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Childish Gambino “This Is America” Explained

Childish Gambino “This Is America” Explained

Over the weekend, Actor Donald Glover both hosted “Saturday Night Live” and was the musical guest as his rap/R&B alter ego, Childish Gambino. Glover as Gambino premiered two new songs on “SNL,” titled “Saturday” and “This Is America.” “This Is America” lit up social media after its debut. You will need to watch it more than…MORE

The Clown Prince Of Hip Hop!! Biz Markie

The Clown Prince Of Hip Hop!! Biz Markie

BIZ MARKIE CONTINUES TO DJ, MAKE TV AND MOVIE APPEARENCES, AND AND MORE. BIZ MARKIE DEFINATELY GOES ON MY LIST AS ONE OF THE GREATEST IN HIP HOP CULTURE! CHECK THE BLOG:MORE

Sade is BACK after 7 years with a new single!!!!

Sade is BACK after 7 years with a new single!!!!

It has been announced that director Ava DuVernay, has joined black girl magic forces with the Sweetest Taboo singer Sade on the soundtrack to her new movie A Wrinkle in Time.  DuVernay says, “My creative partnership with Sade on ‘Flower of the Universe’ was so connected that I reverse engineered the usual process and used…MORE

Erykah Badu! The Hats, The Boxes, The Music

Erykah Badu! The Hats, The Boxes, The Music

It’s impossible to sum up the amazingness (Yes! that is a word!) of Erykah Badu! Give me 1 minute to give you a taste of why she’s necessary in music and life. It might sound extreme but she actually does assist in childbirth! Discover the many hats she wears here:  MORE

Earth Wind And Fire

Earth Wind And Fire

Earth wind and fire were more than just versatile, They brought a cosmic mystical and eclectic vibe to music during their time. It all blended together perfectly with the writings of Maurice white and his unpredictable arrangements. The group was named after The three elements in Whites astrological charts. I found it extremely interesting that…MORE

Lauryn Hill aka L Boogie

Lauryn Hill aka L Boogie

Lauryn Hill aka L Boogie Well known for being a member of the group the Fugees. Lauryn Hill’s studio album titled The Miseduction of Lauryn Hill is on the list of me and most of my friends top favorite album in LIFE.   The album sold approx 8 million copies with hits like Doo Wop…MORE

Al Green was kicked out for…WHAT!!?

Al Green was kicked out for…WHAT!!?

GUESS WHO GOT KICKED OUT OF THE HOUSE AFTER BEING CAUGHT LISTENING TO A JACKIE WILSON RECORD? AL GREENE!!! AL GREENE IS DEFINATELY ONE OF THOSE ARTIST THAT MOST OF US GREW UP LISTENING TO BY DEFAULT OF OUR PARENTS. NOW FOR ME, FEELING AL’S MUSIC WAS SOMETHING THAT I HAD NO CHOICE IN. IT…MORE

New Jack Swing, BlackStreet, & Harlem! We’re talking Guy!

New Jack Swing, BlackStreet, & Harlem! We’re talking Guy!

Aint nothing like getting paid on a Friday! If you’re a seasoned 30 year old, like me, that Johnny Kemp song “Just Got Paid” will easily come to mind. That song, along with other famous joints in the 90’s like Bobby Brown’s “My Prerogative were written by the creators of New Jack Swing. I’m talking…MORE

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DIDDY’S ATTORNEYS WANT ANOTHER EXTENSION

DIDDY’S ATTORNEYS WANT ANOTHER EXTENSION

Diddy’s legal team — which was recently expanded to include Young Thug defense attorney Brian Steel — has filed new legal documents arguing for a further continuance. They previously asked for at least a two week delay for the trial’s start — currently slated for May 5th. But now they say they cannot “in good…

TONI BRAXTON AND BIRDMAN ARE REALLY MARRIED

TONI BRAXTON AND BIRDMAN ARE REALLY MARRIED

We’ve got a major relationship status on Toni Braxton and Birdman. It turns out that the pair have been secretly married for the better part of a year. TMZ reports that they’ve learned that the two tied the knot back in August of last year. But the honeymoon phase didn’t last long for the newlyweds,…

JONATHAN MAJORS SAYS NO OSCAR FOR HIM

JONATHAN MAJORS SAYS NO OSCAR FOR HIM

Jonathan Majors believes the heavy media coverage of his assault case hindered his chances of securing an Oscar nomination for his latest film, “Magazine Dreams.” During a recent chat with “Generation Iron Fitness & Bodybuilding Network” to promote the film, Majors spoke about his fans praising his performance. While he appreciates the support, he shut…

CHRIS BROWN SAYS NO TO RED BANDANAS

CHRIS BROWN SAYS NO TO RED BANDANAS

Chris Brown doesn’t want any negative energy during his upcoming Breezy Bowl XX tour. Brown responded to fans who suggested concertgoers wear red bandanas to the show. The bandanas are usually associated with the Bloods gang, and Brown has been accused of being linked with the group in the past. Brown wrote on Instagram, “I…