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French Pop/R&B/Pop Music Artist You Should Know

French R&B artists are not nearly as popular internationally as performers in the U.K. or the United States, but French R&B singers are just as talented and have transformed the Rhythm and Blues genre into being the #1 genre of music in France, as well expanding into Africa and other French speaking countries. A country […]

The most romantic St. Valentine’s Day plans – Los Angeles

Valentine’s Day ideas for couples Photograph: Stephanie Breijo Spend a night at the drive-in Now that drive-ins are in fashion again—and, you know, the only way to see a movie that’s not from your couch—consider them the perfect opportunity for an old-timey date. You can take a chance and see what’s playing at the half-dozen or […]

8 Romance Books to Read Based on Your Favorite Song !

To paraphrase Sara Bareilles, I’m not going to write you a love song—but I will make you a playlist   Music and literature go hand in hand. We can’t deny the effect that songs and books have on us. Who hasn’t spent hours in the library engrossed in a book with headphones plugged in? There’s […]

Watch Now – Video Interview With Bass Player Mitchell Coleman JR.

Fans of slammin’ yet radio-ready, Jazz-Funk Fusion, will rejoice upon the discovery of bassist/composer Mitchell Coleman Jr.! Coleman, a disciple of the Stanley Clarke, Larry Graham, Louis Johnson and Marcus Miller schools of The Throwdown, is still in awe of the success of the 2016 release of his debut CD, Perception. Perception is described as […]

KPIU Radio Personalities

Bringing a sparkle to your music experience is KPIU Radio resonating from Westlake Village, California. The radio serves to bring to you some of the best hits from the old and new school sound of Pop/R&B/Hip Hop/Smooth Jazz/Soul/Gospel with the best mix from its experienced presenters that have been in the music game for a very long time.
Certified to be one of the best internet radio stations with over 12000 monthly listeners from 68 countries, this is your home away from home. Tune in Now via: https://www.pumpitupmagazine.com/radio/ to join the expanding KPIU Radio family and catch up on the latest interviews and freshest hits by your favorite artist.

Congratulations to our cover girl Miss Freda Payne for her NAACP IMAGE AWARDS NOMINATION

Congratulations to our cover girl Miss Freda Payne for her NAACP IMAGE AWARDS NOMINATION FOR HER OUTSTANDING JAZZ ALBUM – VOCAL “Let There Be Love” Legendary Song Stylist FREDA PAYNE Returns w/ Star-Studded Jazz Duets EP Let There Be Love – Available now Triple-Threat vocal wonder Freda Payne returns from a 6-year sabbatical with her most star-studded […]