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Although Hip Hop is no stranger to Broadway , it has not invested much in that particular stream of cultural capital.
Nicki Minaj Killed Your Fave Rapper
I wonder about some of you guys out there. This one is for Nicki. I have been bubbling over with several emotions such as disappointment, anger, confusion and dismay over these fans.
Remixing The Industry, Part 3 11.05.09: Lyrics Born
Remixing The Industry, Part 3 11.05.09: Lyrics Born Posted by Michael Melchor on 11.05.2009 'Remixing The Industry' rolls on as Lyrics Born discusses his passion for being a well-rounded performer,the freedom the internet allows, and a progress report on his new album.
DOWN WITH WEBSTER is a 7-member, genre-bending, musical ensemble that incorporates everything from rock, funk, and hip-hop into their sonic brew.
Dan Gross: Huntingdon Valley's Jen Rade, stylin' on STYL'D
J EN RADE says she's "a jeans and cashmere sweater girl, simple and classic, one accessory." But the Huntingdon Valley native knows how to keep celebrities in the hottest fashions as a senior stylist at the Margaret Maldonado Agency in LA.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Rappers To Sue US Gov? Hip-Hop Cop Defends Wayne?? Chuck D Talks More Gucci Mane
All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear.
The following editorial is from the Calgary Herald. Rock and hip-hop bands including REM, Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails, Rage Against the Machine and The Roots are outraged that their music may have been used as torture against detainees at Guantanamo.
Big Shug shines as crooner in Diamond setting
He may be best known as a Boston rapper, but he's about more than hip-hop. There's also Shug the actor.
Deep Roots and Spreading Branches: The Oak Ridge Boys Are Back
If anyone has proven the merits of the old adage "if it ain't broke, don't fix it," it's The Oak Ridge Boys.
San Rafael couple's 'Mines to Vines' is on the climb
Gary and Heidi Kuhn love traveling to places where there are no McDonald's or Starbucks to be found.
This Weekend: OkayAfrica featuring Bajah + Dry Eye Crew
Bajah + Dry Eye Crew Rocked Brooklyn Bowl at the Roots Jam . Photo by Clay Williams .
For the past seven months, Questlove has been on the run. The Roots drummer, whose driver's license reads "Ahmir Thompson," wakes up every day between 6 and 7 a.m. to catch an 8 a.m. train from his hometown of Philadelphia and usually doesn't return home until 11 p.m. That's because at the top of the year, the band accepted a job as the house band ...
Hip-Hop Artist Flo Rida Partners With AdultFriendFinder.com for His New Music Video Touch Me
Video to premiere exclusively on AdultFriendFinder.com on October 26, 2009 BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct.
The Roots delay new album until 2010
The Roots have delayed the release of their ninth studio album until the new year.
How The Roots Became a House Band
Ever since learning that The Roots would serve as Jimmy Fallon's house band, pretty much everyone in the world has wondered how the hell that happened.
The Dirty Projectors use vocal harmonies as an instrument and a musical coloration.
DAVE LONGSTRETH HAS three gorgeous female voices at his disposal, and he's not afraid to use them.
Music's 3R's 10.19.09: Madonna's Possible Eviction, Lil' Wayne Knocks ...
Music's 3R's 10.19.09: Madonna's Possible Eviction, Lil' Wayne Knocks Up Another One, Diddy's $20,000 Ring, More Posted by Aaron Titan on 10.19.2009 From VH1's celebration of Def Jam Records and the New Moon Soundtrack release to new Smashing Pumpkins music, the upcoming Lady Gaga tour, Taylor Swift hosting SNL, Madonna possible being evicted, Lil' ...
Organizers estimated that more than 25,000 people showed up to dance, play, eat and shop at the area's biggest annual block party, the Jerome-Gun Hill Street Festival on Saturday, Sept.
the Roots - the Roots' Bassist Dons Drag for Laughs
Caption: The Roots VH1 presents 2009 Hip Hop Honors at Brooklyn Academy of Music - Arrivals New York City, USA .... THE ROOTS bassist OWEN BIDDLE had U.S. TV audiences doubled up in laughter on Thursday night when he donned drag to film a spoof of THE REAL HOUSEWIVES... reality series.
A mature R&B vocalist who excelled most with slower, sensual material and was versatile enough to pack plenty of punch with anthems of pride and self-empowerment , Jill Scott grew up in north Philadelphia and began her performing career reading her own poetry.
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