“The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975,” among other things an extraordinary feat of editing and archival research, takes up a familiar period in American history from a fresh and fascinating angle. In the late 1960s and early ’70s, Swedish television journalists traveled to the United States wit... Read more...
Sylvia Robinson, the singer, songwriter and record producer who formed the Sugar Hill Gang and made the first commercially successful rap recording, died early Thursday morning at a hospital in New Jersey. She was 75. Ms. Robinson had a notable career as a rhythm and blues singer long before ... Read more...
Ol' Dirty Bastard's iconic solo debut, Return To The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version, is being re-released as a one-of-a-kind deluxe box set. The re-issue will be accompanied by a number of rare, limited edition, and value-added goodies, and will be available for purchase on November 22 via burge... Read more...
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By: Marc Sims I believe the low-income neighborhood culture, or "the Hood" culture is impeding most African-American children from succeeding in school. This idea hit me when I was giving a career day presentation at a Chicago high school on the Southside. I told the students when my children were... Read more...
Layoffs took place in the promotion department of Warner Music's labels today, sources tell Billboard.biz. People let go include Reprise Senior Vice President of Promotion Mike Rittberg, Warner SVP Ron Cerrito, Reprise VP of Pop Promotion Bob Weil, Reprise VP of Alternative Promotion Lynn McDonnell,... Read more...
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22/09/2011,
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Via: There's a dark theory about great, lasting art. Some of the greatest and influential music has sprung from pockets of desperation, poverty and struggle, and a desire to escape these confining elements. It's why Robert Johnson will be remembered long after the Strokes; why Eminem started in a... Read more...
West Philly Emcee Chill Moody links with HipHop/Reggae Artist TEFF create MUSIC. Visual shot and directed by @TuchPointMusic and track was produced by @UpNComing Follow: @TeffTV @ChillMoody @TuchPointMusic S/O to the whole EST Read more...
011. The music video is directed by BMike (2-Cent Films). Check out more at www.stalley330.com and Follow @Stalley. Read more...