Where Artists Come To Shine
We live in an age where having a double life is the greatest things since bread came sliced. People love watching Bruce Wayne rid Gotham of crime at night as Batman, Peter Parker swing between skyscrapers as Spiderman, and Clark Kent fly through Metropolis as Superman, so when I heard that the band … [Read more...]
The first time I heard music from Pink Floyd was in high school when my brother played me “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” the opening song off their classic 1975 album Wish You Were Here. From then on I was hooked, and spent all my money collecting the Floyd’s albums and live concert bootlegs. At the … [Read more...]
As part of the Blue Note Jazz festival, Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson performed at New York City's Highline Ballroom before a sea of gray-haired fans enthusiastic about doing the hippy hippy shake to classic hits like "California Girls," "Help Me Rhonda," and "Heroes and Villains." The first … [Read more...]
"We're gonna party like it's my last show!" said a blonde Chris Brown as Busta Rhymes joined him on stage at the "New" Meadowlands stadium for the 2011 edition of Hot 97's Summer Jam Hip Hop showcase. Artists on the bill this year included Wiz Khalifa, Waka Flaka, Fabolous, Swizz Beatz, Rick Ross, … [Read more...]
Every once in a while an album comes along that gives you the confidence to withstand any adversity the world throws your way. Whether its being unemployed, ending a relationship, or losing a loved one this album has the power to make you feel better, and The Hours' newest album, It's Not How You … [Read more...]
Being a rapper in the game today is challenging for any newcomer. You’re either compared to legends like Rakim, KRS-One, and Jay-Z or pinned against other artists looking for that elusive shot at stardom. The only thing that separates predator from prey is skills, and New York based lyrical … [Read more...]