Black American Dream: Andre Harrell and the Uptown Effect (Part 2)
Andre Harrell and Uptown Records trailblazed a movement that continues to influence the culture today. Style, fashion, and soul have become ingredients as vital to READ MORE→
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Andre Harrell: A Toast to the Original Champagne Papi
What is it like to change culture truly? To affect the way people walk, talk, and dress? Andre Harrell was a pioneer long before words READ MORE→
Lost Ones: Female Hip Hop Producers You Should Know
The casual connoisseur would argue that Dr. Dre , Pharrell, Timbaland, and Swizz Beatz are the Mount Rushmore of the culture. DJ Premier, Kanye West, READ MORE→
6 Women Who Extend the Legacy of Nina Simone
Nina Simone made a name for herself and her legacy within Black music and it metamorphosed into the expression of other female artists. There are READ MORE→
Tyler, the Creator’s Mixed Feelings on Grammy Win
The Grammys was embroiled in controversy from voting, nominations, and infighting among staff. Tyler, the Creator did not hold back on his mixed feelings on READ MORE→
Hollywood Live Extra #102: Jermaine Dupri Interview
This week Tanya talks to Jermaine Dupri about new projects and his work with Remy Martin/Remy Producers 6th season. View this post on Instagram These READ MORE→
Let There Be Eve 20 Years On
My cousin and I were typical teenagers around this time 20 years ago. We were music-obsessed and jumped at every chance we got to purchase READ MORE→
Hollywood Live Extra #92: Director, producer and music exec Tina Davis
Director, producer and music exec Tina Davis talks about working with Chris Brown, artist development, and the TV show, The Next Big Thing. View this READ MORE→
Suspect Named in Nipsey Hussle Slaying
A suspect has been named in the murder of Nipsey Hussle. Nipsey Hussle’s murder happened in view of a nearby surveillance camera — and the READ MORE→
Nipsey Hussle Gunned Down at His LA Store
Nipsey Hussle birth name, Ermias Asghedom, was gunned down Sunday in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, south of the Crenshaw area. He was READ MORE→
A Greater Story #15: 1Kphew talks about his new album
1k Phew sits down with Sam Collier to talk about his new album, “What’s Understood”. They also discuss the 116 tour, marriage, and personal growth. READ MORE→
A Greater Story #6: Christian Hip-Hop Artist Da’T.R.U.T.H.
The legendary, Grammy-Nominated Christian Hip-Hop artist Da’T.R.U.T.H. (@DaTruthOnDuty) talks his new album “VET”, his story, the state of Christian Hip-Hop, and race relations. This interview READ MORE→
April Ryan Talks Politics, New Music with Ice Cube
View this post on Instagram Look who I just interviewed, @icecube His new album drops Dec 7th. It is called Everythangs Corrupt and he READ MORE→
Rapper XXXTentacion Slain In Florida
Rapper-singer XXXTentacion was shot and killed Monday in Florida in what police called an apparent robbery attempt. The 20-year-old rising star, whose real name is READ MORE→
Lil Kim and Remy Ma Vs. Nicki Minaj
Earlier this year, hip-hop fans were consumed with the beef between Nicki Minaj and Remy Ma, and it seems that the Bronx rapper has linked READ MORE→
Hollywood Live Extra #1: Conversation with DJ Paul Porter
Long time broadcaster DJ Paul Porter has written a tell-all book about the radio & music industry titled Black Out: My 40 Years in the READ MORE→
Scott La Rock Boulevard
The founder & DJ of Boogie Down Productions, Dj Scott La Rock was celebrated Friday (May 19) by having a Bronx boulevard named in his READ MORE→
DAMN Is a Hit
Since it’s release, DAMN has, for many, solidified Kendrick Lamar as one of the greatest emcees to ever come along. But while the 14-track LP READ MORE→