The Pulse of Entertainment: Pop
Singer Michele Vreeland Releases ‘Up Until Now' Single from Upcoming Album ‘Everything at Once: An Introduction
to Michele Vreeland'
"This new release, people haven't heard
it before," said Los Angles Music Award nominated Pop singer/songwriter/musician Michele Vreeland as
we talked about her new single release "Up Until Now" (Xyla Records) from her upcoming album "Everything
at Once: An Introduction to Michele Vreeland." "I write and record prolifically...for like 30 years. I
do it just for the love of it. It's how I express myself."
I met Michele some years back when she released her single "Wild Horses" and I was impressed with
her vocals, instrumental skills and music production talent. Since then, she has been a speaker at my 27-year-old entertainment
conference called ‘Uplifting Minds II." At the conference sometimes she even performs. In fact, she closed the
recent 2026 Baltimore ULMII conference with an acoustic version of her new single "Up Until Now" - just her and
her guitar. The comments from attendees were "Wow, she IS talented," "She has great vocals" and a simple
"Nice!"
"Right now, its (album
release)...the first quarter of the new year...no set date yet," she continued about the upcoming project. "Some
of the songs I recorded... <Read the full May 26, 2026 column here...>
The Pulse of Entertainment: Shanachie's World Music Icon Hil St. Soul Releases ‘Nasalifya (Thank You)',
a Tribute to Her #1 Fan
"I was working on the album for about a two-year
period," said Shanachie Entertainment World Music artist Hil St. Soul (Hilary Mwelwa) about the release
of her "Nasalifya (Thank You)" album this month. "I was mid-way through when my dad passed
away. He was the one who introduced me to the music that I love."
"It became a tribute to him...for being my inspiration. To show him the impact he had on me,"
she stated.
"It's the first time I lost someone
very dear to me," Hil continued about her father's impact on your career as a World Music artist. "I lost people...but
this...it was difficult navigating."
"My dad was very instrumental in my career," she pointed out.
"My #1 cheerleader and fan. He'd be there anywhere I perform. Dad would always come to my shows - him and mom. I am still
feeling him."
Saxtress Theresa Grayson Releases New Album 'It's
All About You,' Chapter II
(Houston, Texas)
- Jazz saxophonist Theresa Grayson releases a new single, "Let It Rain,"
featuring Earnest Pugh, Wess Morgan, and Radical Praise. The single reflects her desire to uplift. "Let It Rain"
is the first single from her new album "It's All About You: Chapter II" (Blacksmoke Music Worldwide).
Ludacris, Davido, Bishop Paul S. Morton,
Organized Noize to Be Honored at Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame June 1, 2026
(Los Angeles, CA) - The Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame
(BMEWOF), a joint initiative of the Black American Music Association and the Black American Music Foundation, collaboratively
announced the ceremony and plans for the Black Music Month Class of 2026 Induction. The Black Music and Entertainment Walk
of Fame (BMEWOF) Crown Jewel of Excellence Black Music Month Class of 2026 Induction will be held on Monday, June 1, 2026.
BMEWOF Founders Catherine Brewton, Demmette
Guidry, and Michael T. Mauldin are proud to unveil the names and categories of this year's Black Music Month Class of Inductees,
which includes Ludacris, The Honorable Maynard H. Jackson, Davido, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Organized Noize
and Jack the Rapper.
(Atlanta, GA) - Grammy Award nominated artist
Johnny Venus, best known as one half of the acclaimed duo EarthGang, continues his journey into a new musical chapter with
the solo release of "I Want You Back" (Sincethe80s/Epic Records) the first single from his forthcoming debut set
to release later this year.
This track
offers listeners a glimpse into the deeply personal body of work Johnny has been building as he steps forward out on his own.
Produced by Grammy Award nominated producer Dominique Sanders, "I Want You Back" also features songwriting by Grammy
Award nominated Baby Tate and Grammy Award winning songwriter and producer The-Dream, with mixing by Grammy Award winning
engineer Neal Pogue.
On the track, Johnny leans
into the vulnerability and emotional honesty that define this new era of his artistry, exploring love, reflection, and growth
through his signature blend of soul, R&B, and funk.
The
single is brought to life with the music video, a stunning visualizer, directed by TJ Sawyer and Salomé Gomise-Trezise.
Through a series of intimate moments, the piece traces the arc of a
romance between Johnny and a past lover, beginning with the promise of new connection, rising into intimacy, fracturing under
the weight of truth, and dissolving into solitude. Rather than presenting love as a straight path, the video shows the feeling
moves in circles.
"I Want You Back"
arrives as Johnny builds towards the release of his highly anticipated debut solo album later this year, following the August
2025 release of his EP Shooter. As he prepares to share more music and step onto stages around the world in the coming months,
2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for Johnny, further solidifying his place as one of music's most thoughtful and dynamic
voices.
