WTF: Frank Ocean Comes Out of the Closet
Despite being heavily associated with Odd Future, an act known for its homophobic lyrics, Frank Ocean admitted to being gay, How does it affect his standing with the group, time will tell.
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A&R Report: J. Lye – Beantown’s Best
As editor and publisher, I receive a staggering amount of pitches for this column every day. 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,…
Sarah Palin Had Fetish for Black Men?
According to a forthcoming book, The Rogue: Searching For The Real Sarah Palin, the Tea Party firebrand had a surprising sexual fetish for black men. Joe McGinniss, the author of the future bestseller, claims that Palin had a one-night stand with NBA player Glenn Rice. McGinniss also mentioned she sniffed a certain white powder as…
A&R Report: D. Weathers – Heir to the Throne
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…
Conversation With Shareef Nasir: Executive Producer, “The African-American’s Journey to Al-Islam”
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…
Exclusive Interview: Trina – The Undisputed Queen of The South
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…
Exclusive Interview: Wilmarie – The Baddest of The Bad Girls Club
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…
Exclusive Interview: K. Michelle – Pain and Pleasure
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….