Rea Davis @IamReaDavis, Author at AllHipHop

Chris Brown, Justin Bieber and More Play In BET Experience Sprite Celebrity Basketball Game

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: LifestyleJune 30, 2014

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Jermaine Dupri and Ne-Yo Honored at ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: AlternativesJune 30, 2014

The 27th annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards were recently held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. Jermaine Dupri was honored with the Founders Award, and Ne-Yo accepted the Golden Note Award from ASCAP VP of Rhythm & Soul/Urban Music, Nicole George-Middleton. Following in the footsteps of former recipients Quincy Jones and Steve […]

MC Lyte and BET Networks Host Women, Wealth, and Relationships Panel BET Awards Weekend

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: LifestyleJune 30, 2014

Hip Hop legend MC Lyte teamed up with BET Networks to present an educational experience addressing women’s top three issues: their pocketbook, their partner and their purpose, during the Women, Wealth and Relationships Forum prior to the BET Fan Fest at LA Live. The hour long panel featured celebrity panelists R&B Diva’s creator and reality […]

Kevin Hart Celebrates Birthday With Star Studded Bash BET Awards Weekend

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: LifestyleJune 28, 2014

Photo credit: Ebony Magazine RTD Entertainment , Diamond Productions and MS Entertainment helped Kevin Hart celebrate his 35th birthday in a major way during the 2014 BET Awards weekend at the OHM nightclub in Los Angeles! Kevin Hart hosted his birthday party in Hollywood, and many familiar faces showed up. Celebrity guests included Ludacris, Ne-Yo, […]

Pharrell To Be Honored With Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: AlternativesJune 26, 2014

Photo credit: Kevin Mazur/WireImage Over the last two decades, Pharrell has become a prominent figure in the music realm whether its getting him to produce a hot track or simply him being featured on it. He is often noted for his incredible production skills, unique vocals, artistic eye, and unique creativity.Pharrell has made an indelible […]

Day 26 Returns With The Return EP

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: AlternativesJune 26, 2014

Day 26 is back! Releasing their EP The Return!! Brian, Willie, Que, Rob and Mike have R&B fans ready for the heat they are about to bring. The new project will feature 8 new tracks and will serve as the first piece of work that the group has put out with all original members since […]

New Music: "Lasek" – Highway

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: MusicJune 22, 2014

The title of the song is Lasek, which was inspired by the fact that Highway has been able to stay the authentic version of himself even though he’s been around some possibly life damaging influences. The video seems to be more like a short film, not a music video. Usually when you see the streets […]

Let's Talk The State of R&B Inspired By Boyz II Men's Shawn Stockman

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: AlternativesJune 17, 2014

I talk often about my discontent with the state of R&B and missing what it used to be, so after seeing an Instagram post by Boyz II Men’s Shawn Stockman, I felt it would now be a good time to write about the state of R&B. Remember at one time when rap was allegedly pronounced […]

So You Think You Can Dance Season 11 Atlanta Auditions Air Tomorrow!

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: AlternativesJune 17, 2014

So You Think You Can Dance hit Atlanta, GA earlier this year with its 11th Season of auditions. Hundreds of dancers waited in line at The Fox Theatre for a shot to get on Fox’s summer series. Although it was freezing cold outside, producer Matt Kinsey kept the contestants excited and energetic. Dancers would break […]

Exclusive!!! New Video: Mishon "Legal Tender"

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: AlternativesJune 16, 2014

Columbia Recording artist Mishon releases the visual to “Legal Tender” off his Valentine’s Day EP entitled “The Gift.” Exploring the journey into a girl’s life that eventually becomes troubled. Through time she gives up on love, family, and goes into a haunting future that puts money over self worth. She goes through stages of domestic […]

Jagged Edge's Interview With The Breakfast Club

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: AlternativesJune 14, 2014

Multi-platinum selling R&B group Jagged Edge is back!! Cues “I Gotta Be”, “Let’s Get Married”, and “Where The Party At”. R&B fans are you ready??? The quartet recently announced their forthcoming eighth studio album ‘J.E. Heartbreak Too‘. JE recently stopped by Power 105.1 in NYC for their first interview in promotion of the new project […]

