Picture me, a pre-teen from Harlem, New York that is accustomed to hearing thick, Brooklyn accents and hard-hitting beats bleeding through my speakers, moving to Atlanta. At the time, in mid-90s, there was a Hip-Hop renaissance of sorts happening in the South, namely Atlanta. Musicians like Goodie Mob, Outkast, Joi, and Mista brought a gritty ...
Pariah: a person without status; a rejected member of society; an outcast. A film by Dee Rees, “Pariah” takes on the black sheep topic of identity and sexuality in the African-American community with striking elegance as the trailer begins with the main character, Alike, reciting a poem filled with shocking revelation and determination as she ...
I predict that 2011 will be a break-out year for Artist TheDollDaze. Why? Cause she has the talent, drive, and has been consistently paying her dues on the Atlanta local scene for the past few years with performances that rival many big named “signed” acts. (won’t call any names … I spent a few moments ...
Artist: J Cole Mixtape: Friday Nights Lights Friday Night Lights is a definite classic in my eyes hands down! Grown Simba (JCole’s nickname) is a 20 something yr old emcee who shows flashes of hip-hop brilliance with the way he incorporates the old school in his lyrics/songs. Roc Nation first signee is well worth the ...
The thread that connects us: the work of MAO A very warm and welcoming greeting of hello. I am met with by the always welcoming Curator owner of AR.CHE.TYPE Gallery. On a bit of a whim this particular day I am somehow finding myself in attendance at this rather amazing of exhibitions, the artist MAO ...
Being that this is my first R&B review I want to say that Frank Ocean’s mixtape cant be considered just R&B! His songwriting skills combine with his track selections is what will set him apart from today’s rhythm and blues elite! You can download this project for free, but it’s worth purchasing… ~Superfudge ...
Much has already been said about Abel Tesfaye aka The Weeknd and his Drake enforced House of Balloons project, so I want regurgitate. However, I will say this; Good music travels fast! ...