Music

Finally we have confirmation! Barry Hankerson, (the late Aaliyah’s uncle and the man behind Blackground Records), recently tweeted  That Grape Juice  naming Drake and 40 as the producers working on Aaliyah’s posthumous album. Despite Aaliyah’s family vocally denying any involvement with music after her death, Aaliyah’s uncle confirmed the album is, in fact, happening. Here’s […]

Labor Day was created as a way to celebrate and highlight the struggles of the American worker for organized rights. It has since evolved into a general end-of-summer festival fling. Aside from family and friends, spirits and sun, there’s one other thing that gets folks in the mood to party. So, whether you’re outdoors on the grill or […]

A gray cloud hovers over the Hip Hop world as veterans, musicians and anyone who has been influenced in any way by Chris Lighty, mourn his death. Lighty, 44, was allegedly found in the backyard of his apartment with a semi-automatic firearm and single gunshot wound to the head. His death, while still under investigation, […]

Various sources have confirmed that pioneering hip-hop executive Chris Lighty has died. The native of the Bronx died today of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The powerhouse behind Violater Records and management guided the careers of hip-hop heavyweights like 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliott. Lighty began his career working for DJ Red Alert. He […]

It’s been a long time coming for R&B songstress Brandy Norwood who reached stardom in the 90s with the release of her self titled debut album–Brandy. Her “girl next door” persona was a welcoming mat for fans and critics; she has sold over 30 million records worldwide and won over 100 awards in her career. […]

How old is Rihanna? Rihanna is 24 years old, which is amazing, considering how ubiquitous the young R&B star has become in pop culture. Robyn Rihanna Fenty was born Feb. 20, 1988, in Saint Michael, Barbados. Rihanna was just 17 when she released her debut album, “Music of the Sun,” which spawned the smash “Pon […]

Trey Songz‘ sex appeal translates into his music, making it almost impossible not to crave an earful of his provocative wordplay. The addition of his album Chapter V adds new music to the catalog from which you can choose to be serenaded or dance. Songz is a master of story-telling and has proven his talent […]

The legendary, late Whitney Houston would have been 49 yesterday and for her birthday, Billboard announced that a new Whitney Houston album would be out this fall. Must Read: Jordin Sparks Says On-Screen Love Of Whitney Became Real [VIDEO] According to Billboard, the as yet untitled album will be “hits compilation.” Although Houston has had […]

Drake’s obsession with the late Aaliyah has manifested itself into a full album to pay tribute to the fallen star. Drake’s been receiving a lot of criticism from Aaliyah fans who think he’s excluding people like Missy Elliott and Timbaland–who were the foundation to Aaliyah’s rising star. MuchMusic caught up with Drizzy at Ovo Fest […]

Evidently I do in fact live under a rock. Somehow I missed one of my favorite singers of all time, Anita Baker covering one of my favorite Tyrese tunes, “Lately.” In the name of all that is holy, someone out there is hearing my prayers. I love covers, especially when they’re done exceptionally well to […]

Drake’s obsession with the late Aaliyah is endearing, yet creepy. From his fanatic tattoos to the rumors of an Aaliyah posthumous album, Drake seems determined to resurrect Aaliyah or at least her career through his own whisper-soft vocal stylings. Must Read: Keyshia Cole’s Favorite Things [EXCLUSIVE] But not so fast! Timbaland–the mega producer that was […]