Pen, Paper, and Gallant
NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series definitely puts every other office to shame. With previous performances by Lila Downs and rapper Gucci Mane, it was only a matter of time before Gallant’s flawless falsetto made it’s way behind the desk. Performing songs from his debut album Ology including…
Review: Jorja Smith Is The Light
Performing since she was 8-years-old and writing her first song at 11, it’s no wonder this young woman exudes the confidence of a veteran. Being compared to the likes of Lauryn Hill and Amy Winehouse, Jorja Smith is definitely capturing the eyes and ears of…
Watch Tyson Crookmind’s “Keep It Cherry” Feat. Joe Moses [Video]
After doing a 16 year bid and using music as a tool to reinvent himself, Los Angeles native Tyson Crookmind teams up with Joe Moses for a new track titled “Keep It Cherry.” The video, directed by Eric Nelson and PushaRod, gives viewers a glimpse…
Russell Simmons Tweets Goodbye Letter To President Obama
It’s been eight years already?! Of course all things come to an end eventually, but who knew we’d have to say goodbye to our current standing president under such thought provoking circumstances? The 20th of January will be here soon and although POTUS has said his farewell to…
Teyana Taylor Gets Faded With Vogue
Many of us ran to our nearest gym after seeing Teyana Taylor’s well oiled body make its television debut in Kanye West’s visual for “Fade.” Now the 26-year-old body goals singer and dancer is setting out to launch her very own dance workout series entitled, Fade…
Ravyn Lenae Proves That Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number [Interview]
From juggling her classical studies, teenage growing pains, and budding music career Chicago native Ravyn Lenae has her sights set on illuminating the world with her undeniable black girl magic. Adding to her growing resume, Ravyn is a third of talented trio Zero Fatigue and…
Chris Brown In A Standoff With LAPD After Allegedly Pointing A Gun At A Woman
Los Angeles police are still seeking a warrant to enter Chris Brown’s Tarzana home following an early morning 9-1-1 call, but in the meantime they appear to have retrieved weapons and drugs from the phone after the singer threw a duffel bag out the window,…
John Lennon’s First Acid Trip as an animated short
Rolling Stone gives the people a groovy new illustration of the Beetles first experience with acid through the narration of John Lennon in this animated video. After checking out the video, head over to rollingstones.com for a fascinating story on how this night inspired the band’s Revolver…
Los Angeles Honors Kobe “Bean” Bryant by making Tomorrow (8/24) “Kobe Bryant Day”
Today marks Kobe Bryant’s 38th birthday, and the legend may have just received the best birthday gift of all time. The City Council of Los Angeles has recently declared that August 24 (8/24) will honor the success of Kobe Bryant on and off the court…
Jimmy Hu$tle new song “Instagram Nigga”
Our man Jimmy Hu$tle blesses the streets with another knocker this week with the song “Instagram Nigga.” If you’re a fan of good music with intense lyrics and a cold beat than this track is just for you. On the other hand, if you’re a…