Celebs Attend Atlanta 'Think Like A Man Too' Premiere

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: LifestyleJune 13, 2014

This past Wednesday, Atlanta hosted a ‘Think Like a Man Too’ red carpet screening. Cast members, celebrities, taste makers, and media were treated to an advance screening of the movie at Regal Cinemas Atlantic Station. The red carpet saw appearances from Kevin Hart, Romany Malco, Lala Anthony, Terrence J, R. Kelly, KeKe Wyatt, Ludacris and […]

Issa "Hundo"

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: MusicJune 12, 2014

It’s a little known fact, that Atlanta is home to some of the most successful and influential entertainers in the world. And that’s why it was no surprise, when native D.C. hip hop prodigy Issa burst onto the hip hop scene. He began rapidly gaining a momentum and fan base, that would prove to be […]

Havok Jones Ft Young Thug "Who You"

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: AlternativesJune 12, 2014

The quadruple force that is Havok Jones, uniquely comprised of Kea Aleis, MaiDai, Aire B. and Neiko, has just released their debut single “Who You” featuring Young Thug. While the Southern bells introduced the Jones side of their split demeanors with multiple renditions of ’90s girl groups songs including, Xscape‘s “Who Can I Run To,” […]

112, Jagged Edge, Silk, and More Perform at "Atlanta Home Team" R&B Concert

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: AlternativesJune 10, 2014

Jeremy “JD” Hill did it again! This time with an “Atlanta R&B home team” concert featuring 112, Jagged Edge, and Silk. The sold out R&B concert took place this past Saturday at Wolf Creek Amphitheater in Atlanta, Georgia. Whoever thinks R&B doesn’t sell or people don’t still love classic R&B think again! The concert sold […]

Trey Songz Talks August Alsina, Past Hits, New Music, and More with The Breakfast Club

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: AlternativesJune 6, 2014

Recently, “Mr. Steal Your Girl” aka Trey Songz stopped by the Breakfast Club Morning show. The R&B crooner is back with heavy promo! Stopping by Power 105, Trey filled fans in on what’s to come as the year goes on. He confirmed that his upcoming album Trigga is still on track for its July 1 […]

Vonna Jewelz: "FCKEM"

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: MusicJune 3, 2014

Vonna Jewelz, the crown jewels of the B Boroughs, boldly emerges into Hip Hop with a unique flow and raw lyrics bringing a fearless presence to the world of female rap. She hails from New York, the mecca of east coast rap, and brings a fresh face and lyrical content to the game. She strives […]

Mariah Carey Performs Concert From Her Home

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: AlternativesJune 3, 2014

Mariah Carey recently teamed up with NBC to air a special concert from her Bel-Air home titled, Mariah Carey: At Home In Concert With Matt Lauer. The true diva talked to Matt Lauer sharing a very personal interview about her childhood, her family life, and her new album, Me. I Am Mariah…the Elusive Chanteuse. Mariah […]

Havok Jones Talks R&B and the Return of Groups with AllHipHop

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: AlternativesJune 3, 2014

Southern songbirds Havok Jones, are the new face in R&B. Uniquely comprised of Kea Aleis, MaiDai, Aire B. and Neiko, the group has released their first single “Who Can I Run To,” a remake of the ‘90s super group Xscape’s chart-topping single, off their ’90s R&B homage-based EP. The group stated that they are so […]

Jagged Edge to Release Sequel to 'J.E. Heartbreak' This Fall

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: AlternativesMay 28, 2014

R&B fans get ready! So So Def Recordings and Hard Case Records has announced a new deal with BMG Primary Wave Artists Services to release the multi-platinum-selling group Jagged Edge‘s eighth studio album, J.E. Heartbreak Too, this fall 2014. The album’s lead single, “Hope,” will premiere this Friday. Written and produced by the group’s twin […]

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