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Looking for R&B music that has depth and soul? Reminiscing about when male artists could actually sing? We are proud to introduce Marquis Allen whose music proves that soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics never go out of style. When did you start performing? I actually started playing the drums when I was four then moved to the bass…
There are a lot of books being released every single day. While many provide different perspectives on the same basic storylines, one thing that most lack is authenticity. Rapper turned author Antwuan Jackson sets himself apart by giving readers something that they all can relate to – real life situations. Tell us what inspired you…
Financial freedom is one of the most sought, yet easily compromised things in life. Decarius McClearn, along with his partners Farris McCrimmon, Lynis McCrimmon, Corey Allen, and James Sanders of FYF (Financing Your Freedom) educate both businesses and communities on how to not obtain it, but also ways to preserve the stability it brings. Here…
Earthbound Rejects is far more than musical act, they are a social movement that uses hip hop take a stand against the ills of society including racism and bullying, both in and out of the booth. Why did you choose rapping as your professional career choice? First and foremost, we wanted to assure a comfortable…
At a time when there are far more artists who follow trends than set them, it’s always great to find talent who dares to differ. Jenesis is more than just visual eye candy, her hard hitting lyrics and delivery are just as sweet to your ears. The voluptuous host of the new web based show,…
As the month of February comes to a close, international superstar Robyn Fenty (better known as Rihanna) has much to celebrate, including the rise of her latest single “FourFiveSeconds” to No. 4 on the Billboard charts. While gearing for the release of her first animated film feature “Home” and its soundtrack, most of the month…
In the Greek tragedy that is the Cash Money/ YMCMB empire, Drake emerges triumphantly as the requisite anti-hero and is in the first place as the voice of the millennial generation. Because of Aubrey Graham, much of the Facebook generation is very familiar with the lyrics “smoking weed under star projectors/ I guess we’ll never…
I strongly disagree with the suggestion that Eminem’s Grammy win is a win for the appropriation of black culture. I believe there are artists from all cultures who truly personify the core principles hip hop embodies. You don’t have to be black to identify with our struggle while it has to be acknowledged that others…