Kristina Mitchell, Author at Rolling Out

Danielle “DaniLeigh” Curiel is a fresh face to the music industry as a newly signed artist to Def Jam, but she is no stranger to the world of entertainment. The 22-year-old has been booked and busy since her childhood, which landed her the opportunity to write and direct the music video for Prince’s single “Breakfast…

Teyana Taylor had fans shook when she announced she’d immediately be headlining her very own tour titled “Keep That Same Energy.” Previously, Taylor was on the “Later That Night Tour” with singer Jeremih as the headliner. However, things quickly changed when Taylor tweeted: It all started on social media when Taylor blasted Jeremih via Instagram…

Photo gallery: Aaron J. Thornton/Red Carpet Images On Sunday, July 1, fans of the Starz television series “Power” will gather in front of their big screens to sing their favorite theme song, “Big Rich Town,” as the hit show returns for a fifth season. During the last season of “Power,” fans were thrown a loop…

The distinguished gentlemen of the Detroit Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc, recently hosted their fourth annual Night Kap with this year’s theme being The Official Segue To The Summer. Attendees wore summer chic attire as they filled the Garden Theater in midtown Detroit. This year, the purpose was to gift a community…

Nas and Erykah Badu took us back to the ’90s during their recent show at the Chene Park summer concert series in Detroit. While classic joints such as “The World is Yours”, “If I Ruled the World”, and “You Owe Me”, were underway, the new generation of hip-hop heads were able to relate to some of…

The Grammy Award-nominated Ro James gave rolling out the “green light” to exclusively kick it with him, shortly after his performance that was held on Saturday, June 9th in Detroit at Chene Park. Read below what he shared about his upcoming new music, his childhood upbringing and his Grammy nomination. Welcome back to Detroit and…

The Chene Park summer concert series kicked off its first show, featuring headliner Jhene Aiko, along with Ro James and Yuna on Saturday, June 9. As an opening act, Yuna gave us life as she graced the stage with her shimmery, multi-colored fringe pants. She vibed with the crowd, as she sang her hit single…

A new platform has taken hold in the media world, one centered on feminism and women’s empowerment, to showcase all that women bring to the medium. Media Girls on Tour is a multi-city tour to empower women in journalism careers, media, or public relations, followed by an insightful panel and networking mixer which includes key leaders of…

The direction of the music industry no longer requires a major record label to validate “hot” new music artists. Nowadays, music technology is on the verge of replacing the record labels. Having access to branding and networking tools (such as Google, YouTube, Spotify, Tidal, Apple Music, SoundCloud, etc.) allows recording artists to build their own…

Tasha L. Green has devotedly supported her community during her 14 years of residency in the Detroit suburb of Westland, Michigan. Whether it was attending city council meetings, raising awareness for a worthy cause, or fighting for public safety, Green has always committed herself to the idea of creating a better community for Westland residents.…

Elijah Connor is breaking the internet with his hit single, “Mill Ticket,” featuring fellow Detroit artist Tee Grizzley, giving the city another win. This energetic, hip-hop club banger was produced by Dre Butterz of B.M.B. Records, giving Connor and Tee Grizzley a new sound that Detroit approves of. With his confidence, sex appeal, undeniable talent, and…

As a mental health advocate, singer, producer, and EDM (Electronic Dance Music) DJ, Zoey Clarke, takes initiative in raising awareness about mental health, not only throughout the music industry, but all over the world, as well. After surviving deep depression from a miscarriage that to mental illness and being cyber stalked, Clarke mustered up the…

Diarra Collazo, aka Uncle P, is a DJ, and hip-hop pioneer from Detroit. After attaining his degree in music entertainment management from the Art Institute of Atlanta, Uncle P took what he’s learned in the music industry back to Detroit. Recently, his 4th annual Hip Hop Underground Awards show took place, creating a huge buzz in…

Detroit is on the radar for being one of the best underground hip-hop spots for rap fans in the country. As such, in true Motown fashion, Detroit continues to crank out stars uch as Tee Grizzley, Big Sean, Dej Loaf, Kash Doll, Zay Hilfiger, and Neisha Neshae. In no time, Detroit will be on a trajectory…

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, Grammy Award-winning singer Anthony Hamilton and songstress Melanie Fiona were among those who gathered in Detroit to celebrate the birthday of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the annual Let Freedom Ring Awards ceremony. The event was held at Cobo Center on Monday, Jan. 15. The presence of Black excellence filled the…

Gaining a mass amount of YouTube viewers was not on the radar of 27-year-old Deonte “Polo Frost” Grantham when launching his music career. This Ypsilanti, Michigan native has made an impressive transition into the music industry, creating a viral movement named the #BestEverChallenge from his debut single “Best Ever,” featuring Ayo & Teo. Deemed a…

Hard work on the football field is starting to pay off for some Detroit high school juniors and seniors. On Thursday, Dec. 14, nine outstanding high school football players were awarded with engraved football helmets, and varsity jackets at the 2017 Detroit Public School League (PSL) Football Honors. Held at the UAW Ford National Programs…

YouTube sensation Devvon Terrell prides himself on being a “weirdo” who’s not afraid to be himself without any inhibitions. The 28-year-old Brooklyn, New York, native has been deemed by Forbes as one of the most successful independent artists, garnering six-figure views for his popular YouTube videos, music renditions or covers. He remixes songs such as…

Detroit’s beloved James “Jay Dee” Yancey, a.k.a J Dilla, a.k.a John Doe, will always be remembered for being one of the most legendary producers in hip-hop history period. Dilla’s talent, passion, and work ethic are still undeniably unmatched. Hip-hop lovers can’t forget his timeless and immense skills in creating some of the best songs ever…

Just 15 years ago, Marshall “Eminem” Mathers made his movie debut in the hit film 8 Mile on Nov. 8, 2002. The movie was deemed a success, earning over $51M in its opening week while introducing the world to the platform of Detroit’s hip-hop. During this pivotal point in Eminem’s career, no one was to ever…