So, I'm excited about the two new videos that I'm set to shoot for the songs, "Mocha Mellow" and "COME" because I love the process of bringing visual collaborations to life and giving my songs a new life.  Up first is Mocha and we're scheduled to shoot in Los Angeles, so I will let you all know when things will be released!  We're also going to document with behind the scenes footage and some still shots as well...the concept is so dope and I think you're all going to love …

Today, I'm sitting at the computer feeling very emotional about the loss of the great Whitney Houston.  Like every other singer I know who grew up in the 80s/90s and had the gift of being able to hear and experience her artistry, I'm impacted.  I would have given all the music I owned and more to sound like her.  She was every singer's favorite singer and her influence was just undeniable. I admit that that I have had mixed feelings about her over the past 10 years, often just so …

 Hey Everyone, I haven't blogged in awhile because I've been so busy and so much is going on...I'm excited to let you know that I have some new music coming very soon with some amazing, award-winning producers!  I've relocated to Atlanta as well, and am going to be performing here soon as well. Also, for those of you who love reality tv--my partner and I have a tv show coming next year that is the first of it's kind in the genre.  I'm VERY excited about it and will make an official …

Hey Everyone, Summer is almost here, and I wanted to updaet you all on what's coming!  I'm excited to be performing for the first time in Phoenix, AZ this Memorial Day weekend at the Homebase event on Sunday night.  The buzz on it is building, and I look forward to having a wonderful show there!   I'm back in Los Angeles June 2nd at the lovely Hotel Angeleno, then in D.C. June 24th for the Summer Soul Session Vol. 2 at Twelve Lounge.  Much love to the "DMV" and all of my …

Hey Everyone,

So, I have some house remixes of a few of my songs coming very soon! I'm excited to hear what they will sound like...remixes are great because they breathe new life into your sound.  We may release an full remix EP...what do you all think of that? Let me know which songs you like best and which ones you want to hear remixed!

If you'd like to even submit a remix to us you can do that too.  We'd love to hear what all of you DJs and producers come up with!


Talk soon,
Ife

I'm so excited to announce that I have 3 performances on the east coast this month!  The first is at "Warm Wednesdays", hosted by Walter Maxfield Jones.  This is my first time performing there, and I've heard it's an amazing event on the scene there.  Up next, of course is Ben's Next Door, which will be featuring me, so I'm excited!  I haven't performed in my old stomping grounds, the District, in a minute...and last but not least, my first performance in NY at SOL Village, …

Hi Everyone,

We finally finished my tribute song to Lena Horne, aptly titled, "Lena's Song" and it's now on the site as a FREE download!  The music was co-written and produced by my friend Mikuai Rai and this is the first version of it.  I really wanted to tell a story...it's a unique perspective, but I really like the vibe or it.  I think we're going to start performing in my live sets as well, when it fits.

You can go to the "BUY MUSIC" section on the site and download it for free NOW! Feel free to leave comments and let me know what you think...

I hope you enjoy it and take time learn more about Lena and her amazing life.  She's part of the reason why I do what I do as an artist.


Blessings,
Ife

  Greetings Everyone, As many of you may know by now, the entertainment world is mourning the recent passing of the great film star and singer Lena Horne, who died in New York on Mother's Day. What many of you may not know is that she was, and will always be, one of my idols and greatest influences in the business. She's one of the reasons I do what I do as an artist, and I am deeply saddened by her passing. In part of a tribute to her, I will be a returning guest on BlogTalk Radio's "Your View …

Hi Everyone,

I've made it to the finals in the Soul Beach Music Festival Aruba's Best Unsigned Soul/R&B artist competition!  If I win, I will be flown to Aruba Memorial Day weekend to open up for Toni Braxton at the festival.  So, I really need your help to make this happen!  

Final round voting will be from May 6-10th and you can only vote from the same computer ONE time.  Please take a moment to cast your vote here:

www.Blackplanet.com/soubeach


I hope to see you in Aruba! Thank to everyone's that's voted so far and please keep the love and support coming!


Blessings,
Ife

I'VE MADE IT TO THE TOP 20 IN THE "SOUL BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL" NEW R&B SENSATION COMPETITION! PLEASE VOTE FOR ME! IF I WIN, MY BAND AND I WILL BE FLOWN TO ARUBA TO OPEN UP FOR TONI BRAXTON! The link is below and the voting process is really easy...thank you in advance!

www.Blackplanet.com/soulbeach

Love,
Ife