Le Journal du Rire

As a gift to fans on her birthday, Atlantic Records artist Sevyn Streeter has released her debut album GIRL DISRUPTED. The album includes recently released tracks- “My Love for You” and “Fallen” feat. Ty Dolla $ign & Cam Wallace, as well as soon to be chart topping features with August Alsina, Dave East, Dej Loaf, Wiz Khalifa, Ty Dolla $ign and more. “I am overjoyed for the release of my debut album, Girl Disrupted! It’s only fitting to celebrate the biggest love of my life…MUSIC on the same day that I was given LIFE! To my Street Team: This is our first birthday, with many more to come…Happy Girl Disrupted Day!” The premise of GIRL DISRUPTED is centered on a message every young woman can relate to, the journey from a young naïve girl to a grown woman. “This important time in each woman’s life forces them to take ownership of their past in order to become the most true version of themselves,” says Sevyn. Earlier this year Sevyn hit the road for an 18-city North American headline tour which kicked off in St. Louis and wrapped in Los Angeles. Throughout the tour Sevyn partnered with Karen Civil for a Civil TV Tour Diary which documented her time on the road. 

From barefoot dreadlocked troubadour to suave standard-bearer for contemporary R&B. Eric Benét may have changed his look, but one thing has remained consistent: his dedication to crafting authentic music that engages the soul. “I’m not chasing any current whatevers,” says Benét, a four-time Grammy Award nominee. “It’s about music that gives me goose bumps and touches my soul. That’s always been a good barometer for me.” Case in point: the singer-songwriter’s latest top 5 Urban AC single, “Sunshine.” The pure soul/R&B track provides the perfect backdrop for Benét’s heartfelt reflections on a relationship that has lost its spark. The hit has since sparked a remix version featuring Tamia—the singer’s memorable duet partner on his career breakthrough hit, 1999’s “Spend My Life with You.” “‘Spend’ is almost like the national anthem vocally,” notes Benét. “You’ve got to have so much in your arsenal to successfully sing it. Not many singers can do that. But Tamia is all that and more. So it was such a joy to reunite with her on the ‘Sunshine’ remix.”Both tracks are featured on Benét’s eighth studio album. The self-titled, 13-song project, available Oct. 7 from Jordan House/Primary Wave Music, once again showcases the depth of the singer-songwriter’s musical scope. “Sometimes it’s almost like artists pick a color and stay with that for most of an album,” says Benét. “I don’t like to do one-note albums.”    

Ryan Henry is the owner and creator of 9Mag, a prominent tattoo shop. He brought together his team, who are the most talented artists in the city, to help build his tattoo empire in Chicago. Ryan grew up on the streets of the south side of Chicago. Once he got into tattooing, his sister Nova helped fund his blossoming career. Not long afterwards, she and Ryan's niece Ava were murdered by an ex-boyfriend. At that point, Ryan's life was forever changed. Ryan put the money towards 9Mag, which stands today as a tribute to his sister. Though a bit moody and unpredictable, underneath Ryan's tough exterior, is a loving and extremely caring guy. Ryan's family is everything to him and his world rotates around his son, Mason. Ryan turns to tattooing to clear his mind and to cleanse his soul. Unbeknownst to most people, Ryan is part Japanese and he searches for a deeper connection to his heritage through traditional Japanese tattooing.  Life often presents us with tests and trials just to bring us full circle to meet our destiny. It is within these tests and trials that we form our testimony and discover our life’s purpose. 22-year-old Cameroonian-born, Atlanta-based singer/ rapper/ songwriter Lorine Chia may have taken the long and winding road to her luminous destiny. But soon the world will know her name upon the release of her eclectic and highly anticipated EP Sweet Noise, produced by Rami Beatz (Kid Cudi, Big Sean, Juicy J). Her deep, velveteen vocals have been praised by the likes of Complex, Fader, and Billboard, while Pitchfork describes her as “plucked straight from a different era, but…ultra-contemporary. It’s apparent that before all’s said and done, Lorine Chia will be one of the most vaunted artists of 2016.

