Winning OUTMusic Awards
I remember the first time I was nominated for an OUTMusic award. It was 2004, and I had recently released my sophomore CD Someday Peace Love & Freedom. The OMAs didn’t have as many categories, so I was up against Rufus Wainwright for OUTStanding New Album – Male. I remember thinking, as the announcer read the nominations… what if I win? But I didn’t win – Rufus Wainwright did… it was probably for the best, I was seated all the [...]
Someday Peace Love & Freedom
Have problems? Of course, you do. You’re an individual living in a society that values appearance over substance. Difference and uniqueness are rejected. Concern for your body outweighs the beauty of your soul. Money is the foundation, without which life can collapse suddenly. This is nothing new. 30 years ago Bob Marley sang of “Songs of freedom.” Throughout history, there has clearly been a conflict between the outer facade and the inner reality, between the physical and the spiritual, between [...]
Drama Queenz Series features Nhojj music
I met the cast of Drama Queenz at DC Black Gay Pride last year. Both our videos were being screened at the Film Festival. We spoke then about working together so its nice to have the “Beggar’s Cup” from my sophomore CD ‘Someday Peace Love & Freedom’ featured in there current episode. Enjoy:)
Smooth Grooves ~ I Miss U
Performing I Miss You at the Cutting Room in New York City, we had Marcelo Cardozo on guitar, Ralph Stowe on Keyboards, Yusuke Shibata on bass guitar, and Mike Veny on drums. Its one of my favorite songs to perform:)
A little Reggae:)
I love performing this song “The Beggar’s Cup” – its my reggae song and growing up in the Caribbean, we all love reggae. Its one of those songs that wrote itself. I sat on the bathroom floor in my apartment in Staten Island and this song just flowed. In about 15 minutes it was done. Enjoy:)
