"Shefik presents Invocation" is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking journey through musical discovery and appreciation that spans the decades. Content includes video footage, and its audio is severed and packaged as a conceptual radio show — currently broadcast on 23 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States — as well as a podcast. Each episode, produced by Shefik, highlights one relatable focal point, encompassing a unique thematic concept that invigorates the ...
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Charisse Arrington: Nobody Holds the Key to Our Lives
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Knowledge - Charisse Arrington is a R&B singer who was signed to MCA Records in the 1990s. Her biggest success was with the single "Down With This" which peaked in the top twenty of the Billboard Dance singles chart and top five of the Billboard Dance breakout chart. (Producer: Shefik)Autor: Charisse Arrington
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Leaveil Degree of The Whispers: Describe Those Things Very Tastefully
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Romance - Leaveil Degree is a member of The Whispers. The group scored 15 top-ten R&B singles, and eight top-ten R&B albums, with two of them, "The Whispers" and "Love Is Where You Find It", reaching the #1 spot. They have earned two platinum and five gold albums. (Producer: Shefik)Autor: Leaveil Degree
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Shanna Marie Wallace: Faith Chooses What We Experience in Every Moment
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Faith - Shanna Marie Wallace is a Spiritual Interfaith Minister, who inspires in her classes, workshops, and guest speaking appearances. Her passionate and purposeful work has been featured in Bronx Times, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Yahoo, and Tech Insider. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Mokay Kamara)…
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Tony Lindsay: One of the Worst Things That We Can Do
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Change - Tony Lindsay is a producer and director, known for "Where Hearts Lie" (2016). The film features such notable actors as Clifton Powell ("Ray", "Rush Hour", "Next Friday"), Malik Yoba ("Empire", "Why Did I Get Married?"), and Taral Hicks ("A Bronx Tale"). (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Nick Rienzi)…
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Gerald Alston of The Manhattans: Sometimes We Have to Step Out on Faith
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Faith - Gerald Alston is an American R&B singer, and the lead singer with The Manhattans. Between 1988 and 1995, he left the group to record five albums (later recording his tribute to Sam Cooke in 2008) and ten solo singles. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Abdul Wells)Autor: Gerald Alston
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Charisse Arrington: He Was Going to Kill Somebody That Evening
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Hope - Charisse Arrington is a R&B singer who was signed to MCA Records in the 1990s. Her biggest success was with the single "Down With This" which peaked in the top twenty of the Billboard Dance singles chart and top five of the Billboard Dance breakout chart. (Producer: Shefik)Autor: Charisse Arrington
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Perri Gaffney: You Have to Believe in Your Pursuits
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Faith - Perri Gaffney adapted her debut novel, "The Resurrection of Alice", into a one-woman play that won the 2014 African-American Arts Alliance of Chicago Outstanding Actress Award, and the 2014 Black Theater Alliance's Best Lead Actress Award (Chicago). (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Kojoe Fante)…
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Dr. Hassan Tetteh: What Faith Is All About
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Faith - Dr. Hassan Tetteh is a board-certified surgeon specializing in thoracic surgery, critical care, heart and lung transplantation, research and education. He is a member of the Washington Regional Transplant Community. (Producer: Shefik)Autor: Dr. Hassan Tetteh
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Leaveil Degree of The Whispers: We Knew Immediately This Was Going To Be a Hit Record
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Endurance - Leaveil Degree is a member of The Whispers. The group scored 15 top-ten R&B singles, and eight top-ten R&B albums, with two of them, "The Whispers" and "Love Is Where You Find It", reaching the #1 spot. They have earned two platinum and five gold albums. (Producer: Shefik)Autor: Leaveil Degree
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John Howard, Ph.D.: Time Is Something That's Precious
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Time - John Howard, Ph.D. is a Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Purchase College, State University of New York. He received his doctorate in sociology from Stanford University and a law degree from Pace University School of Law. (Producer: Shefik)Autor: John Howard
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Matthew Decker: We Go Through Things in Life That We Really Can't Control
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Friendship - Matthew Decker is a recording artist from New York. He started his own label Matteo Mafia Records in 2012. His music is very different from today's popular music, with a vintage 1960s style aesthetic, combined with modern day pop, hip-hop, and trap. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Nick Rienzi)…
