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The Beat Goes On: An Interview With DJ 4 Rain

Hop aboard the party train with DJ 4 Rain! Hailing from Cannes, the Grammy nominated, French-African producer aspires to ignite all dance floors ...

By Ashly E. Smith4 days ago0

Entertainment

On the Rise: Del’s “Karma” ft. Ojo

Armed with his capacious musical expertise, Del aims to eternally please with the bold and buoyant “Karma“. Pop/R&B infused with a hip hop ...

By Ashly E. Smith5 days ago0

Cover Story

Trailblazing entertainer Diahann Carroll succumbs to cancer at 84

Poised, dignified, graceful and elegant are just a mere few words to describe the Bronx born Carol Diahann Johnson. Simply known as Diahann, ...

By Ashly E. SmithOctober 4, 20190

Cover Story

Jharrel Jerome wins first Emmy for heart wrenching performance in When They See Us

The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards was full of pleasant victories as Bronx native Jharrel Jerome took home his first Emmy for Outstanding Lead ...

By Ashly E. SmithSeptember 23, 20190

Entertainment

Delightful Drifter: Vagabond Maurice

Poised to become one of hip hop’s greatest treasures, Chicago’s own Vagabond Maurice is set to pleasantly provoke eyes and ears with the ...

By Ashly E. SmithSeptember 17, 20190

Entertainment

New Single Alert! “Automatic” by Day Kornegay

“Again and and again You’re back at it again It’s Automatic I gotta have it” Being lovestuck is an intense feeling that is ...

By Ashly E. SmithAugust 30, 20190

Entertainment

Bright sounds for dark days: Three Strands’ “Further On Ahead”

Hailing from Lancaster, PA, Sean “Three Strands” aka Cox, finds a common bond with those coping with anxiety, insecurity and many of life’s ...

By Ashly E. SmithAugust 30, 20190

Entertainment

Uplifting Nigerian Soul: TolumiDE’s “Beautiful”

Armed with her unique name that translates as “Thank God” in Yorùbá, Nigerian R&B artist TolumiDE aims to please with her heartfelt new ...

By Ashly E. SmithAugust 28, 20190

Entertainment

Somber Sweetness: DEVMO’s “Stayin Here”

A party is where we go to possibly link with like minded individuals to radiate positive energy and have an overall good time. ...

By Ashly E. SmithAugust 27, 20190

Entertainment

Lizzo sets the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards ablaze

The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards was on fire tonight as it exploded from New Jersey’s Prudential Center. The reason? None other than the ...

By Ashly E. SmithAugust 26, 20190

Entertainment

TV Land Vibes: Booch Band’s “Standing In Your Light”

Led by musician, singer, songwriter, composer, producer, and acoustician Leroy Bocchieri, the Booch Band aims to keep summer’s heat rising with “Standing In ...

By Ashly E. SmithAugust 12, 20190

Entertainment

Summer Bop: Julian’s Xtra’s “Need A Vibe”

The summer sounds train continues with Chicago’s own Julian Xtra as he rides a melodic wave with his new single “Need A Vibe“! ...

By Ashly E. SmithAugust 8, 20190

Cover Story

Lyrical Connoisseur Toni Morrison dies at 88

“Definitions belong to the definers, not the defined.” Those profound words were few of many that Toni Morrison used to evoke, inspire, and ...

By Ashly E. SmithAugust 6, 20190

Cover Story

Mr. Hudson’s New Summer Music Machine

Ten years after his first acclaimed release Straight No Chaser, Benjamin “Mr. Hudson” McIldowie is back and better than ever with his new ...

By Ashly E. SmithJuly 29, 20190

Entertainment

Tropical Sounds: Robert Ranson’s “Jamerican”

Imagine a life filled with chaos, disorder, and a never ending workload. Now imagine escaping the madness to a place with skies dressed ...

By Ashly E. SmithJuly 19, 20190

Entertainment

Summertime Vibes: “Got Me Singing” by Jaafar Jackson

“I will not stop til’ I hear you sayOh baby, I’m all about youI want it to last, be here day to dayOh ...

By Ashly E. SmithJuly 4, 20190

Entertainment

Exclusive Single Premiere! Sail through the summer with Lilac Jun’s “neonights”

Let’s escape into the future with the kaleidoscopic sound of Lilac Jun. Born Aaron Krause, the Nashville, Tennessee based, multi-instrumentalist aims to take ...

By Ashly E. SmithJune 30, 20190

News

Stand out performances dominate the 2019 BET Awards

The 2019 BET Awards opened with a bang! Live from the famed Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, this year’s blazing event was first ...

By Ashly E. SmithJune 24, 20190

Featured

On the Rise: MAULX

Hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, MAULX(pronounced MAUL-X) is on the quest to take the hip hop world by storm. Currently based in the Washington, ...

By Ashly E. SmithMay 9, 20190

Featured

A Creative Fortress: Innovation Station Music

The recording studio: A boisterous domain jam-packed with state of the art equipment to produce the best vocal, musical and instrumental content possible. ...

By Ashly E. SmithMay 7, 20190

Cover Story

Cinematic Icon: John Singleton 1968-2019

Director, screenwriter, and producer are just a mere three words to describe the prolific John Singleton. A native of South Los Angeles, Singleton ...

By Ashly E. SmithApril 29, 20190

Music

New Album Release: Kingdom Come by Schreiner!

What do you get after combining robust vocals, impulsive lyrics and exceptional musicianship? None other than rock/blues/acoustic band Schreiner! Led by vocalist/mulch-instrumentalist John ...

By Ashly E. SmithApril 19, 20190

Music

New Music Alert: Charlie Harris’ Moonbounce

Inspired by the eclectic sounds of Daft Punk, The Weeknd, and Muse, the North Carolina born, Brooklyn, New York based, Charlie Harris creates ...

By Ashly E. SmithFebruary 27, 20190

Cover Story

Spike Lee wins first Oscar at the 91st Annual Academy Awards

The streak is over! After 30 years in the business, and many other accolades including five Oscar nominations, Sheldon “Spike” Lee has finally ...

By Ashly E. SmithFebruary 25, 20190

Features

New video alert! Kamryn Marie’s “Baby Girl”

https://vimeo.com/315756830/59fb3e65a5 Love is in the air for EDM/pop artist Kamryn Marie! The Arizona born, Washington DC bred songstress has just answered “yes” to ...

By Ashly E. SmithFebruary 12, 20190

Music

Cardi B sizzles with 2019 Grammy performance and snags win for Best Rap Album

Flanked by 20 dancers clad in black, Cardi B served serious Josephine Baker vibes as she sashayed across LA’s Staples Center stage performing ...

By Ashly E. SmithFebruary 11, 20190

News

Silky voiced soul: James Ingram-1952-2019

A multiple Grammy Award-winner, the Akron Ohio born James Edward Ingram started his musical journey in 1973. Throughout his expansive career, the singer, ...

By Ashly E. SmithJanuary 29, 20190