Speak to this dynamic artist about his sound and he’ll label it contemporary soul. Challenge him to rattle off his list of influences and he’ll give you a spectrum ranging from Nat King Cole to Anita Baker to R. Kelly. He’ll speak of his gospel upbringing—his parents were both pastors and singers; his sister, a musician. And his instrumental prowess will show him to be fluent on the piano, saxophone and drums.  Wash is truly rich in depth; both the artist and the man. While his musical expertise is astonishingly mature, the 24 year old still finds a way to hold his own among his fellow R&B crooners. Signed to AyeGirl Music/Interscope Records, his debut single, “Can’t Trust Thots” features label mate and wildly successful rapper, French Montana, while cleverly paying musical homage to artists such as TLC and BBD. His smooth vocals are gripping and the upbeat record fits seamlessly into any of today’s contemporary playlists. Now, at the start of the next phase of his journey, Wash says that his main goal is to inspire. With regards to his future, he is both optimistic and fearless: he foresees a possible acting career; various partnerships and business ventures; and he hopes to one day give back to Port Arthur through the creation of an arts center. And when it is all said and done, Wash will leave an impression; both the artist and the man.

Thomasina “Goo Goo” Atkins has impeccable style and an audacious personality that befits her dynamic career portfolio as a Celebrity Wardrobe Stylist, Creative Director, Fashion Expert, Columnist, and Correspondent for notable publications and networks. In addition she is a TV Personality and a budding Actress. Goo Goo has managed to craft a unique design language throughout her thirteen-year styling career. Honing in on her keen eye for design, Goo is currently collaborating with designers on custom pieces for her clients. Her exemplary work has garnered the attention of celebrity clients such as: Neicy Nash, Lisa Raye, Laila Ali, Stacey Barthe, Kierra Sheard, Laz Alonzo, Darren and Michelle Sproles (Philadelphia Eagles), and most certainly her sisters, Erica and Tina Campbell, of Grammy Award-Winning, Platinum-Selling duo Mary Mary, among others. Grammy-nominated singer, actress, and model V. Bozeman disrupts conventions, burns expectations, and emanates extreme energy in its purest form. Take one glance at her, and you’ll see strikingly natural beauty augmented by runway-ready features and edgy modern style. Musically, she doesn’t flip the script so much as rewrite it altogether. After one listen, you’ll hear feral intensity, focused vision, and unnervingly dynamic talent that turned musical innovators like Kenneth “Babyface”Edmonds’, CeeLo Green, and Timbaland into fans, creative collaborators, and supporters. V. is best known for her recurring role on FOX’s Golden Globe nominated hit drama series “Empire,”.

Washington, D.C.- native Mýa released her self-titled, double platinum, debut album, Mýa, in 1998. The album launched the then 18-year-old Mýa into the fabric of pop-culture. Mýafeatured the massively successful singles “It’s All About Me,” “Movin On” and “My First Night With You” “Ghetto Superstar” & “Take Me There.” In 2000, Mýa released her second double platinum album, Fear of Flying, featuring the hits “Case of the Ex”, “Free” and “Best of Me.” Grammy-nominated singer, actress, and model V. Bozeman disrupts conventions, burns expectations, and emanates extreme energy in its purest form. Take one glance at her, and you’ll see strikingly natural beauty augmented by runway-ready features and edgy modern style. Musically, she doesn’t flip the script so much as rewrite it altogether. After one listen, you’ll hear feral intensity, focused vision, and unnervingly dynamic talent that turned musical innovators like Kenneth “Babyface”Edmonds’, CeeLo Green, and Timbaland into fans, creative collaborators, and supporters. V. is best known for her recurring role on FOX’s Golden Globe nominated hit drama series “Empire,” where she had the distinction of opening the Empire series premiere (2014) with the heart-wrenching ballad “What Is Love”

