
Completed prior to his untimely passing, DMX’s Exodus is far from perfect. However, what it represents is bigger than any flaw.
(Released February 14th, 2020) “You know you love me/I know you care”Lyrics from "Baby" Those opening lyrics would be the start of one of the most essential pop runs of the 2010s. Although Justin Bieber saw success with his debut single “One Time,” “Baby” would be the hit to turn a young, striving Canadian singer [...]
(Released January 13th, 2020) I’m sure this may come across as odd and random because it is. During a youtube binge, spearheaded solely by procrastination, I stumbled upon Nick Cannon’s candid interviews with VladTV. Now, Vlad has a certain reputation in terms of what entertainers end up revealing on his platform; which should be seriously [...]
(images courtesy of JessLamarre.com) Today, now more than ever is the best time to be a new artist. With the backing of a major label becoming less of a necessity to gain traction, the ability to build and maintain a fanbase entirely online on your own merit has inspired more artists to take advantage of [...]
Building a bridge between worlds hasn't always been the easiest - just ask Jay - Z - but rising singer Shaima is more than familiar with this idea. The British and Pakastanian bred artist has been working to find that perfect balance between two vastly different sounds as she creates her own path while being [...]
European musicians are often plagued with the notion that in order to "make it big" you have to crossover and appeal to what's currently popular in the American music scene; well Dutch bred singer Cimo Fränkel addresses these pressures while also giving us insight on what it's been like embarking on his own musical journey. [...]
When you discuss musicians, or creatives in general - especially ones with dark pasts or secrets, often times the quote “separate the art from the artist” will be brought in to play in order to downplay or disregard any negative allegations an artist has surrounding them. Some choose to look past certain shortcomings while appreciating [...]
In 2018, it is more than obvious that the climate for girl groups/duos has altered immensely. There used to be a great deal of diversity and acceptance when it came to allowing new groups to make their own mark on the industry; the 60s had The Supreme’s, the 80s had Vanity 6 (assembled by Prince) [...]
This affair between myself and Luke James began six years ago during an episode of 106 & Park (R.I.P). The music video for “I Want You” was premiered and immediately, I was hooked. This newfound obsession came with the wanting for him to gain as much exposure and success as possible, but, things haven’t quite [...]