Ari Lennox's Vocalist: SoulFunk, Healing & Chart Success

She's sung on stages worldwide with Ari Lennox, topped UK charts, and uses psychology to create music that heals—meet SoulFunk artist Blanche J.

Blanche J isn't your typical singer-songwriter. With bachelor's and master's degrees in Psychology from Florida A&M University, she approaches music as both art and healing practice. As a background vocalist for Grammy-nominated Ari Lennox, she's toured internationally while building her own chart-topping career. Her EP "voice memos b" hit #1 on the UK Global Soul Radio chart, proving that purpose-driven music can reach the top.

In this conversation, Blanche J reveals what it's like touring with one of R&B's biggest stars, how psychology informs her creative process, and why she sees music as a vehicle for self-love, truth, and resilience. From the lessons of the road to the innovation of SoulFunk, this episode shows how one artist carved her own lane by merging intellect, emotion, and empowerment.

What You'll Discover:

- Behind-the-scenes lessons from touring as Ari Lennox's background vocalist

- How a Psychology background shapes music that heals and empowers

- The creative process behind "voice memos b" and reaching #1 on UK charts

- What SoulFunk is and how Blanche J innovated within the genre

- Using music as a tool for self-love, truth, and emotional resilience

- Balancing background vocals for major artists with building your own career

Key Moments:

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XX:XX – From FAMU Psychology Student to Professional Vocalist

XX:XX – Life on Tour with Ari Lennox

XX:XX – Creating "voice memos b" and Hitting #1 in the UK

XX:XX – What SoulFunk Means and Why It Matters

XX:XX – Music as Healing: Psychology Meets Artistry

XX:XX – What "Making Black History Today" Means to You

This is Making Black History Today—conversations with artists using creativity as a vehicle for healing, empowerment, and cultural transformation.

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