What’s shaking Last Wordians? With Serena Williams spazzing out during the U.S. Open, Kanye West stealing Taylor Swift’s moment at the VMA’s and Rep. Joe Wilson (the idiot) refusing to be “muzzled” after heckling the President during his recent health care speech, the question of the moment seems to be ‘Who didn’t take time out to act […]
“ Music has always been my passion” states the self proclaimed R&B Hippie, Raheem DeVaughn. Having seven mix-tapes under his belt and a third album The Love & War MasterPeace slated for a November release, expect to experience music that gives you the feeling of the good’ol days. With a sprinkle of a 70’s vibe, […]
“Twitter” Chris Brown Ft/KMac What’s up everybody? Hope all is well. After taking a small hiatus last week to enjoy the Holiday I’m back! The other day I got my hands on a leaked joint titled “Twitter” from an artist who actually tweets under the alias @MechanicalDummy. If you’re clueless to whom that is, let […]
What’s well everybody? The end of another week as we close out the second week of September with President Obama making his “controversial” speech to the nation’s school children and airing his critics out and taking the high road over a heckler while laying out his plan for health care reform, the country taking note […]
Sunday Selection Trey Songz – “Neighbors Know My Name” What’s up everybody! Hope all is well. This week I searched through some new music and came across a joint titled “Neighbor Know My Name” from the artist known as Trey Songz. Now I’ve never met Trey Songz and even though I think he’s mad talented, […]
Hey young world. The weekend is calling and I’m answering the phone. It’s been the usual five days with conversation ranging from the end of the Cash for Clunkers program to students going back into study mode with the start of another school year to death of Senate fixture Ted Kennedy. Thoughts and prayers go […]
French poet Victor Hugo once said, “Music express that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.” Tremaine “Trey Songz” Neverson breathes life into Hugo’s eternal sentiment each time his hand grips the mic. Trey Songz’ heart is effortlessly shared with his public. A sincere prayer in dedication to […]
Sunday Selection Omarion ft/Lil Wayne – “I Get It In” What’s up everybody! Hope all is well. If you haven’t heard the latest, rumors have been flying around all week about singer Omarion’s alleged departure from Young Money Entertainment. Is he with still rolling with Weezy and Company? Is he dropped? Or did he leave […]
Sunday Selection Beyonce – “Poison” What’s up everybody? Hope all is well. I came across some interesting new music this week. I got my hands on two new Chris Brown tracks, even heard some new Bobby Valentino and Tank, but the track from Beyonce titled “Poison” I received was the most noteworthy this week. ”Poison” […]
What’s the biz moneymakers? Here we go again with the usual as we place bets on all the ruckus surrounding town hall meeting’s on Obama’s health plan, place bets on which NFL team Michael Vick will eventually end up playing for and prepare to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Woodstock this weekend. Thoughts and prayers […]
What’s up everybody? Hope all is well. This week I came across a few new tracks, but only one in particular motivated me to want to write about it. I had tracks from Queen Latifah, Marcus Houston, Amerie amongst others but the one I got by Whitney Houston titled “Million Dollar Bill” was by far […]
How’s it goin’ everybody? Five days of work are giving way to two days of relaxation as details surface about the guy who went on a shooting spree at an L.A. fitness club, Paula Abdul surprising American Idol fans by Tweeting her resignation from the hit show and Judge Sonia Sotomayor finally getting her confirmation […]
Jazz & Hip-Hop go together like peanut butter and jelly, and it is no surprise that Jazz has been one of the prominent forefathers of Hip-Hop’s existence. For every B-Boy breakbeat that exists lies a premium Jazz/Funk fusion from prominent musicians willing to create music outside of their box. Without the Donald Byrds or the […]
Sunday SelectionJosh Xantus – “First Time”By: Nia Beckwith What’s up everybody!?? It’s been a minute! Some of you may remember my column “Sunday Selection” from last year where every week I would pick an R&B single and add my two cents. Well I’ve been on hiatus for a while, but now I’m back! Big ups to […]
How’s it goin’ folks? A week away and I’m glad to be back. From the looks of things, the week had a lot going on. If it wasn’t the hype surrounding Obama’s beer summit with Henry Louis Gates Jr. and the officer who arrested him at his home, it was the NFL giving Michael Vick […]
Through the years, the Reggae/Dancehall fan base has grown in America, especially through its popularity in most nightclubs. Reggae artists in particular who carry the torch within our society include Bob Marley’s sons Ziggy and Damien, Shabba Ranks, Barrington Levy, Beenie Man, and a host of others. Sean Kingston is another Reggae-inspired artist soaring to […]
It’s no secret that Brooklyn bred soul singer Maxwell’s smooth pipes have been known to cause quite a few panties to drop. Upon his return from an eight year hiatus, the question on everyone’s mind was “Does he still have it?” That question was answered last week when Maxwell’s fourth studio album, BLACKsummers’night, the first […]
Great day, everybody. Another week gone, another 25 cents made as serious talk floats around of fully legalizing marijuana in California to help with the state’s debt, the NAACP marks its 100-year anniversary with an appearance from President Obama at its annual convention in New York on Thursday (July 16) and Supreme Court confirmation hearings […]
On June 25, 2009, the king of Pop Michael Jackson passed away, leaving a legacy that will remain in the world forever. From his lyrics to beat samples and dance moves, our generation will continuously pay homage to the late king. The death of Michael Jackson effected people all around the world, especially those whose […]
What’s new, good people? It’s time to celebrate the arrival of the weekend as we think on the moving memorial for Michael Jackson, speculation involving Alaska governor Sarah Palin’s surprise announcement that she’s resigning from office at the end of the month, the death of former Tennessee Titans quarterback at the hands of his troubled […]
