Atlanta’s music scene has consistently produced chart topping hits for nearly two decades. Live Indie Talent will showcase the next generation of hip-hop stars with
Soul music took another tragic hit Wednesday night, Dec. 26, when soul icon Fontella Bass passed away at the age of 72. According to The
Earlier this year, news leaked that Brandy and her boyfriend, Ryan Press, had become engaged after more than two years of dating. Now, insiders close
Overhyped debuts. Ridiculous side projects. One novelty act that just should’ve stayed in 2011. There were a lot of albums in 2012 that just missed
In a genre that seems to owe more to Janet than Patti these days, Melanie Fiona is an artist who’s reputation hinges on that remarkable voice.
Hip-hop beefs were at an all time high this year, and as record sales continue to suffer, the drama will spill into the new year.
Remigius Orjiukwu, aka The Black Curate, is a singer, composer, philosopher and most surprisingly perhaps, a Catholic priest. It was during his medical research that he
2012 was a banner year in gospel, with a wide variety of artists topping the charts and providing an inspirational backdrop in a year full
Check out the freshest faces of hip hop.
Rapper A$AP Rocky’s father passes away A Harlem rapper is reeling today after losing his father over the Christmas holiday. A$AP Rocky whose debut album
Here are ten of the best indie hip hop releases from 2012, ranging from offbeat and quirky, to dark, to socially-aware—the DIY rhymers made major-level noise this year.
In this week’s best new hip-hop songs, T.I. writes an open letter with the help of Akon; Wale and Rick Ross put on a show;
Elle Varner fans upset by interracial engagement rumors
On Christmas Eve, Young Money rapper Drake posted two images on Instagram that were allegedly from Walgreens and Macy’s; pictures of YOLO clothing. Drizzy has
Hip hop’s adage of “keep it real,” started out well-intentioned, but a bit naïve. And nowt, “artistic authenticity” has given way to a much darker need to prove one’s toughness in reckless and criminal ways.
Every year, the world of music is filled with tragedy and triumph. Here are the ten most unforgettable music-related stories from 2012.
To see them on stage is one thing, but you have to see them behind the scenes.
You may not know Marva Whitney by name, but her music and her voice has been sampled to the hilt. Whitney’s “Unwind Yourself,”was sampled by
2012 was the year mainstream R&B became interesting again. Despite the regrettable obsession with pandering to Eurodance trends, and the still-overbearing influence of contemporary hip-hop;
In 2012, almost all of Chris Brown’s most ridiculous and controversial moments have happened on Twitter and Instagram. Here are 10 reasons he should take a sabbatical.
