Snoop Dogg
The year is young—but I think it’s safe to say that Snoop Dogg’s “I Wanna Rock” is going to be one of the best singles of 2010. Snoop, like Jay-Z, is a rap vet, but he’s agruably one of the most relevant artists in today’s rap game. Check out Snoop when he performs in Philly on Feb. 28. You can also download his “I Wanna Rock” (remix featuring Jigga) right here. Continue reading ‘Upcoming events’
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Meth, the extrovert of Wu-Tang, in Harrisburg. Photo by Leon Laing.
Da Rockwilder at the Chameleon
Rap collective Wu-Tang Clan may represent New York City, but Method Man has rocked the mic in Harrisburg before. On Feb. 26, Meth returns to Central Pa. with his smoking partner collaborator Redman to set the stage ablaze at Chameleon Club in Lancaster. See below for more upcoming events. Continue reading ‘Upcoming events’
Tim Cox performs during a local fashion show. Photo by Leon Laing.
Thank Him Later
It’s a bone-chilling evening on Jan. 8. So, local R&B singer/songwriter Tim Cox, his manager and I rendezvous at Starbucks. The temperature is not much warmer inside, but the venue has a relaxed vibe: dim lights, Renaissance-influenced paintings, an oriental rug and some old-school reggae playing softly in the background. “I’m inspired to write right now,” Cox says. He just dropped his mixtape called T.I.M. (Tim is Music), which is a follow up to his Almost Perfect demo. Continue reading ‘Tim Cox’
Image (right) and Steele perform in Lancaster. Photo by Leon Laing.
My cousin homie Vinny
Although DJ Image spins full time in the Northeast (Lancaster, Philadelphia and Baltimore), he hopes to reach a national audience. His current gig will definitely help him attain that goal. Image, né Vincent Smaldone, is on a national tour with the legendary Slick Rick. 3rd Rail, a company that fuses hip-hop, art and snowboarding, is promoting the event. Continue reading ‘DJ Image’
Upcoming events
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Local R&B singer Sincere. Photo by Leon Laing
In the photo above, local R&B singer Sincere opens up for Trey Songz and Fabolous on Dec. 20. He and former group member Siano will perform in Hummelstown on Feb. 13 — just in time for Valentine’s Day. And Harrisburg-based artists Shaashawn Dial and Michelle G. were once part of the defunct SisterArt association. Now the two will be releasing individual CDs this month. See below for more info. Continue reading ‘Upcoming events’
Trey gets intimate during his Dec. 20 performance. Photo by Leon Laing.
The Harrisburg area’s smaller urban music market can only attract B-list celebrities sometimes. But on Dec. 20, LeRon McCoy (LeSean’s brother) and Reggie Guy of Dream Catcher Entertainment came on stage and debunked the haters and naysayers. Dream Catcher did manage to bring two A-list acts to Harrisburg, they told the audience. Continue reading ‘Say aah’
Rapper AR Period helps with food and toy drives. Photo by Leon Laing.
“We’re [doing] our part in giving back to the community not only for the holidays but in everyday life,” rapper AR Period says about local rappers getting their gift wrap on. AR’s company, 71718 Entertainment, and Hungry Entertainment partnered with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to hold a food drive that ended on Dec. 21. Continue reading ‘Wrapper’s delight’
Katana is a wordsmith from York. Photo from artist's archives.
Back in the day—20 years ago to be exact—celebrity rapper Kwamé Holland changed the game with his polka dot gear and radio-friendly debut album, Kwamé the Boy Genius Featuring a New Beginning. (Kwamé even performed at Harrisburg’s Forum back then.) Today, a local rapper with the same moniker is also making his own lane in the rap game. Kwame Katana’s swagger is Mick Jagger. On top of that, the rapper, who reps York, dropped his bangin’ mixtape, I Just Wanna Be Heard in January 2009. Continue reading ‘Kwame Katana’
I'm diggin' the flyer's design for the Flashing Lights party.
Concerts
Dec. 10: Smooth Jazz 92.7 Presents the Lancaster County 1st Annual Holiday Cultural Event. 7:30 p.m., Millersville University’s Lyte Performing Arts Center in Millersville. Web: http://www.syllirama.com.
Dec. 19: Rakim. Doors open at 9 p.m. Showtime is 10 p.m., Dragonfly Club in Harrisburg. Web: http://www.dragonflyclub.com.
Dec. 20. Fabolous and Trey Songz. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. Phone: 520.548.6979. Web. http://www.ticketmaster.com.
Mar. 16: Jay-Z with Young Jeezy. 7:30 p.m., Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh. Phone: 412.642.1800. Continue reading ‘Upcoming events’
Liana Renee
Liana Renee’s side hustle has landed her on local mixtape covers. These CDs include DJ Knowledge’s Tuner Evolution 2009 and DJ Excel’s Bumpin Heads Part Three, a mixtape that was released recently. Entering beauty pageants as a child, the aspiring 22-year-old model has been showcasing her looks for a minute. Check out this other info about the York-based dime piece. Continue reading ‘Local model’
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