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'Prime Cutlass': All-star producer dishes on Latinos in hip hop
The very thought of the roles played by Latinos in hip hop is not a novel concept. Latinos have been ever present in the nearly forty year old cultural phenomenon since its inception; placing their...
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For Los Rakas the mission is to be a legitimate force
When music listeners think of Oakland, California names like Digital Underground, Tony! Toni! Toné!, Sly Stone, Green Day and Souls of Mischief are some quickly conjured up in the minds of pop culture...
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Art Rapture: Some try to copy but just can't sketch (Photos)
“The impetuous for this was where I still live in San Diego, California. The scene out there is that after work everyone wants to go to the art gallery as opposed to going to a lounge”, shared...
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East WillyB is no longer Brooklyn's best kept secret (Photos)
From the very start the web series East WillyB promised three things before it was officially launched at the end of March. It promised to be a show that has excellent writing, possess an outstanding...
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Teaming up to preserve a pop culture stalwart (Photos)
“An event like this means a lot to me and the fact that I’m part of maybe what could be the last get up for all these artists at this historical landmark. There’s really nothing...
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The hidden gem within the art rapture (Photos)
When attending an Art Rapture event one can expect just about anything from poetry, beat boxing and artists selling their latest works. Recently the monthly artist collective added a new wrinkle to...
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Hip hop icon Darryl "DMC" McDaniels vows to change pop culture (Photos)
Darryl McDaniels may be the “King of Rock” as he is one third of the pioneering rap group Run DMC. His rhymes are certainly a thing of legend. But to his peers and those who have been fortunate...
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Skylar Grey is giving fans a reason to look forward not down (Video)
It’s well known globally that New York City has a reputation for being tough, gritty and unforgiving at times. The bright lights and big stage can be daunting for many who try to take it by storm....
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Making Movies looks to stay in focus (Video)
Having a breakneck work schedule is always ingrained in the life of musicians in any band. The traveling, touring, and constant press can take its toll. However, if you have a core of people who share...
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After a few weeks on the charts Skylar explains it all (Video)
“This is my debut album because I feel like for the first time this is what I wanted”, declared Skylar Grey during a recent tour stop in the Minneapolis, Minnesota in support of her current album which...
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Irene Diaz is madly in love with all the attention (Video)
The musical approach of East Los Angeles native Irene Diaz may be something out of the past. However, it could be seen as something refreshing for now and maybe the near future. Fans have been getting...
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A recipe for success in the Bronx (Video)
Anyone who has visited the Port Morris section of the Bronx would be a fool to ignore that many things have changed over the years. It has definitely begun to remove a vile stigma which has been...
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A New York filmmakers open discussion over a dirty word (Video)
The late George Carlin was once jailed for uttering a set of words that are not allowed on most traditional broadcast formats. But we the intelligent media consuming public know that the English...
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One woman’s way of standing out from the crowd (Video)
From the very beginning the music industry has produced countless anomalies. It has ushered in everything from bebop to hair metal bands. The public has been introduced to tormented songwriters, slick...
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Summerstage 2013: Pete Rock vs. DJ Premier (Video)
Popular music has given its consumers countless moments to live in and reflect upon. Generation X has had more than its fair share of these times. We’ve had to listen to our parents speak of the time...
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Davis Rules: Singer-songwriter gears up for the release of his new single...
The end of the summer season may have been unofficially over last week. Some may still be pondering over what reservations they may have over things they wanted to accomplish during the merriment...
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R & B singer expresses his thanks for marquee billing and then some.
November is a month to observe many things. Some in this country jokingly celebrate a certain style of facial hair while many take a more serious route and honor their heritage. But traditionally in...
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Nothing is sophisticated when it comes to the crossroads of life.
In life we are presented with countless decisions to make. We agonize over them on a consistent basis because we want to be certain that the right ones are made. However, nothing is guaranteed as we...
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More than a salute to life and the acknowledgement of the struggle
The middle of December is the time of year when the atmosphere can be quite brumous at times. Traditionally we make concerted efforts to puncture this sort of environment with joy while reflecting on...
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Exclusive Orlando Jones:Thug Music Vol. 1 - Play at MAXIMUM Volume
Orlando Jones may be splitting his time between starring in two smash hits on the tube - Adult Swim's Black Dynamite and FOX's Sleepy Hollow - but the more than versatile man has found time to add...
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