There’s an old adage that says when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. There are so many ways to do this and many turn to spiritual retreats for guidance, just visit https://acsauhaya.org/ for an example. Others call on t...
After 13 years recording for major labels and releasing nine total studio albums, T.I. is completely aware that he can be set in his ways when it comes to his musical identity. His methodology for recording new material hasn’...
There’s a line in the second verse of Rihanna’s club banger, “Pour It Up,” where she proclaims, “My fragrance on and they love my smell.” It’s the best line that mirrors the 26-year-old Bajan superstar’s current ...
James Brown is undoubtedly one of the most influential entertainers in the history of American music and culture. Known as “The Godfather of Soul,” he is revered for his musical genius, social consciousness and promoti...
Mike Schneider of the Associated Press is reporting that the trial of four members of Florida A&M’s marching band charged with felony hazing and manslaughter in the death of drum major Robert Champion has begun. In 2011,...
Nas: Time is Illmatic is a feature documentary that chronicles the preconditions and circumstances leading up to the making of the rapper’s seminal 1994 debut album, Illmatic. Unlike most music-centered documentaries, which ...
The A3C Hip-Hop Festival is celebrating its 10th Anniversary in the city of Atlanta Oct 8-14.* Founded by Brian Knott and Kevin Elfick, the A3C Hip-Hop Festival began as a way to showcase Hip-Hop talent in the Atlanta area after t...
The Grio is reporting that excerpts from Maya Angelou’s book I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings will be incorporated into a hip-hop album entitled Caged Bird Songs. The songs are produced by Shawn Rivera and RoccStar. Rivera i...
Veteran musician-turned-record label executive Antonio “L.A.” Reid strives to bring out excellence in anything and everyone with whom he comes in contact. Since the late 1980s, he and longtime collaborator, Kenneth ...
When songwriter and producer Carvin “Ransum” Haggins first collaborated with artist Musiq Soulchild, the singer asked him why he makes music. Haggins, with full confidence, tells the uplifting vocalist that he wants hi...
