New Vid: T.I. – Love This Life Ms. Bels Friday, June 15, 2012 The Studio T.I. finally released the visuals to the single "Love This Life". The Atlanta native kept it simple this go round with pretty ladies and his undeniable swag. Peep the silk shirt. LoL. No...
Studio Exclusive: S.L. Jones – The Voice of Authenticity admin Friday, June 15, 2012 Studio Xclusive, The Studio Authenticity: — adj - of undisputed origin or authorship; genuine: an authentic signature. Authenticity is a quality that is lacking in this rap industry. While many claim to be...
Rick Ross ‘God Forgives, I Don’t’ Official Album Cover + Trailer Ms. Bels Wednesday, June 13, 2012 The Studio Maybach Music Group's head honcho, Rick Ross, released the official artwork for the upcoming album, God Forgives, I Don't. The Miami native is set to release his next classic on July 31. ...
Album Review: El-P’s Cancer4Cure admin Wednesday, June 13, 2012 The Studio El-P makes music when he is inspired to make it. Fantastic Damage broke loose back in 2002. I’ll Sleep When You’re Dead came to the scene in 2007. His new album did not properly hit the scene...
Where Are They Now? Bass Music Legends Kilo Ali & Raheem The Dream Ms. Bels Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Studio Xclusive, The Studio 2 Comments In the late 80's, a new sound arose on the hip hop scene. The sound was called "bass music". Originating in the South, bass music was the foundation to many artists who has since become known...
Oprah’s ‘Next Chapter’ Segment with 50 Cent Ms. Bels Monday, June 11, 2012 Power Moves, The Script, Tune In On Sunday, the OWN Network's "Next Chapter" aired an segment which featured rapper/actor/businessman Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson. Mentioning that her first time ever hearing of 50 Cent was...
Album Review: Big K.R.I.T – Live From The Underground admin Monday, June 11, 2012 The Studio 3 Comments Every notable Big K.R.I.T. release has served a purpose. K.R.I.T. Wuz Here was an introduction of sorts; a coming out party to let everyone know who he was. Return of 4 Eva was his project to bear more of...
Boxing Great Muhammad Ali and Grandson Curtis Do Louis Vuitton janda Monday, June 11, 2012 The Game, The Runway One of the greatest and let us not forget since he often reminded us “pretty” boxers of all time is showing us that he is still a champ at rocking his good looks. Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali is coming...
Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff Bring the Heat With “Summertime 3” janda Monday, June 11, 2012 The Studio With summer quickly approaching, things are heating up on the music scene. Coming by way of an old school favorite is a remix that’s sure to grace the airwaves quite often. Young or old…if you know...
Deji LaRay Making Moves in Video & Film + “The Dark Party” (directed by Kadeem Hardison) Ms. Bels Thursday, June 7, 2012 Lights, Camera, Action, Script Xclusive, The Script 14 Comments Back in 2009, STACKS Magazine featured a young actor/director/producer on our website name Deji LaRay ( Spotlight: Deji LaRay of Guerilla Film Junkies). As part of our focus on gaining more...
Vid: Kanye West – Mercy feat. Pusha T, Big Sean & 2 Chainz Ms. Bels Thursday, June 7, 2012 The Studio Kanye West dropped the visuals to his new banger, "Mercy". In the video, which is artistically simple, his G.O.O.D team is creatively draped in dark "talibanish" garbs. Although the song features lyrics...
New Music: Senor Kaos – Da Bitchez 2012 (prod. by DJ Eleven) Ms. Bels Tuesday, June 5, 2012 Studio Xclusive, The Studio via press release: In 94 Jeru The Damaja and DJ Premier created a song called "Da Bitchez" for the "Sun Rises In The East" LP. The song touched on the back stabbing, gold digging, trifeling...
$4 Million To Lose Weight?!?! Sign Me Up… Ms. Bels Tuesday, June 5, 2012 $1 Rumors, The Receipt Move over Jennifer Hudson...Jessica Simpson just hit a major lick! Jessica Simpson recently announced via Twitter that she will be the new spokesperson for the diet product. "So...
Mixtape Review: SL Jones x DJ Burn One – Paraphernalia admin Tuesday, June 5, 2012 The Studio SL Jones and DJ Burn One have been putting in work for quite some time. SL was first introduced as part of Killer Mike’s Grind Time Rap Gang. On the flip side, DJ Burn One has been producing...
