Artist Spotlight: Rox

Roxanne Tataei, known to many by her stage name ROX is singer-songwriter from South London. Rox has been singing all of her life and she formed her first band in 2007, which eventually got her a deal with Rough Trade. Rox is due to release her debut album, Memoirs in the spring of 2010. Her track I Don't Believe is currently being used in an advertising campaign by Rimmel.


For more information on Rox check out her official website, Myspace, Facebook, Twitter

Erykah Badu’s “Window Seat”

Christina Aguilera’s New album 'Bionic' AMAZING artwork!

"4 minutes" Movie Review

4 Minutes is a romantic comedy that focuses around Terrance (Jason Sylvain) and Omar (Dwayne Boyd). Terrance is a school teacher who is housing his free loading ex wife (Arle Michel). He's doing so in order to be a better dad to his son, than his father (GregAlan Williiams) was to him. Omar is a proud womanizer, who believes speed dating would be a great way to continue feeding women what they want. In order to get sex. Omar eventually talks Terrance into the idea and for there the journey begins.

This movie is pure comedy! I swear I laughed my butt off. The characters and the conversation were so real that it was extremely refreshing. If you like romance, comedy or seeing good guys win.This is the film for you. The movie also stars comedy/actor Pierre and GregAlan Williiams. With cameos from Lil Duval, Ja'el Roberson and Bobby Valentino. If you get a chance please check this movie out!

4/5 (the camera quality at times wasn't good)

India Arie Says Lady Gaga & Beyonce are "Socially Irresponsible"

MTV banned the Lady Gaga and Beyonce "Telephone" video. The reasoning im not sure but it wasn't worth the wait, In my opinion. However India Arie took to her Twitter to speak on the video.

"Don’t be offended this is all MY opinion… Am I the only one who thinks the “telephone” video is going a bit too far? I’m not referring to the abstract nature of the video … I’m talking about the IMAGERY – the unspoken back story, the language the message I agree gaga is being her image .. I dig her creative mind But still … Theres a such thing as socially irresponsible… I’m just sayin. Its not long before somebody does a straight NAKED video. Not like Alanis morrisette “thank you india” like NAKED dancing around. LOLhahaha Let’s be CLEAR! I know it gaga M.O. – I don’t live under a rock. And I get that a lot of work put into it. I’m talking social responsibility There’s an artist ever 10 years who pushes the envelope … but its bout to fall off the Table. When is it too far? I respect the creative mind but disagree with the “choices” as a dish meant to be served for mass consumption .. Crazy to me that the Dark, underbelly, s shock at all cost thing is a TREND like asymmetrical hair and big shoulder jackets .Slippery slope!Love life. 6 year old at the store old her mom say who’s your favorite singer This girl is CUTE! She says “india arie” “aaaaaand?” Her mom promotes her she says “beyonce “aaaand” her mom says again “Lady gaga” Mom turns to me and says “but I won’t let her watch the “telephone” lolhahahaahha! Haha! Tooo Funny."

...Okay, so everyone has an opinion and i have mine as well. I agree to an extent. I mean come on people, it's not that deep. It’s not an artist’s responsibility to teach values to children, its the parents! Not that its okay, but you have to look at who's involved..Its Gaga and Beyonce! Beyonce, can barely articulate a sentence, everything she sells involves sex and she's clearly not changing anytime soon. Gaga on the other hand is very unoriginal, promotes some demonic under tones and is clearly a gimmick. I dont know when people will get there selves together enough to stop being dumb downed by what they THINK they see. There has to be a line drawn soon and VERY soon because this type of mindless entertainment that is considered “art” by the masses and media is simply allowing artist to do what ever they want and not have any responsibility for what they’re putting out there. Though its not their job to raise anyones child, it is a social and moral right to teach by example the importance of value in oneself and others. Personally i dont watch much Tv, however i had to see this video because of all the hype. Honestly, i could've continued reading my book! People get your ISH together, because this bullISH that your supporting lacks morals, values, INTEGRITY, humility and anything for the greater good. By The way India singing "Neo-Soul" doesnt mean you are socially responsible.

Janelle Monae is "Tiny & Mighty" In Vogue

To read the short feature in Vogue online click here. The complete story appears in the April 2010 issue of Vogue.

Don Cannon & Tez McClain presents "Flight School"

Upcoming rapper Tez McClain has dropped his new single "Flight School" from his upcoming mixtape Wishful Thinking Vol. 1. The song pays homage to both his and mixtape host Don Cannon's Alma mater, Clark Atlanta University. Tez McClain talks about his experience in college, becoming a father and says this about the track, “it’s an audio doctrine of my experience at Clark Atlanta University. I'm sure all students and former students can relate to this." Wishful Thinking: Vol. 1 has been described as The Autobiography of Tez McClain. Wishful Thinking: Vol. 1 will be released on March 29. 2010 but "Flight School" is available for download now: Click Here!

