In the world of R&B, Tank is the ultimate triple-threat. As one of the genre’s leading male vocalists, he has also developed a tremendous reputation for his songwriting and production talents. To date, his discography includes credits on four film soundtracks (Dreamgirls, The Fast and the Furious, More Than a Game, and The Brothers), as well as a […]

“We’re all influenced by each other. Yeah a lot of girls don’t have that finesse when they way they do it, but you know a true trend setter sets the trends and knows when to walk away from them.” -Jack Davey On Copycats In an industry where artists gain kudos for their effect on various […]

Hal Linton is the latest musical export from the island of Barbados.  Following in the footsteps of Rihanna (Def Jam Recordings), Shontelle (Universal Motown), Livvi Franc (Jive Records), Jaicko (Capitol Records), Rupee (Atlantic) and Vita Chambers (Universal Motown), Linton is preparing his solo debut, Return to the Future, after garnering critical acclaim in his home […]

Terius “The Dream” Nash has written an open letter about his failed marriage to Christina Milian.The letter is below in its entirety.   In My Own Words: First I want to thank God for the trials of life, without them we can’t know purpose! I would love to tell the truth as to why my […]

Last night, a number of mover and shakers turned out for ATL Live On The Park monthly music showcase. The monthly event is produced by industry veterans Shanti Das and Marlon Nichols and was hosted by Devyne Stephens’ Upfront Megatainment. Artists like Akon, Jermaine Dupri, Jazze Pha, Q. Parker, SRC boss Steve Rifkind and numerous […]

Fresh off the heels of receiving the Vanguard Award from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), Janelle Monae has released a new remix video for “Tightrope,” which served as the lead single for The ArchAndroid (Suites II and III). The official “Wondamix” features all-new versus from Janelle Monae, as well as her […]

The music of Miguel Jontel is genre-defying.  And when one considers his ethnic background, as an Afro-Mexican singer, then his penchant for blending and mixing socio-cultural elements is immediately understandable. Hailing from Los Angeles, California, Miguel’s claim to fame initially came from his songwriting and production talents.  Working behind the scenes, he has placed several […]

Through nefarious and unscrupulous ways AllHipHop.com has hijacked an exclusive interview with Aaron McGruder from his own boondocksbootleg.com. McGruder rarely does interviews and this was the easiest way to obtain it so we got it. Don’t ask how. This a partial interview for your reading pleasure. We’re hoping to obtain a second part soon. Wish […]

R&B singer Lloyd is speaking up about comments he made after Chris Brown’s tribute to Michael Jackson at the 2010 BET Awards. Brown’s tribute was widely regarded as his “comeback” performance since he beat down Rihanna in 2008. In an interview, Lloyd said he told Chris Brown to cry and show his “heart to the […]

The question remains: Was Chris Brown really crying and sobbing up there like that and is his change genuine? Like it or not the BET Award performance and dedication to Michael Jackson affirmed that Breezy is indeed “back.” Now, Joe “Cleezy” Clair, the legendary Hip-Hop host and comedian, has a few things to say about […]

What you don’t know now about hip-hop group’s newest group, The Far East Movement, often abbreviated, FM, you probably will later this summer. Having the # 1 spot on MySpace music videos, a CNN interview, plus an amazing story of going from interns at Interscope to artists on Cherrytree Records, an imprint of Interscope, this […]

Check out this candid 2001 interview from Vibe.com with the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson. The interview is very interesting. Michael chats about N’Sync, B.I.G., Jay-Z, Hip-Hop and his thoughts on music in general. R.I.P. Michael Jackson!How does it feel to be re-entering the market and competing in sales with likes of ‘N Sync […]

Macy Gray may be many things, but she’s a far cry from being a “sell-out.” Since her 1999 debut, she has pushed the envelope on commercial expectations and limitations on artists within the music industry complex.  And unintentionally, whether Macy knew it or not, her brilliant distinctiveness challenged music lovers – at the very same […]

John Legend & The Roots – Brooklyn Bowl – Brooklyn, NY Date of Concert: 06/17/2010  As one would expect, the musical mash-up of John Legend and The Roots is a slice of pure heaven.  And although their collaborative Wake Up Sessions LP is tentatively slated for a Fall 2010 release, on June 18, 2010, the […]

Cast as the leading lady in the music video for Drake’s cinematic love story “Find Your Love”, Maliah Michel went from a virtually unknown model to the number one topic on gossip blogs across the web. After that faithful trip to Jamaica, rumors started circulating suggesting that Maliah and Drake maybe sharing more then just […]

When Rockstar released Grand Theft Auto IV in 2008, it was thought by many that the sandbox genre had seen the best it had to offer. Now almost two years later, the bar of excellence has been raised through the roof with its Western counterpart Red Dead Redemption (Rockstar San Diego). Rockstar succeeds in creating one of the best […]

Kelis is gearing up for a busy summer to promote her upcoming release Flesh Tone on will.I.am Music Group/Interscope Records. Kelis has confirmed appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Today, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and Tavis Smiley. Kelis recently dropped the new single “4th of July (Fireworks)” which was produced by DJ […]

Gregg Leakes has apologized to his wife, Real Atlanta Housewives star/author NeNe Leakes, over audio tapes that were aired on the radio. According to Gregg, a secret conversation about his pending divorce from NeNe with radio personality Corey King, was taped without his knowledge. The conversation was placed on YouTube and has been spreading across […]

The musical work of Janelle Monáe cannot be easily defined or categorized.  And while such tasks have grown in importance on the business side of the equation, the only issue that concerns Monáe is that she remains fearless in her music-making. Bridging (and blurring) the categorical lines that separate music lovers, Janelle has created a […]

Rihanna releases her new video, “Rock Star 101” – peep it!