Kanye West feat. Cam’ron, Jim Jones, CyHi Da Prynce, Pusha T, Big Sean,...
Kanye brings together an all star Hip Hop line up to spread Christmas cheer, with “Christmas In Harlem”. The unfinished version with just Yeezy, Teyana Taylor and CyHi Da Prynce was released a few days...
View ArticleMayer Hawthorne – “Christmas Time Is Here”
We’re just eight days away from Christmas, and of course, in the final run up to the big day, festive paraphernalia is on overload. Usually I forgo 98.9% of Christmas music, but when I saw crooner...
View ArticleRaphael Saadiq unveils tracklist for Stone Rollin’ LP
Rhythmic maestro Raphael Saadiq has a new album on the way titled Stone Rollin’ ["I’ve been rolling dice my entire career, taking risk my whole life, and still doing so. I’m Stone Rolling once again,"...
View ArticleNe-Yo dismisses posthumous MJ album: I’m not really trying to hear it
The recently released posthumous Michael Jackson LP continues to split opinions. “I haven’t heard it yet… and I’m not really trying to hear it,” Ne-Yo recently told TMZ when asked his thoughts on the...
View ArticleThe Roots Perform Nat King Cole’s “The Christmas Song” (Video)
Last night The Roots spread Christmas spirit on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon by performing a brilliant cover of Nat King Cole‘s “The Christmas Song”. Watch the video now >> This excerpt is...
View ArticleLenny Kravitz’s message for Teena Marie “I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for...
“I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Teena. She took me in when I was around 16. I was just a musician on the streets, I was living from pillar to post. She took me in, she gave me ...
View ArticleMarsha Ambrosius shares cover version of Teena Marie’s ‘Yes Indeed’ in London...
Marsha Ambrosius headlined an intimate show at North London venue Dingwalls and exclusively shared her stunning cover version of late great soul legend Teena Marie‘s ‘Yes Indeed’, from Lady T’s final...
View ArticleDavid Banner x 9th Wonder – Death Of A Pop Star | Album Review
David Banner has taken a winding path to this latest release. Death Of A Pop Star is uncharted territory for the rapper, who normally self-produces, as production duties were handed entirely to 9th...
View ArticleKeri Hilson – No Boys Allowed | Album Review
Keri Hilson bans all males access for the follow up to her debut album, yet I managed to have a listen to what she has to offer. Keri Hilson is an interesting case within the R&B scene. She was a ...
View ArticleToni Braxton reality show ‘Braxton Family Values’ to air in April
Toni Braxton and family submit themselves to the glare of the reality show spotlight this year with Braxton Family Values, set to air on Women’s Entertainment channel WE tv in April 2011. The show will...
View ArticleRussell Simmons – Super Rich: A Guide To Having It All
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Russell Simmons has released his second book, “Super Rich: A Guide To Having It All” on January 4. It follows the New York Times bestseller “Do You!” Written with Chris...
View ArticleTerri Walker previews songs from her Ski Beatz produced new album ‘Mz Walker’...
Terri Walker is officially crazy for this one. The British singer-songwriter took to her webcam earlier today to preview tracks from her fourth studio album. Titled Mz Walker, the new album will be...
View ArticleWill.i.am covers Newsweek: “I didn’t have to set African-Americans back to...
Will.i.am brings his ‘boom boom pow’ to the cover of Newsweek along with discussion on a range of subjects including modern celebrity culture, his “eclectic take on Hip Hop,” keeping the music fresh...
View ArticleSalt-N-Pepa announce ‘Legends Of Hip Hop’ US tour
Iconic hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa are launching a 20-city tour called Legends Of Hip Hop, to commemorate 25 years since the release their 1986 debut album, Hot, Cool & Vicious. The tour will see...
View ArticleCorinne Bailey Rae ‘The Love EP’ to drop on Valentines Day
Exciting news! Whilst touring the world last year in support of her critically acclaimed sophomore album, The Sea, Corinne Bailey Rae will be releasing a digital-only project of cover versions, titled...
View ArticleCarlitta Durand – Nostalgic Nights | EP Review
With each guest appearance and release, Carlitta Durand’s fanbase grows steadily within the neo soul and jazz crowds as well as within the West Coast Hip Hop circuit. The 26 year old brings a further...
View ArticleEd Sheeran signs with Atlantic Records following ‘No. 5 Collaborations...
Having made crashing waves across the UK urban scene throughout 2010, undeniably talented UK singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran announces his decision to sign with Atlantic Records. The news follows his...
View ArticleJessie J performs “Who You Are” at a NYC subway (Video)
With just a boombox and a camera man, Jessie J performed “Who You Are”, the title track from her upcoming album, to a growing crowd on the underground in New York’s Time Square. “Performing is where I...
View ArticleDrake reflects: “Aaliyah had the biggest influence on my music”
Hip Hop superstar Drake speaks to SoulCulture TV about the impact Aaliyah Dana Houghton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001) has made on his music and career and wishes the R&B princess a happy...
View ArticleMichael Rapaport on ATCQ documentary: “I didn’t unveil any secrets”
Late last year, shortly after a snippet of the upcoming Tribe Called Quest documentary, entitled “Beats, Rhymes and Fights: The History of A Tribe Called Quest”, was released leaked to the Internets,...
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