DOWNLOAD: QUINCY’S NEW NOTHING SPECIAL MIXTAPE

Most of ya'll know Quincy as Al B. Sure and Kim Porter's Son. Oh and Diddy's God Son. However he has decided to take on music like both his fathers. LOL


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Corinne Bailey Rae talks CD, tour and fashion

Music Video: Steph Jones "La La Means Love"

Gwen Stefani Covers InStyle

She looks GREAT!

MUSIC VIDEO: Stat Quo - Success (Back To U)

This is the first official single of Stat's long awaited debut album STATLANTA. The video was directed by Daq Ofori and the song was produced by Phonix.

Artist Spotlight: Kevin Michael

Im sure most of you guys have heard of Kevin or even seen him! he's been seen in commercials, movies and of course his own shows. I absolutely love his voice and his style! ed anything new recently but i listen to "It Don't Make Any Difference To Me" all the time. Kevin is a self-taught vocalist, who was signed with Atlantic Records and their Downtown Records imprint when he was just a teenager. He dropped an Ep and an album in 2007 and hopefully he's working on something soon. Thanks to my friend Brandi for bringing it to my attention.


For more info on Kevin Michael check out his Official website, Myspace, Youtube,

Artist Spotlight: Purple St. James Formally YahZarah

Purple St. James formally known as YahZarah is R&B/neo soul singer from Washington, D.C. Her break into the industry was singing back-up vocals for Erykah Badu, on the Mama's Gun album and tour. She has since released two albums, Hear Me and Blackstar.Her music video "Wishing" was shown on BET. Purple St. James is featured on the albums by The Foreign Exchange and the Little Brother. She recently re- introduced herself as Purple St. James via her EP, The Prelude, in September 2008. Ive seen her perform live several times in Atlanta! She is stunning and her voice is amazing.

For more info on YahZarah Purple St. James check out her website, Myspace,

Do We Make Bi-Racial people Deny Their Heritage & is the term Bi-Racial Offensive?

Term: Bi-racial

Of, for, or consisting of members of two races.

Having parents of two different races.

Term: Deny

to declare untrue

to refuse to admit or acknowledge

a : to give a negative answer to b : to refuse to grant c : to restrain from gratification of desires

archaic : decline

to refuse to accept the existence, truth, or validity of

In Paula Patton’s recent interview in Women’s Health Magazine, she stated

"I find [the term biracial] offensive. It’s a way for people to separate themselves from African-Americans….a way of saying ‘I’m better than that’. I’m black because that’s the way the world sees me. People aren’t calling Barack Obama biracial. Most people think there’s a black president."

Paula's recent statement has many people choosing a side as to whether or not she is denying her other heritage, by saying she is specifically one, or is she's considering the word offensive due to the "House Negro, field Negro term." Then there are others who agree with her. This topic and the statement can translate into so many things, being that we don't know her personally to understand where she was coming from. However, this topic is something i have talked to my friends over and over again about. Ive seen this topic explained on talk shows. I have bi-racial friends who are confused or dealing with that very statement. At times it can become a really heated debate. So heated that people tend to over look the obvious and un-obvious and can not agree.

With all that said, I decided i wanted to state my opinion on the issue and you as well you can leave comments to help me understand your side of things. So where do i start?.. i will say i TOTALLY agree with her statement. However i don't think the word Bi-racial is offensive. (I'll explain why later) The reason i say i agree with her statement is because its plan black and white THE WORLD TREATS YOU HOW THEY SEE YOU!. If you look black, they treat you like your black. If you look white, they treat you white. If you look Spanish, Asian, Muslim and so on. They treat you how they meet you. Walking up to someone and asking "Are you mixed so i can treat you different?" Would not only be offensive but it would also be inappropriate. So because that is not okay in many cases, its easier to say she's black, he's white, that's who the are, that's how I'm going to treat them. I'm NOT saying its okay, I'm just saying that..Its is what it is! It hasn't changed in centuries and I'm sure it isn't changing soon. However, the mere fact that the world treats you how they see you is also the reason why a lot of bi-racial people have problems with self identity. I say that because their families teach them to accept the two cultures but the world treats them how they appear. In many cases how they appear could go so many ways. Which in many cases their appearance doesn't translate into their heritage. The only translation is skin color. Which to a child who doesn't want to feel like he/she is denying any part of themselves, its confusing. It gets even more difficult when a person looks blacks but is more culturally white or looks white but is more culturally black and etc. We all know the term "Acting like your whatever whatever," but that term to me has always been ignorant because you can't act out what you culturally do not know. Most bi-racial people and people in general are more culturally comfort in certain environments because most of their experiences consist in that culture. It has nothing with the person denying their other half. Its more about that person finding themselves in many cases accepting who they are, who they not at and who they will never be according to WHITE America. Yes she is black, when people look at her they say she looks like she could be bi-racial however she appears to be black and I'm sure that's how she's treated. That's goes for pretty much all of this country. It goes all the way back to the beginning of time, honestly its easier to separate someone by their skin color especially when you have no clue of their heritage, culture or characteristics. A better word for it would be prejudice! (Who's definition people tent to get mixed up with racist.) Those are very different but that another discussion.