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Matthew Decker: I Really Like to Paint a Picture With My Music in the Listener's Mind
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Imagery - Matthew Decker is a recording artist from New York. He started his own label Matteo Mafia Records in 2012. His music is very different from today's popular music, with a vintage 1960s style aesthetic, combined with modern day pop, hip-hop, and trap. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Nick Rienzi)…
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Matthew Decker: Some Dreams Are Harder Than Others
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Dreams - Matthew Decker is a recording artist from New York. He started his own label Matteo Mafia Records in 2012. His music is very different from today's popular music, with a vintage 1960s style aesthetic, combined with modern day pop, hip-hop, and trap. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Nick Rienzi)…
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Leaveil Degree of The Whispers: You Want That Relationship To Be Stronger in Time
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Time - Leaveil Degree is a member of The Whispers. The group scored 15 top-ten R&B singles, and eight top-ten R&B albums, with two of them, "The Whispers" and "Love Is Where You Find It", reaching the #1 spot. They have earned two platinum and five gold albums. (Producer: Shefik)Autor: Leaveil Degree
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Benjamen Adams: Everybody Can Be the Best
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Vision - Benjamen Adams is a fashion photographer, actor, producer, and model. When he first arrived in Los Angeles, California, it was suggested that he try modeling. He later thought photography was interesting. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Kojoe Fante)Autor: Benjamen Adams
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Time - Maria Dodaro is a swim coach and aquatics director. Swimming coaches help swimmers perfect their breathing techniques, swim speed, and may work with recreational swimmers or prepare professionals for meets. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Kojoe Fante)Autor: Maria Dodaro
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Bunni Ray of Blush: Stages That You Go Through, Throughout Life
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Change - Mathew Knowles found phenomenal success grooming and managing the mega group Destiny's Child. He is now handing out mics to Blush, a harmonically blended hip-hop and R&B trio, and since 2013, they are using their mics to mix fiery rhymes and hooks. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Abdul Wells)…
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Bunni Ray of Blush: It's Okay To Be Uncomfortable and Take a Risk
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Change - Mathew Knowles found phenomenal success grooming and managing the mega group Destiny's Child. He is now handing out mics to Blush, a harmonically blended hip-hop and R&B trio, and since 2013, they are using their mics to mix fiery rhymes and hooks. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Abdul Wells)…
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Sunni of Blush: Strength Is the Power to Withstand
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Strength - Mathew Knowles found phenomenal success grooming and managing the mega group Destiny's Child. He is now handing out mics to Blush, a harmonically blended hip-hop and R&B trio, and since 2013, they are using their mics to mix fiery rhymes and hooks. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Abdul Wells)…
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Neal Bennington: Everyone Is Here for a Reason
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Destiny - Neal Bennington founded Broadway Sings for Pride, in response to tragic suicides within the LGBTQ+ community. The live concert series has received support from Carol Channing, Neil Patrick Harris, Bernadette Peters, Channing Tatum, and many others. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Nick Rienzi)…
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Darnell Chavis of Solo: Strength Is a Very Empowering Thing
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Strength - Solo is a R&B musical group. The original members were Robert Anderson, Darnell Chavis, Eunique Mack, and Dan Stokes. The group recorded their gold-selling debut album in Minneapolis and released it in 1995, with production by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Nick Rienzi)…
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Robert Anderson of Solo: Strength Is Very Important
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Strength - Solo is a R&B musical group. The original members were Robert Anderson, Darnell Chavis, Eunique Mack, and Dan Stokes. The group recorded their gold-selling debut album in Minneapolis and released it in 1995, with production by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Nick Rienzi)…
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Dan Stokes of Solo: Strength Is Captivating
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Strength - Solo is a R&B musical group. The original members were Robert Anderson, Darnell Chavis, Eunique Mack, and Dan Stokes. The group recorded their gold-selling debut album in Minneapolis and released it in 1995, with production by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Nick Rienzi)…
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Tali of Blush: Can You Really Control Your Breathing?
