Jan 10, 2012
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has announced the line-up for it’s 2012 Festival, which features a wide range of genres and artists hitting the various stages at the major California music event. This year’s festival will differ from years past as it will feature the exact same lineup two weekends in a row: Friday April 13- Sunday April...
Jun 8, 2010
I wanna address an issue I have with Hot 97 and their treatment of “media professionals” – because that’s what I am. By now, most of you have read my concerns on Twitter about the way I was treated at Hot 97’s Summer Jam. Let me give you some background: A few months back I was contacted by a member of Hot 97’s marketing team to come and provide...
Jun 8, 2010
This year, I attended my first ever Summer Jam hosted by NYC’s legendary Hot 97 radio station. Summer Jam is historically known for boasting a line-up of megastars and hails as the premier hip-hop festival event of the summer season. But what’s more notable than it’s announced lineup is usually the unannounced special guest performers who just happen to...
May 10, 2010
UPDATED 5/10/2010: Maxwell has added Erykah Badu and Melanie Fiona to the lineup for this summer’s tour! The tour kicks off in Cleveland Ohio, with Melanie Fiona and Erykah Badu joining the tour on June 11 in Atlanta and performing on select dates Ohhhhh I think this is going to be such audible bliss!!! Maxwell. Jill Scott. Two Artists. One Night. One...
Jan 25, 2010
As a hip-hop artist, it takes a lot to step away from the stereotypical bullshit that’s considered HOT and be different. It takes even more heart and determination to just be you and be great at it. That’s how B.o.B. aka Bobby Ray approaches his music: a soulful hip-hop artist armed with a guitar, a comedic edge and music that bears some real messages. With...
Mar 4, 2009
Artist: Chrisette MicheleVenue: Spirit Square – Charlotte, NCDate: 2.28.09 Once a year, the CIAA Basketball Tournament visits Charlotte, NC bringing along a whirlwind of events for participants and spectators of all ages; so many, in fact, that there’s rarely a slow moment during the entire weekend. But when Chrisette Michele takes the stage, trust me:...
Jan 27, 2009
Lil’ Wayne Exclusive from AT&T Did you know Lil’ Wayne is the most popular music artist on Facebook – 1.3 million fans and counting ? Now, he’s teaming up with AT&T to release his new single via the social network for the very first time! Don’t miss Lil Wayne’s live, world-debut performance of his highly-anticipated new...
Dec 7, 2008
We may be in a recession, but even in the midst of hard economic times some rappers still find it in their hearts to give the fans what they want – in the booth AND on the stage. ATL-Native Ludacris and Soulja Boy Tellem took to the stage at the Tabernacle in Atlanta for a free concert sponsored by AT&T in celebration of the SEC Football Championship...