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Just for kicks

Nike Zoom LeBron X.

Nike Zoom LeBron X.

“We want to give them a place a gather,” Jordan Stasyszyn said about local sneaker collectors.  “There are big-time collectors in this area.” Continue reading ‘Just for kicks’

Hip-hop weekend


It’s almost here.

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’

Divas’ night

Wilson sings at an artist showcase. Photo by Leon Laing.

Wilson sings at an artist showcase. Photo by Leon Laing.

Keya Wilson
Keya Wilson didn’t open with an R&B song. Instead, she showed the soulful connection between R&B and gospel genres with “Blessings,” a gospel-flavored song she wrote. “It was a thank you to all my supporters,” Wilson said about “Blessings.”

Local promoter Denm Inc. held R&B Divas Unplugged on June 29. The local artist showcase took place at Gullifty’s in Camp Hill. Continue reading ‘Divas’ night’

Maxxx Flair back in the lab


“I’m very proud of this compilation and truly believe that this is my best project to date—hands down,” local rapper Maxxx Flair said about his upcoming EP. Continue reading ‘Maxxx Flair back in the lab’

‘Sweat It Out’ video


As Lancaster-based Miss Tiff preps to drop her new mixtape, Da Tiff & Dom Show, check out the video for her first single “Sweat It Out.” Continue reading ‘‘Sweat It Out’ video’

Good hair

Jaha offers many hairstyles such as this one. Photo from Jaha’s site.

Rap newcomers 2 Chainz and Future, both from Atlanta, sport dreadlocks with pride. And songstress Solange Knowles is a spokesmodel for a natural hair product company. It’s cool that we’re embracing natural hair, but we must also know how to treat it. That’s where Jaha Hair Studio comes in. Continue reading ‘Good hair’

Three times dope

Dallas (left) and Jarmauld. Addia not pictured. Photo by Leon Laing.

Kiev Jarmauld and his crew eat, sleep and breathe music. And after years of honing of their skills, he and his two female collaborators are becoming household names in Central Pa. Continue reading ‘Three times dope’

‘The Wildflowers’ video


Local rapper Mazon returns with another video. This time, he provides visuals for  “The Wildflowers.” Continue reading ‘‘The Wildflowers’ video’

Wata in national mag


Congrats to Harrisburg’s own Wata for getting some national shine. Continue reading ‘Wata in national mag’

‘Gunshot Blast’ video

Bair performs at a local hip-hop awards in 2008. Photo by Leon Laing.

With ongoing gun violence in Harrisburg, local rapper J. Bair continues to edutain. Peep his video for “Gunshot Blast,” a song that appears on the Dare to be Different album.


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