Say No To The Vocoder

No matter who becomes President, this election year is sure to bring change in Washington. Both parties are presenting candidates who want to learn from the mistakes of the Bush years and regain America’s standing throughout the world. Today, the Hip-Hop community represents an ever expanding range of backgrounds, ethnicities and experiences, so we have […]

2007 Rewind – M.I.A.: Sri Lanka Globetrotter

Despite what your instincts might tell you, M.I.A. is not odd. As technology changes the way in which we communicate and globalization brings increased interaction between nations, more and more people are redefining the meaning of nationality and truly becoming citizens of the world. A self-proclaimed “walking mixtape,” M.I.A. not only combines musical influences from […]

Fergie: Glamour Girl

Sincerity is something missing in a lot of musicians who delve into the mainstream side of the art nowadays. Many artists get caught up in the “act” they put on and become that “alter-ego,” forgetting whom they actually are. That’s not the case with Fergie though. She’s kept a level head and is more than […]

The Last Word: Alicia Keys Plays Lena Horne, Mary J. Blige Speaks Out About Amy Winehouse, and Pretty Ricky Lands In Court

What’s up everyone? The week was too much for me so I can’t even give you the non-entertainment highlights of the week. The only thing I can think of is the whole thing with Britney’s sister Jamie Lynn being pregnant, but that’s about it. I’ll have to come stronger next time.  In the mean time, […]

Get To Know: Vaneli

Arist: VaneliLocation: New York   Influences: Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Toni Braxton, Christina Aguilera, Janet Jackson   Why You Should Know Vaneli: The name Vaneli may not be on the tip of your tongue, but the 21-year-old singer’s voice has already invaded your earspace.   With a popular remix of rapper Fabolous’ hit song “Make […]

The Last Word: Rihanna and Chris Brown Get Physical, Alicia’s Keeping Secrets, and R. Kelly Goes To Church

What it look like people of the world? We’ve reached the line finish of another five as we get closer to the Christmas holiday. More scandal for the week was front and center as Sen. George Mitchell puts Roger Clemens and other all-stars on blast with his report on steroid use in major league baseball, […]