Everybody has their own grind. For the members of Crave, that grind is finally about to pay off. The singing group was discovered by members of Pretty Ricky and immediately became their opening act. They’ve been popular in their native area (Pittsburgh) for years, but are now in a position to have national exposure. A […]

The HighYay! I just hopped off the stage from my first show on the Keyshia Cole Tour. It was amazing! It wasn’t amazing, because I was so good (I made alot of mistakes) but it was just such a rush performing in front of so many people and feeding off of their energy. Keyshia Cole […]

AHHA: Something you mentioned earlier that I want to get back to – when you say you caught your baby’s daddy in bed with another person, I’m guessing you are talking about Ras Kass.Teedra Moses: [pauses] Oh God. I forgot people know him. [laughs] I really forgot… It’s cool; it’s forgotten now. Me and [ […]

Teedra Moses is one of R&B’s most talented, yet under exposed artists in the industry. Although it didn’t make as big of a stir as it could have on the charts, her debut album Complex Simplicity ranks as one of the best of 2004. Those who experienced that work know that they own a diamond […]

What’s the deal people? The week has been crazy, to say the least. And slow. But I guess that’s because I’ve got vacation on the brain, since I’m taking a breather next week. Is it me or do you work your hardest before you take your break, and when you come back from your break? […]

Aside from getting some more sleep this summer, if J. Holiday has put you anywhere near a bed you know you’re getting more than just some Zzzz’s. A recent addition to Capitol Records, J. Holiday has serenaded women with his first single “Bed” and says his “live shows are creating a huge buzz.” With his […]

With a previous hit single titled “Superwoman,” it would be safe to assume that it was just a mere song concept. That might not be the case with Lil Mo. Truth be told, there’s a little more to Lil Mo than a few radio hits and features. She joins the ranks of women determined to […]

How’s it going folks? Another week, another 25 cents made. Welcome to a special legal edition of The Last Word. As you will see, this week was another example of how celebrities can’t seem to stay away from the long arm of the law. It kind of makes you wonder if anybody is taking steps […]

One Thursday evening in mid-July, New York’s Irving Plaza had a sold out show. It was so packed that people had no room to stand and doorways were being opened into the hallway. There were no opening acts, so there was no question about who everyone came to see, a young man from Louisiana – […]

Akon has literally been the reigning R&B/Hip-Hop success story of the last three years. Dominating the album charts and going triple platinum in a climate where most artists haven’t been able to go gold, it seemed he could do no wrong…But then…Akon was filmed dry-humping a 14-year-old girl on stage, and then a few weeks […]

Mya, the Grammy award winning multi-platinum artist, is at a new place in her life. Her new music and look, is sexy, grown, mature and honest as reflected on her newest project, Liberation. This is Mya’s fourth CD, her Universal Motown debut, and she sounds confident and mature. With ballads such as “Life Too Short” […]

What’s the word folks? It’s that time again, so I won’t dwell too much.   Thoughts and prayers go out to those who lost someone and those searching for people still missing in that tragic bridge collapse in Minneapolis, as well as those who got injured. Shout outs to Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds for […]

The world may not be ready for Jessi Malay! In this crazy world of music, it seems things are changing everyday. Evolution if you will. Jessi Malay seems to be a proud product of this changing climate. She is a supreme hybrid of sex appeal, vocal talent, and the aggression of a bad ass. This […]

In 2001, when we first heard the sultry voice of Ketara “KeKe” Wyatt on the ‘80s remake of “My First Love” with R&B artist Avant, no one would have ever guessed she was only 19 years old. A young woman with the sound of a seasoned songstress, it was only a matter of time before […]

What’s up? The summer just keeps flying by as July is close to becoming August. Another crazy week gone by. From corrupt NBA refs to presidential candidates taking questions from YouTube users, to the Simpsons finally hitting the big screen, it’s been an interesting one…to say the least.   R.I.P. to Tammy Faye Messner, and get […]

Among the Jodeci’s and Shai’s of ‘90s R&B, Soul for Real was considered by many to be the second coming of the Jacksons. The group, comprised of brothers Andre, Brian, Chris, and Jason Dalyrimple, found success and a following among music lovers with such hits as “Candy Rain” and “Every Little Thing I Do.” They […]

It’s the gangster disposition of Reggae music’s “Real McKoy” Mavado that had ghettos from Cassava Piece, Jamaica, to Brooklyn’s notorious ’90s streets chanting “Anywaaayeeeeeeee” in unison before the remainder of the globe eventually caught on. The lyrics were raw, the sound was haunted, the flow was hard, and the flex was rougher than rough. Something […]

What’s happenin’ folks? It’s been a good week, to say the least. If it wasn’t, then just be thankful you’re not facing legal trouble like Michael Vick or Remy Ma. Shout out to Lindsay Lohan for making it out of rehab, Dave Chappelle, and Kelly Rowland for overcoming their bouts of exhaustion and dehydration, and […]

To put it bluntly, Ty & Kory are exactly what’s lacking in R&B music today. With radio stations across the country bogged down with studio-engineered vocals and slapped-together dance routines, good soul music has become all too rare. Label execs everywhere try and try to manufacture success, but you’ve either got the instincts or you […]

Are you hungry for some Jazz and Funk mixed with a whole lot of Soul? When placing the order, your craving can be met with New York’s Soulive. On the menu since 1999, Soulive consists of Eric Krasno (guitar), Alan Evans (drums), Neal Evans (Hammond B3 organ, bass keys, clavinet) and a recently added reggae […]