Photography by the media wasn’t permitted at the concert, so we posted the video from West’s “New Slaves” instead.
West vs. the nor’easter
On Feb. 13, at least 6 inches of snow blanketed State College. But the storm didn’t stop Kanye West fans from filling the Bryce Jordan Center. Continue reading ‘Coldest winter’
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To wrap up 2013, a recent episode of MTV’s RapFix Live featured freestyle cyphers of some of hip-hop’s talented newcomers, such as Troy Ave and Lantana. RapFix also showcased a cypher of rising artists, including Ohio’s Alexander Dreamer, Canada’s ShaqIsDope and Mississippi’s Slimm Pusha. Continue reading ‘King Push’
J. Bair at album release party. Photo by pennlive.com.
As rapper J. Bair preps for his sophomore album, vigoronline.com reflects on his debut album. On Nov. 9, the hip-hop purist celebrated his Dare to Be Different debut album — and the birthday of his late mother. He observed Dare and his mother’s life by holding a party in Harrisburg. Continue reading ‘Bair takes a dare’
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“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’
Complex magazine told The Weeknd that there is a rumor that he and Drake are the PartyNextDoor. Continue reading ‘‘Break From Toronto’ video’
Kendrick Lamar. Photo by Leon Laing.
To honor Big Sean’s recent release of his song “Control,” we’re sharing our previous concert reviews of Sean and Kendrick Lamar. “Control,” didn’t make the cut on Sean’s upcoming album Hall of Fame because of sample clearing issues. Continue reading ‘Lamar’s fiery verse on ‘Control’’
Doug E. Fresh. Photo by Leon Laing.
Dauphin County commissioner George Hartwick III did it again. Continue reading ‘Beat box bash’
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’
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’
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’
