The Victor Brooks Show

Episode Summary

Part 2 of 2 episodes, with House/ Dance Icon, Julie McKnight. The second of 2 intimate conversations with one of House/Dance music's favorite and most respected artists. Covering over 25 years, Julie McKnight's song catalog consists of a number of musical hits, but these hits are also considered to be International Anthems by millions around the world. In this episode, Julie discusses her ups and downs of being a "celebrity wife", her divorce with Brian McKnight and her journey as a single mother afterwards. Julie McKnight gives us her wisdom of finding your personal peace and sense of self, in spite of your current difficulties. Julie's story is such a positive inspiration to so many of us.

Victor Brooks talks with Jonathan Slocumb, an entertainment industry game changer, fashionably funny comedian, that top companies, organizations, and A-list artists call on to host their events and complement their performances because audiences appreciate his guaranteed, high quality, non-offensive comedy performances!!!

As an artist who appeals to broader audiences, Slocumb’s television and hosting appearances include: TV One, Aspire Network, UPTV, The Trumpet Awards, The Stellar Awards, The Steve Harvey Show, The UNCF telethon, NAACP Image Awards, Jamie Foxx’s LAFFAPALOOZA comedy series , Black Enterprise. Slocumb has toured with Sinbad, Take 6, the late and great James Brown and Aretha Franklin. His film credit includes Tyler Perry’s Meet The Browns.

Ellis Hall is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor and composer. He was described as "The Ambassador of Soul" by conductor, Jeff Tyzik. Hall has been blind since the age of 18. Citing Ray Charles as his inspiration, Hall has written over 4000 soul, gospel, blues and pop songs, and has performed with Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle, Toby Keith, Herbie Hancock, George Benson, Bobby Womack, Sheila E, Maurice White of Earth, Wind and Fire, Tower of Power and Ray Charles.Charles signed Hall to his record label Crossover Records, and mentored him until his death in 2004.

Victor Brooks talks with the Powerful and Positive Maryum "May May Ali". The eldest child of "The Greatest Of All Times", Muhammad Ali. May May shares her personal stories and insights of past present and future, of her personal mission of positive enhancements, through social and spiritual enlightenment.

Victor Brooks welcomes Soul/Funk Music Master, Kurt KC Clayton. KC is considered to be one of the top and most sought after Music Directors in the live performance arena today. Directing for music industry icons such as Howard Hewitt, The Bar-Kays, Con Funk Shun, Regina Bell, Glen Jones and so many others.

The Victor Brooks Show (Facebook Live/Quarantine Series) Is very proud and honored to share this upbeat, real and intimate conversation with Wanda Vaughn of The Emotions. A True Queen Of Soul and a True Music Legend.

Part 1 with Julie McKnight. The first of 2 intimate conversations with one of House/Dance music's favorite artists. Covering over 25 years, Julie McKnight's song catalog consists of a number of musical hits, but these hits are also considered to be International Anthems by millions around the world.

For generations, Mr. Benjamin Wright Jr. has established himself as a true staple in the fabric of music.

Throughout his career, Mr. Wright has encompassed the roles of producer, music arranger, composer, writer, conductor, and music director. He’s had the privilege on working with notable artists such as Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Outkast, Donny Hathaway, The Temptations, Earth, Wind & Fire, Aretha Franklin, Curtis Mayfield, Jamiroquai, and Gladys Knight, to name a few.

Victor talks with the award winning songwriter/producer, Wayne Vaughn share an intimate conversation in regards to growing up in South Central Los Angeles, studying music at LACC and UCLA. Wayne shares personal stories of life on the road as music director for the legendary Pop/Soul group The Brothers Johnson and being mentored by Quincy Jones. Victor and Wayne also discuss the history behind the brother to brother relationship between Wayne and the music Icon Maurice White (Earth Wind and Fire). We learn how their musical collaborations, created some of Earth Wind and Fire's most cherished hits.

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Victor talks with Brian McKnight Jr. and Niko McKnight, the sons of Award winning singer/songwriters Brian McKnight and Julie (Brooks) McKnight. The discussion topics include growing up in the entertainment industry, being children of famous parents, Brian Jr. and Niko’s reaction to their father’s response on social media, true artistry and bridging the generation gap.

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