November 2008

T-Pain – Thr33 Ring

T-Pain – Thr33 Ring Zomba Love him or hate him, T-Pain knows how to make a hit. His third installment, the circus-y Thr33 Ringz doesn’t

It’s ON! Tuesdays: T-Pain and Seal Return

It’s ON! Tuesdays: T-Pain and Seal Return While there aren’t any history-changing events to provide a backdrop for yet another week of hot new music,

The Best Damn Hip Hop Blogs and Podcasts

Hip Hop and technology have always been great friends. Naturally, many of the day’s best artists have used technological advances to their advantage—especially the Internet.

Unk- Second Season

Unk- Second Season Big Oomp Records Unk exploded in 2006 with the infectious “Walk It Out,” but on his sophomore release, Second Season, he struggles

Seal-Soul

Seal-Soul Warner Bros Produced by Grammy Award-winning David Foster, Soul finds adult contemporary crooner Seal covering some of the most timeless hits in the soul

Ex-Mogul Suge Knight Sues Kanye West

Talk about a recession. Ex-record label heavyweight, Marion “Suge” Knight is suing rapper/producer Kanye West blaming ‘Ye for damages that resulted from a nightclub shooting

Justin Timberlake Helps Launch New Golf Clubs

NEW YORK—Superstar Justin Timberlake nearly brought things to a grinding halt at New York City’s Grand Central Terminal recently during a promotional appearance for Callaway

Warrant Issued for Mos Def in Las Vegas

It may sound like a plot from one of the talented actor’s movies, but the warrant that Las Vegas police recently issued for rapper/actor, Mos

Michael Jackson says no to Family Reunion

The First Family of Music will have to continue on without its most celebrated attraction. Jermaine Jackson announced that the Jacksons, according to the New

askia fountain – music artists’ confidant

photo by steed media service A&R, Compound Entertainment Askia Fountain, A&R for superstar Ne-Yo’s Compound Entertainment, gets about 500 e-mails a day, and he doesn’t

Girl Talk – Feed the Animals

Girl Talk – Feed the Animals Illegal Art There’s a good chance the average listener will not appreciate the mash-up musical genius that comes with

Kierra Sheard – Bold Right Life

Kierra Sheard – Bold Right Life EMI Gospel With her latest album, Bold Right Life, Kierra Sheard is all about proving to the world that

Nikka Costa – Pebble To A Pearl

Nikka Costa – Pebble To A Pearl Stax Nikka Costa’s latest collection, Pebble to a  Pearl, finds the 36-year-old dumping some of the contemporary flourishes