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Breathing - Mathew Knowles found phenomenal success grooming and managing the mega group Destiny's Child. He is now handing out mics to Blush, a harmonically blended hip-hop and R&B trio, and since 2013, they are using their mics to mix fiery rhymes and hooks. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Abdul Wells)…
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Sex - Solo is a R&B musical group. The original members were Robert Anderson, Darnell Chavis, Eunique Mack, and Dan Stokes. The group recorded their gold-selling debut album in Minneapolis and released it in 1995, with production by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Nick Rienzi)…
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Tali of Blush: Breathing Is More Than Just Being Able to Survive
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Breathing - Mathew Knowles found phenomenal success grooming and managing the mega group Destiny's Child. He is now handing out mics to Blush, a harmonically blended hip-hop and R&B trio, and since 2013, they are using their mics to mix fiery rhymes and hooks. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Abdul Wells)…
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Sex - Ari Gold regularly addressed being both Jewish and gay. He landed his first job as a professional singer by performing the lead role on the CBS Children's recording "Pot Belly Bear: Song and Stories". He also performed backing vocals for Diana Ross. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Nick Rienzi)…
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Ari Gold: Have Sex Responsibly With No Shame
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Sex - Ari Gold regularly addressed being both Jewish and gay. He landed his first job as a professional singer by performing the lead role on the CBS Children's recording "Pot Belly Bear: Song and Stories". He also performed backing vocals for Diana Ross. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Nick Rienzi)…
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Neddy Smith: Harmonizing Cries of Excitement and Pain
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Geography - Neddy Smith is a professional musician and CEO at NedGJean International. He composes and writes his music, not only in a traditional style, but also by incorporating his vast international experiences. This is apparent in each of his releases. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Kojoe Fante)…
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Jason Stuart: When You Come From a Family That's Very Dysfunctional
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Forgiveness - Jason Stuart has a major role in the historic bio film "The Birth of a Nation". He has worked with heavy hitters George Clooney, Faye Dunaway, Angelina Jolie, Damon Wayans, Drew Carey, George Lopez, David Spade, and even Arnold Schwarzenegger. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Mokay Kamara)…
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Sex - Solo is a R&B musical group. The original members were Robert Anderson, Darnell Chavis, Eunique Mack, and Dan Stokes. The group recorded their gold-selling debut album in Minneapolis and released it in 1995, with production by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Nick Rienzi)…
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Neddy Smith: Evangelize the Truth of My Heart
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Faith - Neddy Smith is a professional musician and CEO at NedGJean International. He composes and writes his music, not only in a traditional style, but also by incorporating his vast international experiences. This is apparent in each of his releases. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Kojoe Fante)…
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Trisco Pearson of Force M.D.'s: Lyrics Like That Always Broaden People's Minds
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Acceptance - Force M.D.'s is a vocal group formed in 1981. Trisco Pearson later joined the group. They released a collection of R&B hits throughout the 1980s, and received overwhelming commercial success from the Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis penned love song "Tender Love". (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Nick Rienzi)…
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Change - Neddy Smith is a professional musician and CEO at NedGJean International. He composes and writes his music, not only in a traditional style, but also by incorporating his vast international experiences. This is apparent in each of his releases. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Kojoe Fante)…
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Doreen Bazile: Without Change, Life Would Be Boring
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Change - Doreen Bazile is a social worker. She sees many different patients with distinct needs and issues, regarding spirituality and religion, family conflict, loss, grief, bereavement, and more. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Dan Bazile)Autor: Doreen Bazile
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Change - Dr. Hassan Tetteh is a board-certified surgeon specializing in thoracic surgery, critical care, heart and lung transplantation, research and education. He is a member of the Washington Regional Transplant Community.Autor: Dr. Hassan Tetteh
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Birds - Doreen Bazile is a social worker. She sees many different patients with distinct needs and issues, regarding spirituality and religion, family conflict, loss, grief, bereavement, and more. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Dan Bazile)Autor: All Knight Access, LLC
