Posts Tagged ‘mainstream’
Singer Maurice Moore releases a raw sound different from the mainstream
Recently, Maurice Moore joined Romeo International on Remixx to discuss his new project, Destination Unknown. He mentioned that for this project, he wanted to be raw and uncut. He was not…
Read MoreAdina Howard: the next chapter
Most famously known for her platinum-plus, chart-topping female anthem, “Freak Like Me,” taken from the Grand Rapids, Michigan native’s 1995 debut, Do You Wanna Ride? [Mecca Don/EastWest Records], Adina Howard is a true…
Read MoreWhy is mainstream media sleeping on soul?
Over the past few months, there have been rumblings that indicate that soul music is not only alive—but primed for a major resurgence. But the media seems to gloss over great music by artists like Jazmine Sullivan and Raheem DeVaughn
Read More‘The Best Man Holiday’ fell flat with white audiences, should black people care?
USA Today’s ignorant description of “The Best Man Holiday” as a ‘race-themed’ film (later laughably softened as a ‘diverse’ film), opened up the floodgates of criticism and justifiable anger. But more than that, it shed a light on what black filmmakers, actors and audiences have known for years: anything that features mostly black stars will invariably be viewed as a ‘black’ film by the mainstream–regardless of how universal the actual film’s themes are.
Read MoreDrake wants money for ‘YOLO;’ should other celebs be paid for slang?
Drake is the latest in long line of celebrities who have introduced or helped popularize a slang term. It’s kind of hard to take credit for it after-the-fact, however. Here are a few other people that gave the world catchphrases.
Read MoreMindless Behavior: The New Black Love for Young Black Women
Mindless Behavior, the hottest Pop group with a hip hop/r&b swag, has taken the young world by storm, your daughter’s hearts in the palm of their hands, and who better…
Read MoreMindless Behavior: Justin Bieber, Black Mothers and Mindless Fans Have a Soul Connection
Watch out Beliebers, Mindless Behavior has stepped into the building! Every generation has their pop ‘icon’ and Mindless Behavior has staked their claim! Every young girl with ears and eyes…
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