covering music and culture in the harrisburg area
Khalifa just earned an award from MTV. Photo by Leon Laing.
Congrats to all the winners of MTV’s first Sucker Free Summit, including newcomer Wiz Khalifa. Pittsburgh’s own Khalifa received the award for hottest breakthrough MC. Continue reading ‘Congrats Wiz’
Mr. Blackston rocks the mic in Harrisburg. Photo by Leon Laing.
Here’s some witty wordplay taken from the Facebook page of Harrisburg-based rapper Mr. Blackston. According to Blackston, the bars are from “Turn The Channel,” his new song from the upcoming project The Great E and J Drought of 2010 Vol. I: Liquor and a Lineup. See the lyrics below. Continue reading ‘Blackston’s bars’
Photo of Justin Barnes by Ann Foster of The Patriot-News.
It’s been a week since Justin Barnes’ unfortunate run-in with the police in downtown Harrisburg. The media said he’s a promoter, but we in the local, urban music community also know him as Young Cream—a talented rhyme spitter from Guttaville Entertainment. The incident was a learning experience for everyone. Continue reading ‘Young Cream’
Philly-based rapper Meek Mill will perform in York on Aug. 6. Doors for the show open at 10 p.m. at Club XS. Mill is beginning to attain a national status, appearing in XXL magazine’s July/August 2010 issue. Call 717.324.8361 for more info about the concert.
Phene (bottom row) spits bars in his video. Photo from Phene's files.
Last month Hotlanta-based Phene returned to his hometown of York to shoot the video (directed by Stephen Philms) for “Writing on the Wall.” The song pays homage to York.
Trey Songz will perform in Upper Darby on Aug. 25. Photo by Leon Laing.
Concerts
July 23: Charlie Mack’s Party 4 Peace ft. Bell, Biv, Devoe, Naughty By Nature, Heavy D, Doug E. Fresh and MC Lyte. 9 p.m., Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, NJ. Web: http://www.livenation.com.
July 24: Killah Priest with opening acts windchILL, LaDii J and Ra Dash. 10 p.m., Dragonfly Club in Harrisburg. Web: http://www.dragonflyclub.com.
July 29: Nas and Damian Marley. 8 p.m., House of Blues in Atlantic City, NJ. Web: http://www.livenation.com.
July 29: La Roux. 8 p.m., Trocadero in Philalphia. Web: http://www.livenation.com. Continue reading ‘Upcoming events’
Photo of Harry OO (left) and Harry Jr. by Leon Laing.
We posted our first story of Harry Colon (aka Harry OO) two years ago, which was before vigoronline.com’s relaunch. The independent record store proprietor continues to support local music today, so we decided to repost that story. On July 30, Colon will host a meet and greet/casting call for celebrity rapper Persia. And he just dropped his Stop & Listen mixtape, a compilation of Central Pa.’s finest artists. Continue reading ‘Lord of Da Underground’
Local MC Young Cream spits bars at Professional Sound Recording Studio. The studio is located at 313 Market St. in Harrisburg.
B-boying and DJing
In the video, dancer Tory Summerford and the legendary DJ Smitty help to preserve hip-hop in Central Pa.
DJs E Stacks (left) and Akio show their bling. Photo by Leon Laing.
Local promoter Showlove is back at it. He’ll hold another Shadyville party at Harrisburg’s Privado on July 11. Video vixen Ashley Logan will host. Speaking of models, catch the 2010 Top Model Cruise on June 26. Last but not least, our concert listing includes A-listers Diddy and more. Continue reading ‘Upcoming Events’
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