Melissa Schuman, Ashley Poole, Diana Ortiz & Holly Restani (formerly Holly Arnstein) are making their comeback as the popular girl group, DREAM, since their disbandment in 2003. DREAM is the multi-platinum girl group best known for their hit single “He Loves U Not” which charted #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 17 in the UK Singles Chart in the early 2000s. Their music video for their following single "This Is Me”, hit #1 on MTV's TRL, forcing MTV to retire their video and become the first girl group retired from TRL’s video playlist. DREAM represents a generation of both men and women who grew up during arguably the golden age of “pop music” culture. Loved for their down to earth nature, authenticity, killer harmonies and vocals, DREAM is now returning with an even stronger message with this tour and new music.    It’s all about Jordan Fisher these days.  The singer, musician, dancer and actor is about to premiere the first single from his debut album.  “All About Us” is a call to arms for music lovers who enjoy pop, soul, R&B and dance. Produced by Oak Felder (Alessia Cara, Arianna Grande, Rihanna), the song is complex in its modern yet retro vibe.  The video, directed by TK McKamy and choreographed by WilldaBeast Adams, is a show-stopping visual for Jordan; sensuous and moody and showcasing his talent as a buoyant dancer, seemingly defying the laws of gravity. “All About Us” is a song that embodies who I am.  It’s a good way to open the door to what the rest of my album is like,” enthuses Jordan. Fisher recently posted “Counterfeit,” another song from his upcoming debut album, on Soundcloud following his breakout performance on Fox’s “Grease:  Live.” 

Mindless Behavior is the R&B trio that includes Princeton, E.J. & Mike River. The group recently made their comeback with their breakout song, #IWANTDAT, reaching over a million views in less than a week. Their new album #OFFICIALMBMUSIC is slated to be released this summer. The group officially arrived in 2011 with their major label debut, #1 Girl. In addition to bowing at #7 on the Billboard Top 200, the record yielded hits such as "Mrs. Right" feat. Diggy Simmons" and "#1 Girl," which collectively surpassed 5.5 million ringtones and 845,000 single sales. Along the way, they garnered honors such as the "Coca Cola's Viewer's Choice Award" at the BET Awards, as well as nods at The People's Choice Awards and MTV VMAs. Additionally, they have shared the stage with musicians such as: Justin Bieber, Jason Derulo, and Janet Jackson. They also performed for the First Family at The White House. 2013's Their album, All Around the World topped Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and landing at #6 on the Top 200. KEEP UP WITH MINDLESS BEHAVIOR  Website: http://www.officialmbmusic.com Facebook: Facebook.com/MindlessBehavior Instagram: @OfficialMBMusic Twitter: @OfficialMBMusic

A multi-talented, platinum-selling recording artist, Ke'Tara Shavonne Wyatt, better known as “Keke Wyatt,” has been wowing audiences around the world with her powerhouse vocals and chart-topping songs since she was a teenager. Now, the sassy, sexy, vocalist, instrumentalist, songwriter, and former star of TV One’s smash hit R&B Divas Atlanta, has released the latest single, “Love Me,” from her forthcoming album, Rated Love, which is due on April 22, 2016. The sultry track marks a new direction for Keke musically. It is a reflection of who she is—sexy, confident and ever-evolving. Through her new music, Keke believes that people will continue to get to know “the real Keke Wyatt.” While the new single will appeal to her current fans, she also has ventured into a sexier musical style that will appeal to the lovers at heart. She’s been energizing fans about the new single by asking, “What’s your favorite sexy song?” The song, which is currently at radio, was written by Keke and produced by rising hit-maker Dominic Gordon (Luke James).

Aroc is the West Coast’s heir-apparent for the next multi-talented hip-hop freshman. Hailing from Inglewood, California and going to school in Venice, Aroc’s come-up has been years in the making — his attention squarely on quality output to his work. Roc’s roots are humble — raised singlehandedly by his mother, he came to rapping at age 16, eventually linking with Nieman Johnson (YFS, 300 Entertainment) in 2004. Years of developing his sound and voice have grown him into a presence primed to take on the upper echelons of the rap game. His hustle shows in his early social media numbers, already sitting at 2k followers on his soundcloud and 3.7k on instagram. Reaching his stride in 2015, Aroc has been featured on Eric Bellinger’s “Turn Down For You,” and “Gina,” in addition to featuring the magnificent Jhene Aiko on his own record, “Team Us,” with a full-length debut album and myriad projects on the way in 2016.

