"The struggles faced by a domestic R&B/soul scene remain an intricate mix of fear, prejudice and conservatism twinned with an inferiority complex when held up against American counterparts. R&B and soul artists in this country are afforded more limited opportunities — in terms of media exposure, touring opportunities, radio play and major label backing — when compared to Canadian rock. Despite a smattering of Canadian success stories both at home (Jacksoul, Ivana Santilli, Massari) and in the U.S. (Tamia, Deborah Cox, Glenn Lewis), the Canadian music industry still seems mystified what to do with them."
Check out the full Exclaim! Magazine article here
It took a lot of research and interviews but I'm happy with the end result. While I'm sorry that some artists didn't get included in the final piece, the feature effectively shows the hardships R&B/Soul artists face doing their thing in the Great White North.
Props especially go out to Jully Black. I've known her for years and always admired her drive and ambition when it comes to forging a music career in Canada. Respect due.
