For Those Who Can't Sleep On Hip Hop
KILLAH PRIEST: AT THE TOP OF HIS GAME WITH LATEST "OFFERING" By Khalid Strickland a.k.a. Dirty Angel Brooklyn wins again. After their legendary movement avalanched hip-hop’s landscape, the Wu-Tang Clan assisted a lion’s share of rappers who have gained notoriety on their own merit. Killah Priest, hailing from Bed-Stuy Brooklyn, is one of these alumni. Priest (as he prefers being called now) made his memorable debut in 1994 on “6 Feet Deep”, the first LP by The Gravediggaz (a group spearheaded by Wu-Tang Clan leader The RZA). In 1995, he appeared on two classic Wu-Tang solo albums: “Liquid Swords” by The GZA and ...
In honor of the great Teena Marie, below is an interview conducted with her. During our talk, she shares her love for music and discusses a lifetime of creating it. It was with sadness that we learned of her passing, however, we were blessed to have had the opportunity to hear her story first hand. There is no question that her songs will be rediscovered by future generations of music fans seeking soulful inspiration. Teena Marie Interview In a day and age of commodity artists who are forgotten shortly after a year or so of a radio hit, and ...
Merry Miller is an extraordinary artist and businesswoman. Don’t take my word for it, she was named in Crain's New York Business magazine “40 Under 40” issue. She is the former Executive Vice President of Programming at the Learning Annex, and instrumental in building the organization’s revenue from $3 million to $100 million in three years. During that time, she coordinated visits from the who’s who of business and entertainment. She’s coordinated visits from some of the biggest leaders in the business, from Donald Trump to Russell Simmons. If that’s not impressive enough, Elle magazine named her one of the ...
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In 1992, Speech, along with his group Arrested Development, went on to receive countless accolades including two Grammy Awards and being named Band of the Year by Rolling Stone Magazine for the ground breaking “3 Years, 5 Months, and 2 Days in the Life of…” The album launched the band into stardom with constant video and radio rotation for their hit "Tennessee," and later for singles "People Everyday" and "Mr. Wendal." The funky and soulful blend of Hip Hop and R&B delivered socially conscious music in a manner that was palatable to the masses. Despite being adorned with admiration by ...
Insomniac Magazine recently participated in an interview with Julian Lennon to discuss his new release and a brand new company called theRevolution LLC. Lennon and music industry professionals Michael Birch (sold Bebo to AOL for $850 million) and Todd Meaghe (created the first 50/50 artist music store) started the company as a new approach to releasing music and working with artists. The company scouts talent, and then helps set up these artists with their own businesses. The company assists the artists with a variety of business endeavors including: finance, development, digital and physical distribution, promotion, and other important aspects ...
When it comes to the pinnacle of entertainment, Mr. O'Shea Jackson, better known as Ice Cube to the world, arrived quite a while ago. As a performer, he's transcended from Hip Hop legend to movie star, all while maintaining credibility in both worlds. As an entertainment entrepreneur, he's successfully conquered the music, film, and now television industries. Counting the "Friday" and "Barbershop" movies, "Are We There Yet" is his third franchise film. This time, he's delivered one of his popular major motion picture properties to TV. The family-oriented sitcom stars Terry Crews (known best as Chris Rock's father on "Everybody ...
Aston "FamilyMan" Barrett, the bassist for the legendary Wailers is responsible for the basslines and other creative elements on many of Bob Marley and the Wailers' classic songs. We discuss his thoughts about why Bob Marley and The Wailers' music continues to resonate with fans decades after its creation. He also discusses his thoughts on current state of music, and how he met and started working with Bob Marley. Yvad, the Wailers' Band's new vocalist shares his views on the power of Bob Marley and the Wailers' music. Whether you're a musician or an artist, if you aspire to have a ...
Although Charlie Murphy has appeared in countless films since the late ‘80s, there’s no getting around that most fans started to really get to know him during and after his appearances on The Dave Chappelle Show. Charlie’s skits, some based on his telling of real-life encounters with celebrities while he worked security in the early days of his younger brother’s career, have become larger than the show itself. Plays of some of Charlie’s segments on Chappelle’s show have exceeded the million-view mark on Youtube.com. There are very few people who follow pop culture that haven’t heard the words “I’m ...
