Kandi Eastman
Nakia Holmes is getting candid about the emotional weight that came with building one of Houston’s most talked-about restaurants. During a recent interview with radio personality Kandi Eastman, the Turkey Leg Hut co-founder became emotional while reflecting on the pressure, criticism, and nonstop headlines that followed the restaurant throughout its rise and fall. RELATED: Ex-Turkey […]
When we talk about legends, Patti LaBelle is one of those names that deserves to be said with respect. Today, I’m celebrating the birthday of a woman whose voice, presence, and personality have blessed generations. Patti LaBelle is more than a singer. She is a powerhouse, a performer, a businesswoman, and a cultural treasure. Her […]
Today’s Kandi Crush Battle is bringing pure funk, pure energy, and pure nostalgia to the dance floor because Cameo and Midnight Star gave us some of the most unforgettable party records of all time. This battle feels like roller skating, family reunions, cookouts, old-school parties, and everybody rushing to the dance floor the second these […]
Today, I want to celebrate two incredible voices in R&B: Leela James and Johnny Gill. These are artists who don’t just sing — they make you feel something. Leela James has always carried that old-school soul in a modern world. Her voice is raspy, rich, emotional, and full of power. When Leela sings, you can […]
Today’s Kandi Crush Battle is for the grown folks. Kem versus John Legend feels like candlelight music, wine glasses clinking, and late-night conversations that last until sunrise. Both artists built careers around soulful storytelling, emotional vulnerability, and timeless R&B records that still feel elegant years later. Kem has always represented grown-man soul in its purest […]
Today is a special one because we’re celebrating two musical giants: Ronald Isley and The Notorious B.I.G. Now, they come from very different eras and sounds, but both men changed music forever with voices you recognize immediately. Ronald Isley is one of the smoothest voices in soul and R&B history. As the lead singer of […]
Today’s Kandi Crush Battle is one for the ladies who’ve been in love, heartbroken, healed, and maybe even spun the block one more time. Ashanti versus Keyshia Cole feels like two completely different forms of R&B emotion colliding in the best possible way. Both women created soundtracks for relationships, but they delivered those emotions from […]
Today, I’m celebrating Cindy Herron, one of the founding members of En Vogue, and when we talk about female groups that changed R&B, En Vogue absolutely belongs at the top of the conversation. Cindy Herron helped bring elegance, strength, beauty, and powerhouse vocals to one of the most respected groups in music history. En Vogue […]
When we talk about originality, confidence, and fearless creativity, Grace Jones is in a category all her own. Today, I want to celebrate the birthday of a woman who never waited for permission to be different. She simply showed up as herself and made the world adjust. Grace Jones is a legendary singer, actress, model, […]
There are some names that just feel connected to Texas pride, and today I want to celebrate two of them: Nephew Tommy and Vince Young. They may come from two completely different worlds, but both have made people smile, cheer, and feel proud in their own way. Nephew Tommy has built a career through comedy, […]
Today’s Kandi Crush Battle is bringing pure ‘90s energy with Blackstreet facing Bell Biv DeVoe in a matchup full of iconic records. These groups helped define an entire era where R&B, hip-hop, and New Jack Swing blended together perfectly. Every single song in this battle feels connected to house parties, school dances, roller rinks, and […]
