Funkmaster Flex to Ban Interscope Artists admin Thursday, April 23, 2009 The Studio One of New York's hottest DJ's , Funkmaster Flex, made a big statement Tuesday on his radio show on Hot 97 FM. Flex says he plans on banning all Interscope artists from radio play. “Like I told you,...
Banks bail out and small businesses admin Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Now that major American banks are bailed out, small business owners seeking additional funds are having difficult times securing a loan. Peep the video below from CBS Evening News:Watch CBS Videos OnlineBels...
Runway Spotlight: Samira Benton admin Tuesday, April 21, 2009 The Runway STACKS Magazine shines the spotlight on newcomer – model Samira Bento. Brazilian born Samira entered the scene on Diane von Furstenberg’s runway in fall 2007. Since then she has walked the runways of Guy...
Snoop in WAX admin Tuesday, April 21, 2009 The Studio Madame Tussauds wax museum has announced that their latest celebrity wax figure will be of Snoop Dogg!Snoop's sculpture will be unveiled on Monday at The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas.The sculpture...
Stephen A. Smith on the NBA Playoffs admin Sunday, April 19, 2009 The Game Check out sports commentator Stephen A. Smith’s rundown on the NBA Playoffs which kicked off this...
New Music Week: Asher Roth and Rick Ross admin Friday, April 17, 2009 The Studio This week is going to be a hot one! Two most anticipated albums will be released...Asher Roth's "Asleep in the Bread Aisle" and the Boss Rick Ross's "Deeper Than Rap". From the tracks we've heard, these are...
Notorious – DVD Release Party (pics) admin Friday, April 17, 2009 The Script VIBE Magazine and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presented a star-studded event to celebrate the DVD release of 'NOTORIOUS,' the critically acclaimed biopic film based on the life story of hip hop...
BRANDING Mistakes admin Wednesday, April 15, 2009 STACKS magazine has spoken on the subject of branding in the past. I recently ran across an article written by Lynn Parker, co-founder of Parker LePla - a brand strategy consulting firm in Seattle, author of...
Entrepreneur Must Reads… Knowledge is Power! admin Wednesday, April 15, 2009 Whether your are just thinking about it, getting ready to, or already running a busines, check out these must-reads that are sure to help increase your success rate.Will It Fly? How to Know if Your New...
Lupe, Timberlake to climb for charity admin Tuesday, April 14, 2009 The Studio Chicago-based rapper, Lupe Fiasco, singer Justin Timberlake, and Ethopian-singer, Kenna, will climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness of the global water crisis."My dad almost died as a child from...
Music's negative impact, but where's the christian hip hop?? admin Tuesday, April 14, 2009 The Studio By Bels On most Sundays, I chill out, relax, and begin my process of creating articles for STACKS Magazine's Monday morning posting session. During this time, I get the itch to check my messages on numerous...
Hiatus Over…Calling All MC's admin Tuesday, April 14, 2009 The Studio Eminem is back at it and busy! VIBE is set to launch it’s VIBE Verses Competition with Eminem this year. This is in addition to Em being VIBE's 2nd Annual Real Rap Issue cover star AND the very highly...
The Issue of Diversity… In the Fashion Industry admin Tuesday, April 14, 2009 The Runway "I talked to young models and I asked them, ‘What is the most upsetting thing that is happening to you guys now?'" Iman says. "And singularly they said they would go to go-sees — especially when there is...
Black CEO's talk about The Business of Urban Music admin Tuesday, April 14, 2009 The Urban Wallstreet Project ... this is good stuff! Watch as entertainment lawyer James L. Walker, Jr talks about empowering urban...
Diddy says to LOCK IN! admin Monday, April 13, 2009 Thanks Diddy for providing us with a little extra motivation this week!...
New Vids: Eminem/Busta Rhymes/Mike Jones admin Sunday, April 12, 2009 The Studio Eminem “We Made You” Busta Rhymes ft. T-Pain “Hustler’s Anthem” Mike Jones “Swagger...
First Sasha Fierce…now Shine admin Sunday, April 12, 2009 The Script R&B’s superstar Beyonce…the Sasha Fierce that keeps on going will soon be headed to Nickelodeon to guest star on the Nick Jr.’s animated series, ‘Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!’. Starting April 27th, for four...
Power Moves: Jay-Z Inks Deal w/Fragrance Co. admin Thursday, April 9, 2009 Power Moves Does this guy ever stop? No.Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter has joined forces with Parlux Fragrance Inc. and signed a licensing agreement that will assist in the fragrance releases from Kanye West and Rhianna. The deal...
Snoop + Country + Mr. Knowles = ??? admin Thursday, April 9, 2009 The Studio Snoop Dogg, John Carter Cash and Matthew Knowles are joining forces to remix the late country legend Johnny Cash's hits.Johnny Cash Remixed feature's the country star's music reworked by hip-hop and R&B...
Michael Jordan is a Hall of Famer admin Wednesday, April 8, 2009 The Game The greatest that's ever done it, Micheal Jordan, will finally be inducted in the Basketball Hall of Fame.Per ESPN.com:"I don't like being up here for the Hall of Fame because at that time your basketball...
The 2009 NCAA Champs admin Tuesday, April 7, 2009 The Game If you weren’t tuned in to last night’s NCAA Championship Game between the Michigan State Spartans and the North Carolina Tar Heels, as promised STACKS Magazine has game highlights and the winning results...
Are you a BAD GIRL? admin Monday, April 6, 2009 The Script Bad Girls Club is looking for seven women to star in season four of the Oxygen reality show from Bunim-Murray. The new season will bring together an all-new cast of self-proclaimed ‘bad girls,’ living in a...
The Real D-Boy: Joaquin Guzman Loera admin Monday, April 6, 2009 By Bels Between growing up on the westside of Atlanta and knowing folks who delved in narcotics, I've seen first hand the affects of drugs from both ends. I've seen people get strung out. I've seen young kids...
The Final Two…the Battle for Dominance admin Monday, April 6, 2009 The Game Last week we told who the final four teams (Michigan State, Connecticut, North Carolina, Villanova) were in this year’s quest for the NCAA Championship. Well after Saturday’s games, we now know which two...
Power Moves: Nick Cannon + Nickelodeon admin Sunday, April 5, 2009 Power Moves Actor/Rapper Nick Cannon, who is no stranger to Nickelodeon, will now be making even bigger moves with the network. Cannon has signed a two-year deal with Nickelodeon to become the chairman and development...
Studio Xclusive: UGK 4 Life admin Monday, March 30, 2009 The Studio Hitting stores today, the lyrically relentless rap duo UGK rides dirty again with the release of their 6th and final studio album UGK 4 Life. Bringing their musical legacy to its crowning peak UGK 4 Life...