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He'll get you twisted off that dope and champagne.
By kathy iandoli Dec 7, 2012 12:24AM
Who: Big Kuntry KingFrom: Atlanta, GA
Why You Should Get To Know Him: Because he invented the phrase "Going H.A.M."
Big Kuntry King is no stranger to the fame. The ATLien rapper started in the Trap Music scene a while ago, having befriended T.I. and ultimately uniting under the Grand Hustle flag. His grind got him his own solo deal with Atlantic Records years back, and he's been at it ever since. With his upcoming project Dope & Champagne, Big Kuntry aims to deliver hot music to both worlds: the streets (a la dope) and the clubs (a la champagne). He's more focused than ever on being a superstar. Checking in with Groove, he talks about his experiences in the game thus far and how his new phrase is "Goin' slap."
Yeezy is back, clearly.
By kathy iandoli Fri 10:01 PM
See the photo above? It's a screenshot on the side of a building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in New York City. That is merely one of 66 locations that will be premiering Kanye West's new single "New Slaves" globally. The track with projected visuals of Ye will appear on the various locations all night long. When Kanye returns, he goes hard in the (building) paint.
| Tags: | Kanye West |
The event will produce many emotions for all who attend.
By kathy iandoli Thu 11:09 AM
This year will mark Drake's 4th annual OVO Fest held in his native Canadian stomping grounds. The two-day event has a tentative lineup announced, as Drake revealed some of the details yesterday (May 15th). While Drizzy is the obvious headliner (he wouldn't have it any other way), other acts were named on the bill that will definitely guarantee some emo fanfare.
And it's everything you ever thought she'd say. Happy now?
By Danielle Cheesman Thu 7:20 AM
Unfortunately, when you sign up to become a member of Destiny's Child, you sign up to be burdened by a persistent shadow that fans and foes alike will refuse to let you ignore. And not your own shadow, Peter Pan. Nope; it's that of she who shall not be mentioned. And if, on top of that, you (God forbid) try to go solo too, you are asking for quantitative and qualitative comparisons of your careers for years to come.
| Tags: | Kelly Rowland |
Here's how they party
By Danielle Cheesman Tue 9:51 AM
Just give the people what they want, Beyonce! And in case you're not clear what that is, it's not new material clipped and teased via a Pepsi commercial (a la "Grown Woman") or even an H&M ad (a la "Standing on the Sun") -- though that last one may have admittedly been more enjoyable due to her lack of clothing.
| Tags: | Beyonce |
A lost 'Unapologetic' track? Perhaps
By kathy iandoli Mon 12:40 PM
While it's no big secret that singer/songwriter Sia helped pen the infectious Rihanna single "Diamonds," yet another track has surfaced that was allegedly intended for Rihanna's Unapologetic. The track is called "Loved Me Back To Life," and has Rih written all over it.
| Tags: | Rihanna |
Me! Pick me!
By Danielle Cheesman Mon 9:52 AM
When most artists decide to allow product placement in their videos, it's usually painfully unsubtle. Calls are made from the newest cellphone on the market, but rarely with anyone on the other line, and the latest headphones lay on tables with nary a DJ to ever pick them up (see: this gal). But leave it to Solange, practically in spite of her own eye-catching self, to have her newest clip "Locked in Closets" presented by Absolut Tune, the vodka brand's new white wine fusion, but not have it become a glorified commercial for the hot commodity.
| Tags: | Solange Knowles |
The R&B newbie nails an acoustic version of Baby Girl's classic
By kathy iandoli May 12, 2013 7:49AM
It's tough covering Aaliyah's music in any capacity, but a song like "Come Over" is even more difficult. The late songstress put her best chops forward on that single, but Sevyn Streeter was up for the challenge.
Never a dull moment in the life of Shawn Carter
By kathy iandoli May 10, 2013 2:35PM
The photo above was taken in 1933 in Harlem, NYC. The man in the photo (the only one looking directly at the camera) is the spitting image of Jay-Z. As he leans back in his too cool blazer, he looks as though he even has the swagger of one Mr. Carter. The black and white photo was found at the Schomburg Center For Research In Black Culture at the New York Public Library.
| Tags: | Jay-Z |
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