SchoolBoy Q: Cali’s Homeboy
It seems like all that’s needed to make it in the hip-hop world today is a good beat and a connection. Somehow over the past few years rap has found its way into a commercial set ...
View ArticleDeerhunter: Queering the Scene
Georgia is known for many things but indie rock music isn’t necessarily at the top of the chart. Despite this, Georgia natives Bradford Cox, Lockett Pundt, Moses Archuleta, Josh McKay and Frankie...
View ArticleFrida & Diego: When Passion & Painting Mixes
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera were a power couple known for their very different styles of art. Several paintings from this 20th century couple were on display at the High Museum in Atlanta recently....
View ArticleChrisette Michelle: The Ability To Love Again
As an R&B/soul singer, Chrisette Michele, has lent her voice to many of hip hop’s legendary artists. Being featured on several popular albums including Rick Ross’ “Teflon Don” album, the Game’s...
View ArticleJustin Timberlake: Staying Power
I think Justin Timberlake was probably born with style. Though at first known as the pop star darling of shows such as Star Search and the Mickey Mouse Club, he would soon develop a...
View ArticleTiara Thomas: Good Girl Gone Bad
The raspy voice Wale fans hear on the track “Bad” belongs to newcomer Tiara Thomas. Although she isn’t a household name just yet, Thomas is on her way to stardom thanks to her guest spot on ...
View ArticleNorah Jones: Behind The Music
You’ve just experienced a severe break-up with your ex-lover. You search for ways to occupy the time that was once devoted to this person. You continue to replay the good times in your head, then...
View ArticleAdam Lambert: Mascara, Music & Magic
When Adam Lambert appeared on the eighth season of the hit show American Idol his life changed forever. The buzz around the glam rock star with the powerhouse voice quickly turned into his...
View ArticleBusta Rhymes: Still Leading The Pack
Busta Rhymes recently dropped his latest single “Twerk It” which is predicted to be one of this summer’s ultimate club bangers. Fellow New York Rapper, Nicki Minaj, who is also his YMCMB affiliate,...
View ArticleGilbere Forte: Ghetto Dreams
Gilbere Forte is no stranger to the music industry. The twenty-five year old MC/producer is known for his hunger to hustle and to “get it” by any means necessary. Forte was born in Michigan, but raised...
View ArticleDef Leppard: Godfathers of Heavy Metal
Now considered to be one of the greatest rock bands in UK history, Def Leppard, has evolved from performing in spoon factories in Sheffield, England to hosting music tours around the world. The rock...
View ArticleHarmful If Swallowed: Fusion Saves
There’s been rock ‘n roll, pop music, rap, rhythm and blues, classical and every genre in between. From the beginning, music has been classified as this or that in hopes of finding the perfect audience...
View ArticleCurtis Fields: One Man Band
Curtis Fields’s music and his looks don’t match. If a listener hears him without seeing what he looks like, one might think of a suave Raphael Saadiq or a John Legend lookalike. If he is seen ...
View ArticleEbony “Wondagurl” Oshunrinde: Coming Of Age
The sound of reggae artist Sizzla’s “Solid As A Rock,” fades in and out, another beat begins to drown out its sounds. Jay-Z anticipates the beginning of the song as he raps “one, two, one ...
View ArticleJ.U.S.T.I.C.E. League: Undeniable Talent
Aside from hip-hop heads, most people have not heard of the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League but they probably have heard some of their work. The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, which stands for Just Undeniably Some of...
View ArticleRobyn: Pop Music’s Universal Woman
Breaking into the music industry can be difficult; especially when your music is crossing over into the United States, you will face the tough critics and constant competition…Swedish recording...
View ArticleScarface: Geto Boy
Brad Terrence Jordan, stage name Scarface, is a well talented Houston musician that shared his talents in the fields of hip-hop, gangster rap, and Mafioso rap. When it comes to the rap game, Scarface...
View ArticleAll Time Low: Rockin ‘N Rollin
Four very different, but similar band members joined their talents by creating a lasting bond and forming the Rolling Stones of their generation. The punk rock band All Time Low, has the spunk and...
View ArticleGautier DeBlonde: Explained
Someone once said, “I always thought good photos were like good jokes. If you have to explain it, it just isn’t that good.” Whomever said these profound words must have encountered some of...
View ArticleLiam Bailey: Feeling the Groove
Soul, reggae, blues and rock are all different genres of music with very distinctive sounds. But English musician Liam Bailey managed to merge all four categories together to create an extraordinary...
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