Doug E. Fresh. Photo by Leon Laing.
Dauphin County commissioner George Hartwick III did it again. Continue reading ‘Beat box bash’
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Slick Rick. Photo by Leon Laing.
The legendary Slick Rick rocked the house at the Pennsylvania State Museum on Aug 2. When Slick recorded “Teenage Love” in 1988, the debonair/reserved rapper was doing more talking than singing for his rendition of the “Theme from Mahogany.” But during his performance for “Teenage Love” in Harrisburg, he put more umph into singing the timeless Diana Ross song. Continue reading ‘The ruler’s back’
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The Legends of the Summer tour — one of the biggest urban music concerts held in years in Central Pennsylvania — will feature megastars Jay Z and Justin Timberlake. The monumental show will take place at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey on Aug. 4. Showtime is 8 p.m. Continue reading ‘Hip-hop weekend’
Cassie, a fashionista/singer, is the face of Forever 21’s Summer 2013 collection. Also, to help Cassie promote her new RockaByeBaby mixtape, Diamond Supply released T-shirts and tank tops with the mixtape’s cover art.
Cassie and Rick Ross keep it mellow on the song “Numb.” And director Alex Nazari accentuates the song’s laid-back vibe with his dreamlike video.
Jared Evan collaborated with underground producer Statik Selektah to make the album Boom, Bap and Blues. “Black & White” is one of standout joints from that album. Continue reading ‘‘Black & White’ video x Jared Evan’
“He was hilarious,” dream hampton told vigoronline.com. “I remember how happy he was when he had his children.” hampton noticed B.I.G.’s lyrical genius, too. “I don’t think there’s anybody better,” she affirmed. “His flow was organic. As a writer, I always appreciated Biggie’s writing.”
Hip-hop journalist dream hampton was Biggie’s friend/neighbor. hampton also contributed to Jay-Z’s book Decoded. Today marks the 16th anniversary of The Notorious B.I.G.’s death.
Rockie Fresh, a Maybach Music Group recruit, is far from being a nobody, especially after releasing this memorable video. Continue reading ‘‘Nobody’ video x Rockie Fresh’
Illmatic: Nas in Philly. Photo by Leon Laing.
“It went from ‘Life’s a Bitch’ to ‘Life is Good,’” Nas said, reflecting on his successful 21-year tenure in hip-hop. Continue reading ‘One Love’
On the heels of his album release for Life is Good, rap megastar Nas will headline Heineken’s Red Access tour in Philadelphia. Maybach Music’s Wale will open up for the Queens, NY, -based rhyme spitter. The legendary Q-Tip will provide the music, and comedian Affion Crockett will host. Heineken will hold its final leg of the tour at the Electric Factory on Oct. 13. Continue reading ‘Nas, Q-Tip and Wale in Philly’
Amanda Diva. Photo by Leon Laing.
Amanda Diva can add lecturer to her résumé now. The multifaceted Diva is already known for being an actress, media personality, visual artist, DJ, rapper/songwriter and poet. Continue reading ‘Hip-hop diva’
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