomparable Tonya Mosely for her amazing interview and article with THE Man, the Myth and the Legend - Maxwell, as he reflects on the 25th Anniversary of one of the most…

Artist of the Week! Neo-Soul! – KEM

Frequently an artist is dubbed as having an iconic sound or "unique" style simply due to a slight derivation from typical phrasing or intonation; rare is it that these labels are applicable. Kem is an…

Artist of the Week! Classic Hip Hop! – A Tribe…

Ok, here we are – Part 4 of our journey with the Native Tongue family. A Tribe Called Quest is probably the most well-known and is the best-selling member of the Native Tongue collective. They helped…

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest! RE

Wednesday, MAY 19TH Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together to interview singer/songwriter RE! Take a listen to RE at: https://www.flowcode.com/page/rejean THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! 9pm ET, 8pm CT, 6pm PT ONLINE: https://neosoulcypher.com/live-streams-and-broadcasts/Get the latest in Neo…

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest! – Tim Bowman

Wednesday, MAY 12TH Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together to interview jazz musician TIM BOWMAN! Take a listen to TIM BOWMAN at: https://open.spotify.com/track/3g8lhGAehgsXqUXQVtCBZ0?si=15907743a4e644db THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! 9pm ET, 8pm CT, 6pm PT ONLINE: https://neosoulcypher.com/live-streams-and-broadcasts/ Get…

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest! – Unkle Nephew

Wednesday, MAY 5TH Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together to interview drummer/producer UNKLE NEPHEW! Take a listen to UNKLE NEPHEW at: https://open.spotify.com/track/0MF6woqPYPZU5lErcudThc?si=d7681080c0b2416c THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! 9pm ET, 8pm CT, 6pm PT ONLINE: https://neosoulcypher.com/live-streams-and-broadcasts/Get the latest…

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest – Naneezy!

Wednesday, April 28TH Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together to interview soul singer/songwriter NANEEZY! Take a listen to NANEEZY at: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCsZOkPXJ32ZmkBR8WdN14sw THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! 9pm ET, 8pm CT, 6pm PT ONLINE: https://neosoulcypher.com/live-streams-and-broadcasts/Get the latest in…

Neo Soul Cypher – New Music Alert – from Purpose…

Purpose Music Group Singer/songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist Angela Johnson is releasing a brand new version of her independent soul classic and fan favorite "All In Me" featuring singer/songwriter/producer Darien Dean remixed by rising London based, international DJ/producer, Sol Brown.…

Artist of the Week (Neo-Soul) – Maxwell

As I stated in the Erykah Badu feature, Maxwell is one of the four Neo-Soul pillars. Maxwell's languid liquid runs, and effortless expressive range is the actual living definition of 'the cool side of the pillow'.…

Artist of the Week (Classic Hip-Hop) – De La Soul!

“De La Soul from the soul, black medallions, no gold” (from the song “Buddy”) – that says it all, it was a branding message. De La Soul represented something different than the gold chains and…

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest! – Rebekka Ling!

Wednesday, April 21ST Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together to interview soul singer/songwriter REBEKKA LING! Take a listen to REBEKKA LING at: http://www.rebekkaling.com/ THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! 9pm ET, 8pm CT, 6pm PT ONLINE: https://neosoulcypher.com/live-streams-and-broadcasts/Get the…

REMEMBERING DMX

In December of 1997, the song that launched the biggest pre-Ether battle war was released. 4,3,2,1 is most notable for the beef between the 2-decade enduring legend LL and the up-and-coming lava spitter, Canibus. Making guest appearances…

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest! – Jah Works!

