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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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BEYONCE ANNOUNCES TOUR….KINDA

BEYONCE ANNOUNCES TOUR….KINDA

It’s time for the Bey Hive to bust open their piggy banks because Beyonce is going back on tour! Fans have been eagerly anticipating her big announcement for a while now, and on Sunday morning, it came in the form of an Instagram post. The teaser video shows the words Cowboy Carter Tour in bright…

SNOOP LOSES HALF A MILLION SUBSCRIBERS ON IG

SNOOP LOSES HALF A MILLION SUBSCRIBERS ON IG

Snoop Dogg might seem unbothered by criticism of his appearance at the pre-inaugural Crypto Ball, but he might want to check the Gram. According to the New York Post, Snoop has lost 571,800 Instagram followers since performing at the event on January 17th. Despite the dent, Snoop still has an eye-popping 88 million followers on…

VANESSA BRYANT TO RELEASE MURAL MEMOIR

VANESSA BRYANT TO RELEASE MURAL MEMOIR

On Sunday, the world remembered the passing of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others who died in a helicopter crash five years ago. Vanessa Bryant, Kobe’s widow and Gigi’s mother, announced last week that she will be releasing a book of murals commemorating her loved ones. Mamba & Mambacita Forever will feature over…

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Trevor Noah will host the Grammys again. The comedian gets the honor for the fifth straight year. CBS made the announcement on Tuesday. The network also said that music’s biggest night will focus on the recovery efforts after the Los Angeles wildfires. In a statement, CBS said, “The 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards will carry a…