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Local CD releases

Published November 1, 2009 CDs , Local people 4 Comments

J. Bair at the local hip-hop awards last year. Photo by Leon Laing.

J. Bair and I go way back. In fact, he remembers when I was a teen, and I used to wallpaper my bedroom with photos from hip-hop mags. Bair’s mission to recall hip-hop’s past is what keeps him relevant. “I’m a fan first,” the local rapper says about his position in hip-hop. As Bair preps to drop his new album in January 2010, he explains his feelings about opening up for the legendary Rakim on Nov. 14 in Harrisburg. Continue reading ‘Local CD releases’

Local DVD releases

Published November 1, 2009 Local people Leave a Comment

W.O.P. hosts the Talk of the Streets DVD series. Photo by Leon Laing.

With the current release of R.E.A.L. Entertainment’s Talk of the Streets Part II DVD, we reposted our review of the first DVD.

R.E.A.L. talk
Like mixtapes, DVDs can be an inexpensive and effective way to showcase local artists. R.E.A.L. Entertainment artist W.O.P. proves this point by hosting his Talk of the Streets DVD. Talk of the Streets, which takes place mostly in the hoods of Harrisburg, includes videos, freestyles, interviews and a CD. Continue reading ‘Local DVD releases’

Events: Nov. 2009

Published October 31, 2009 Celebrities , Events 1 Comment

Eric B. (right) and Rakim. Photo from the group's Gold compilation album.

The legendary rapper Rakim Allah will rock the mic at Dragonfly in Harrisburg on Nov. 14. Rhymefest (co-writer of Ye’s “Jesus Walks”), windchiLL, J. Bair, M.I.H. and others will open up for the celebrity wordsmith. With gems, such as “Paid In Full,” “I Ain’t No Joke” and “Know the Ledge,” Rakim raised the bar for lyricism while schooling the youth with his 5 Percent Nation teachings. Doors open at 9 p.m. Phone: 717.232.6940.

Continue reading ‘Events: Nov. 2009’

Takeover

Published October 24, 2009 CDs , Celebrities , Events 4 Comments

Jay-Z wearing “all black everything” at PSU. Photo by Andy Colwell.

Talking blues
Jay-Z says he bleeds blue on “Empire State of Mind,” referring to his penchant for the New York Yankees and NYC. On Oct. 9, Hova’s fans bled blue for another team: the Nittany Lions. Hip-hop icon Jay-Z kicked off his Blueprint 3 tour in front of a sold-out crowd in State College. Lil Wayne’s tour, another major concert of 2009, also began in Pennsylvania. Continue reading ‘Takeover’

Rappin’ royalty visits school

Published October 17, 2009 Celebrities , Events 1 Comment

Photo of Queen Latifah by Ann Foster of The Patriot-News.

Queen Latifah returned to Central Pa. on Oct.14—but she didn’t perform this time. The renowned rapper-turned singer visited Milton Hershey School, which is celebrating its 100^th year. Milton Hershey School’s spokesperson told The Patriot-News that Latifah was interested in the home/school’s legacy. The school serves underprivileged students. During Latifah’s visit in Hershey, she spoke with students and signed autographs.

On Oct. 29, 2007, the celebrity performed at The Forum in Harrisburg to promote her Trav’lin’ Light jazz CD. Aside from spittin’ bars and singing, she acts and models. American Idol winner Jordin Sparks will also be part of Milton Hershey School’s centennial. On Nov. 12, Sparks will hold a private concert for the school’s students at Hershey’s Giant Center.

Movin’ on up

Published October 11, 2009 Events , Local people , Modeling/fashion 8 Comments

From left to right: Charles Miller and model

Charles Miller (left) and girlfriend Ashlee Raines. Photo by Leon Laing.

In 2006, VigorOnline wrote a story about urban clothing line Many Milez Traveled (MMT). Leland Nelson of Harrisburg founded MMT and sold his first line of T-shirts at his alma mater, Delaware State University. Like Nelson, Charles “Pook” Miller has become a staple in the Harrisburg area by launching an urban clothing line in college (East Stroudsburg University). Continue reading ‘Movin’ on up’

Events: October 2009

Published October 2, 2009 Celebrities , Events , Local people Leave a Comment

DJ Hero hits stores Oct. 27, the same day the BET Hip Hop Awards 2009 is aired. DJ Hero is available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation consoles and the Wii.

Local concerts/events
Oct 2: Lancaster County-based rapper Stainless Steele, a longtime collaborator with DJ Image, holds a release party for his mixtape, My Top Friends Are Beat Makers. The event takes place at The Shoppe Revival in Lancaster. Graphic designer Andy Musser displays his artwork during the event. The party runs from 6 p.m. to midnight.

Oct. 3: Maxwell appears at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia. The falsetto singer helped to usher in neo-soul in the late ’90s. Time: 7:30 p.m. Continue reading ‘Events: October 2009’

Dauphin County’s got soul

Published September 22, 2009 CDs , Celebrities , Events 4 Comments

Roberson reaches for a fan’s video camera and films himself performing.

On Feb. 27, 2005, vigoronline.com covered neo-soul singer/songwriter Eric Roberson in concert in Philadelphia. Harrisburg resident Erica Pickney told us that she also saw Roberson during a Philly concert. However, on Sept. 12, local neo-soul fans witnessed the singer without having to hop on I-76. Roberson’s concert was part of Dauphin County’s 3^rd Annual Jazz Festival at Harrisburg’s Fort Hunter Park. Dauphin County also brought neo-soul duet Kindred to Harrisburg on Aug. 7. Continue reading ‘Dauphin County’s got soul’

Check out our new flyer

Published September 21, 2009 Local people 1 Comment

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Special thanks to the talented Andre Bransford for designing our new flyer. Dre is the CEO of Glimpse, and he attends Millersville University. Dre has worked with other local companies, such as Keep It Movin’ Garments.

Kanye apologizes

Published September 14, 2009 National news Leave a Comment

“I feel like Ben Stiller in Meet the Parents when he messed up everything, and Robert De Niro asked him to leave…” “That was Taylor’s moment, and I had no right in any way to take it from her. I am truly sorry.”

—Kanye West apologizing after he interrupted Taylor Swift on stage at last night’s VMAs. Ye grabbed the mic from Taylor to show his disapproval of her winning over Beyonce in the Best Female Video category. Click here to watch video.