Do i think we make them deny their heritage? I'd say no! Who you are is who you are. Alicia Keys and Halle Berry both have white mothers and black fathers and they consider themselves black. I haven't yet heard either one of them deny who and what their mothers have been to them. Lenny Kravitz and Slash both have black mothers and white or Jewish fathers. I've never heard either of them denounce either of their heritages. I will say that we try, in order to make people be who we want them to be. So that we can be comfortable. But it doesn't work!

The reason i disagree with the term bi-racial being offensive is because i could be considered bi-racial because I'm FOR another race. You don't just have to be OF another race to be bi-racial. The only time i could see the term Bi-racial being offensive is when someone who is bi-racial uses it to make others feel inferior because they are not of two heritages. Or if someone is trying to box another person in by their INTENT of the term. Some may say her statement was offensive, so may say harsher things. But honestly, she's correct to an extent! ~Sorry i wanted to keep it short.

Artist Spotlight: Raul Midón

Raul Midón is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist from New Mexico, based in New York City. He is basically a one-man performance. I love his style and how he includes jazz, blues, R&B, and folk all in one. Midón and his twin brother Marco (now a NASA engineer) were blinded as infants after spending time in an incubator without adequate eye protection. I love him! He will be performing at CARNEGIE HALL TODAY!


For more on Raul Midón check out his official website, Myspace,

Artist Spotlight: Jully Black

Most of you guys may remember Jully from the track "Heaven" in 2002 with Nas. However Jully (pronounced Julie) has been performing and singing professionally for years! i was trying to think of another artist to spotlight and she happen to come across the screen on HGTV. Akwardddd right! Jully is a Canadian R&B singer of Jamaican heritage. If Nas wasn't enough she has collaborated and written for many notable artists, including Nas, Missy Elliott, Saukrates, Choclair, Kardinal Offishall, Destiny's Child, and Sean Paul.


For more on Jully Black check out her Official Website, Youtube, Myspace

Artist Spotlight: The Foreign Exchange

Most of you guys have heard of The Foreign Exchange because they have been killing the music scene for sometimes now. if you dont know The Foreign Exchange is a R&B/electronica/hip hop duo consisting of rapper/singer Phonte Coleman and Dutch producer Nicolay. the group was recently nominated for a Grammy, for Best Urban/Alternative Performance for the track Daykeeper feat. Muhsinah from their sophomore album, "Leave It All Behind" and they will be dropping a new album this fall.


For more info on The Foreign Exchange check out their official website, Myspace, Youtube

Artist Spotlight: Little Boots

Victoria Christina Hesketh aka Little Boots, is an English electropop singer–songwriter. I was first introduced to her via VV BROWN. Little Boots sings and plays the keyboard, piano, stylophone and a Japanese electronic instrument called Tenori-on. I really do enjoy her. She released an album titled, Hands, in 2009 as well as a EP titled Illuminations in the United States.

For more on Little Boots check out her Official website, Myspace, Youtube

Guru hospitalized and will have surgery today

According to reports Rap legend Guru of GangStarr was hospitalized after a massive heart attack yesterday. He slipped into a coma and is having surgery today

Four-time NBA All-Star Alvin Robertson Arrested In Child Sex-Ring Sting

According to reports authorities have arrested several men in a sex-trafficking ring, which forced a 14-year-old girl to have sex with men throughout San Antonio and Corpus Christi. One of the men connect to the ring is former Spurs guard and four-time NBA All-Star Alvin Robertson. Seven people allegedly are tied to the ring. Of the seven, Robertson was arrested Friday, in Bentonville, Ark., where he was to attend a basketball shooting clinic this weekend that featured him and former NBA player Ricky Pierce READ MORE