Wednesday, April 14th Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together to interview roots reggae group JAH WORKS! Take a listen to JAH WORKS at: http://www.jahworks.com/ THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! 9pm ET, 8pm CT, 6pm PTONLINE: https://neosoulcypher.com/live-streams-and-broadcasts/Get the latest…

Artist of the Week (Classic Hip Hop) – The Jungle…

The Jungle Brothers helped usher in a new phase in Rap music. Releasing “Straight out the Jungle” in 1988, the Jungle Brothers helped usher in the “Golden Era” of Hip-Hop in addition to being the initial…

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest! – Regina

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31STJoin Q and Regina and the NeoSoulCypher crew as we hear about Regina’s musical journey and hear her amazing vocals. THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! 9pm ET, 8pm CT,…

Artist of the Week! Classic Hip-Hop! – Black Sheep

The Black Sheep were dope to me. As the “Black Sheep” of the Native Tongue family they played on their unique position as the comical/tongue-in-cheek/devilishly clever members of the collective that included the “Jungle Brothers,”…

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest – Yoji!

Wednesday, March 24th Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together to interview soulful pop singer and pianist YOJI Take a listen to YOJI at: https://open.spotify.com/track/2T4oiQe6UAWayRYKqPYV7I?si=Ut3aK_MJSSmxPPc-1KfpTQ THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! 9pm ET, 8pm CT, 6pm PT ONLINE: https://neosoulcypher.com/live-streams-and-broadcasts/Get the…

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest – Jeff Bradshaw!

Wednesday, March 17th Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together to interview soul-jazz musician JEFF BRADSHAW‼️ Take a listen to JEFF BRADSHAW at: https://open.spotify.com/album/3lANcmT4YvrndRaTYARWiC?si=RjhQYH4mSX6tHbqmUaxy9w THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! 9pm ET, 8pm CT, 6pm PT ONLINE: https://neosoulcypher.com/live-streams-and-broadcasts/Get the…

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest – BD3!

Wednesday, March 3rd Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together to interview hip hop lyricist BD3! Take a listen to BD3 at:https://open.spotify.com/album/2ZrO8hzWwsiuF4rmSBDX1Y?si=KPM53uiIRbi7Ms7nedvNHQ THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! 9pm ET, 8pm CT, 6pm PT ONLINE: https://neosoulcypher.com/live-streams-and-broadcasts/Get the latest in…

Artist of the Week! Neo Soul – Goapele

Goapele is that smooth, sultry, on that political tip ish. I got hooked on Goapele in the early 2000’s when she released “Even Closer.” I still think this album is one of the finest blends of…

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest – Marcus Machado

Wednesday, February 24th Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together to interview talented musician MARCUS MACHADO! Take a listen to Marcus Machado at: http://www.officialmarcusmachado.com/ THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! 9pm ET, 8pm CT, 6pm PT ONLINE: https://neosoulcypher.com/live-streams-and-broadcasts/ Get…

Nyah Grace Recap!

On the February 3rd show of The Neo Soul Cypher Show - Livestream Edition Quash, Regina and NeoSoul1 were joined by the incomparable and precocious Nyah Grace. Her chops are rich and authentic. She represents…

Artist of the Week Feature – Classic Hip-Hop – WHODINI

Whodini was the sound of a generation. In 1983 Whodini helped to usher in the national presence of Hip-Hop. Before Whodini and Run-DMC, Hip-Hop was more of a regional phenomenon. With the release of “Whodini” the group set…

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest – Marlon McClain

Wednesday, February 17th Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together to interview R&B Soul artist MARLON MCLAIN! Take a listen to Marlon McClain at: https://macmanmusic.disco.ac/track-new/29270314?user_id=104045&signature=dUCWDAFMJyEzyHthSrV8YQqPwRI%3A3RWZtcbB THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! 9pm ET, 8pm CT, 6pm PT ONLINE: https://neosoulcypher.com/live-streams-and-broadcasts/Get…

Tribute to Maurice White

I have experienced and witnessed how powerful music can be at it's best. Music can make you want to dance, think, cry, angry, mediate, create, motivate ,love, relax, feel sad, feel happy and/or inspire. EWF…

Danny G Recap!

