Anything put together by Dr. Cornel West is best listened to with your thinking cap on. The album Never Forget: A Journey of Revelations (Hidden Beach) is a trek through a level of consciousness usually reserved for a higher plateau of understanding. Concepts of crime, poverty and government corruption come to life at the tongues… Read more »
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Lady Sings the Blues meets the new millennium with this outrageous and daring reintroduction of Lady Day. Remixed & Reimagined (Columbia Legacy) is a true masterpiece that expands the expectation of new music in an era where predictability is expected. Billie Holidays unique jazzy style made major noise throughout the 30s, 40s and 50s and… Read more »
Attention! Be prepared for a draft by the fashion brigade this fall. Phil Gapud, creator and head designer of Cavi Designs, has established a unique niche with his military inspired line of clothing, giving urban fashion another bragging right. Established in 2004, Cavi designs has since earned its stripes, with artists like Jay-Z, T.I…. Read more »
Catherine Hall Park in Montego Bay, Jamaica was flooded with Reggae musics hottest talent accompanied by thousands of local and international fans during the 15th annual Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest, July 15th-21st. Sumfest, Jamaicas only annual week long music festival dedicated to supporting and promoting the lands indigenous music, was divided into three nights of… Read more »
After weeks of speculation, Tennessee Titans cornerback and return specialist Adam “Pacman” Jones is the newest member of Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling. The former West Virginia University student, who signed an exclusive contract with the pro wrestling company, will make his firs in-ring appearance Thursday (Aug. 9) on TNA’s iMPACT! television show. … Read more »
Christian Audigier set trends with his crystal-laden, detailed designs. There arent many celebrity events where you wont see a signature Ed Hardy cap bearing shimmering skulls and crossbones, a flaming tiger or a studded geisha girl. The stars need to have their favorite Ed Hardy designs wherever they go, and Christian Audigier makes it all… Read more »
With their sixth studio LP, No Place Like Soul (Stax), the New York-based jazz/funk trio Soulive looks to further distance itself from the jam band scene. In an attempt to push its sound in a new direction, the band has added a new member, Boston-based vocalist Toussaint, who appears on most of the albums tracks…. Read more »
Huh? What? Can you repeat that? Weve all been there and done that. The Bluetooth-ed world of wireless has made us a people who look like we are talking to ourselves. Sure we can now drive without risking a crash, but many times neither we nor the person on the other side of the call… Read more »
To be a Rock artist is one thing, but to be a true Rock Star is another. The first step towards the latter category often begins with creating a persona thats not only larger than life, but larger than even the imaginations of the audience. Prince has certainly done that, but after thirty-plus years, its… Read more »
Ike Taylor is a product of the Hip-Hop generation. The Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Back grew up in New Orleans, and was a childhood associate of both Lil Wayne and B.G. Just as hes watched his rapping peers rise to stardom, the Super Bowl ring-wearing Taylor has matured into one of the most versatile players… Read more »
The Salvation Army isnt going to like what I am going to say, but I have to say it. If you really want to stay fly, dont throw any of your clothing away. My closets are overflowing with clothes, sneakers, jerseys, jackets and other such great clothing. Oh, I forgot to mention – much of… Read more »
Summertime playlists are consumed with Bob Marleys mellow rhythms, political awareness, and overall timelessness. In the spirit of updating remix projects heard by Motown, Verve, Blue Note and other boutique labels, Roots, Rock, Remixed (Quango) sidesteps the Legend followers for a pure Marley experience, with contemporary tempos, rhythms, and reconsiderations. Some of these mixes reach… Read more »
Crush, kill, destroy stress Pain stress / My brain can’t even rest / It’s hard to maintain the pressure on my chest -Organized KonfusionI wake up with the idea that somebody is trying to kill me frequently enough to worry me. In fact, the notion in itself is a coarse, raw form of tension that… Read more »
The Genius Of Kwamé To put it simply, the only way to be the flyest is to be you. Staying straight, when everyone else is going to the left or right is not a painless task. This brings us to our first spotlight. Let’s start out in about 1989. This artist started a fashion movement… Read more »
What’s up World?! Welcome to the worlds most dangerous style column! Allow me to introduce myself. I am known by many names, but you can call me The Fly Guy. I am here to be your guide through the world of all things fly, and to take you on a journey through the minds… Read more »
