Feature Friday Special #2: Meet George Lovett

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Feature Friday Special #2:
George Lovett

And now it's time to introduce you to some supreme vocals. I discovered this extraordinary man singing Louis Armstrong's "What A Wonderful World" (To view this video click here). My first reaction was a brief swoon followed by a blinking blank stare and a jaw drop of amazement.
You probably guessed right, I'm talking about none other than George Lovett.



The Baltimore City native, George Lovett, currently attends Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) on a full scholarship. Please feel free to insert your "Amen's" and "I know that's right's" for a free ride due to his gifting. Halle-BERRY-lujah! I'm sure your anxious to get to know George better so, lets dive right into the meat and potatoes. Shall we?

George draws his early influences from artists such as Patti LaBelle, Phyllis Hyman, Whitney Houston, and Jennifer Holliday. This is only appropriate seeing George "grew up in a musical family of ALL women". Taking pride in his high pitch voice fashioned after his alto/ soprano role models, great devastation arose when good ol' puberty hit.

However, George finds comfort when he's accepted into The Baltimore School For the Arts (BSFA); which happens to be on the TOP 5 art schools in the nation. At BSFA George is introduced to classical music, learns musical history, has his beginnings in music theory, and learns the limitless possibilities of a versatile voice & a creative mind.

George accredits his musical background, his devotion to leaving a legacy of good music behind and his journey of displaying every aspect of his voice; as reasons why anyone should listen to him. I must admit all of these factors are good enough reason for me. Anyone who knows anything about me knows I promote GOOD music, and solid artistry.



When I asked George who his contemporary influences are, his reply was Brandy, with NO hesitation. George says; " My theory on good singing is this; If you want to be a great singer and recording artist, listen to Brandy. I could talk for days on why I say Brandy out of all the artist out there, but if you’ve heard her “Full Moon” album then you will understand why".

He is currently working on a project with Jimmy Fisher. George dubs Jimmy as "a musical genius" and "great friend". Together Jimmy Fisher and George Lovett form the group "Purely Acoustik" (To view a video click here). Jimmy plays the piano and guitar in addition to writing. He is "the kind of REAL musician and producer the industry needs", George exclaims.

Even as talented as George is, he has respect for other artists and their crafts. Here are some constituents of choice he believes you need to get into; Brittany Nicole (Check out her FaceBook Page), Wayne Wilson (Check out his YouTube channel), Jeremy Lloyd (Check out his FaceBook Page), and TT the Artist (Check out her Myspace Page).

Be sure to check out George's YouTube Page, Twitter, FaceBook Page and Music Myspace to hear more of this talented brother. George passionately explained to me "[He] will NOT be put in a box or stereotyped. ... [W]ith generation we’re living in ... [He] is needed in the world". With that said I suggest you get into him now. Of course I'll leave an ear tickler. Enjoy. :D

What Sounds Good Wednesday Special #2: Yahzarah (Purple St. James) (Soul)

What Sounds Good Wednesday:

Yahzarah (Soul)

I rarely miss a beat or a 16th note when it comes to underground music or the goodies that the kiddies always seem to pass up, but I somehow missed this "BlackStar" when she first hit the scene.


None other than Yahzarah, also known as Purple St. James. Who is she? Where did she start? Let's jump back in time to one of my favorite albums; "Mama's Gun" by Erykah Badu.


(Catch Yahz in the yellow)

Yahzarah pops on the scene doing backgrounds. Hailing from the Washington DC area born Dana Williams. Yahzarah loosely translates to "Queen Mother [who] is the brightest star". She gives herself this stage name as a tribute to her deceased grandmother. (Allow me to take a minute to thank the Google Search Engines for that tidbit of information.)


When she comes to the forefront, she storms the scene. She releases her first independent project; "Hear Me", which include songs like "Roof Top", "Fire Fly", and "Nova" in 2001. Yahzarah hits us again in 2003 with another independent release entitled; "BlackStar". But, Yahz's "The Prelude" is the project that introduced me to her and caught my attention.

The project opens with "Four Alarm Fire". (Listen here) This song sets the album off the right way; with proper exposure to Yahzarah's impressive range. Specifying favorites on this album would be futile, I love everything on it. But, the song that holds a special place in my heart is none other than; "Where I Is". (Listen here)

I strongly suggest (aka subliminally forcing) you get into this amazing woman now (aka yesterday). Stay tuned to get a glimpse of what Yahzarah has been working on. Be sure to get the information from the horses mouth by following Yahzarah on Twitter and Facebook. Until the NEXT time, enjoy Yahzarah's tribute to MJ.


Yahzarah singing "Billie Jean" at the Soul Sista Serenade 06-28-09 (Birchmere, VA)