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Wale’s been in the headlines lately for less than positive reasons, most recently for being the target of scrutiny following the release of the video for his song “Pretty Girls.” As previously reported journalist Joy Daily bashed Wale for featuring light skin and Hispanic women in the production calling for a boycott of his video. […]
Jay-Z is continuing to line up his summer concert schedule and this time is set to headline another festival over seas. Jay has just been announced as the headliner for the 2010 Wireless Festival. Taking place July 4 in London’s Hyde Park, the concert will feature Jay as well as Pink, Gossip, The Temper Trap […]
As an artist in the industry, a person must constantly walk on egg shells to make sure that they don’t offend anyone. In trying to sell product to the consumer, known as those that buy the music, it seems like they must appeal to all of his/her needs in order to make sure that their […]
The annual music festival that brings together some of the biggest acts in the country is announcing its summer 2010 lineup. Taking place at a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee, the 9th annual Bonnaroo Festival will be headlined by Jay-Z. Along with Jay attendees to the plush landscape will see performances from Stevie Wonder, Nas […]
Although the album was released back in November, rapper Wale is still making his rounds with Attention Deficit, dropping the music video for his second official single “Pretty Girls”. Clearly, Gucci Mane wasn’t going to be able to make it due to his particular situation, a.k.a. prison, but the abundance of women might be able […]
Before North Carolina’s own J. Cole was rapping alongside Wale and premier lyricists like Jay Electronica, Mos Def and Talib Kweli, the young up and comer was trying to find a way to get his foot in the door to enter the music business. With the intent to impress Jay Z, what better way than […]
California’s annual concert bringing together nearly 300 acts from across the country is announcing its latest lineup for the spring with two Roc Nation affiliates at the forefront. Both Jay-Z and Wale will take the stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April. Roc Nations’ founder will headline the event on Friday […]
Artists from around the country are continuing to unite to help the Haiti relief effort following last week’s tragedy. The latest artist to rally for relief is none other than Wale who’s headlining the “DMV Helps Haiti Concert.” Wale will take the stage Monday January 18th at D.C.’s 9:30 Club to raise much needed financial […]
10. Mixtape for Honorable Mention – J. Cole: The Warm Up With all of this frenzy about Drake, there hasn’t been much space for other up and comers to breathe and get their own spotlight to showcase what they had to bring. As some people wait, others grab for their shine and North Carolina’s own […]
In today’s Hip Hop game and in the overall mental scheme of African American males and their particular mentality, it has become more acceptable to come off as hard or maintain some type of thuggish nature. Emotions have become obsolete and almost devoid for some of the youth as many young Black men are unwilling […]