Pro Skater Stevie Williams and Lil Wayne Set ‘DGK’ and ‘TRUKFIT’ In Motion janda Tuesday, June 5, 2012 The Runway Pretty soon it looks like there are going to be more celebrity designers than there are just strictly fashion designers. Next up in the ever so popular world of starting your own clothing line is...
Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta [Trailer] janda Sunday, June 3, 2012 The Script, Tune In We recently gave the scoop on just who will make up the cast of the Love & Hip-Hop franchise spin-off based in the ATL. Well now the trailer for the show is out and it already looks like the show will...
C Breezy’s “Till I Die” Feat. Big Sean & Wiz Khalifa [Video] + Fortune Album Info janda Sunday, June 3, 2012 The Studio Check out the video for Chris Brown’s single “Till I Die” from his upcoming album Fortune. The song features Big Sean and Wiz Kahlifa with. The video was directed by C Breezy himself and includes a...
Ciara Drops Upcoming Album Tidbits While Promoting New Film janda Sunday, June 3, 2012 5-4-3-2-1, The Script, The Studio No matter her trials and tribulations when it comes to this music thing, Ciara has kept on trucking and is now letting it be known that she has an album on the way. While out promoting the film she’s...
Usher To Debut New Album Via Live Stream Concert + Album Cover & Tracklist janda Thursday, May 31, 2012 The Studio It looks like Usher is about to shake things up and do things a little differently with the release of his new album, Looking For Myself. The day before the album’s release, the singer will live stream...
DMX Weighs In With 15-Stop Tour janda Thursday, May 31, 2012 The Studio In an effort to further his comeback after recently releasing a mixtape entitled “The Weigh In” and appearing on the reality show Couples Therapy, rapper DMX will soon release his new album...
106 & Park’s Terrance J & Rocsi Officially Announce Their Departure Ms. Bels Wednesday, May 30, 2012 The Script For seven years, Terrance J and Rocsi has graced our tubes as the young and hip hosts of BET's 106 & Park. Well, all good things must come to an end. And as such, the duo officially...
Kelly Rowland Is ‘Bold & Black’ at 2012 Glamour’s WOTY Awards Ms. Bels Wednesday, May 30, 2012 The Runway The past few years Kelly Rowland has really been stepping into her own. The beautiful brown-skinned songstress ignited the red carpet at this year's 2012 Glamour Women of the Year Awards. The...
Is your credit score low? Here’s why… Ms. Bels Tuesday, May 29, 2012 Credits & Debits, The Receipt Do you tackle with maintaining a good credit score? Although, you may try your best at making timely monthly payments, there are several key things that you are doing that is affecting your...
Album Review: Erk Tha Jerk – Thirds Eye View admin Tuesday, May 29, 2012 The Studio If any emcee can be considered a conundrum, it would be Erk. Known for his radio jams that get play in the bay, he is quick to have an auto tuned chorus. Yet, he will have those songs that are...
Tuition Is “Bananas” for Top Ranking Schools Ms. Bels Tuesday, May 29, 2012 The Receipt, Your Money and You It's graduation season and some high schoolers are still deciding if furthering their education is the route for them. Well, for the parents it's a different story. "Who will pay for college"...
Beyonce Takeover Atlantic City’s Revel [Video + Photos] Ms. Bels Sunday, May 27, 2012 The Studio After just giving birth to her first child five months ago, Beyonce shows us all that being a full-time mom and entertainer is possible. The new Revel Resort, in Atlantic City, NJ, ...
BET Awards 2012…Tidbits and Nominees janda Friday, May 25, 2012 The Script, Tune In The nominations for the 2012 BET Awards were just announced and it’s no surprise Kanye West along with Beyonce and Jay-Z lead the pack in nominations with 18 total between the three of them....
Rihanna Takes on ‘American Idol’ [Video] janda Friday, May 25, 2012 The Studio Rocking a dreaded ponytail, one of Stacks Mag’s favs known to you as Rihanna hit the stage during the American Idol finale and straight did her thing. Performing her hit song “Where Have You...
T.I.’s Tackling ‘Identity Theft’ janda Thursday, May 24, 2012 The Script, The Studio Ever since he set foot back in the free world, rapper T.I. has been full speed ahead and seems to be in non-stop mode. As of late, T.I. has been making his rounds on the scene by way of...
Vid: DJ Khaled – Take It To The Head feat. Rick Ross, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne Ms. Bels Thursday, May 24, 2012 The Studio DJ Khaled has released his first single of his upcoming album, Kiss The Ring. The street banger, Take It To The Head, features YMCMB label mates Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj. Rick Ross and Chris...