To be perfectly honest, I know just about nothing about how to “make it big” in the present day rap industry. I don’t even listen to rap. However, when I found out that one of my bosses at my part time job was working towards a career in that field, I was intrigued. Knowing nothing
Griffin is an Alabama bred songwriter and recording artist whose introspective perspective shines through the smooth and entrancing sound of his music. He began his journey at the tender age of 10 in the same fashion as many of the great soul artists that came before him, in the church. He performed his gospel raps
Kesha’s (yes, without the dollar sign) current legal issues have been front and center over the past year. Although many have tried to discredit her, Kesha was once the undeniable queen of radio, and she still holds an incredible amount of hit singles. At only 18, she signed with Dr. Luke and being so young, of course,
Having a brother like Chance The Rapper can be both good and bad. On the bright side, he’s a mega star, but on the negative, you find yourself in his shadow as people always mention him when addressing you. As Chance’s younger brother, Taylor has carved a path for himself with his own special sound.
Meet Nick Nick Seale, also known as ITSNICKSEALEHQ, is a DJ/Producer from Brooklyn, NY. Nick draws his musical influences from his Caribbean background and New York’s diversity. He was raised in a family full of DJ’s and underground artists, and that early exposure almost destined him to pursue music. Nick’s skill expanded when he went
Meet James TW, a 19-year-old musical from the UK stealing hearts across the country during his summer tour! Interview conducted by Evelyn Atieno and Madeline Johnson E: How was it working with Shawn Mendes? Working with Shawn was a fun experience. He’s a really nice guy. He kind of introduced me to my record label.
Since 1969, The Songwriter’s Hall of Fame has remained an institution that honors the most vital songwriters of each musical era. It boasts a plethora of inducted legends including Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Bill Withers and Stevie Wonder. However, in its forty-eight-year history, hip hop has been the one musical genre that has been noticeably
Remember the guitarist from Lemonade Mouth? From playing Stella on Disney Channel’s smash hit original film, to playing Velma in Cartoon Network’s live-action Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster and Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins circa 2010, Japanese-American Hayley Kiyoko has bloomed into one of the most prominent pop singers in the LGBTQ+ community. Fondly referred to on
As a long-time fan of Ella Yelich-O’Connor — the Kiwi pop sensation better known as Lorde — June 16th is a day I’ve been looking forward to for a long time. It’s been close to four years since Ella released her smash-hit debut Pure Heroine, and her music is something that’s resonated with me in
Let me start by stating that being a musician for a little over ten years and having been a music fan my entire life has created my predisposition to thrive on discovering new musicians and becoming addicted to their music. The crave for music is a feeling I assume has been felt by many of
Singer-songwriter Halsey finds herself at the top of the Billboard 200 Chart, for the week of June 17, 2017, with her sophomore album Hopeless Fountain Kingdom (HFK). According to Nielsen Music, the album earned 106,000 equivalent album units which 76,000 of were traditional sales. The album becomes Halsey’s first number one; her debut album, Badlands,
Who Is Nate Joël? Originally from “The Rack”, a neighborhood located in Maryland, Nate Joël moved to New York for school and a better position to make his rap dreams come true. Nate started rapping at around the age of 13 and his love for it only increases as time goes on. His earliest inspiration
