In celebration of Black Music Month, rising R&B star Steven Thad is shining a highlight on the legends who formed the sound.
The Washington, D.C.-based artist launched a strong tribute collection through Instagram, recreating iconic album covers from a few of music’s most influential Black male voices; Usher, Craig David, Bobby Brown, and Ray Charles, whereas performing self-produced a cappella renditions of their hits.
The visible and vocal homage contains covers of Usher’s “You Don’t Should Name” from his 8701 album…
Craig David’s “7 Days” from Born to Do It…
Bobby Brown’s easy traditional “Roni” from Don’t Be Merciless…
and Ray Charles’ soulful “Your Love is So Doggone Good” from Love Nation Model.
When requested about his inspiration for creating the tributes, Steven Thad stated his aim was to have a good time the range of Black musical artisty.
“Black artists have constantly performed an important function within the evolution of music, the way it permeates, and the way it resonates with varied folks of all totally different backgrounds all over the world. This month, I wished to do my half to dissolve this concept that our contributions to the world exist within a vacuum.”
He continued,
“We’ve traditionally been on the pulse of what retains music alive and rising, so I wished to do my half to have a good time a couple of black artists which have undoubtedly contributed not simply to R&B’s evolution, however to music’s evolution as a complete. Their names need to be documented within the historical past books and echoed all through time, and I hope my tribute was in a position to assist in highlighting their legacies.”
Thad’s newest single “Smile” can also be accessible now alongside his full discography on all main streaming platforms.
