September 2007

in with the new

in with the new The 2008 rides are ready to be unveiled, and leave it to ro to give you the goods first. For the

Tamyra Gray – Rent-ing Space On Broadway

  Story by Terry ShropshirePhotos by Risasi Dais for Steed Media Service NEW YORK – It was year one of the international television phenomenon “American

austin – the house always wins

photo by steed media service On-Air Personality, 95.5 The Beat For the past 3 1/2 years, the city of Atlanta has gotten to know Austin

miko marks – roads less traveled

photo by steed media service Recording Artist, It Feels Good Miko Marks once drove a beat-up Chevy Nova 18 hours from Louisiana to Flint, Mich.,

Prince – Planet Earth

NPG Records News flash: Prince is almost 30 albums deep! Rather than try to give an accurate number for this studio album, it’s probably more

Percee P – Perseverance

Stones Throw Records Brace yourselves as true hip-hop has finally returned. After making legendary appearances with the likes of Lord Finesse and Jurassic 5, Percee

G&D – The Message Uni Versa

Look Records The intro skit to The Message Uni Versa, which is the latest release from the soulfully psychedelic duo G&D, is anything but conventional.

Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals – Lifeline

Virgin Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals return with Harper’s eighth effort, Lifeline, a soulfully eclectic set. The ominously nostalgic “Younger Than Today” is Harper

snoop dogg’s hood of horror

snoop dogg’s hood of horror  Xenon Pictures Not since 1995’s Tales from the Hoodhas there been an urban horror flick with as much entertainment and ridiculous

chef shimi – the epicurean’s champ

photo by steed media service Celebrity Chef, Sshh Catering for Celebrities As a child, Chef Shimi honed her culinary craft by watching her mother prepare

cupid – moving the crowd

photo by steed media service Recording Artist, A Time For a Change Cupid often reminisces on the days when he did odd jobs to get

Ashanti – My, How She’s Grown

  Story by Todd WilliamsPhotos by Michael Melendy for Steed Media ServiceAaaaah, the early 2000s. The turn of the century was an interesting time for

ann nesby – singing the message in the music

photo by steed media service Recording Artist/Composer, Shanachie Entertainment Charming, eloquent and embracing are just a few words that appropriately describe the demeanor of recording

tawya young – order in the court

photo by steed media service Bailiff, “Judge David Young” As the “Judge David Young” show prepares itself to be one of the fresh new programs