The relationship between conscious rapper Lupe Fiasco and his label Atlantic Records has been a complicated one to say the least. The label gave him a hard…
In 1999 New York rap duo Mobb Deep unleashed the dark and brooding, “Quiet Storm,” the first single from their fourth album, “Murda Muzik.” Thanks to a…
While Leela James is riding the high for her fifth studio album, “Fall For You,” there are singers in her world that she continues to…
Marsha Ambrosius‘ second solo album, “Friends & Lovers,” drops July 15 and she can’t contain her excitement about it. In this exclusive interview with the singer, she…
When it comes to Hip-Hop, there are artist by the millions, stars all over the world, groups by the thousands and icons few and far…
Sometimes you don’t want to turn up. Sometimes you just want to relax and listen to music that will wash away the day’s anxieties. If you’re…
Every so often comes an artist that’s worthy of our attention – Polly A is that artist. The Milwaukee native realized early on the typical 9-5…
When artists become popular to the point fans are clamoring for a photo, autograph, or just a small piece of the artist, the artist is…
Ask the average hip-hop fan to play word association with Talib Kweli’s name and “romantic” is probably the last word you’ll get. However, over his…
Any time singer-songwriter Amel Larrieux‘s name gets mentioned, a smile can’t help but slide across one’s lips. Larrieux has been making soundtracks to our heart’s…
When Philadelphia-born singer RES, (born Shareese Renée Ballard) came on the scene in 2001, her single “Golden Boys” and the debut CD that spawned it,…
Jadakiss has been in the game for over 15 years, and in that time he’s churned out hits. So if you’re arguing with your friends…
