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Love TKO: RIP – Teddy Pendergrass

Now Playing: Love TKO – Nadir’s Distorted Soul Live at Memphis Smoke

Teddy Pendergrass was a giant among men. An amazing singer, and charismatic performer, he provided even greater inspiration when he returned to music making and performing after a tragic car accident left him paralyzed. His strength and courage is an example to all of us as we deal with whatever trials and tribulations come into our lives.

Rest in Peace, Teddy. We love you and will miss you.

“Love TKO” is my favorite Teddy song, and one of my favorite songs period. I’ve been performing it for years, always doing my best to live up to Teddy’s powerful vocals. I’ve never quite made it, but I sure have fun making the attempt.

In tribute to Mr. Pendergrass: Love TKO – Nadir’s Distorted Soul Live at Memphis Smoke
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“Sing along if you know the words!”

Why Music is Like an Addiction…and Why I Will Never Quit

Check out Nadir’s guest blog on GetSigned.com

My name is Nadir, and I’m an addict. I’ve been addicted to playing music for a very long time. And being addicted to music is like being addicted to crack.

Okay. I’ll confess. I’ve never smoked crack.

But the rush of being onstage… When I’ve got the mic in my hand, and the band is killing it, I am high. At that very moment I am completely myself. Not acting or posing for the crowd, but telling my story, singing from the depths of my soul. There’s nothing like it except…

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Why Music is Like an Addiction…and Why I Will Never Quit

Check out Nadir’s guest blog on GetSigned.com

My name is Nadir, and I’m an addict. I’ve been addicted to playing music for a very long time. And being addicted to music is like being addicted to crack.

Okay. I’ll confess. I’ve never smoked crack.

But the rush of being onstage… When I’ve got the mic in my hand, and the band is killing it, I am high. At that very moment I am completely myself. Not acting or posing for the crowd, but telling my story, singing from the depths of my soul. There’s nothing like it except…

Read the Rest of the Article HERE

MusickHead Interview: Nadir Omowale

Detroit writer Dina Peace’s blog Musickhead is “for those special people who love to blow the dust off of forgotten. obscure or underground hits.” Check out our interview:

With the discerning eye of a journalist and the soul of a rock and roll musician, Detroit-based funk disciple Nadir Omowale has made a career of speaking his mind on what is affecting the world and its inhabitants that range from matters of the heart, economics and yes, politics.   Omowale, whose first name is Jonah, encounters a whale of an issue allegorical to the narrative of his famous Biblical namesake with his new musick video, “Guantanamo”.

Read the interview HERE

Cincy Groove Magazine Interview with Nadir

Around the end of August I played a Friends for Chris Walker benefit in Cincinnati, and we did an interview with Cincy Groove Magazine, a webzine that covers all the musical happenings in and around Cincinnati.

In the interview, Cincy Groove publisher, Scott Preston and I talk about Workin’ For the Man, workin’ for the Beat Kangz, and workin’ for Detroit. 

Check it out HERE.

Third Degree Burn – S.O.U.L. eMag features Nadir

S.O.U.L. eMagâ„¢ – SECTIONS ON URBAN LIFE eMAGAZINE is the definitive voice of the urban-alternative experience reaching out to people all around the world.  The web publication is poised to become leader in reporting fashion, entertainment, and politics features for a multicultural audience online.

The Third Degree Burn is a column where each week a different artist is subjected to a barrage of random and ofttimes fairly meaningless questioning. This week Nadir feels the third degree burn.

Click HERE to read the interview

What is Nu Soul? – Nadir Explains on GrokMusic.com

What in the world is “Nu Soul”? Is it the same as “Neo Soul”? How is it different from regular old “Soul”?

Great questions, and Nadir helps clear up the confusion in a series of articles for GrokMusic.com.

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Anthony Hamilton – “Charlene”

GrokMusic.com guides you to new music by bringing together the best of technology and human driven content filtering, with the help of:

  1. The GrokMusic GPS. With either the GrokMusicMap or SuggestArtists both built on the preferences of hundreds of thousands of users like you – users are able to chart their own course to find music they love.
  2. Reviews and articles from experienced music fans and industry insiders.
  3. Hand-selected, recommended samples by genre, immediately available for purchase via Amazon.com or iTunes.
The publishers of GrokMusic asked Nadir to offer its viewers a primer to Nu Soul/Neo Soul music, and he kicked the facts with a quick history lesson and some suggested listening. Continue reading

What is Nu Soul? – Nadir Explains on GrokMusic.com

What in the world is “Nu Soul”? Is it the same as “Neo Soul”? How is it different from regular old “Soul”?

Great questions, and Nadir helps clear up the confusion in a series of articles for GrokMusic.com.


Anthony Hamilton – “Charlene”

GrokMusic.com guides you to new music by bringing together the best of technology and human driven content filtering, with the help of:

  1. The GrokMusic GPS. With either the GrokMusicMap or SuggestArtists both built on the preferences of hundreds of thousands of users like you – users are able to chart their own course to find music they love.
  2. Reviews and articles from experienced music fans and industry insiders.
  3. Hand-selected, recommended samples by genre, immediately available for purchase via Amazon.com or iTunes.
The publishers of GrokMusic asked Nadir to offer its viewers a primer to Nu Soul/Neo Soul music, and he kicked the facts with a quick history lesson and some suggested listening. Continue reading

Cashing In On Detroit’s Entertainment Industry

Detroit-based musician/writer Nadir Omowale was recently appointed to Detroit’s newly established Entertainment Commission. The twelve member commission will serve as an advisory body, to attract and encourage cooperation and collaboration within local communities to ensure that City residents are aware of business opportunities created by entertainment, cultural, athletic, and special events that occur within and/or are hosted by the City of Detroit.


I am very honored to have an opportunity to serve the wonderful city of Detroit in this capacity.  I take this very seriously because as an artist and resident here, I understand the challenges that face our entertainment community, and the community as a whole.  The commission will be looking for ways that the city and region can improve opportunities in the entertainment industry in Detroit, and we hope to improve the business climate for entertainment in the city.

Commission chairman Gregory Reed talked about the commission recently in an interview with NPR.  I’d like to rephrase the title of Don Gonyea’s piece, however.  Instead of “Why Can’t Detroit Cash In On It’s Music Scene?“, I’m asking you:  HOW CAN DETROIT CASH IN ON ITS MUSIC SCENE?

And more broadly, with the state’s new tax incentives for filmmakers, Michigan has become a destination for the motion picture industry.  The city’s visual artists, poets, writers and sports teams receive great recognition outside the city.

HOW CAN DETROIT TURN ITS INNOVATIVE ARTISTIC TALENT BASE INTO A THRIVING INDUSTRY?

  • What are some of the things that can be done to improve the entertainment industry in Detroit?
  • What are some things the city can do to help advance the entertainment industry in the city?
  • We have a lot of Detroit artists who do very well in other regions, and are well known especially overseas.  What can we do to improve economic conditions for entertainers in the city of Detroit?
  • How can we use Detroit’s amazing music scene to turn the city into a destination for tourism?
  • Let me know your thoughts to these and any other questions you would like to address.  I’ll take the best ideas to the Entertainment Commission on our next meeting.

Thanks for your input, and your work in helping make Detroit better and more prosperous!

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