While most ambitious, career conscious college students were pursuing internships, IamG was getting in real work as an MC, performing on DJ Whoo Kid’s Shadyville University tour and getting covered by major college blogs, BroBible and GoodMusicAllDay. The 2013 Syracuse University Music Business major graduate is taking his grind to the next level with the release of his latest project, Mia Vita EP. The Mia Vita EP captures the party energy of his early mixtapes The Movement and Ain’t Nothing To It as well the perspective of a successful independent artist with several stints on the road under his belt. “This EP is the starting point of the new IamG,” he said. Seattle MC Dave B is a multi-talented hip-hop artist who raps, sings, writes and produces also brings to the table lyrical content reflective of the golden age of hip-hop. His depth and versatility is partially attributable to his vast musical inspirations: gospel icons Fred Hammond, Kirk Franklin; hip-hop luminaries Andre 3000, Missy Elliott, and Kanye West; R&B songstresses Aaliyah and Erykah Badu; jazz legend Theolonious Monk; and rock god Jimi Hendrix. In 2015, he released his breakthrough song “Leaves" produced by fellow Seattle native Jake One. Soon after, the Seattle Weekly named him “One To Watch” and The Fader declares he’s a “versatile rapper.”

Jonathan Nelson is free from fear.  He is brave and he is bold.  As a father, husband, brother, son of a preacher, minister, worship leader and artist/producer, for all that he swiftly embraces with grace, it is no wonder that his fifth and latest release is entitled FEARLESS.  For his Light Records/Entertainment One Music (eOne Music) debut, Jonathan set the tone in an audacious way with a live recording at his home church in Sunrise, Florida, The Faith Center, a self-described “melting pot of sound.”  FEARLESS is anchored in the call and response of praise and worship, alongside the participatory style of audience inclusion.  Through the God-inspired songs of hope, inspiration and strength, Jonathan is confident his listeners will receive the music by “embracing the messages, melodies and songs. Activate the lyrics and expect God to change their situation.” Long Beach, California's Jonathan McDaniel formerly “J”, and “Lil J” started his career at the very young age of five. He showed signs of natural talent from the very beginning; always exhibiting true charisma and a strong desire to entertain. J’s mother recalls him missing on one Saturday morning, only to find him performing in front of the local K-Mart with a bucket to encourage tips, for his rapping and dancing.  He used his earnings to help finance his demo; and thrived on his captive audience, and the reaction that followed. Jonathan’s currently starring in a hit T.V. Show "HIT THE FLOOR” on VH1, Created by James Larosa he acts alongside Actors; Dean Cain, Kimberly Elise, Taylour Paige and others, he has completed season 1, season 2, and season 3 which begin airing January 2016.

Her undeniable talent, incredible voice, and striking beauty are the reasons she stands out from the rest and the reasons why she’s had staying power in the fickle, precarious music industry. Since emerging on the scene, songstress and songwriter Tweet, born Charlene Keys, has been a favorite for R&B music lovers. Now, after a six-year hiatus, she is back with her third studio album Charlene, a testament to her professional, personal, and emotional evolution. Charlene is more than just what some might call a “grown and sexy” album.  It’s a soulful, beautifully candid album that showcases Tweet’s dynamic vocals, and her artistic writing ability.  Charlene is food for the soul that will feed Tweet’s loyal fan base hungry for her return, and also pique the appetite of new fans with its powerful, expressive tracks delivered with passion and fervor, and a different, more mellow and poised sound than her previous hit albums, Southern Hummingbird and It’s Me Again. Smooth-talking heartthrob of VH1’s hit scripted series “Hit the Floor,” MCKINLEY FREEMAN hypnotized viewers as star basketball player ‘Derek Roman’ of the L.A. Devils and love interest of female lead Ahsha, portrayed by actress Taylour Paige. Born and raised outside of Chicago in the college town of Champaign, Illinois, McKinley started as a basketball player for the University of Illinois. From an all-star basketball player, he then found himself working for IBM doing worldwide marketing and business development. With these two completely different paths in hand, he then reached a crossroad in his life where he had to decide whether to stay where he was, or take the plunge to follow his heart, thus leading to his first audition where he landed a role on ABC’s “All My Children.

