Check out Reelblack's exclusive interview with comedian Paul Mooney. This stand-up comedy legend has written for Richard Pryor, Dave Chappelle and In Living Color. Stay tuned he has some very funny Negrodamus election predictions at the end. For more info visit www.myspace.com/paul mooney
By popular request, this is the original full-lenth version of "Stars" Music video by Kindred the Family soul. Directed by Cameron Zonfrilli. Visit http://www.myspace.c om/kindredthefamilys oulspace
A REELBLACK EXCLUSIVE. Actress Kerry Washington (Ray, Last King Of Scotland) talks about her craft and working with Chris Rock on her latest film, I THINK I LOVE MY WIFE.
19 year old songstress Jazmine Sullivan performs "Say I," which she co-wrote, adn later became a Top 10 hit for Christina Milian. A Reelblack exclusive.
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Here's a rare clip of Kindred The Family Soul's Aja Graydon performing "I Am" live with Jazmine Sullivan. Orginalversion can be found on Kindred's first CD, Surrender To Love. www.myspace.com/kind redthefamilysoulspac e
In this exclusive clip, Reelblack TV's Angela Henry chats with Nigerian Gypsy Ayo about her debut CD, JOYFUL. Joyful has already sold an impressive 700,000 copies in Europe alone since its debut. Now Ayo is poised to capture the ears in North America. If you're into Sade, India.Aire, Lauryn Hill, Fela Kuti or Stevie Wonder, be sure to give Ayo a play. www.ayomusic.com. A Reelblack Exclusive.
Reelblack sat down with Wondaland Arts/ Bad Boy Recording Artist JANELLE MONAE on the eve of the re-release of her debut EP, THE CHASE, PT 1 of IV. In this exclusive clip she discusses the power of imagination, her character Cindi Mayweater and how the internet is changing the way music is absorbed. Thanks to Young Friends Society and World Cafe Live. Visit www.janellemonae.com for more info.
We caught up with Poet/Musician SAUL WILLIAMS (Slam) in Los Angeles where he is about to embark on a World Tour to promote his latest project, THE RISE AND INEVITABLE LIBERATION OF NIGGY TARDUST, a collaborration with Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails.
A brief interview with Singer/Actor?Activis t Mr. Harry Belafonte done during a recent stay in Philadelphia. He reflects on the power of film, his decision not to appear in PORGY AND BESS and his two favorite acting roles. Another REELBLACK EXCLUSIVE.
Janelle Monae performs "Sincerely, Jane" live at the Fillmore at the TLA in Philadelphia. Directed by Reelblack/Captured Soul. Visit www.janellemonae.com
For those interested in the recent short film, "A Girl Like Me," here's a clip from a long-lost TV special where Bill Cosby reflects on another social experiment. In 1972, Mr. Cosby became a host of the PBS series THE ELECTRIC COMPANY and created FATALBERT AND THE COSBY KIDS. He would eventually earn a doctorate in education in 1977 from The University of Massachusetts.
Reelblack TV spends time with singers Jazmine Sullivan and Ne-Yo backstage before his Summer 2006 at Musikplatz in Bethlehem, PA. For more exclusive content visit www.reelblack.com
Short profile of actor/author Hill Harper while on tour promoting his book "Letters To A Young Brother" and his new feature film, "Premium." Another Reelblack Exclusive.
Husband And Wife soul duo Kindred The Family Soul perform the classic Frankie Beverly song at the Five Spot in Philadelpia on September 19, 2006. A REELBLACK EXCLUSIVE!
Brookylyn based singer/songwriter performs her single DREAM live at The Tin Angel in Philadelphia. Her Grammy-nominated debut CD "For Lovers Dreamers and Me" is in Stores now. www.alicesmith.com
Zeola Gaye, younger sister of Marvin, along with Actors Keith Wahington and Clifton Powell, talk about their latest play, MY BROTHER MARVIN. Look for this great musical drama when it comes to your town. A REELBLACK EXCLUSIVE.
Reelblack sat one-on-one with up-and-coming singer/songwriter Jazmine Sullivan. She has performed and written with some of the best. Now its her time to shine. FEARLESS, her debut CD debuted at #1 on the R&B and Hip-Hop chart and is in stores now (and Itunes). www.myspace.com/jazm inesullivan
In this exclusive interview, Award-Winning actress Regina King chats with Lyrispect about her new movie, THIS CHRISTMAS; performing opposite Jamie Foxx in RAY; The state of Black Film and the need to support them In Theaters--Not On Bootleg. THIS CHRISTMAS opens nationwide on November 21.
Singer and poet Natalie Stewart is at a turning point. In this exclusive interview, she reflects positively on her 7 years as half of Floetry (w/ Marsha Ambrosius), her new solo CD and her plans for a Floetry reunion. Featuring rare Black Lily footage and more. Her new project, FREEDOM should be released this summer. www.myspace.com/thef loacist
Chivonnie of Reelblack TV sits down with veteran stand-up Keith Robinson at the Comedy Cellar. They discuss his South Philly upbringing, his method for finding jokes and what the secret to his longevity. A Reelblack Exclusive.