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As editor and publisher, I receive a staggering amount of pitches for this column everyday. The artists who demonstrate they have remarkable talent and business acumen are going to get my attention. Talent alone is not enough to be successful. It is a business after all. J. Lye has both of the aforementioned qualities, demonstrated…
D. Weathers has a future. With his versatility in styles and unique approach to crafting well-thought out songs, many argue that he may be the All-American answer to a certain Canadian actor turned singer rapper recording artist [Drake]. Representing the Poughkeepsie AKA Power Kingdom, the emerging talent shares his past, present and future. Remember, you…
Shareef Nasir, CEO of Mizan Studios, is still slightly surprised when he gets positive feedback about his groundbreaking documentary, Lost Found: An African-American’s Journey to Al-Islam. “You never know when you put something out there how the world is going to respond to it,” the Bay Area film-maker and historian says, “so I’ve been…
When it comes to female artists in hip-hop, you constantly hear about Lil Kim, Foxy Brown, and more recently Nicki Minaj. While they all have had their moments of immense prosperity and fame, none rival the overall career of a certain southern belle. With over a decade of respectable sales, spotlight stealing features, and support of…
Unless you’ve been under a rock, you have at least heard of the Oxygen Network’s infamous Bad Girls Club. . Whether partying with friends or schooling a roommate on mutual respect using a lamp or stilettos, one cast member stood out above the rest. Introducing Wilmarie Sena, the undisputed sexy free spirited brawler of Season…
In her forthcoming debut album Pain Medicine, Memphis native K. Michelle speaks of love and loss, proving herself as one of the best voices in R&B along the way. But under her lyrics lies a tale of a single mother who struggled to make it on her own, and above all a promise of healing….
Steering against the grain is often greeted with endless struggle. For female Hip-Hop/R&B artist Essence, being the underdog motivates her to deliver music that she hopes will uplift the souls of others. The Hartford, Connecticut-reared Boricua, dedicates herself to the 24/7/365 grind, as she aims to dominate the music industry. Urban Magazine recently spoke with…
All urban lit authors are not equal. While the market has grown over saturated with new authors, Sa’Rese proved she had what a most lack-originality. Following the success of her critically acclaimed 2009 debut novel Stripping Asjiah, Sa’Rese returns to literary game with her highly anticipated sequel after a two year hiatus. Despite her hectic…