The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Go’ by Mahogany Jones feat. Monica Blaire
This track is whole a vibe, a layered experience that dips into the underground while embracing house and techno.
Mahogany Jones has cultivated a career that has spanned the globe as she has helped spread the art of hip-hop worldwide as a cultural and music ambassador. She is back with a recent single release where she teams up with another Detroit artist, singer Monica Blaire, for a track incorporating house and techno vibes.
I have a track for you that is steeped in soul, grit and the tenacity of hip-hop royalty. This week’s Pick of the Week comes from none other than Charyse Marshall, aka Mahogany Jones, a name that reverberates with authenticity, power and the kind of lyrical mastery that makes you sit up and take notice. She doesn’t just step onto the track; she commands it. And if you’ve been following her story, you know she’s been a force since her days on BET’s 106 & Park “Freestyle Fridays,” where she didn’t just compete — she became the first four-time undefeated champion, setting a high bar for freestyle.
From her early days in New York to her reign in Detroit, Jones has sculpted a career that transcends borders. As a cultural ambassador for American Music Abroad and the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, she’s made hip-hop a global language, representing not just a genre but a movement. And now, Jones is back with her latest single, “Go,” featuring the sultry, soulful vocals of Detroit’s own Monica Blaire.
This track is whole a vibe, a layered experience that dips into the underground while embracing house and techno with a remix from Roberto “Ma$terPeace” Peace. The synergy between Jones and Blaire is electrifying, their voices effortlessly weaving through rhythm and melody. Jones’ lyrics are fierce, thoughtful and uplifting, a reminder of the resilience and beauty of Black womanhood, while Blaire’s hook is pure Detroit, grounding the track in a sonic landscape that’s as innovative as it is soulful. Check it out:
If deep grooves and underground energy move you, tune in every Saturday at 6 p.m., when The Progressive Underground takes you on a musical journey through future soul, techno, deep house, nu-jazz and those rare grooves that keep the spirit alive. See you next time, peace.
Stay up-to-date with Mahogany Jones at mahoganyjones.com.
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