Songtress Shelea
Urbanbuzzmag.com
By Nigeria Anderson
Shelea New CD Love Fell On Me
Songwriter, producer, musician and Songtress Shelea caught the attention of fans and music critics alike with her astounding YouTube tribute to the late Whitney Houston. Stevie Wonder a huge supporter, was instrumental in booking Shelea for a performance at the White House for President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. Stevie Wonder is featured playing harmonica on Shelea’s title track Love Fell On Me. Love Fell On Me was chosen as the musical theme for the film Jumping the Broom (Angela Bassett, Paula Patton, Mike Epps). Shelea’s debut CD boasts production from the legendary Narada Michael Walden (Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin), together they co-wrote and co-produced Have I Ever Told You on the new project. The new CD also, features a duet with Shelea and Brian McKnight on Can’t Play It Cool.
Thelma Wright is the living example of when I want to do right evil is present. She doesn’t have a sad story of poverty which can lend to what she did but she does have a repenting heart. Thelma Wright is the widow of drug kingpin Jackie Wright from Philadelphia during the 70’s. After her husband was murdered. Mrs. Wright a smart and savvy young woman, under an influence of a lifestyle of loyalty and love, step in and kept Jackie Wright’s legacy alive in the drug game. There are very few women who can create a name for themselves in a male dominant profession on any level. However, unlike Griselda Blanco known as the “cocaine godmother,” Thelma Wright did her dirt all by her lonely. There is a saying bad boys move in silence. Well, that is how Thelma Wright survived in a trade which could have cost her everything including her life.
The Art of Cool on Friday, June 7 at Napa Valley Museum. The exhibit runs June 8 – July 28 2013 inspired by a new Miles art book called Miles Davis: The Collected Artwork, scheduled for release October 2013, forward by Quincy Jones. The book is a comprehensive collection of the musician’s artwork and a long-overdue celebration of Miles Davis visual artwork. The exhibition will feature 35 pieces of original artwork by Miles Davis, in addition to personal effects, special events, programs and a film screening. Miles Davis has long been noted for his restless artistic aesthetic, which played into his changing the course of music five times, his continued status as a fashion icon and his globally recognized artworks. Davis US Postal stamp most successful and fastest-selling iconic stamp in recent years, with more than 23 million sold to date. His musical legacy is also firmly intact, with landmark album Kind of Blue still the best-selling jazz record of all time, in addition to being recognized with a Congressional Resolution in honor of its 50th Anniversary. I had the honor of speaking with Mr. Vince Wilburn Jr. nephew of Miles Davis regarding the event.
Writer, director, producer, actor and playwright Tyler Perry Celebrates his 14th Film Temptation: Confessions Of a Marriage Counselor based on his 2008 play. Normally I do not review films in such detail and since Tyler Perry did not send me a birthday gift for my birthday April 15th yet. I will still do as the Holy Spirit prompt me to do and comment on his film. Firstly, by now with all the reviews and promotions you know the summary. A cheating wife played very well by Judith (Jurnee Smollett-Bell) her transformation was excellent I must say. I enjoyed her criticising co-worker played by (Kim Kardashian) good job. Whenever, I see Vanessa Williams I know it is going to be good. She deserves an Oscar for her acting, I’m just saying. It is too early for me to go there because we know only African American films made by non African Americans get nominated for Oscars. Anyway, Vanessa Williams played (Janice) the boss lady and did a great job as usual. (Ella Joyce) who plays Judith’s reverend mom is absolutely great. Another actress with style and grace. I know you know where I am going, so come on with me. Judith’s husband is played by Harley (Robbie Jones) and I thought that was a great role for him. The seducer is played by Lance Gross (Brice), one lady behind me in the movie theater kept calling him the devil. Which means he did a good job in his role. Renee Taylor (Store Owner) my homegirl from the Bronx, you know I have to represent, had the best role of all. Melinda, (Brandy Norwood) all I can say is well done Brandy.