At 14, Keke Palmer has almost a dozen movies under her belt and has made appearances on network television shows Law and Order: Special Victims Unit and The Cold Case Files. For the last five years, she’s quietly been filling her resume with appearances and bursts of notoriety for projects like The Wool Cap and […]
The combination of R&B melodies and West Coast rap has proven itself useful throughout Hip-Hop history – just ask Nate Dogg. However, while the West does appear to have stagnant R&B star power, there are some talented gems under the sun. A Compton native by way of Mobile, Alabama, TQ came onto scene in 1998 […]
What’s up everyone? The end of another week that saw your favorite TV shows come back with new episodes, protests concerning Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s visit to the US, and Isaiah Thomas battling sexual harassment charges in court. Shout out to Jena Six member Mychal Bell, who was finally released Thursday (Sept. 27) on $45,000 […]
Right up until the moment you hear Ledisi speak about her new album Lost & Found (Verve Records) it’ll be difficult to distinguish which of her past projects was her side hustle. Moving from her home in Oakland, California to the mean, but lucrative, streets of New York City, Ledisi left behind all that she […]
Tori Amos might appear to be an unlikely fit for a Hip-Hop website. The legendary singer/songwriter/producer has a career that spans well over two decades, with a cult following that will outlive any existing fanbase for some flash in the pan artist. With 13 albums under her belt, along with countless bootlegs, EPs and imports, […]
What’s real, world? The end of another five days and we’re still here to welcome the weekend. Unlike previous Words I can’t say it was dull week. With everything from Dan Rather suing CBS for $70 million for making him the scapegoat in his botched story on President Bush, to Defense Secretary Robert Gates saying […]
With the over-saturation of Hip-Pop celebrities in the media, the UK reviving soul music, and the war on terrorism in Iraq, it’s easy to see how one wouldn’t notice the fading presence of reggae artists in today’s melting pot of music. Well after an eight year hiatus, served in a Jamaica penitentiary for an alleged […]
Few names are as synonymous with acoustic ballads as Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds. The veteran singer/songwriter/producer has come a long way from his funky days with The Deele, the group he founded with Antonio “L.A.” Reid. Over two decades later, the two men still work together – although L.A. is now the music mogul in charge […]
What’s good folks. Another week gone by as I’m glad to see the weekend. Although it seemed slow, it was an active five days that saw Pres. Bush pledging to bring some of the troops out of Iraq, Greg Oden missing his entire rookie season, and 50 Cent and Kanye West bringing back the spirit […]
Losing the nerdy glasses in high school was not the only thing that boosted Bradd Marquis’ popularity. As an R&B singer, he’s had multiple appearances on Showtime At the Apollo, performances at “Wild Out Wednesdays” on 106 & Park and radio airplay of his record “Radio” on New York’s Hot 97. As Bradd Marquis joins […]
Hello folks! Another week gone by, another 15 cents made. Nevertheless, it’s been a good one, to say the least. Whether it was Fred Thompson formally throwing his hat in the presidential race, another toy recall from Mattel, the biggest upset in college football during the Labor Day weekend or the search for missing adventurer […]
Many of today’s young artists struggle to make it to the top, but for Def Jam’s new wonder boy The Dream, the scene played out like a fairytale. If you’re thinking that you haven’t quite had this dream before, think again. The songwriter turned singer, who is married to R&B diva Nivea, is the genius […]
When Hip-Hop recording artist Ludacris was selling records out of his trunk back in ‘99, nobody imagined that his initiative would eventually help fulfill the dreams of other new and upcoming artists. While enduring the ups and downs of the music business, Ludacris and his comrade Chaka Zulu created Disturbing Tha Peace Records. With the […]
Group: The TransferLocation: L.A.Influences: Bill Withers, Tupac, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jay-Z, Fiona Apple, The Cure, Outkast, The Four Tops, DJ Premier, Incubus, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Stevie WonderWhy You Should Know The Transfer:When someone describes something as “different,” it usually means “dude-it-ain’t-for-me.” But in music, where the next generation of party-goers continue to blur the […]
What’s goin’ on people? It’s good to be back in the land of the free and the home of the brave after making a memory or three in Canada last week. This week proved to be an active one as Owen Wilson became hospitalized after an apparent suicide attempt, Michael Vick found Jesus and apologized […]
Just by taking a glance at Skull, you would never think that he is a serious, focused, and in-tune Reggae artist. Born and raised in Korea, Skull has broken yet another barrier in the music world and is coming to a hood near you to prove his worth in the game. But can he survive […]
21-year-old New York native Emily King is shaping up to be the next soul phenomenon. Prepping the upcoming release of her debut album East Side Story, King has been on a royal tour performing for Hip-Hop purists and R&B connoisseurs around the city and the world. Yet with the gigging exposure and heartfelt lyrics, little […]
Arriving at a fork in the road, an artist hears two voices: one desiring to travel a secure road, and the other yearning to express creativity. In some cases, the two voices work together to create monstrous experiences. Singer-songwriter Erika Rose personifies the duality of listening to both and the ability to travel down both […]
Happy Friday people! Mr. Chris Richburg is away, so I’ll be filling you in on some of the crazy news that happened this week. Whether it’s Beyonce bustin’ her ass (again) or High School Musical making fools out of rap sales, we’ve had an interesting week in the light. I’d like to thank my only […]
Everybody has their own grind. For the members of Crave, that grind is finally about to pay off. The singing group was discovered by members of Pretty Ricky and immediately became their opening act. They’ve been popular in their native area (Pittsburgh) for years, but are now in a position to have national exposure. A […]
