Best known for his captivating role as Jamal Lyon on the hit TV drama “Empire,” actor Jussie Smollett is building a musical kingdom of his own. During a recent visit to Atlanta, the actor and singer gave us a taste of the soulful tracks from his debut album, “Sum of My Music.” In this episode, Smollett candidly describes his love affair with music, his appetite for collard greens, and the one character on “Real Housewives of Atlanta” he wants to meet. Listen to AJC’s Najja Parker’s fun-loving interview with Smollett, as he embarks on his next musical frontier. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including R&B singer Jill Scott at the Fox Theatre.

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