Preview | Sonny Miles
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R&B artist Sonny Miles and a full band take us on a soulful journey to the stars.
Gospel, soul, jazz, R&B and hip-hop—there isn’t much that lives outside the musical universe of Winston-Salem native Sonny Miles. In 2019, one of his musical collaborations caught the ear of President Barack Obama, who included the song on his popular playlist. In this episode, Sonny discusses Afrofuturism, being inspired by the sounds of his Nana’s house and what it’s like to be “in the pocket.”
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Preview | Sonny Miles
Preview: 3/6/2025 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Gospel, soul, jazz, R&B and hip-hop—there isn’t much that lives outside the musical universe of Winston-Salem native Sonny Miles. In 2019, one of his musical collaborations caught the ear of President Barack Obama, who included the song on his popular playlist. In this episode, Sonny discusses Afrofuturism, being inspired by the sounds of his Nana’s house and what it’s like to be “in the pocket.”
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Clip: 3/6/2025 | 3m 17s | Sonny Miles performs “120,” a love song about being forever changed by that special someone. (3m 17s)
Sonny Miles: “Bedroom Hollywood”
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Clip: 3/6/2025 | 4m 27s | In the song “Bedroom Hollywood,” Sonny Miles focuses on staying true to himself. (4m 27s)
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Clip: 3/6/2025 | 4m 22s | Sonny Miles’ song “Over & Over” establishes a funk groove that keeps the listener “in the pocket.” (4m 22s)
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Clip: 3/6/2025 | 3m 36s | “Run Around” by Sonny Miles focuses on the difficulties of romantic relationships. (3m 36s)
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Clip: 3/6/2025 | 5m 41s | Sonny Miles performs “Slow,” a song that showcases his soulful call-and-response style. (5m 41s)
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Clip: 3/6/2025 | 6m | Sonny Miles performs “Wenuneed,” a reggae-infused song about the breaks we all need sometimes. (6m)
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