Hey beautiful people, Under the Pink Carpet TV is airing the music video for “Love” and an interview.  The times and channels are below, hope you can tune in.  A big thank you for Lady Clover and Tony Sawicki.

Wednesdays at 10 PM
Thursdays at 4 AM
Sundays at 11:30 PM
Mondays at 5:30 AM

Broadcast on NYC Life / WNYE on:

Antenna / Over-Air Broadcast – Channel 25-1
Comcast Cable, Time Warner Cable, RCN Cable, Verizon Fios Cable – Channel 25
Cablevision Cable – Channel 22

Outside of NYC, Cable channels may vary according to local cable company, but all the above cable companies do carry NYC Life / WNYE in the 5 Boroughs of New York City, Northern NJ, Western Connecticut, Southern New York State and Long Island.

http://www.underthepinkcarpet.tv/

I was once asked what this song meant and I hesitated to answer at the time.  But this is a new year – this song is about possession, about soaring beyond this material world into the indescribable realm, about communicating with beings as old as time.

The glow of 7 white candles
A circle of sea salt
Ancient words to open earth’s doors
1 drum beat dancing outside
You’ve fallen in a trance

Oh life’s burning with desire
Oh I’m speaking with the Ones of Old
Oh I’m filled with new meanings
High above this world I go
I’m seeing with new eyes now

An alter in the woods
A life misunderstood
4 symbols start with air
Water cleanse me, earth remake
Fire give me life

-Words & Music by Nhojj

Even fifty-five years after Brown vs. The Board of Education, being named the first Black anything in this country is still a big deal. And so it is interesting to note…

Read full article at

http://blogs.centrictv.com/music/soulsessions/nhojj-makes-black-history/

Indie R&B recording artist Nhojj had a big night at the OUTMusic Awards earlier this month. Picking up an award for Outstanding R&B/Soul Song of the Year, Nhojj also made history as the first African American male to win an OUTMusic Award.

In addition to earning Outstanding R&B/Soul Song of the Year for his single “Love,” Nhojj took the stage to perform before an audience that included LOGO personalities DeMarco Majors and Julie Goldman.

“Love” features keyboardist Carl Evans (Stevie Wonder, Barry White); David Stark on Guitar (Rick James & Teena Marie); Tommy Aros on percussion (Luis Miguel); and is mastered by by Robert Honablue, whose Gold and Platinum credits include Santana, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Bob Marley, and Miles Davis.

Nhojj’s recent win a the OUTMusic Awards follows a praised performance at the 2009 Barbados Music Awards.

To date Nhojj has released six CDs and an unplugged live DVD by Emmy nominated director Bill Cote. He has performed at Lincoln Center, and toured the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and the United Kingdom.

Singersroom.com

(Billboard Publicity Wire/PRWEB ) December 23, 2009 — Indie recording artist Nhojj made OUTMusic Awards history when his ballad “Love” was voted 2009 Outstanding R&B/Soul Song of the Year by The Alliance of LGBT Recording Artists & Performers. This marks the first time an African American male has won an OMA. The Logo sponsored event was held December 8, 2009, at the legendary Webster Hall in New York City. It is the biggest night in LGBT entertainment, and the only gala ceremony of its kind in the world.

Nhojj is also the first artist to win the OUTStanding R&B/Soul song of the year. OUTMusic added this and other categories to the ceremony this year to more fully reflect the music of the LGBT community. After his win, the singer/songwriter took the stage performing “Love” before an audience including OMA Lifetime Achievement recipient Kevin Aviance, Village Voice columnist Michael Musto, LOGO personalities DeMarco Majors and Julie Goldman among many other notables in the LGBT community. The ceremony was hosted by Noah’s Arc star Rodney Chester and GLAAD Media Award winner Kate Clinton.

“Love” features keyboardist Carl Evans (Stevie Wonder, Barry White); David Stark on Guitar (Rick James & Teena Marie); Tommy Aros on percussion (Luis Miguel); and is mastered by by Robert Honablue, whose Gold and Platinum credits include Santana, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Bob Marley, and Miles Davis.

