Posts Tagged ‘Beats’
Music producer HappyBirthdayCalvin shares how ‘Beats’ changed his life
Chicago producer HappyBirthdayCalvin is sure to become a household name. He recently gained notoriety with the inclusion of his “Kari’s Song” in the coming-of-age drama Beats starring fellow Chicagoan Khalil Everage, which premiered in June on Netflix. Technology has opened up the door for Calvin — whose given name is Calvin Holmes— and he is…
Read MoreAnthony Anderson and director Chris Robinson discuss new Netflix film ‘Beats’
“Beats” is a coming-of-age-drama set on Chicago’s South Side that chronicles the story of a teen musical prodigy played by newcomer Khalil Everage and a former music manager, turned high school security guard, played by Anthony Anderson, who both share a mutual love of hip hop. Through their relationship they both try to help free…
Read MoreMigos producer Rob Taylor beaten by rapper over a beat (video)
The rap game has always been a serious matter in Atlanta. Struggling rappers spend hard earned cash on studio time and beats hoping to make a mark in the ATL. One surefire beat-maker with proven talent is Rob Taylor, who has produced tracks for Migos and others. But a recent video uploaded to YouTube shows…
Read MoreDJ Dummy gets candid about inspiration, working with Common and his next move
DJ Dummy is having a pretty incredible year. The New York DJ started the year off by rocking the Grammys and Academy Awards’ stages alongside Common in jaw-dropping performances for the film Selma. Not stopping there, DJ Dummy kept crowds rocking all over the world when he joined J. Cole on his Forest Hills Drive Tour that…
Read More50 Cent’s SMS Audio inks deal with both Marvel and Reebok
Hip-hop mogul 50 Cent has another power move in store. The Jamaica, Queens, native is set to partner with both Marvel and Reebok for two separate lines of his SMS Audio headphones brand. The Reebok and SMS headphones will be marketed to health and fitness enthusiasts at select Reebok stores and online while the Marvel…
Read MoreWhy Questlove says Patti LaBelle is a liar!
Questlove has a beef with Patti LaBelle. Apparently the legendary singer made numerous promises to Questlove and has yet to deliver. Watch the story!
Read MoreDr. Dre could become 1st hip-hop billionaire with Beats sale
For years, the race to become hip-hop’s first billionaire mogul has always been led by front-runners Diddy and Jay Z. But recently Dr. Dre has been steadily ascending the ranks, and according to a new report, he’s poised to hit the billion-dollar mark sooner than anyone thought with a deal to sell his Beats by…
Read MoreStudio session: Bow Wow works on beats
Rap Music’s Next Kings — Doughboyz Cashout
The beauty of this group, Doughboyz Cashout, is that they were just having fun and doing what comes naturally, when the tide suddenly changed and they found that they were in demand and on the brink of being the next big thing. The Dougboyz Cashout story is the real African American dream — from streets to…
Read MoreArt, Beats + Lyrics Urban Art Exhibition at Warehouse Live: Photos
Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee Whiskey held the Art, Beats + Lyrics urban art exhibition hosted by Hustle Simmons on Dec. 2 at Warehouse Live in Houston’s historic downtown Warehouse District. Guests enjoyed the great taste of Gentleman Jack Whiskey while viewing various pieces of fine art from artists such as; Flux, Goldie, Carolyn Grady, Kat…
Read MoreMorehouse Sage and IT Guru Dadisi Olutosin on the Diversity and IT Paradox
Social Media & IT Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Cultural Pundit and Global Citizen, Dadisi J. Olutosin, slowed his roll long enough for us to grab an espresso and ponder diversity in the IT industry. It was an eye-opening conversation that required a second espresso. There is actually a lot of diversity in the IT economy. Look at…
Read MoreMichael Rapaport: ‘Hip-Hop Informs Everything in Pop Culture’
“Hip hop inspired me.”
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