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Common kicks the truth to young black youth. Photo by Leon Laing.
“You have to live your path,” rapper Common preached during his lecture on Oct. 14 at Millersville-based Millersville University. The wordsmith, actor, model and humanitarian found his path as child in his hometown of Chicago. Continue reading ‘Higher learning’
Local rappers Mazon and Cordell kick a freestyle by borrowing Kanye’s “Lord Lord Lord” beat.
Wiz Khalifa continues to rep for his hometown with this Pittsburgh anthem.
We all use Facebook. Now you can see how founder Mark Zuckerberg launched this Internet phenomenon. Continue reading ‘The Social Network’
Galaxy: A Memoir 2001-2010
Dexter Kendrick’s stars aligned during the production of Galaxy: A Memoir 2001-2010, making it one of the best current albums in the area. Continue reading ‘Local CD review’
The video game hits stores Oct. 5.
Here’s some new music from Harrisburg-based rappers Al Cloud and W.O.P. Al’s song, which samples Drake’s “Fireworks,” can be heard above. W.O.P.’s “Drunk Texting” can be downloaded here.
Rapper/actor/activist will give a lecture at Millersville University on Oct. 14. The event, titled “Soulful Expression with Common,” begins at 9 p.m. at MU’s Brooks Gym. The lecture is free an open to the public.
Continue reading ‘Common at MU’
Bop (right) and his homie Miguel chill at Midtown Soul. Photo by Leon Laing.
Brian “Cuzzin Bop” Peterson has persevered.
Marsha from Floetry poses for vigoronline.com. Photo by Leon Laing.
On the heels of her debut album’s release, Marsha Ambrosius will hold an inside-the-studio event at Warmdaddy’s in Philadelphia on Sept. 16. The singer with robust vocals is also a songwriter who wrote for the late King of Pop. Continue reading ‘Upcoming events’
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