Artist Interviews
MUSIC: Jianda speaks to U People
Cali native Jianda, a regular Pride, Open Mic and Feature performer, creates music that runs the gamut of genres including electronica, conscious soul, jazz and acoustic folk. In various venues, she primarily performs as a solo acoustic act but also improvs with DJs, rap artists and other artists. Her songs, “Always Nice”, “Happily Ever”, and “A La Ronde” were featured on February’s U People mixtape. She talks about new music and her style
Tarrah Reynolds talks with U People
Interviewed by: Tika Milan U PEOPLE: Your song “Where I want to go”, which is a beautiful song, was featured on February U People Mix. Where did that song come from? TARRAH REYNOLDS: I wrote that song when I was fasting. I was so clear minded. I don’t know if you’ve ever fasted, but it’s [...]
"I Want to Go"-February 2008 U People Mix [4:42m]: Prepare for Valerie Troutt
Interview by: Tika Milan Oakland native Valerie Troutt is an accomplished vocalist and songwriter with her music spanning the gambit from soul to world and gospel to electronica. Her velvet, soulful voice lends itself to tradition jazz tracks while her youthful and creative approach melds jazz to other genres without missing a beat. Her haunting [...]
The Onliest
To give you a taste of their acoustic goodness check this impromptu performance video with them singing their spin on Rachelle Farelle’s “I Know You Love Me”; while chillin’ in the crib.
3 Questions: Red Summer
I thought she was barely over 21 and come to find out she is a mother, grandmother, teacher, poet and fellow sister on the grind.