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Sharon Jones is one of the most inspirational artists on the show circuit. It’s not just her soulful voice, nor is it her hard and heavy dancing on stage, nor her soothing retro sounds that are reminiscent of class acts such as ‘60’s female groups The Shirelles, The Marvelettes, The Dixie Cups, and others, that makes her such a powerful inspiration. Even Jones’ uncanny, pure energy and movements, that seem to be channeled from the late James Brown, don't make her such a rousing figure. The inspiration is her story: A struggling singer who worked at a state prison as ...
WITH A FRESH START, STYLES P READIES "SUPER" NEW ALBUM By Khalid Strickland a.k.a. Dirty Angel The streets may now rejoice... When I first interviewed Styles P, around this same time last year coincidentally, the self-proclaimed “hardest rapper out” wasn’t in the best of moods. Although Styles’ sophomore album, “Time is Money”, was set to be released on Interscope Records, the moment was bittersweet. That’s because his excellent solo debut album, “A Gangster and a Gentleman”, had been released four years earlier in 2002. With the airtight singles like “Good Times” and “The Life” (featuring Pharaoh Monch) getting burn on the airwaves, Styles ...
Morris Day and the crew also known as The Time or Prince protégés and (big screen and real life) rivals have returned to the music industry as The Original 7ven. Regardless of the name change, the band is as funky as ever. Check out the video for their new song “#Trendin’” from the album “Condensate.”
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Wise Intelligent’s new track “ZION” featuring Rahzii Highpower was shot at the first ever African American Pride Festival in Trenton NJ. The track was produced by Masada aka AK Prime…LYRICAL HEAVEN: “This is ‘black redemption’ I am spittin…so they hold me in derision…cause I give them Hebrew children hope and vision as its written…minus fables, superstition…Darwin’s Theory, science fiction…from the ghetto streets of Trenton…I see Zion in a vision…”
You can buy it at http://www.wiseintelligent.com / http://www.cdbaby.com/wiseintelligent
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There have been countless of battles in the Hip Hop industry, and now Duck Down Music is in a battle of its own. However, it’s not with recording artists from another label, it’s to fight Alzheimer’s. Earlier in the year, Duck Down co-owner Dru Ha lost his Father to a decade long battle with the disease. In the honor of his father, Dru announced that he will run in the NYC ING Marathon in November with proceeds from donations that he raises going to the Alzheimer’s Research Foundation. As well, Duck Down Music will donate revenue from the sale of a new track featuring several of the label’s artists, including Buckshot, Smif-n-Wessun, Kidz in the Hall, and others, to the cause as well. Here’s a sample of “Run to Remember,” which can be purchased on iTunes for .99 cents.
Buckshot, Smif N Wessun, Promise “Run To Remember” (Produced By Double-0 of Kidz In The Hall) by duckdown
Click here to purchase on iTunes.
The label has created a new shirt featuring their famous logo. The new item will be available for sale and proceeds will also go to support the foundation. The shirt can be purchased on the Duck Down site.
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(A slice of music industry history: Anthrax bringing the noise with Public Enemy on the classic remake.)
Iconic thrash metal band Anthrax is on tour and continue to bring solid and heavy sounds on their new album “Worship Music.” For the past three decades the band has continued to keep themselves relevant, and as members of the “Big 4″ they keep themselves in good company with the likes of Metallica, Slayer and Megadeth. Regardless of who comes and goes in the metal scene, certainly, in minds of fans, Anthrax is a staple.
Remaining tour dates in the US are as follows:
October
26 Sunshine Theatre, Albuquerque, NM
28 South Side Music Hall, Dallas, TX
29 Emo’s East, Austin, TX
30 Warehouse Live, Houston, TX
NOVEMBER
1 House of Blues, Orlando, FL
2 Revolution, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
4 House of Blues, Myrtle Beach, SC
5 Fillmore Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
6 The Fillmore, Silver Spring, MD
8 Northern Lights, Clifton Park, NY
10 Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PA
11 Palladium, Worcester, MA
12 Starland Ballroom, Sayreville, NJ
13 The Paramount, Huntington, NY
15 Town Ballroom, Buffalo, NY
17 Stage AE, Pittsburgh, PA
18 House of Blues, Cleveland, OH
19 Rave, Milwaukee, WI
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