Snoop Dogg Snoop D-O-double-G has been around for so long that it’s hard to imagine him being the protégé of anyone. He is, though. Way back in the early nineties, Cordazar Calvin Broadus was fresh out of high school and a couple of convictions of cocaine trafficking. His freestyle over an old En Vogue song somehow made its way to
Can’t say they’re gangsta with a straight face. DJ Khaled I watched about six minutes of this DJ Khaled on MTV Cribs before I decided on the topic for this article. Listening to this man talk was just straight up bad. From yelling “We da bessssst,” upon entry into his home (and repeating it countless times after that), to basically
OLD DIRTY BASTARD VS KANYE WEST. By: Sepher Cadiz Do you not see the genius? Do you not see the hidden agenda? Do you not see the hilarity behind it all? I do. I do. And I certainly do! Funny? Yes, hilarious for on reason and one reason only–Even Publicity stunts are sampled by Rappers! But let’s probe, disect, and
You know that really bad cliché about truly great artists who will never die? These five artists are doing their best to make sure this cliché stays alive for the King of Pop. Usher He sings like him, glides like him, and owes 99.9% of his success to the late Michael Jackson. Usher’s R&B crown rests largely on the gloves
In Greek mythology, the muse is a goddess or spirit that inspires the creation of literature or art. Popular culture often refers to the muse as she exists in the world of rock and roll. The Yoko Onos and Patti Boyds of the music world. Women who markedly changed not only the lives but the music of their respective lovers,
Jay-Z knows what’s on your mind. And on mine too, come to think of it. What is with you Rappas Ternt Wannabe-Sangas?” Why you gotta drown your songs with a sorry excuse for a voice that’s so annoying that the only reason people aren’t bleeding out of their ears at the club is because they’re too wasted to notice the
It’s official. Bow Wow is a Cash Money Millionaire. The news came via Twitter last night and was followed by a live stream with the self proclaimed “Prince of the Rap Game.” “Working with Wayne, that’s really cool ’cause Wayne is like my brother, anyway, we’re like best friends, so uh to have him right here with me… I’ve been
Singers and rappers may get all the love on-stage, but having a good producer on your hip-hop track or slow jam can jack up your chances of a gold single better than any front-page sob story… unless you’re Rihanna. The evolution of the way songs are made and marketed is earning the people behind the beats some well-deserved attention. With
Juno Week 2009 By Aaron Joseph Juno Fever swept over the city of Vancouver for four days, bringing excitement, celebrities and great music to many parts of the city. The weekend brought not only great musicians to the city, but a chance for fans to meet and listen to these musicians in a more intimate setting. The Juno’s arrival transformed
4th Annual Maestro Fresh Wes Media Benefit & Birthday Bash By Aaron Joseph On March 26th Canadian Icon Maestro-Fresh Wes celebrated his 41st birthday with friends and family at the 4th annual Media Benefit & Birthday Bash held at Caprice Nightclub (967 Granville Street). The night was a success with many familiar faces scattered around the party, coming through to