Robert Christopher Riley hails from the Flatbush section of Brooklyn (NY), but has deep Caribbean roots, as he was raised by his Trinidadian mother and grandmother while having a father from Barbados. Riley is a graduate of Brooklyn Technical High School (‘98) where he earned a Regents diploma before attending Lehigh University (’03) in Bethlehem, PA., for his B.A. in Theatre. While attending Lehigh, Riley was cast in the role of ‘Walter Lee’ in the play, “A Raisin in the Sun” and later went on to co-write along with Kashi Johnson (his professor and mentor), “Untold Truths: Why We Always Sit Together”. The play, which was about the minority experience at predominately white institutions of education, received rave reviews and was performed nightly before sold-out audiences at the Touchstone Theatre. After graduation, in the fall of 2003, Riley accepted a full-scholarship to Ohio University’s MFA-Acting Program. While completing his degree (’06), he was cast in several independent films as well as numerous commercials and print ads. Riley continued his career by doing voiceover work for Verizon, the NFL and Rockstar Games, to name a few. Most recently, in April 2012, he was cast as ‘Terrence Wall’ (a series regular) in VH1’s “Hit the Floor”.

While making his seventh full-length album, SLP2 [R&B Money/Atlantic Records], Tank posed a crucial question. “What does cutting edge R&B sound like in 2016?” he asks. He answered that question by crafting the long-awaited sequel to his influential 2007 opus, Sex, Love & Pain. That album not only provided a blueprint for the likes of Chris Brown, Trey Songz, and more, but it also debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 and earned a Grammy Award nomination for “Best R&B Album,” while its #1 single “Please Don’t Go” became nominated for “Best R&B Male Vocal Performance.” Following 2014’s Stronger, Tank once again captured a creative spirit that resembled the process behind his seminal third body of work.As far as sequels go, Tank knew he had to go even bigger to make SLP2 the blockbuster audiences desired. In addition to cameos from Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men and Yo Gotti, he assembled a new West Coast anthem in the form of the Tank produced “Birthday” with a little help from Chris Brown, Problem, and Siya. He also teamed up with TGT collaborator and producer Brandon “BAM” Hodge to “help set the musical tone,” of this new project.

    James Lee Taylor is an English-born, Los Angeles-based actor and writer, born and raised on the beaches of Canvey Island in Essex. His father a comedian and his mother a successful model, James was born with entertainment in his blood.  He started modelling at age 15, working with Nivea, Valentino and the coveted Calvin Klein to name just a few, and signed with IMG and Select Model Management.  After a decade of modelling, James was introduced to the world of the stage and immediately discovered that acting was his true passion. After honing his craft with the world famous Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York, James went on to land the lead roles in two major off-Broadway shows, The Tiger and Tesla.  Testing his skills on short film Deep Water, James realised he was most at home on camera. In January 2014, James made the jump out to Los Angeles and signed with Innovative Artists, Schumacher Management and Core MGMT.  His commitment to his new path was immediately rewarded when he became the face of the Three Olives Vodka, taking over from brand ambassador Clive Owen.  The mesmerising ‘Werewolf of London’ campaign earned James his heartthrob status, which then led to him being cast in BET Network’s Being Mary Jane.  His recurring role as Gabrielle Union’s love interest is an exciting and developing story which we look forward to exploring...