Had an amazing show with our boy Danny G last week on the Neo Soul Show - Livestream Edition. We appreciate that he stayed up really late to hang out with us. We were blessed…

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest – Nyah Grace

Wednesday, February 3rd Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together to interview R&B Soul artist NYAH GRACE! Take a listen to Nyah Grace at: https://www.nyahgrace.com/ THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! 9pm ET, 8pm CT, 6pm PT ONLINE: https://neosoulcypher.com/live-streams-and-broadcasts/…

A Tribute to Sade

The world was blessed on January 16, 1959, by the birth of Helen Folasade Adu. Simply put, her music shaped the sounds of NeoSoul. Sade's effortless grace, elegance, and chill are a vibe in and…

Artist of the Week! Neo Soul – MOS DEF

When it comes to lyricism, flow, and range, Yasiin Bey, previously known as Mos Def, stands among the elite. Whether using his pocket perfect laid-back delivery to offset the staccato punch of Talib Kweli…

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest – La Young!

Wednesday, January 13th, Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together again – to interview the talented R&B songstress “La Young”. Listen to La Young at: https://viewepk.com/index.php?u=35271215 THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! 9pm…

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest! – King Sis

Wednesday, January 6th, Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together again – to interview the talented R&B songstress “King Sis”, who will give us the latest on her music and career. Listen to King Sis at:…

Introducing Celeste!

There is a new gem on the musical scene. Out of pure luck one of my modern NeoSoul playlists went over and random songs began to play. A slow melodic sound so rich it washed…

ARTIST OF THE WEEK! NEO SOUL – TIANA MAJOR9

Tiana Major9 is our Artist of the Week, and she is also on our Next List – the List reserved for the artists we believe are about to Pop and let the world know how…

Have A Very Merry Neo Soul Cypher Classic Christmas!

Tis the season to be jolly! If you are like me at all, you ended up singing that sentence. Christmas songs are one of the traditions that we all share. Here at NeoSoulCypher, we celebrate…

What Happened to Remy Shand?

The Twitter world can inspire in different ways. Today my dear Twitter friend @BlackAmazon (an amazing follow) quoted a tweet composed of an image of the Strawberry Letter 23 single, and as it turns out…

ARTIST OF THE WEEK! Classic Hip Hop! – Digable Planets

The Digable Planets are the group we need today. We need the vibe, the lyrics, and the consciousness. Yes when DP’s hit the scene in 1992 they helped stem the tide, if only for a while, of…

NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW GUEST! – Roman Scott

Wednesday, December 16th Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together again – to interview classically trained pianist and musician Roman Scott! During this interview, they will discuss Roman's holiday music release "Noel". Listen to Roman Scott at:…

ARTIST OF THE WEEK! – The Pharcyde

The Pharcyde "Now there she goes again, the dopest Ethiopian..." with that line Fatlip immortalized himself as the one of the most influential artist in the golden era of hip hop. I've encouraged the reader…

NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW GUEST! – Bradd Marquis

Wednesday, November 18th Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together again – to interview the multi-talented singer/writer, actor and producer Bradd Marquis!!!Listen to Bradd Marquis at: http://www.braddmarquis.com/THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! ONLINE: blogtalkradio.com/theneosoulshowTELEPHONE: 914.338.10239pm ET, 8pm CT, 6pm…

ARTIST OF THE WEEK! Neo Soul – Bradd Marquis

Bradd Marquis represents R&B at its soulful best. His rich, gritty yet smooth voice, is a bit of a throwback to those vocalists that “SANG.” Folks like Sam Cooke, Teddy Pendergrass and Dennis Edwards come to mind. Well…

“Teacher? What does WAP mean?”

