Artist: Nikki JeanLocation: St. Paul, MinnesotaInfluences: Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Laura NyroWhy You Should Know Nikki Jean:After opening for John Legend, getting free studio time with The Roots, and blogging daily for nearly a year, it turns out the biggest move Nikki Jean ever made was to simply answer the telephone.Not knowing that a […]
For many music lovers, 2005 will always be the year that Destiny’s Child disbanded to the dismay of their fans everywhere. However, the years that followed would show that the group was like a dream team of music superheroes – incredibly powerful as a group, yet equally as beautiful and talented as individuals.Kelly Rowland first […]
What’s good smart world? Once again another week has gone by as we head toward the weekend with thoughts of Chris Webber announcing his NBA retirement while dealing with a knee injury and Barack Obama being a distant cousin of Brad Pitt and George W. Bush.Meanwhile his presidential rival Hillary Clinton, a distant cousin of […]
Eight years. While some say that’s a long time, for music lovers, eight years is an eternity. Especially if it involves your favorite artist. While Michael Archer has made legal news in a courtroom near you, his musical alias D’Angelo is approaching Dr. Dre Detox levels as fans hold out for a new album. Eight […]
It’s been close to two years since Nelly Furtado shocked the masses with the release of her 3rd LP Loose. Teaming up with Timbaland to create this Hip-Hop infused pop masterpiece, the result was a surprise only to those who assumed Furtado existed within her “I’m Like a Bird” parameters. The Canadian songstress has a […]
What’s up people? Good Friday is here and the week is gone. From David Paterson and his wife admitting their infidelity one day after he was sworn in as New York’s first African-American governor to Heather Mills collecting close to $50 million in her divorce settlement with Paul McCartney to March madness reaching a fever […]
Ever since Ciara one, two stepped onto the Hip-Hop/R&B scene, it became cool again for ladies to rock hard on the dance floor instead of always slow-winding on some cat’s groin. With her Lil’ Jon-blessed debut “Goodies” in 2004, the proclaimed First Lady of Crunk‘n B upped the ante, leaving motionless crooners fine-tuning their choreography. […]
Okay first things first – this video was directed by Hype Williams. Jodeci, who could now join the ranks of other former stars at the Hot Mess Awards, really outdid themselves with the whole album Diary of a Mad Band. This single “Feenin” wasn’t as popular as “Come and Talk to Me” or “Forever My […]
Greetings world, Chris Richburg is feeling under the weather so I’m filling in for him to bring you the Last Word. This week was interesting to say the least. From NY governor Eliot Spitzer hangin’ with the hookers to Justin Timberlake calling one of his exes a Madonna wannabe (hmmm, I wonder which one), people […]
Maybe it’s the British accent or the wit that accompanies it, but there’s something undeniably charismatic about Estelle. In the midst of the flipflopping winter flu season, the 28-year-old songstress slash rapper sits back in Atlantic Records in New York, dishing about the fundamental difference between US and UK men. Surely it comes down to […]
In today’s fickle music market, many artists are finding it difficult to maintain the public’s interest after their initial success. Furthermore, the idea of being a “career artist” is becoming as vintage as boom boxes, high top fades, and Adidas sweat suits. The problem is that many artists seem to think that after hitting it big […]
Hipsters from far and near converged on Greene Street in Soho for Complex Magazine sponsored, Tanqueray powered event TQ x SV. The focus was street art and murals depicting Tanqueray in its three forms (Tanqueray, Tanqueray 10 and new comer Tanqueray Rangpur) and in various media including paint, collage and video. The murals were […]
How’s life everyone? Finally, the weekend is here, and it couldn’t get here quick enough. We got voters wanting more of the Hillary vs. Barack battle, after giving Hil the upset in the Texas and Ohio primaries, Brett Favre, retiring from the NFL after starting 275 straight games as the Green Bay Packers’ premier quarterback […]
What kind of sounded like a Jerry Springer debate (“he might be doin’ you, but he’s thinkin’ about me”), MoKenStef’s “He’s Mine” was a one hit wonder turned classic. The ’90s were filled with groups like MoKenStef. Where are they now? Hit us up! Until then, here’s the video.
With the 2008 Grammy Awards now behind us, hopefully you have a few fond memories to carry you through the next few weeks, or days. Maybe it was Kanye West bringing A-list attention to himself the entire night or maybe it was Nas and Kelis making their controversial fashion statement with Black History Month as […]
What’s the deal? Another week gone by and we’re still around to tell the story. Too many happenings for five days, as Ralph Nader put his hat in again for another presidential run, LeBron James became the youngest player in NBA history to score 10,000 points, more than three million people experienced a massage power […]
Britney Spears may not be Hip-Hop, but her issues could give any MC or R&B singer a run for their money. There’s not enough ink to document her drama, but the paparazzi always seem to keep us in the loop with whatever is happening to the troubled former Mouseketeer. Nevertheless, Spears has managed to defy those […]
AHHA: Regarding motherhood? Do you plan to have children in the future? Mary J Blige: Right now, there are no plans as the house is full.AHHA: What is it like being a stepmom? How do you get on with your stepchildren? Mary J Blige: I love it! I love them so much. They are the most […]
Inspiringly, Mary J. Blige has fought through a whole storm of pain to get to where she is today. She’s come through drug and booze addiction, abusive boyfriends, jealous family, friends and music industry sharks to emerge as a wise, empowered woman who’s proud to shout it out without selling out. In the 15 years […]
NE-YO ARRESTED!According to reports, Ne-Yo was arrested (see the mug shot) for speeding, driving reckless and not having a valid license when he was allegedly pushing over 100 mph in his 06 Range Rover.The R&B singer/ songwriter, real name Shaffer Chimere Smith, was arrested early Tuesday for reckless driving in Cobb County, tmz.com reported.Despite the […]
