Raekwon’s good fortune is continuing into 2010. He got a very special co-sign when he found that Sade was a fan of his music, in particularly Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2. “I like songs with sort of more heavy rap. I like Raekwon’s album [‘Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II’], you know from the […]

Photography by Jerome Shaw  Entertainer/Songwriter, Ne-Yo was the focus of a very special event last night (February 2). “The Gentleman” appeared in NYC on behalf of Macy’s by way of the Alfani RED clothing line which he is the face of and the RESPECT! campaign; a social action campaign to promote respect in relationships and […]

What’s the deal, Wordians? Sorry for the column being a bit late, but there is no shortage of news to go around this week! President Obama makes job security priority number in 2010 during his first State of the Union address, CBS gets mixed reaction for plans to air an anti-abortion ad during the Super […]

Over the past decade, Christopher Stewart produced several of the industry’s biggest hits: “Umbrella” (Rihanna), “Single Ladies” (Beyonce), “I Look to You” (Whitney Houston) and “Touch My Body” (Mariah Carey). To date, his production talents are responsible for the sale of more than 25 million records. As the co-founder of RedZone Entertainment, “Tricky” has established […]

How’s the life folks? Things continue to be all over the place with aftershocks in Haiti, a Republican occupying the Senate seat formerly held by the late Ted Kennedy, the one-year anniversary of President Obama’s inauguration, John Edwards finally admitting he’s the biological father of his former mistress’ daughter and the Supreme Court overturning federal […]

It’s a New Year, a new perspective and a new way of living. 2009 wasn’t the best year for many. However, if you needed an extra push to step your life up, 2009 did the trick. People are on the move and going harder than ever to stack up as many paychecks as possible. Social […]

Donell Jones was among a fraternity of 90’s R&B singers that painted a landscape of soul music that some argue was the end of an era of real soul music. The self taught musician whose influences include Stevie Wonder, The Isley Brothers and the late  Teddy Pendergrass, made a name for himself as a songwriter […]

  What’s the word, smart people? I can’t even say it’s been an uninteresting five days. A lot has happened since I last checked in. From hundreds of thousands of people dead or wounded amid that devastating earthquake in Haiti to Mark McGwire finally admitting to using steroids to Simon Cowell leaving American Idol after […]

Beloved R&B singer Teddy Pendergrass died Wednesday, Jan. 13, at Bryn Mawr Hospital in Philadelphia. He was 59 years old. The survivor of a 1982 car accident, Pendergrass was paralyzed from the waist down but continued his career, which began with Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes. As a solo artist he recorded many classics […]

Although Sean Garrett is one of the most respected songwriters within the music industry, he has yet to become a household name. Even so, it would be safe to bet that every American has come into contact with one or more songs from his music catalog. Inside Garrett’s discography, one will find: “Yeah” (Usher), “Lose […]

What’s up everybody? And Happy New Year to you! I trust you rang in 2010 in a memorable way. Me, I can’t lie. I slept it in and woke up to tell the tale. This year is definitely off to a chilly start with cold weather blanketing much of the country, President Obama tightening up […]

2009 was a huge year for hip-hop and R&B. Jay-Z dropped his “new classic,” The Blueprint 3, spawning his first number one single, “Empire State of Mind.” Rick Ross humbled rap’s biggest bully 50 Cent with his third album, Deeper Than Rap. And Kid Cudi proved that you don’t have to be named Kanye West […]

Sade’s about to hit the music game like a meteor with bad intentions. The singer is one of the few acts that can take a 10 year break and return stronger. She’s 50 and yet she’s clearly about to show the youngsters how this music is to be made and sold.Check out this sizzle reel […]

NICKI MINAJ AND HER BIGGIEST BARBIES So nickiminajfans.com had a look-a-like contest for Nicki Minaj. At first, I thought these girls WERE Nicki Minaj! I was amazed that they were coming so close to looking like her, but not actually her. Nick definitely needs to take these Barbies on tour or something as dancers. Anyway, […]

Rebellion “The 2009 Chronicles: Emotional Musical Rollercoaster” continues as AllHipHop Alternatives recaps the tumultuous year in R&B. We pick up with the death of Michael Jackson, a loss that eclipsed about everything that happened in entertainment. For part 1, which examines Chris and Rihanna, click here. Death of an IconWhere were you on June 25 […]

What’s going on folks? Here we are at the end of another year and decade. 2009 definitely had its share of ups and downs. From health care generating passionate and violent debates among people to Jon and Kate and the balloon boy situations to the whole ruckus over the swine flu, it’s been quite a […]

What a difference a year makes.  Within the confines of 365 days, a couple’s personal drama dominated headlines, a former group member became the target of child molestation allegations, three singing legends reintroduced themselves to music fans and a pop king took a permanent leave of absence. The year: 2009. Incredible highs. Devastating lows. All […]

This Sunday Selection is a bit of a different animal. I seek to introduce you to one artist and re-introduce some new comers to another one. The first is LL Cool J. Certainly, people know LL, but I think it is conceivable that many of you have forgotten or are unaware about how talented the […]

“If my album leaks, I’m not putting it out. Let a b***h make some money.” Most of the evening has been one Earthy, emotive and cerebral experience, but Erykah Badu is clear. Don’t mess with her art or her money. For much of the night, at Quad Studios in New York, the Dallas-born creative has […]

Vibe.com got an exclusive peek at Sade’s new album Soldier of Love. Here is how the magnificent event transpired. Few recording artists in the time of continuing shrinking record distribution, digital music downloads, and a never-ending recession, would receive the posh red carpet roll-out exhibited last night (Dec. 14) at New York’s historic Lincoln Center. […]