Sometimes music is the perfect gift. Cooki Turner has us covered this holiday season. Many of us awoke from our Thanksgiving itis-induced comas this morning to face the reality that the Christmas season is now fully upon us. That reality brings with it another reality for some: We’re not ready, particularly after a year fraught with heartaches, [...]
November 25, 2016
Brian C Scott
Album Reviews, Reviews
Recently, a group of artists, entrepreneurs and supporters of the Oklahoma City arts community gathered together at Urban Roots … to discuss Urban Roots. We had all been at Urban Roots together before at various times, for various events, but on this day we came specifically to show our support for the place we call home. We [...]
May 19, 2015
Brian C Scott
Reviews
I have a major rule when it comes to writing: Never use exclamation points. It is up to the reader to decide what to be excited about. Exclamation points to me are usually nothing more than cheesy attempts to manufacture excitement. When contributing writers submit articles to Culturocity, I edit out the exclamation points before I publish [...]
May 15, 2014
Brian C Scott
Spotlight
I get it. It’s reality TV. It’s designed to overdramatize, sensationalize, scandalize and tell other kinds of lies. It’s just saddening and maddening when it happens at the expense of someone you know and love. Such was the case for me while watching the Restaurant: Impossible episode last night featuring my beloved Urban Roots. Let’s start with the [...]
April 10, 2014
Brian C Scott
Reviews
J.Lee The Producer is no stranger to challenge. From being a High School All-American in football, to conquering the gridiron at the University of Oklahoma, to a four-year pro career with the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders in the NFL, to producing over 80 albums and over 400 records for R&B, Hip-Hop, Neo Soul and [...]
March 17, 2014
Brian C Scott
Features
On Saturday, March 1st, Adam & Kizzie graced the stage of Classen School of Advanced Studies for a concert performance, with proceeds to benefit the school’s Theatre Tech department. This was their opportunity to give back to the educational institution that had given them so much – an education, a platform to hone their talents, and, [...]
March 5, 2014
Brian C Scott
Reviews
Last Friday, after a long, stressful work week, my fiancé Jamie and I decided to head to Urban Roots, one of our favorite places to chill, to listen to our favorite artists, Adam & Kizzie. Any live show featuring Adam & Kizzie is sure to be enjoyable. Their intimate renditions of songs from their album, [...]
February 25, 2014
Brian C Scott
Reviews, Spotlight
This afternoon I got a chance to take a sneak peek at the newly renovated Urban Roots, which has undergone a beautiful makeover. What has not changed at all, however, is the heart and soul that defines Urban Roots. My original plan was to meet artists Adam & Kizzie there for lunch, but we were not aware that Urban Roots [...]
January 30, 2014
Brian C Scott
Reviews