2020. COVID. Sickness. Hospitals at capacity. Make-shift morgues. Widespread unemployment. Isolation. Depression. A drastic increase in addiction. Killings of black people at the hands of police. Uprisings. The fight for racial equality. White supremacists being…

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest!! – Petawane

Wednesday, November 4th Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together again – to interview R&B singer, Petawane!!!Listen to Petawane at: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SbSFY9zX2eM&list=OLAK5uy_nchMIdAcBT_Ik_XQcGpCYR2Sph7p_XEEA&index=1 THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! ONLINE: blogtalkradio.com/theneosoulshowTELEPHONE: 914.338.10239pm ET, 8pm CT, 6pm PTGet the latest in Neo…

Neo Soul Cypher Show Guest! – BD3

BD3Unkle Nephew Wednesday, October 28th, Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together again – to interview BD3 and Unkle Nephew, who will discuss their new releases. Take a listen to BD3 and Unkle Nephew “For the Ancestors” https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=x95h3tYjyAM THE NU SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! ONLINE: blogtalkradio.com/theneosoulshow TELEPHONE: 914.338.10239pm ET, 8pm CT, 6pm PT…

REPEAT SHOW!!! Neo Soul Cypher Guest – Ron Anthony!

Wednesday, October 14 Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together again – to interview singer/songwriter, Ron Anthony!Listen to Ron Anthony at: https://youtu.be/wTAgT9cmBDkTHE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! ONLINE: blogtalkradio.com/theneosoulshowTELEPHONE: 914.338.10239pm ET, 8pm CT, 6pm PTGet the latest…

Artist of the Week! Neo Soul & Classic Hip Hop…

As classic hip-hop and NeoSoul fans we are perfectly familiar with music collectives. Individuals and groups coming together to share their genius, shape their sounds and push boundaries. From the tradition and spirit of the Dungeon Family…

REPEAT SHOW!! Neo Soul Cypher Guest – James “Biscuit” Rouse

Wednesday, October 7 Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together again – to interview Drummer Vocalist/Songwriter Producer James ”Biscuit” Rouse. Take a listen to James ”Biscuit” Rouse at http://jamesbiscuitrouse.com/THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined!ONLINE: blogtalkradio.com/theneosoulshowTELEPHONE:…

Artist of the Week! Classic Hip Hop – Public Enemy

Since 1987 Public Enemy has been the pulse of the Hip-Hop protest body politic. Chuck-D was made for times like these. For that matter he was made for times when conscious and conscience coincide. With…

#NewMusicAlert!! OUT NOW!!! BD3 & UNKLE NEPHEW

Double Single! "Why Do U Luv Me" featuring CHRISTINA FLEMING and “For the Ancestors”PRODUCED by UNKLE NEPHEW From the upcoming EP #SUNNYDALE https://m.youtube.com/watch? feature=youtu.be&v=CYPBJiQd7zshttps://trewculture.com/store/sunnydale

Neo Soul Cypher Guest – CoExist Music Group (CMG)

Wednesday, September 23 Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together again – to interview pop, alternative hip-hop and R&B group, CMG (Coexist Music Group)!Listen to CMG at:https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCBETRTo8aBXGkNUv81UapvA THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! ONLINE: blogtalkradio.com/theneosoulshowTELEPHONE: 914.338.10239pm…

New Single from K’Jon!

R&B singer K'Jon reached out to Neo Soul Cypher to let us know about his new single/video! It's dope! Check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx6QNx9rETU

Neo Soul Cypher Guest – Ron Anthony!

Wednesday, September 2 Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together again – to interview singer/songwriter, Ron Anthony!Listen to Ron Anthony at: https://youtu.be/wTAgT9cmBDkTHE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! ONLINE: blogtalkradio.com/theneosoulshowTELEPHONE: 914.338.10239pm ET, 8pm CT, 6pm PTGet the latest…

Artist of the Week! Classic Hip Hop – Camp Lo

“This is it, whatLuchini pourin' from the skyLets get rich, whatThe jiggy vines and sugar dimesCant quit, whatNow pop the cork and steam the VegaAnd get lit, what, what, what’ These lyrics from “Lucini (This…

Artist of the Week! Classic Hip Hop – EarthGang

If you are a child of the 70's or 80's you likely not familiar with Olu (aka Johnny Venus) and WowGr8 (aka Doctur Dot) the two men behind the act known as EarthGang. This talented…

Artist of the Week! Neo Soul – Tiana Major9

Tiana Major9 is our Artist of the Week, and she is also on our Next List – the List reserved for the artists we believe are about to Pop and let the world know how…

Neo Soul Cypher Guest – Herb Wilborn, Jr!

