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Casting Announced For “Up & Comin’” In Search Of Next Great Complete Artist, Group, Band
Up & Comin’ is searching for the next Country, Hip-Hop, Alternative, R&B, Rock or Pop complete artist, group or band for a chance to win ... -
Hip Hop Hall of Fame Launches 28 Days of Hip Hop and History
Beginning in February the Hip Hop Hall of Fame Museum will embark on an educational promotion entitled "28 Days of Hip Hop and History" celebrating ... -
Songwriter Profile: Taura Stinson (Destiny's Child, Kelly Rowland)
Born in Birmingham, AL, songwriter Taura Stinson is proud to have grown up in Oakland, CA. “How could you not love music growing up in ... -
Album Review: Childish Gambino - because the internet
Childish Gambino • because the internet • Glassnote Records • Producer: Various • Score: 9 out of 10 Widely recognized for his role on Community and ... -
Realtalk 101 Radio Seeks Guests
Realtalk 101 Radio seeks independent artists, labels and groups in the hip-hop, R&B and alternative genres. “Fresh Friday” is their platform for indie artists, promoters, ... -
New Orleans Rapper Dee-1 Signs With RCA Inspiration
Underground star turned viral success story, rapper Dee-1 has inked a deal with RCA Inspiration. A New Orleans native, Dee-1 burst onto the national scene ... -
New Show Looks to Feature Unsigned Artists
The G “LOCC” Show (aka The Grady Beachum Show) is a brand new 30-minute program where Beachum plays music from unsigned artists. The primary focus ... -
Album Review: A$AP Ferg - Trap Lord
Trap Lord • A$AP Ferg • A$AP Worldwide/Polo Grounds Music • Producer: various • Score: 3 out of 10 While diehard fans of hip-hop may appreciate the nature of ... -
Miguel: Soul Ascending (Q&A)
He appeared as a charismatic young star whose ingenious artistry and show-stopping performances both acknowledged the history of R&B and forecast its future. As a ... -
Songwriter Profile: Eric Bellinger (Chris Brown, Usher, Jennifer Hudson)
On his birthday, Eric Bellinger might be excused for wanting time off. Instead, he’s discussing his craft in a Sunset Boulevard coffee emporium before heading ... -
CD Review: Aceyalone's Leanin' On Slick
Rapper Aceyalone is on his 9th album for Decon, and he’s come along way while going back. He comes from a Thursday night open-mic night ... -
BMI To Present ‘Next Fresh Thing,’ A Showcase Of Bourgeoning Hip-Hop & R&B Talent
WHO: Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) are putting on a Hollywood, CA showcase for up-and-comers Eric Bellinger, Joi StaRR, Vali and Lorine Chia. Titled, the “Next Fresh Thing,” the ... -
Wisdom's Full Spectrum Reviewed
To say that NorCal’s Wisdom spreads the “conscious” hip-hop would be an understatement, considering he gets much of his inspiration from spiritual teacher Ram Dass. ... -
Q-Tip to Judge See.Me Competition
See.Me, the fast-growing social network for artists, has announced that hip-hop legend Q-Tip will serve as a judge for its upcoming music competition. The contest ... -
Rockie Fresh Explains His Secret To Getting Signed
Date Signed: July 2012 Label: Maybach Music Group / Warner Bros. Records Type of Music: Hip-Hop Management: Andrew Gertler / APG Music Group, agertler@apgmusicgroup.com ... -
Q&A with Flo Rida
By Daniel Siwek Tramar Dillard’s mon-iker may immediately suggest he’s the amb-assador for the Sunshine State, but ... -
Q&A with Lupe Fiasco
By Daniel Siwek To call Lupe Fiasco’s upcoming Lasers a “highly anticipated” album would do an injustice to the recent controversy surrounding to its March ...





