While reading the latest issue of Billboard, which arrived today, I saw that
David "Pop" Winans Sr. had passed away due to complications of a heart attack of stroke. He was the grandfather of Mario Winans and our thoughts are with everyone who was close to him.
I just wanted to mention that the free music that is being offered when you pre-order
"Dancing With the Devil" (
read more about the book) from the
book's website contains two tracks that Curry says were produced by Mario Winans. They are "Shysty" and "Lay Your Troubles Down."
Jawn Murray of Black Voices reports that Mario Winans, and his longtime girlfriend Joy, wed on January 10 in New Jersey. Congratulations to the two of them.
With a new album on the way in February, SOHH.com has an
interview with Case. The singer revealed that he had worked with Mario Winans on the set.
Our
audio player has a new song from Mario Winans, featuring Kelis. It's called "He Don't Know."
AllTheParties has pictures from Mario Winans birthday party, held on August 29. You have to register for a free account and login to view them.
Check out our
audio player for a new track from Mario Winans called "What Can I Do." The quality sounds poor to me, but this is how it was released. Not sure. Probably a rough cut.
The Mario Winans featured Belly track "Ridin'",
nominated in five categories in the MuchMusic Video Awards, won in the "MuchVIBE Best Rap Video" category, according to
AOL Music Canada.
Our old friend Roger Friedman
has this:
... Canadian Steven Nowack presented his SOS Records to the international press. He has a unique idea: free downloading supported by ad revenue.
The first artists on his Web site include R&B star Mario Winans, Billboard magazine-anointed hot singer Naomi Striemer and Senegalese sensation Idrissa Diop, a protégé of Carlos Santana. Striemer and Diop gave walloping live performances at the press conference, with Diop doing a song about Nelson Mandela called "Nobel Prize." Tutu got into the groove and danced along.
In weeks to come, Nowack says, a huge amount of content will be added as deals are worked out with established artists who don’t have connections to major labels.
But the more interesting part of SOS Records’ site will be a forum for unsigned new artists. They’ll be able to work with famous producers, such as Winans, in an unprecedented interactive showcase. Singers, songwriters and producers will be able to upload their music onto the site and collaborate with mentors. It’s a unique idea, and one that should catch on quickly.
Check out
Mario's section on the site. They seem to be Mario Winans produced tracks as there is no vocals on them. They are titled "In The Moment," "Now," "Equilibrium," "I Am Now" and "Running".
