It’s no surprise that today’s society seems to recognize the youth of Generation Y as the driving force behind what’s hot, and what’s not. They’re bright, poised and technically savvy. They have their own space (as in MySpace), television shows, recording contracts, and can bounce a basketball from high school right into the NBA. Generation […]
A consistent performer and hit-maker since her musical debut on Ja Rule’s “Between Me & You,” Christina Milian has still not received her just-due. Unlike other Hollywood starlets, she’s not afraid to appear as her true self – she’s extremely smart and honest about her life. You won’t find any stupid girls here. Fully aware […]
Growing up in Philadelphia, Angela Nissel had no inkling of the impact that the people who crossed her path would make in her later years. Aside from bumping into legendary Roots drummer Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson as a teen, and later teaming with him to create one of the most popular web communities, Okayplayer.com, Angela met […]
AHHA: At one point during your time at UPenn, you checked yourself into a mental facility. Was that experience anything like Girl…Interrupted? Angela: It’s crazy. I look back and I met some of the coolest people there. I always say that people in there had nothing to hide. It was like, “Hey, this is who […]
Known for his velvety flow and sensual lyrics, Avant sings of love and lust similar to great vocalists past, while simultaneously freakin’ it with straight-up street flavor. No celebrity romances or breakups, no high-profile arrests, no sex-rated videotapes. Aside from the occasional date with a p### star, he’s just a genuine, down-to-earth guy who just […]
After she released the solid Rockwilder-produced buzz record “Come Get It” in 2005 with Jadakiss, emerging singer/songwriter Yummy Bingham is setting out to make an even bigger impression this year. The Jamaica Queens, New York native is the daughter of producer Osborne “Dinky” Bingham Jr., and the God-daughter of both Chaka Khan and Aaron Hall. […]
Usually when you see an interview of an actor on your favorite website, you would assume they have something promote. A new movie? A new TV show? Hell, a new book even? Not here. Even though Mekhi Phifer always has plenty of things to publicize – ER’s fifth season, a new movie Slow Burn with […]
When we think of New York’s Olympus Fashion Week, Hip-Hop is probably not the most obvious association. However, as Hip-Hop has influenced every bit of our culture, it is crossing over into the world of high fashion. During Fall 2006 Fashion Week held earlier this month, Hip-Hop was a main staple – whether it was […]
Olisa Thompson and Cicely Bradley, known to many as Nu Stylz, are behind the colorful choreography of several Missy Elliot videos, and they are rapidly expanding their repertoire. Fresh off of a tour with Olivia, Nu-Stylz is looking to grow in 2006, transcending music genres through dance and, true to their name, break new styles. […]
Chicago native Rob Lewis can boast flawless skillfulness with producing, writing, musical directing, musicianship and arranging. He has created with accomplished musicians and artists such as Patti LaBelle, Eric Clapton, Babyface, Brian McKnight and Christina Aguilera. His work with Aguilera on Herbie Hancock’s “A Song for You” earned a nod for the 48th Annual Grammy […]
Ten-time Grammy-award winning vocal group Take 6 has been thrilling audiences throughout the world for years with their immaculate harmonies, and their ingenious ability to incorporate elements of pop, jazz, and R&B in their music. What was formed by Claude McKnight in 1980 as a quartet eventually blossomed and matured into the awesome recording sextet, […]
It is no easy achievement living up to a show business name, especially if that name is legendary. R&B singers across the board can attest to the name “Hathaway” as being one of the genres most recognizable and well-respected. Troubled as his life may have been here on this earth, Donny Hathaway left behind a […]
Few artists can claim insurmountable success over the course of five decades in the music industry. With chart toppers like “Groove With You,” “Footsteps in the Dark,” “Between the Sheets” and many others, the Isley Brothers are legendary artists that serve as a precedent for the current and future generations of R&B singers. Almost a […]
Multi-tasking is in ToshaMakia’s nature. A model, singer and radio personality, the Boricua beauty from Connecticut was recently voted “One of the 50 Sexiest Latin Singles in New York.” She got her start in radio on Philadelphia’s 100.3 The Beat. In her musical career, she has opened shows for the likes of Angie Martinez and […]
Twice a year, Las Vegas plays host to The MAGIC Fashion and Apparel Trade show, a four-day extravaganza where designers and manufacturers present next season’s collections to buyers, retailers, and press. Established in 1933 in Palm Springs, MAGIC was originally dubbed the “Men’s Apparel Guild in California”, and has evolved over the years into a […]
He has sold over 10 million records. He has three Grammy awards, 33 Stellar awards and nine Dove awards. He is the biggest selling Contemporary artist in soundscan history. Who is this man that has had such a profound impact upon the gospel music industry, while gaining substantial criticism from many of his colleagues and […]
AHHA: You have stretched the boundaries of gospel by adding elements of Hip-Hop and R&B, but the lyrical content has always been gospel. Was it one of your goals to change the traditional face of gospel? Kirk Franklin: No, I was just doing what the Lord called me to do. I was doing what was […]
Legendary percussionist and performer Will Calhoun is best known for his work with Living Colour, and has participated in a variety of side projects including Mos Def’s Black Jack Johnson band. While he has received more honors and awards than one can count on a single hand, few people know Will’s true expression of sound. […]
AHHA: You’ve worked with a lot of people, from indigenous tribes in the Amazon, to B.B. King. What have you learned over the years? Will: Each experience is a massive and educational leap. I’ve learned many things, not just one. B.B. King had a very relaxed vibe – there’s a lot of big respect for […]
It’s every girl’s dream come true – sashaying down the runway in designer clothes with cameras flashing and admirers screaming your name. That’s just the surface; there’s much more inside the world of being a top model. Naima Mora’s unique style, breathtaking beauty and quiet ambition ultimately won her television’s most coveted title: “America’s Next […]
