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Q&A: 'Twilight' Star Nikki Reed
Name a song that you've listened to in the past 24 hours. "She's Only Happy in the Sun." It's nonstop Ben Harper in my apartment.
As cliche as it may sound, a true legend was born with the release of Legend's debut, "Get Lifted." His sultry lyrics and somewhat gruff vocals combined with jazz piano, hip-hop beats, Latin-flavored horns and real-life stories make for some serious lip-smackin' R&B. It doesn't hurt that West produced the album and co-wrote a number of tracks.
Out'n'about: NMSU Library, alumni recognize value in hip-hop education
The NMSU Library system includes dozens of books related to hip hop culture, as well as several CDs available for checkout.
The week before midterms is not a time to panic, but rather a time to occasionally think academic thoughts so that midterms won't bang you over the head quite as hard as they usually do.
The "legend" in John Legend's name began as a nickname and ended up defining the Grammy award-winning singer's career.
THE neo-soul sound of the mid-90s was spot on - gritty and slick and sexy without being profane.
Two years ago UK songstress, Estelle was garnering up to embark on one of the biggest moves of her career.
The Show, The After Party, The Hotel 07.15.09: The Top Divas
The Show, The After Party, The Hotel 07.15.09: The Top Divas Posted by Weng Yu on 07.15.2009 From Mariah Carey to Whitney Houston and even Janet Jackson, 411's Weng Yu looks at some of the top divas of the modern era! Plus the promo section makes a triumphant return with new tracks from R. Kelly, Ja Rule, Ne-Yo and others! - Can anyone find that ...
Wyclef Replaces Troubled Singer Lauryn Hill At Jazz Fest
Former Fugee member Wyclef Jean will fill in for his ex-band mate Lauryn Hill during the Montreux Jazz Festival organizers have announced.
Maxwell set to release first album in seven years
Sade did it. It's been nine years since she released "Lovers Rock," which sold 3.9 million copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Lauryn Hill pulls out of European tour
Hill's agent reportedly told organizers of the Stockholm Jazz Festival, which the former Fugee had been slated to headline, that all of her client's scheduled European dates have been canceled due to unspecified health reasons.
Lauryn Hill cancels all European tour dates
Festival organizers say hip-hop and R&B singer Lauryn Hill has canceled all tour dates in Europe this summer for health reasons.
Can't Take My Eyes... - Lauryn H...
Call Lauryn Hill the mother of hip-hop invention; with her 1998 solo debut The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, the Fugees' most vocal member not only established herself as creative force on her own, but also broke new ground by successfully integrating rap, soul, reggae, and R&B into her own sound.
Barack Obama holds 'poetry jam' at White House
Barack and Michelle Obama have hosted the first ever presidential 'poetry jam' at the White House.
We're looking back at some of the greatest songs honouring mothers. A April 29, 2009 A A A Artist: Kanye West The song - off of 2005's Late Registration - now carries more weight since the tragic death of West's mother, but it was always Kanye's loving tribute to the woman who raised and believed in him.
Lauryn Hill to Headline Stockholm Jazz Festival
"Killing me softlyyyyyyy, with his song. . . ." In 1996, there was no way to escape this chorus from The Fugees' cover of Roberta Flack's 1973 smash.
Hip-hop singer Lauryn Hill to headline Stockholm Jazz Festival as part of European tour
In this March 14, 2006 file photo, Grammy Award winner Lauryn Hill performs in New York.
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