Chuck Berry. Little Richard. Fats Domino. James Brown. Ray Charles. Sam Cooke. Robert Johnson. Quick — what do these people have in common? They represent
Stars, stripes and an air of patriotism set the tone for the grand opening of America’s first National Museum of Patriotism in downtown Atlanta. The
Hall of Justus Known Little Brother’s savvy street poet, rapper Big Pooh, carves out his hip-hop niche on this exceptional solo effort. Mixing melodic soul
Run-D.M.C. became the second hip-hop act ever inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. World-renowned Detroit MC, Eminem, took the stage to induct
Beanie Sigel grew up in crime-ridden South Philadelphia. As a teenager, Sigel became a product of the same violence that ravaged his community. His brushes
Hip-hop legends Run-D.M.C. were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame along with soul legend Bobby Womack; heavy metal gods Metallica; doo-wop pioneers
The Internet was abuzz April 2, with news that Lil Wayne had filed a lawsuit in February 2009, against a number of DJs including the
Edward “DJ Eddie F” Ferrell, co-founder of the online music label Musicwerks.com, boasts an astounding portfolio of A-list musicians he’s discovered, worked with and produced
Interviewing Bun B in person can be an intimidating experience. After all, the husky, deep-voiced MC born Bernard Freeman is a music legend. With his
In a recession, there are those musicians that strive to pretend there’s nothing wrong — painting a rose-colored picture for the listeners that follow them.
Beanie Sigel understands what it means to live life in the fast lane. The South Philadelphia rapper has dealt with the spoils and hardships of
Keyshia Cole’s Management Company Dispels Rumors of Frankie’s Death Contrary to Internet and blog rumors, Frankie Lon — mother of Keyshia Cole — did not
Cult icon Angie Stone, aka Angela Laverne Brown, is still basking in the residual afterglow from recording her latest CD, The Art of Love and
Coalition Records With their new album, The Waiting, Between 7 & 9 demonstrates just how to put the “smooth” in jazz. The mid-tempo “G is
Columbia How many teen rappers have smoothly segued into adult superstars? That’s the question one is forced to ask with every mediocre release from
Roc-A-Fella/Def jam It’s been five long years since Jadakiss released a solo album, and the break seems to be exactly what he needed. Jada has
NPG As promised, pop-rock-R&B icon Prince has delivered a three-album set. As expected, the results are wildly uneven. LotusFlow3R is the Purple One’s guitar showcase
Midget Records Lady Sovereign has found her creative groove via major label independence. On the first release since she left Def Jam, the British princess
Looks like André 3000, aka André Benjamin doesn’t need the “Green Light” after all. The multiplatinum selling rapper was arrested for driving 109 miles per
R&B group, Day 26’s newfound celebrity was evident when they walked into the gymnasium at McNair High School in Atlanta. Filled with screaming, teary-eyed adolescent
