Eric Black, Author at Rolling Out

DJ Infamous ‘Double Cup’ video shoot was nothing less than a star studded movie. Ludacris, Jezzy, and Juicy J were all on hand to do their verses. Yung Berg who wrote the hook was hanging out on the set as well. The video shoot went down at Ludacris’ private jet hanger in the ATL. Private jet,…

REMY V was in the building and Rico Love was on the stage at Brickell’s, hipster bar and lounge, Blackbird Ordinary hosted by Lorenzo Ice-Tea Thomas of WEDR/99 JAMZ. The Grammy nominated super producer, turned Division One recording artist performed songs from his new album Discrete Luxury to a packed crowd alongside his females trio Dj’s. Rico’s single, They Don’t Know…

Rolling out invaded Grooves Night in Houston to find models for its Ms. Peach Mist online contest. Partiers enjoyed tasting a selection of three Peach Mist recipes that were being sampled. Peach Mist is Canadian Mist’s new flavor, which is described as “Always light. Never bites.” The ladies loved the Pamper Room where Lamik Beauty…

Wednesday, Atlantic Records presented B.o.B’s listening session for his upcoming December release, Underground Luxury. Held at theswanky South Beach Haven Lounge, guests enjoyed Remy Martin V cocktails and sounds were provided by DJ Efeezy. B.o.B. personally navigated influencers and local DJ’s through the album and have insight on tracks he produced as well as collaborations.…

Who?: Almighty “Dolla” of EDUBB What?: Catch EDubb and Friends this Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 at Smith’s Olde Bar for Turkey Twerk Fest which will be hosted by Fort Knox and DJ Superman. Read Almighty Dolla has to say… Do you most often actively seek inspiration or does it find you? Or is there a…

Blue Smoke hosted another sold out Live Music & Dinner showcase in NYC on October 15th. Haley Small, Sheldon-Ray and IET moved crowds with their vocal presentations for this unofficial CMJ event. Celebrate Hallows’ Eve with Blue Smoke at Duane Park on Tuesday, October 29th for a special masquerade party. For reservations email [email protected]

Photo by MrSnapPhotography.com Rolling out recognized some of the movers and shakers in hip-hop at the “I AM Hip Hop” issue celebration event. Shanti Das,author of The Hip-Hop Professional, was part of the foundation that built LaFace Records and she worked closely with label founders Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Antonio “LA” Reid. She was instrumental in developing innovative promotional…

Rolling Out Celebrated BET Hip Hop Awards with a special ‘I AM Hip Hop’ issue. This issue highlighted some Hip Hops trendsetters that make it happen in Atlanta. This event was powered by Monster Products. Additional thanks to Malibu Red, and Gentlemen Jack for Sponsoring the event. -eric williams Photo by MrSnapPhotography.com Click below to see…

How did you arrive at making the choice to create the Music Atlanta Conference? Was it a deliberate decision or a gradual and natural evolution? Who was influential in your decision? I arrived at the choice to create the Music Atlanta Conference as I realized the need to create balance between rappers and singers in urban…

Rolling Out’s “I AM Hip-Hop” issue celebration powered by MONSTER Products at WareHouse Studios was a great way to start off the BET Hip Hop Awards weekend. Some of the biggest names in hip- hop attended this event, which had a twist to it because of the Monster Products photo shoot going on during the event.…

DJ Drama, Don Cannon, Trendsetter Sense, DJ Era and The Academy hosted a community service event called, ‘The Academy Salutes Young Men of Influence’ to highlight the spirit and history of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech. The Academy DJs hailing from California, Ohio, Philadelphia, Texas and other areas across the…

Keke Wyatt of “R&B Divas” hung out at the rolling out booth during the Bronner Bros. Hair Show 2013. Wyatt autographed photos and took photos with her fans. Her mom and husband were hanging out with her as well. At one point, she jokingly went off on her husband for taking a photo with a female fan…

This past weekend the Bronner Bros. International Hair Show 2013 in Atlanta was the one of the biggest hair shows ever. The show had everything from hair products to some of the biggest hairstyles and extravagant outfits we’ve ever seen. Check out some of the outrageous hairstyles and outfits below.

‘TGT’ Tyrese, Ginuwine, and Tank stopped by the 2013 Bronner Bros. Hair Show to meet and greet their fans. DBS Sounds was on site selling the ‘TGT Three Kings” CD for any fans that wanted to buy it early. TGT said they were overwhelmed by how many people came out to the 2013 Bonner Bros.…

Do you most often actively seek inspiration or does it find you? Or is it a combination of the two? Trudo: It’s a combination. FrontStreet: More like a combination of the two. What led you to art in general and to your art form in particular? Trudo: I didn’t want to express myself through fighting,…

DJs: The Superstars of the 21st Century The 2013 Atlanta Respect the DJ event will be a social gathering for record label executives, producers, popular artists, and, of course, the 50 top DJs of Atlanta. Respect the DJ is an event that aims to build a bridge between various music genres. It features a talented…