Episode Description
In this episode of What’s Hot! HarlemAmerica, G. Keith chats with Alyson Williams and Najee about their sultry ballad “Valentine Love,” and how their respective careers led them to tour together.
Guest Biography
ALYSON WILLIAMS – BIOGRAPHY
Alyson Williams was the first female R&B artist signed to Def Jam by Russell Simmons. Alyson pursued Broadway and starred in “Rollin on the TOBA,” “One Mo Time” and the “25th Anniversary Revival of the Wiz.” Alyson has appeared in numerous musical reviews and stage plays both on and off Broadway. A Woman’s Prerogative, or A.W.P, was launched by Alyson where she writes musical stage plays, books, television treatments, and produces concert series.
NAJEE – BIOGRAPHY
Multi-Platinum & Grammy Nominated saxophonist and flutist, Najee, released Savoir Faire earlier this year but his catalog dates back to 1987. Najee has worked with artists such as Chaka Khan, Sheila E., Qunicy Jones, Freddie Jackson, Stanley Clarke, Billy Cobham, and Larry Carlton.
Host – G. Keith Alexander
Born and raised in Chicago, G. Keith Alexander as a young boy had dreams of becoming a disc jockey and eventually became music director, afternoon jock, and leader of the launch team for his native city’s new station WGCI. His baritone delivery has also resounded over the airwaves of Disco 92 WKTU, 98.7 KISS-FM, former jazz station WRVR, Inner City Broadcasting’s WBLS in the Big Apple, Clear Channel’s Jammin’ 105, and Infinity’s New MIX 102.7.
G. Keith is also the host of “What’s Hot! HarlemAmerica with G. Keith Alexander”, the first podcast hosted on the HarlemAmerica Digital Network. He talks with a great variety of influential black voices in the entertainment industry like Gloria Gaynor, Keith David, Dionne Warwick, Darrin Henson, Phylicia Rashad, and more.
Episode Description
In this episode of What’s Hot! HarlemAmerica, G. Keith chats with Alyson Williams and Najee about their sultry ballad “Valentine Love,” and how their respective careers led them to tour together.
Host – G. Keith Alexander
Born and raised in Chicago, G. Keith Alexander as a young boy had dreams of becoming a disc jockey and eventually became music director, afternoon jock, and leader of the launch team for his native city’s new station WGCI. His baritone delivery has also resounded over the airwaves of Disco 92 WKTU, 98.7 KISS-FM, former jazz station WRVR, Inner City Broadcasting’s WBLS in the Big Apple, Clear Channel’s Jammin’ 105, and Infinity’s New MIX 102.7.
G. Keith is also the host of “What’s Hot! HarlemAmerica with G. Keith Alexander”, the first podcast hosted on the HarlemAmerica Digital Network. He talks with a great variety of influential black voices in the entertainment industry like Gloria Gaynor, Keith David, Dionne Warwick, Darrin Henson, Phylicia Rashad, and more.
Guest Biography
ALYSON WILLIAMS – BIOGRAPHY
Alyson Williams was the first female R&B artist signed to Def Jam by Russell Simmons. Alyson pursued Broadway and starred in “Rollin on the TOBA,” “One Mo Time” and the “25th Anniversary Revival of the Wiz.” Alyson has appeared in numerous musical reviews and stage plays both on and off Broadway. A Woman’s Prerogative, or A.W.P, was launched by Alyson where she writes musical stage plays, books, television treatments, and produces concert series.
NAJEE – BIOGRAPHY
Multi-Platinum & Grammy Nominated saxophonist and flutist, Najee, released Savoir Faire earlier this year but his catalog dates back to 1987. Najee has worked with artists such as Chaka Khan, Sheila E., Qunicy Jones, Freddie Jackson, Stanley Clarke, Billy Cobham, and Larry Carlton.