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REVOLT TV hosts 2014 Upfront Presentation at Marquee in NYC

The Revolt TV era is upon us. Last night in New York City, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ new Revolt TV hosted it’s 2014 Upfront Presentation at Marquee in Chelsea. With DJ Damage and Sibley of Revolt Live keeping the night moving, the new network made a grand and glamorous official debut. Revolt TV is a multi-genre, multi-platform network that seeks to offer new music, entertainment news, artist interviews, exclusive performances and all-original programming.

April 23, 2014 No Comments

‘Illmatic’ turns 20; how Nas ignited a new generation of MC

Spring 1994. It was 20 years ago today that Nas released his seminal debut album, Illlmatic. It wasn’t the huge crossover hit that, say, The

April 19, 2014 No Comments

Singer Brianna Colette talks music & self-confidence

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April 14, 2014 No Comments

Songbird Brianna Colette wants to ‘take you on a journey’

Brianna Colette is a vivacious singer with a style and voice so distinctive, it grabs you at first listen and burns itself into your consciousness. Both coy and confident, Colette’s soulful sound has made her one of the leaders of R&B and soul’s new school. The southern girl (she grew up in both Tennessee and Virginia) didn’t decide to pursue singing full time until she was in her late teens, but she was bitten by the entertainer bug far earlier in life.

April 14, 2014 No Comments

Farah Griffin challenges modern black intellectual scene

Dr. Farah Griffin is an author, scholar, activist and artist. The Harvard graduate is professor of English and comparative literature and African-American studies at Columbia

April 11, 2014 No Comments

Eric Holder addresses civil rights forum at Sharpton event

Attorney General Eric Holder was the special guest speaker on the opening day of the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network Conference in New York

April 10, 2014 No Comments

Coco talks about her new Coco Licious adult toy line

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March 27, 2014 No Comments

Kurtis Blow, Marley Marl talk about the Legends of Hip-Hop concert

Several generations of hip-hop greatness were at Resorts World Casino for the Legends of Hip-Hop, including Marley Marl and Kurtis Blow

March 26, 2014 No Comments

Check out Sevyn Streeter’s provocative performance in New York City

R&B star Sevyn Streeter made the SOBs stage her own this week in New York City, showcasing new material and her hit single “It Won’t Stop”

March 26, 2014 No Comments

Sevyn Streeter gets scandalous at SOBs in New York City

Ingenue Sevyn Streeter took the stage at SOBs in Manhattan last night (March 24th) and proved that after years of building a name as a

March 25, 2014 No Comments

‘Rolling Out’ takes you to Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Rolling Out goes on a trip to Greenpoint, a beautiful and low-key corner of Brooklyn. We talk to businesses and residents about the community

March 23, 2014 No Comments

Sybil Domond owns Brooklyn’s most charming vintage boutique

People of 2Morrow is a dazzling vintage clothing boutique in the heart of Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Featuring carefully curated vintage clothing, jewelry and other accessories for women and children, People of 2Morrow offers unique clothes that are affordable and beautiful. The shop is the brainchild of Sybil Domond, who explained what makes her particular business so unique.

March 23, 2014 No Comments

‘Rolling out’ takes you to New York City’s coolest record shops

Part 1 of Rolling Out’s look at the most interesting vinyl shops in New York City showcases two shops great for hard-to-find records and CDs

March 13, 2014 No Comments

The Bishop gallery in Brooklyn is preserving Bed-Stuy’s heritage

The Bishop gallery on Bedford Avenue is an art house committed to reflecting the culture and heritage of the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, N.Y. offering

March 12, 2014 No Comments

Saxophonist Darius Jones explains why jazz is far from dead

Darius Jones is passionate about music. The alto saxophonist has received rave reviews from publications such as the New York Times and All About Jazz for his rich, soulful musical approach; and that approach is rooted in his love for expression and his respect for history.

March 7, 2014 No Comments

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