Single Review: Tocarra “Lick Back” featuring BenOne By Consciousness Magazine   The melody on the track “Lick Back” by Tocarra featuring platinum recording artist BenOne shines through with a strong and energetic bounce that immediately captures the listener's attention. The harmony and production by Charles “UNKahmn” Price on the song are expertly crafted, especially the tight and catchy chorus that has great potential for radio play. The first verse's rhythm is easy to listen to, and the singer's well-presented voice beautifully merges with the instrumentation. The instrumentation itse ..read more

Jodie Sweetin on Full House Fame, Podcasting and Saying “No” By Allison Kugel Jodie Sweetin enters the room with a take me as I am confidence that makes no apologies. She seems rooted in something profound after a past filled with the rigors of child stardom, substance abuse and mental health struggles. It’s taken her nearly four decades of life to arrive at this place of strength, clarity, and insight. The girl has definitely earned the life she gets to live now with a thriving career, two well-adjusted daughters, and a loving relationship.For Jodie, who says she shuns plastic surgery and g ..read more

 The Amazing Sharon Leal [Exclusive Interview] Interviewed and written by Tocarra Eldridge Beginning her acting career at an earlier age, actress and singer Sharon Leal will eventually rise to stardom and play roles in some of the biggest films of our time. Sharon has portrayed roles in films such as Dreamgirls, Why Did I Get Married?, and Why Did I Get Married Too?, just to name several. She has also portrayed roles on television shows such as “Legacy”, “Guiding Light“, and “Las Vegas”, along with a host of many other popular show. Remaining humble and close to her roots, I had the oppo ..read more

 Bobby Newt: Inspirational Singer and Songwriter Written and interviewed by Aaron Robinson @iamcomprehend and Tocarra Eldridge @TocarraMusicWorld Consciousness Magazine had the opportunity to interview singer and songwriter Bobby Newt. Here’s is what the Grammy nominee had to share during a recent interview. Aaron Robinson: Who is Bobby Newt? Bobby Newt: Who is Bobby Newt? Bobby Newt is so many things. I am a married guy. I'm a family man. I'm a musician. I'm a songwriter, a singer - a motivational speaker as I feel like I have a lot to give in terms of hope to the inner-city kids. Yeah ..read more

Winston Ward Q&A with Consciousness Magazine Q: You have an astonishing voice. What inspired you to sing and write music? A: My inspiration for singing started when I was in middle school. I can recall hearing my older brother singing Dru Hill/Sisqo and wanting to sound just like them. I would take my older brother’s CD’s and learn the lyrics, harmonies and riffs to the best of my ability. I would write little songs to try and sound like all of the R&B I was listening to at the time. None of them were any good but I like to think that I took a masterclass in singing and songwriting a ..read more

TV Show Host, Actress & Educator…  Dr. Shanessa Fenner "Being the Best YOU Possible" An interview with Dr. Shanessa Fenner by Aaron Robinson - editor I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Shanessa Fenner, a woman of many talents and gifts. Dr. Fenner is a woman who loves to give back to her community and is constantly making a positive difference in individual’s lives on a daily basis. Here is what Dr. Fenner has to share with the readers. Aaron Robinson: Tell us a little about the person we know as Dr. Shanessa Fenner. Shanessa Fenner: Well, Aaron, I am first and foremost a ..read more

 An interview with Kadeem Hardison Interviewed and written by Allison Kugel @theallisonkugel & AllisonInterviews.com   Actor and director Kadeem Hardison is known for his iconic TV role as Dwayne Wayne on the groundbreaking NBC sitcom A Different World, which aired for seven seasons, from 1987 through 1993, and highlighted the lives and relationships of Black college students attending the fictional HBCU, Hillman College. The show also starred Lisa Bonet, Marisa Tomei, Jasmine Guy, Sinbad, Jada Pinkett Smith, Cree Summer and Darryl M. Bell among others ..read more

Michael Floissac Q&A with Consciousness Magazine   Q. Can you tell us a little about the author we know as Michael Floissac? A. I hail from the Caribbean Island of Dominica, and am a dad, husband, attorney and author. I’m very family-oriented, and like most, I spend my days trying to balance family and work-life. I’m very lucky to have a lovely wife to co-parent our toddlers, as they can be quite challenging as they learn to exert their independence. Some of my most enjoyable moments are observing my kids’ different expressions and mannerisms, and the highlight of my day is picking t ..read more

Interviewed by Aaron Robinson (Editor) @iamcomprehend & Tocarra Eldridge-Robinson @TocarraMusikWorld   Consciousness Magazine had the opportunity to interview Dr. Cheyenne Bryant. In our interview we speak about her involvement on MTV Teen Mom: Family Reunion as a Life Coach and how she effectively gives guidance and healing techniques to the cast members on the television show in hopes to better their lives. Bryant gives insight about her new book Mental Detox and also encourages the masses with powerful words of encouragement. Here is what Dr. Cheyenne Bryant has to ..read more

Interviewed and written by Aaron Robinson - Editor @iamcomprehend While having an intriguing conversation with Florence LaRue, lead singer and six-time Grammy Award-winner of the legendary group The 5th Dimension, I could feel her warm spirit as she poured out her soul and gave insight about her new book “Grace in Your Second Act” that is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and digital platforms. Full of wisdom and knowledge, she shares with Consciousness Magazine significant moments regarding her career that she has learned from over a 50-year span of being in the music industry.  ..read more