Director Kirk Shannon-Butts featured “Love” in his highly acclaimed Indie film “Blueprint,” which screened at 2008 Cannes International Film Festival, and also directed the music video “Love.” Unlike many current R&B music videos, it is the sensitive reflection of two male college students who feel a mutual attraction toward each other. “I believe love is for everyone… homosexual and heterosexual” Nhojj says, “One day soon our world will acknowledge this simple truth.”

In 2004, Nhojj’s sophomore CD “Someday Peace Love & Freedom” was nominated for OUTStanding New Male Recording. Songs on that album covered issues ranging from homelessness to homophobia. Nhojj chose “Fighting for Love,” an original composition about a warrior fighting against ignorance and hatred, to perform at a special OMA Nominee showcase held at Fez in NYC that year.

Nhojj grew up in Guyana and Trinidad, where he performed for the Presidents of both countries. He began singing in church at the age of 5, but didn’t embark on a career in music until after graduating from NYU with a BA in Economics. Earlier this year he returned to his Caribbean roots and performed “Love” at the 2009 Barbados Music Awards.

To date Nhojj has released six CDs and an unplugged live DVD by Emmy nominated director Bill Cote. He has performed at Lincoln Center, and toured the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and the United Kingdom.

In addition to his recording and performance schedule, Nhojj regularly donates his gift of music to people living with HIV/AIDS. He performs in hospitals, hospices, residential facilities and treatment centers throughout New York City , as part of the Lifebeat “Hearts and Voices” program.

Indie artist Nhojj was among the top winners at the 2009 OUTMusic Awards, taking home OUTStanding R&B/Soul Song of the Year for his song “Love.” After receiving this prestigious award, the talented artist took to the stage and captivated audiences with a live performance of his award winning song.  The awards ceremony was hosted by Noah’s Arc star Rodney Chester and GLAAD Media Award winner Kate Clinton. The ceremony was held December 8th at legendary Webster Hall in New York City.

“Love” features keyboardist Carl Evans (Stevie Wonder, Barry White); David Stark on Guitar (Rick James & Teena Marie); Tommy Aros on percussion (Luis Miguel); and is mastered by Robert Honablue, whose Gold and Platinum credits include Santana, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Bob Marley and Miles Davis.

Nhojj is the first African American male to win an OMA, and also the first artist to win the Outstanding R&B/Soul Song of the Year.  This year OUTMusic added this award category, along with other categories to more fully reflect the music of the LGBT community.  “I hope this win leads other black LGBT artists to be true to who they are,” Nhojj says.

The OMA’s are the biggest night in LGBT entertainment and the only gala ceremony of its kind in the world.  The LOGO sponsored event drew many notables in the LGBT community including OMA Lifetime Achievement recipient Kevin Aviance, Village Voice columnist Michael Musto and LOGO personalities DeMarco Majors and Julie Goldman.

Tim Yates
TimothyKYates@gmail.com or 917-684-7753

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I saw the cover of this album in a magazine and went on the hunt for this artist. I’m glad I did because I love this CD! Corneille is an African artist and he makes soul music that is earthy and rich and smooth (just the way I like it:) My favorite song is “Heaven” – its the last track.

Nominations are always great!  I’m really happy and honored that my latest CD “Soul Comfort” has been nominated for 2 Velocity Awards, A big thank you to my producer Jon Evans and all the musicians and artists who helped make “Soul Comfort” such a success!  2 Velocity Nominations:

• Best R&B Album

• Best Alternative Artist

Sometimes people come into our lives and make a huge impact… really teach us something important about life.   I wrote “Peace & Blessings” for such a friend.  We were in each others lives for short period of time, but that time meant a great deal to me and inspired this song.

May you laugh loudly with all your heart and soul
Ancestors grant us love
May you bless each life you touch along your path
May you overcome your pain

Chorus
Peace be unto you
Blessings in all you do

May prosperity forever be a friend of yours
Ancestors light our way
May your demons cease to scream and bring you fear
May they inspire you to grow

Chorus
Peace be unto you
Blessings in all you do

May the raindrops continue to caress your soul
Ancestors grant us peace
May you always climb the mountain of your dreams
May happiness surround you

Chorus
Peace be unto you
Blessings in all you do

–Words & Music by Nhojj