Wednesday, August 26 Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together again – to interview musician, Herb Wilborn, Jr! Listen to Herb Wilborn, Jr at:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXyb0rB1HdnJKF7UVZUOXqA THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! ONLINE: blogtalkradio.com/theneosoulshowTELEPHONE: 914.338.10239 pm ET, 8pm CT, 6pm PTGet…

Artist of the Week! Classic Hip Hop – Run DMC

The groundbreakers, the ones who took the art to the masses. Yes, that's RUN-DMC, they took rap and the Hip-Hop aesthetic mainstream, yet they were still true to the game. With the first rap album…

Artist of the Week! Neo Soul – Erykah Badu

In my opinion, the four musical pillars of Neo-Soul, are D’Angelo, Maxwell, Jill Scott and Erykah Badu IS Neo-Soul, from her iconic hair wrap sitting as the crown on the African queen that she is,…

Neo Soul Cypher Guest – Lamone Andrews

Wednesday, August 19 Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together again – to interview recording artist, Lamone Andrews! Listen to Lamone Andrews at: https://spark.adobe.com/page/tnNDcV2CgCIpg/#lamone-andrewsTHE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! ONLINE: blogtalkradio.com/theneosoulshowTELEPHONE: 914.338.1023 9pm ET, 8pm CT, 6pm PTGet the…

Artist of the Week! Classic Hip Hop – The Juice…

I’m a fan of music collectives. Whether they be label mates or personal friends, these collaborative efforts are typically dope in the Classic Hip-Hop world. We think of the Roots Crew, the Dungeon Family, Native…

Artist of the Week! Neo Soul -Jill Scott

Jill Scott Jilly from Philly is just plain dope. An indomitable spirit that only comes a close second to those pipes. Jilly can blow. But what we love about her the most, is how she…

Neo Soul Cypher Guest – Manny James

Wednesday, August 12 Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together again – to interview recording artist, singer/songwriter Manny James! Watch Manny James at:https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_b02PZ0JBYwTHE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! ONLINE: blogtalkradio.com/theneosoulshowTELEPHONE: 914.338.10239pm ET, 8pm CT, 6pm PTGet the latest in…

Neo Soul Cypher Guest – Jefe Long

Wednesday, August 5 Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together again – to interview rapper, Jefe Long!Watch Jefe Long at: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=r7uvpcGdJi4THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! ONLINE: blogtalkradio.com/theneosoulshowTELEPHONE: 914.338.10239pm ET, 8pm CT, 6pm PTGet the latest in Neo…

Neo Soul Cypher Guest – Snap Boogie

Wednesday, July 29 Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together again – to interview international performer and dancer Snap Boogie! Watch Snap Boogie perform at: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=S- THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined! ONLINE: blogtalkradio.com/theneosoulshowTELEPHONE: 914.338.10239pm ET, 8pm…

Snoop and DMX – Judging Each Round of the “Battle”…

Opened with a prayer, DMX’s voice rising in the staccato cadence on the cobblestone road of our memories. These two legendary MC’s were staged similarly to Bounty Killah and Beenie Man, two mic stands, sitting…

Erykah Verzuz Jill – the Battle was Really a Collabo…

Ok, this was actually a dream come true. Jilly from Philly VZ.The First Lady of Neo Soul. Truth be told they are both in my Top 5 of female vocalists. They both have the chops, are…

NEO SOUL CYPHER GUEST – JAMES “BISCUIT” ROUSE

Wednesday, July 1 Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together again – to interview Drummer Vocalist/Songwriter Producer James ”Biscuit” Rouse. Take a listen to James ”Biscuit” Rouse at http://jamesbiscuitrouse.com/THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined!ONLINE: blogtalkradio.com/theneosoulshowTELEPHONE:…

