Talib Kweli is on a roll. Just six months after the release of his much anticipated Reflection Eternal sequel Kweli is back banging on your eardrum with a new solo record titled Gutter Rainbows. It's a breath of fresh air hearing Kweli rap in an age where mediocre pop rappers saturate the market … [Read more...]
Brooklyn Based Z02 Proves That Art Imitates Life
Playing birthday shows for kids may be a great way to meet hot moms and start a new prepubescent fan base, but get a record deal? Seems a bit far fetched if you ask me, but Z02 members Joey Cassata and brothers Paulie and David Zablidowsky (otherwise known as Joey, Paulie Z, and David Z) have been … [Read more...]
Dead By Sunrise hits New York City with a Vengeance
By Sam Frank Chester Bennington may have found global success with Linkin Park, but just one day after the release of his new band's debut album Bennington pumped New York City's Blender Theatre full of rock mayhem. Out Of Ashes is Dead By Sunrise’s debut album, and on it Bennington also … [Read more...]
Dead By Sunrise crawls out of Linkin Park’s ashes
Dead by Sunrise started to form in 2005 while Bennington was writing songs for Linkin Park's Minutes to Midnight. According to Bennington, "I came up with a few songs that felt and sounded really good, but I knew they weren’t right stylistically for Linkin Park. They were darker and moodier than … [Read more...]
Ciara’s New ‘Fantasy Ride’
Singer Heats Up At Radio With Two Simultaneous Hits "Never Ever" Featuring Young Jeezy And "Love Sex Magic" Featuring Justin Timberlake. LaFace/Jive Records multi-platinum recording artist Ciara is set to release her third album, Fantasy Ride on May 5th. The release comes as both of her singles … [Read more...]
Ya’ll know I got the master flow, Fast or Slow
J A to the Muah is in a lyrical state of mind on the "Last Kiss". No way can Mr. Raspy let a beat or chorus override his spit game. In the past, he's rhymed with Notorious B.I.G and battled Beanie Sigel and 50 Cent. No doubt the game has changed lyric wise. An overwhelming percentage of artists … [Read more...]