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Wishes - Doreen Bazile is a social worker. She sees many different patients with distinct needs and issues, regarding spirituality and religion, family conflict, loss, grief, bereavement, and more. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Dan Bazile)Autor: Doreen Bazile
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Dan Bazile: Geography Is a Major Predictor of Destiny
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Geography - In March 2004, Dan Bazile joined the news team at WNYT (a television affiliate of NBC), where he anchors "Weekend Today". Prior to that, he spent several years as an actor and freelance writer before jumping into television news in 1999. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Dan Bazile)…
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Adam B. Shapiro: Sometimes It's a Long Time Before the Phone Rings
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Perseverance - Adam B. Shapiro is an award-winning actor, known for HBO's "The Normal Heart" (2014), "Master of None" (2015), and "The Cobbler" (2014). He has also performed in two national tours, one international tour, and two off-Broadway shows. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Mokay Kamara)…
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Charisse Arrington: I Don't Consider Things Anymore a Failure in My Life
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Vision - Charisse Arrington is a R&B singer who was signed to MCA Records in the 1990s. Her biggest success was with the single "Down With This" which peaked in the top twenty of the Billboard Dance singles chart and top five of the Billboard Dance breakout chart. (Producer: Shefik)Autor: Charisse Arrington
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Brendon Hamilton: Art Is One of the Ways We Can Express the Human Condition
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Remorse - Brendon Hamilton has been writing and performing since he was a young child. Influenced by some of rock, pop, and R&B's greatest recording artists, he sought to create his own style and forge ahead into the music scene. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Mokay Kamara)Autor: Brendon Hamilton
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Alvaro Alencar: Change Is Not Something That We Can Control
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Change - Alvaro Alencar has over 140 records in his career spanning 20+ years. In this time, he has won 13 Latin Grammy Awards, over 25 Latin Grammy nominations, and over 30 platinum or gold certificates for CD and DVD sales, which total approximately 10 million. (Producer: Shefik)Autor: Alvaro Alencar
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Yolanda Franklin-Moore: I Have So Many Wishes Every Single Day
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Wishes - Yolanda Franklin-Moore is Fashion Designer and Owner of Xande Fadee, an innovative fashion and accessories line. She is a highly skilled fashion designer with a creative flare, and she has over 20 years of experience in the fashion industry. (Producer: Shefik)Autor: Yolanda Franklin-Moore
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LaChandra: My Mom Has Always Been Everything to Me
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Wishes - LaChandra is a recording artist and owner of the beauty salon Posh by LaChandra, located in New York City. In the late 1980s, LaChandra released the song "Just Started", produced by the house music group Blaze. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Mokay Kamara)Autor: LaChandra
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André Wallace: Birds Really Color the World for Us
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Birds - André Wallace is a City Council Member at Mount Vernon, New York. He is also the owner of a construction company, Creative Direction Construction & Design. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Mokay Kamara)Autor: André Wallace
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Love - Dionne Warwick is a 5-time Grammy Award winning legend. She is an American singer, actress, and television show host, who became a United Nations Global Ambassador for the Food and Agriculture Organization, and a United States Ambassador of Health. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Mokay Kamara)…
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Sonny Turner: That Lady Almost Just Dropped to the Floor
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Love - Sonny Turner is best known for replacing Tony Williams as lead singer of The Platters. The group had 40 charting singles on the Billboard Hot 100, including four no. 1 hits, and were, for a period of time, the most successful vocal group in the world. (Producer: Shefik)Autor: Sonny Turner
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Love - Sonny Turner is best known for replacing Tony Williams as lead singer of The Platters. The group had 40 charting singles on the Billboard Hot 100, including four no. 1 hits, and were, for a period of time, the most successful vocal group in the world. (Producer: Shefik)Autor: Sonny Turner
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Love - Alee Opuiyo is a 2005 Howard University School of Communications graduate. She majored in Broadcast Journalism and minored in Political Science. While Alee attended Howard, she interned with the cable network Fox News. (Producer: Shefik | Production Assistant: Abdul Wells)Autor: Alee Opuiyo
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