Dr. Enqi, The Man Who Discovered The Soul
Bronx native, Dr. Enqi is famed for his expertise pertaining to the soul and overall wellness. His many hats consist of Ordained Minister, Master Herbalist, Personal Trainer, Sports Nutritionist, Naturopathic Doctor, as well as Consultant, Author, and Father. “I’ve...
Hip Hop Industry Spotlight: John Jigg$ interview
Hip Hop artist John Jigg$ on Blaxploitation films and inspiration.
Interview by Israel Vasquetelle
Insomniac Magazine previously told you about amazing lyricist John Jigg$'s new album collaboration entitled, "Twin Cannons" with Swedish production phenom K-Sluggah. This powerhouse release features authentic Hip Hop...
When cassettes ruled the world
Remember when someone used the word "mixtape" and they actually meant a tape? Depending on your age, you might not. A new documentary chronicles the reign of this medium and its fascinating niche revival. "Cassette: A documentary mixtape" is an...
José James, best of all words- funk, soul, jazz & Hip Hop
The musical past and present collide in the smooth sound clash from the amazingly soulful sounds of José James on this clip of the All Saints Basement Sessions. Bringing the best of multiple genres into the fray, he reminds us of a new...
Miles Davis classic reimagined on Glasper – Bilal “Getto Walkin'” collab
The power of true musical genius is that the work continues to resonate with music fans for decades after its creation. There's no doubt that Miles Davis is a master musician that will continue to inspire people through his...
The Lost Weekend “Creating A Buzz” Video
The Lost Weekend are a Floridian Pop-Punk band that have been creating awesome music for many years. So, it's no wonder that they decided to create videos about the trials and tribulations of an up and coming band. Regardless...
NWA’s Dr. Dre and Ice Cube introduce the Straight Outta Compton Trailer
Seeing Dre and Cube roll down the street in this trailer for the movie about the fathers of gangsta rap is one of the dopest things we've seen in a while. It's an amazing thing to really think about...
A life-journey to preserve Reggae
Roger Steffens' journey to protect the history of reggae spans multiple decades. His collection of vinyl records of this culturally rich and powerful genre is said to be the most significant in the world (300,000). The filmmakers of "Livicated"...
Gripping content marketing for new film
Marketers for "A Most Violent Year" have implemented captivating online content to help promote the film and further facilitate context for the darker times it was set in. One component of this engaging content-marketing approach is a short documentary...
Hip Hop Music Heavyweight Gets A Film
Ever since Soulsonic's Force's "Planet Rock" first entranced music fans years ago, the Roland TR 808 has been a staple in genres that extend well beyond Hip Hop. From House to Jungle, and further into the trenches of music, this...