Ten years in the music business is a long time. For Young Steff, it was an education, complete with instruction from family and music heavyweights. As a result, the 18-year-old crooner found himself – attaining his swagger from former Roc-a-Fella Records partners Jay-Z and Damon Dash before residing at music producer Rich Harrison’s new […]
This year NBA Superstar Stephon Marbury launched his historic Starbury sneaker. Priced at a mere $14.95, it offered a way for Marbury to give back to the community by providing a low cost, quality shoe for kids with big dreams but small budgets. Stephon isn’t the only member of the Marbury family with a […]
Having a son reach the plateau of Kanye West has been an invigorating experience for Dr. Donda West. An English Professor for 31 years, one can only imagine what it’s been like to witness Kanye drop out of college and become one of Hip-Hop’s biggest superstars. As a single mom, she instilled in her […]
It is a fact that certain styles of clothing evoke different attitudes. No matter what they rock, Jamaican sisters Nailah and Nyanda expect one thing: respect from men. The duo, known musically as Brick & Lace, has a lot to look forward to as they give Jamaican women a voice to the world through […]
The movie Stomp The Yard gave the mainstream a history lesson of the art of stepping and the significant role it plays in African-American fraternities and sororities. Not since the 1988 film School Daze had we seen such a profile of Greek life on a college campus. Stomp The Yard had numerous dance performances […]
Formed over 11 years ago, Atlanta group 112 made a name for themselves beyond their longtime Bad Boy association. Slim, Daron, Mike and Q toured the globe with the likes of Nas and Whitney Houston, selling platinum albums along the way, thanks to tracks such as “Only You,” “Peaches and Cream” and “It’s Over […]
It has been three years since Joe has graced the charts, but it’s still not long enough for us to forget his music. His R&B and Hip-Hop inspired tracks take us back to the days of “I’m in Luv,” “All the Things (Your Man Won’t Do),” and “Still Not a Playa.” Times when we […]
Politics– “In a broad sense, any situation involving power may be described as politics. Informally, any political maneuvering in order to enhance one’s power or status within a group may be described as “politics” (e.g. office politics).[4] This form of politics “is most associated with a struggle for ascendancy among groups having different priorities […]
When word trickled down the rumor mill recently that Lelee of the famed mid-‘90s R&B trio SWV was without a home, she immediately became a huge topic for gossip mongers everywhere. Connoisseurs of ‘90s music can attest to SWV’s impact on the era. With monster hits like “I’m So Into You,” “Rain,” “Human Nature” and […]
When Lumidee’s debut single “Never Leave You (Uh Oh)” reached Top Ten status in both the U.S. and The UK, the success was dual-edged. While anyone would be glad to see their first single catch on so quickly, the sudden attention took its toll on her career. Under pressure to capitalize on the single’s popularity […]
Politics– “In a broad sense, any situation involving power may be described as politics. Informally, any political maneuvering in order to enhance one’s power or status within a group may be described as “politics” (e.g. office politics).[4] This form of politics “is most associated with a struggle for ascendancy among groups having different priorities and […]
Ruben Studdard made a name for himself and established a fan base that most artists take years to acquire when he emerged as the American Idol champion in 2003. After Platinum success from his major debut album Soulful, he went out on a limb and released the gospel album I Need an Angel, which reached […]
It has been said that the young soul siren Joss Stone is quite out of the ordinary. Spend a few hours with her and you’ll find that it’s pleasantly true. As Joss rounds the corner of 20, she has already performed and collaborated with legends that she will undoubtedly refer to one day as her […]
AHHA: So what happened with your management? Joss: My management just disappeared. I never spoke to them. They didn’t even tell me [they weren’t managing me anymore]. They kind of uninvolved themselves without mentioning it. So I had to work it out. A week before Christmas, they decided to disappear. I was like, “Maybe they’re […]
Hailing from the city of Joliet, Illinois (right outside Chicago) Elisabeth Withers never imagined that all she’s accomplished would transpire so quickly. Growing up in a household where her siblings saw her singing as a mere fantasy, Elisabeth knew one day she’d live her dreams. Like many aspiring artists, Elisabeth decided to see if she […]
AHHA: On December 25, Christmas morning, The Godfather of Soul, James Brown tragically passed away. How much of an influence has he been to you as an artist growing up and as you continue to make your music today? Musiq: I don’t think I could really put it into words. Because it’s so many things […]
In early 2000, it was easy to fall in “Love” with Musiq upon hearing Aijuswanaseing. He is the melodic and youthful sound of an emerging class of soul. In this day and age, we call it Neo-Soul, a genre of music that forms its unique style from a combination of old school Soul, Funk, Jazz, […]
Widely known as the cheerful 5th runner up on last season’s American Idol, Paris Bennett is following the path of other contestants from the show in preparing her debut album, Princess P. Long gone are the pigtails and oldies renditions – this time around, 18-year-old Paris is doing things her way. While her new fame […]
Having a significant other is wonderful during the “Holiday of Red,” but that color can signify bloodshed if the mood is weak or the gifts are sub par. One thing is for certain: after the dinner, the flowers and the romantic stroll comes the “most of the time pleasantly inevitable” Valentine’s Day lovin’. If you’re […]
Most young R&B artists look to their lefts and look to their rights, sizing up fellow soldiers to the movement like straight competition. But for Lloyd, every true young lover of sound is a direct reflection of himself and his journey to our ears. Maybe it’s his long locks that caught your attention, or his […]
