In the previous article, there was a discussion about what makes S.L. Jones who he is. Musically, he is an artist that wants to establish his own sound. This drove him to work with DJ Burn One. Carving out...

  There's been quite a bit going on in the world of NBA basketball when it comes to rookies, trade deals, and free agent. What the final fallout will truly be once the dust settles remains a...

The 2012 Essence Music Festival went underway this weekend.  The city of New Orleans welcomed thousands and thousands of Essence-goers to a fun-filled weekend of parties, food, drinks, and concerts.  The...

In addition to promos for the highly anticipated remake of the 1976 classic film, Sparkle, info in regards to who and what songs will be included on the soundtrack has been released. Among the songs is the...

Keyshia Cole is making her way back to the scene via a new single from her upcoming album Woman to Woman. The first single from the album “Enough Of No Love” features Lil Wayne and is reminiscent of...

Dom Kennedy is one of those artists that makes the music he wants to make. Usually with carefree lyrics, many either love his stuff or avoid it. His lyrics are simple, yet not totally dumbed down. His flow...

  The Harlemite known for plenty of kush smoke and Rugby flavor is back with more music. Never really taking a break, he has had four or five releases in the span of a year and a half. Then again,...

  Tito Lopez is your regular anomaly. Hailing from Gulfport, Mississippi, he tends to not sound southern. Although he is signed to Capitol Records, his biggest song to date is “Mama Proud”. As...

  Jill Scott's Hidden Beach recordings will be hitting the mixtape circuit soon. For all the Jill Scott fans, this new mixtape will be a treat.  Fans will now be able to hear new renditions of...

  Based on the character Reverend Boyce "The Voice" Ballentine, Cedric The Entertainer is back with a new show.  'The Soul Man' is the story of a R&B singer-turned-preacher who steps in his...

  My girl Trina is ready to give us what we all been waiting for.  Her new single "I'm Back" hit the net about a month ago and has been gaining a decent buzz.  The track features Trina in one...

  LaTocha Scott, formerly of Xscape, released a new tune called "Complicated".  The track, which features Wale, is a mid-tempo but soulful song that showcases her powerhouse vocals.  Her first...

This story is a prime example of how the rich stay rich.     Ann Curry, a popular host of NBC's Today show, will get ousted from her job with a hefty payout.  The NY Post is reporting...

  The backlash from the brawl that occured a few weeks ago, between the crews of Chris Brown and Drake, continues to pour in.   The latest legal development involves the nightclub...

  Los Angeles rapper, Dom Kennedy, released a new mixtape last week. After dropping 5 critically-acclaimed mixtapes, his newest project "Yellow Album" doesn't upset either.   Check out...

  It’s been often said that one monkey don’t stop no show and it looks like rapper Meek Mill is saying word is bond. After recently being denied the privileges of venturing off on his European...

  There are those artists in the hip hop industry that do things by their own rules. Kool Keith will disregard anything that represents “the wack” in his eyes. Andre 3000 will loathe music just...

  Originality can be defined as the ability to express oneself in an independent and individual manner. The term “original” would be the way to describe the music made by ANTHM. After giving it...

Jennifer Hudson is showing the world that despite the tribulations she recently had to face during the trial of the accused murderer of her family member, she’s still getting her stacks on. With already...

After making a name for himself with his “Nostalgia Ultra” mixtape, hip-hop artist Frank Ocean will be taking his career to the next level with the release of his debut studio album, “Channel...

  Let the tomfoolery begin!   Tonight, VH1 aired the second installment of the Love & Hip Hop franchise...LHH ATLANTA.   The hour long season premiere did not fall short on the...

  Curren$y's all out independent hustle has helped him reap great rewards.  Breaking camp from both No Limit and YMCMB has only lead to his own Jet Life material.  With albums and mixtapes...

After pretty much being ghost from the music scene once the hype settled down over his 2007 self-titled debut album, Rich Boy says he’s back and has some new music headed our way. The Alabama rapper not...

  After recently signing both Mystical and Limp Bizkit, the Cash Money/Young Money family spearheaded by ‘Birdman’ and ‘Slim’ are upping the ante once again when it comes to their roster....

  Comedian/Actor Chris Rock will star alongside Julie Deply in the upcoming comedy film 2 Days in New York which is the sequel Deply’s 2 Days in Paris. In the film Rock plays Deply’s love...

  Up and coming hip-hop artist Azealia Banks recently released a new video for her single ‘Liquorice’. The bad girl steez she shows off in the video is pretty much a match for the songs...

  Nowadays, not a month goes by without us hearing of a celebrity owing huge sums of money to the IRS.  The most recent victims, like Lauryn Hill and R. Kelly, both have been purposefully sought...

It's one thing to have money. It's another thing to have everyone's respect. But, you can definitely call the shots when you're considered one of the most powerful.   Women have always held a...

Steve Harvey and Cedric The Entertainer     The 4th Annual Mentoring weekend kicked off this week in Dallas, Texas. The four-day program is the brainchild of the Steve Harvey...

  Usher premiered the visuals to the sexy single "Lemme See".  The track, which features Rick Ross, is gaining momentum on the airwaves and is sure to become one of ladies summertime...