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In an era when much of R&B is more influenced by Michael Jackson than Marvin Gaye, the idea of an urban performer tends to lean
November 12, 2013
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In an era when much of R&B is more influenced by Michael Jackson than Marvin Gaye, the idea of an urban performer tends to lean
Louisiana native Dee-1 is in a great mood. And why shouldn’t he be? The rhymer just inked a brand new deal with RCA, and he sat down with RO to explain why he decided to make the leap from indie sensation to major label star, and why RCA was where he decided to set up shop.
Silver Spoon Brun had all of the resources at his fingertips to become involved in the music business. His uncle, Grammy winning producer/engineer Corey Rooney, was crafting hits for superstar artists, and the young boy from Queens began to pay more attention to what his uncle and his famous friends were up to. “I’d been watching my uncle doing music around great artist like Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Mary J. Blige. I just fell in love with that at a young age.”
One individual who was important to the real TLC story is Crystal Jones. Jones founded TLC (originally 2nd Nature) with Tionne Watkins and Lisa Lopes, the future T-Boz and Left-Eye, but was unceremoniously ousted early on in favor of Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas. The film portrays Jones as a talentless footnote to the group’s beginnings, and she spoke to RO about the way the film portrayed TLC and her history.
Adrian Marcel remembers exactly what album and what artist inspired him to become a singer. The R&B star from East Oakland knew that he was destined to be a performer after he heard Ginuwine’s 1998 album 100% Ginuwine. “That’s when I knew for sure that [music] was where I wanted to go,” he recalls. “I was always into music but that was around the age when you start liking girls, and I realized you get girls from singing. [laughs]”
“Deejaing is a culture and we all play a part in keeping the culture alive and thriving.” – DJ PNUT What led you to deejaying?
What inspires you to show up at work every day? Inspiration would be one of the most prominent aspects in any artist’s life. Your sense
Christopher Massey was born with an “s” on his chest. From the time he was a toddler posing in major department store catalogs to making
Ja Rule understands what means to be involved in a hip-hop beef. In the early 2000s, Ja Rule was engaged in rap battle with 50
West Coast-based artist Giselle Grayson has opened tours for T.I., Young Jeezy, Lloyd, Sean Paul and Bobby V . Read what the performer has to
The girl from tiny Haines City, Fla. has taken the long way to fame; from stints in girl groups TG4 and RichGirl, to a stint at Jive Records that didn’t go as expected. But Sevyn is experiencing the rewards that come with perseverance.
Rapper Ja Rule will co-star in faith-based film, In Love With a Church Girl, along side Latina actress Adrienne Bailon. During a recent visit in
If you’re looking for an artist to add to your playlist, consider Heston; he’s music’s best kept secret. Having recently released his new single, “Love
HOT 107.9’s DJ Beestroh isn’t just a DJ, he is also a radio personality, producer, event host, voice-over talent, writer and actor. As a DJ at HOT
He sat in a room with blue lights proudly showcasing his love story to a small group. Some call him Michael Bell, others may call him
Hailing from Rochestor, N.Y., rapper Terrance “Caleon” Jones has built his reputation using clever wordplay and mesmerizing hooks. In 2003, he co-founded the independent record
Common continues to serve as an inspiring voice in hip-hop while also working diligently in the community. Common and his Common Ground Foundation recently teamed
Atlanta based, underground Hip Hop artist Joe Stu recently released “Wrong Turns in the Right Direction,” featuring production by noted Raleigh, NC producer D.R.U.G.S. who’s
Kawan “K.P.” Prather has two decades of music industry experience under his belt, and he’s witnessed stars come and go; as well as having seen technology completely revise the way the industry works. But as Head of Urban A&R (East Coast) at Atlantic Records, K.P. acknowledges that while many things have changed over the years—a lot of his approach remains rooted in the same principles on which he’s built his career.
Urban pop and R&B artist Von Tae’ has been working on music since the age of 7 and ever since has been making a name