Beep, beep, beep – An alarm sounds. Lights flash. Everyone is on alert. Emergency protocol in effect. It’s a Code Red state of emergency. Soul music is in trouble and one of the greatest R&B singers of a generation is sounding the alarm. Whispered voices have been expressing their concern for some time. Industry insiders talk of a change in the musical direction at radio. Critics blame millennials. Millennials blame the music. Artists blame each other. And everyone blames the Internet. But that’s not the whole story. Soul music is alive and well and “people love it when introduced to it properly,” R&B/Pop icon Monica explains. However, concerned about the future of the genre she loves so much, Monica returns with her seventh studio album appropriately titled Code Red. Rotimi is best known for co-starring in the hit series, “Power” alongside Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Omari Hardwick. While Rotimi has a thriving career as a television star, he is also excelling in his music career. Rotimi’s new single “Lotto,” features his co-star 50 cent and has quickly turned into a summer hit reaching over 530,000 plays on SoundCloud. Born and raised in Compton, CA, Eric Bellinger is well known in the music industry as a critically acclaimed songwriter and now as a solo R&B artist with sinfully smooth vocals and an affinity for soulful songwriting.  Since 2013, he's racked up more than 80 song placements while co-penning hits for such pop and R&B stars as Usher, Justin Bieber, and Chris Brown. He also won his first Grammy Award as one of the collaborators on Brown's best R&B-crowned album, F.A.M.E. ".

Deitrick Haddon is a multi-faceted, award winning, creative juggernaut.  As a singer, songwriter, arranger and producer, the Detroit native’s inspirational musical ministry has touched souls globally.  The star of Oxygen network’s popular reality series Preachers of L.A also serves as executive producer of the Preachers franchise, and with the formation of DHVisions, a new partnership with Entertainment One Music, this son of a preacher is delving further into developing television and film projects while still delivering progressive gospel music that feeds the soul. Masterpiece, Deitrick’s latest contemporary, uplifting and inspired body of work reflects his self-professed maturation toward his destiny of greatness. Being bold is a big part of being an artist. You’ve got to be willing to act intrepidly at the right moments. Natalie La Rose knows just when to be bold. Her debut single for I.M.G./Republic Records “Somebody” [featuring Jeremih] will undoubtedly get the dance floor moving. Over smooth production from Future Classic, the song updates the melody from Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” for a new millennium. Natalie’s voice takes the spotlight in between a sexy hook from Jeremih.

Amber Laura aka "Fabb Abb" is a singer, rapper and songwriter. She is a former member of the two-girl group, LisaRio. After departing from her group, Amber went on to pursue a career in modeling. However, Amber couldn't deny her passion for music. This Los Angeles native dove head first into the rap game as a solo artist. Amber is currently in the studio working on her first EP since going solo. Be on the lookout for the EP dropping in Fall 2015.

LA native Miles, aka Sir Brock, is a rapper and songwriter in the hip hop industry.  Miles, who struggles with the conflict between his Christian upbringing and his relationship with Milan, also fears the repercussions he may face from the hip hop industry for being in a same sex relationship. As a very successful entrepreneur, rapper/producer and model, Milan is on top of the world.  The only thing that could make his life happier is if he could get his boyfriend, Miles to live openly with him and start a family. 

Tiffany Evans’ powerhouse vocals will command the attention of anyone in her surrounding area. The South Bronx native got her start in 2003 as a contestant on the hit singing competition show, Star Search, hosted by comedian Arsenio Hall. The pint-sized singer’s powerful voice crushed her competition, leading her to be crowned Grand Champion. Tiffany made Star Search history, as she was the only contestant to ever receive a perfect score on all her performances. Tiffany’s victory sparked the interest of major labels including Columbia Records. After performing for executives, Tiffany was offered a recording contract on the spot in 2003.  In between working on her debut album, Tiffany explored her acting skills as she picked up roles in CBS’ The District, Tyler Perry’s film Diary of a Mad Black Woman and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. In 2008, Tiffany released her self-titled debut album, which included hit singles “Promise Ring” featuring Ciara and “I’m Grown” featuring Bow Wow. Executive produced by The Clutch and Ciara, TIFFANY EVANS debuted at No. 4 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Albums chart.