Neo Soul Cypher Guest – Tim Bowman

Wednesday, June 24th Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together again – to interview the smooth jazz gospel musician, Tim Bowman!Take a listen to Tim Bowman at http://www.timbowman.com/THE NEO SOUL CYPHER SHOW – Relaunched and Reimagined!ONLINE:…

Juneteenth Verzuz Battle

In the words of the legendary Biggie...VERZUZ, the online music series created by hip-hop producers Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, has raised the bar. They have hosted and given us the music battles of Primo vs.…

Neo Soul Cypher Guest – Ascendant

Ascendant Wednesday, May 27th, Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together again – to interview Ascendant. There have been a lot of changes but the music is still ascendant. Take a listen to Ascendant’s at http://www.ascendantmusic.com/the-band/…

USHER TEAMS UP WITH VERIZON TO “EDUTAIN” AND HELP LOCAL…

In one of the more helpful moves by a major corporation during this pandemic, Verizon has partnered with a series of well know music artists to encourage support for small businesses around the country through…

Neo Soul Cypher Guest – Kurlou

Wednesday, May 20th, Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together again – to interview the Reggae sensation Kurlou, who will discuss his sound and cultural impact. Take a listen to Kurlou's "Zion's Shore" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX3s1uoBhzA THE NU…

We Lost 3 Legends and Pioneers in 48 Hours

Little Richard Little Richard is arguably the primary architect of Rock & Roll and he influenced countless artists throughout that genre and many more, including Prince, James Brown and Michael Jackson. His unapologetically flamboyant style,…

Stevie Wonder’s 70th Birthday!

Stevie Wonder is a treasure, and we at NeoSoulCypher.com (formerly NeX2theL.com) wish him the Happiest of all Birthdays! Stevie’s track record is unmatched, and his pure talent, from singing, to playing instruments, to writing songs…

Trew Culture – Joins the Nu Soul Cypher Show –…

Wednesday, May 13th, Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together again - off the heels of their fun and engaging interview with Bradd Marquis, they will interview Trew Culture- a unique hip-hop – jazz infused collective that will stop by discuss their dope sound and unique…

Our Look at the Verzuz Battles

In the quarantine era concerts in the traditional sense are a certain past plagued by the question of the future. The internet has become the new medium of promise. Any given day the artist of…

BRADD MARQUIS – JOINS THE NU SOUL CYPHER SHOW –…

Bradd Marquis Wednesday, May 6th, Quash (Q-Man) and Regina come together again, relaunching and co-hosting the Nu Soul Cypher Show. R&B/Soul artist/producer Bradd Marquis, will be stopping by to discuss and share his very soulful…

Brand New Music Video from Rapper BD3 of Trew Culture

MC BD3 from Trew Culture Brooklyn based MC BD3 from the Trew Culture band collective is the reincarnation of Classic Hip Hop. He is a lyricist fusing live instrumentation with the love of Afro-Beat, Funk,…

Kool & The Gang’s “Celebration” Turns 40

Bandleader recalls the creation of the group's #1 pop hit, announces the availability of Le Kool Champagne within the USA as well as the group’s upcoming tour A Pop/Soul/Funk classic celebrates its fortieth anniversary this…

SOUL/JAZZ VIOLINIST MONIQUE BROOKS ROBERTS RELEASES DEBUT SOLO ALBUM

She’s played with the best in the business, from legends Diana Ross and the departed Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, to game-changers such as Lizzo (the 2020 Grammy Awards telecast) and Alicia Keys. Now, soul/jazz…

R&B/Soul Music’s Chris Ams & the Favorite States Releases Debut…

The Motown-Inspired Band Collaborates on New Work After years of paying their dues, performing with soul legends and working their way through the nightclub circuit, the Big Apple based soul brothers Chris Ams & the…

Common – A True All Star

Common did his thing at the 2020 NBA All Star Game from winning the MVP of the Celebrity Basketball Game to his All Star Game tributes and intros, and that got us to thinking about…

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