Legendary radio personality, DJ Mister Cee “The Finisher,” has passed away at the age of 57 as of April 10, 2024. Mister Cee, born Calvin LeBrun, was born in the Bedford Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, NY on August 17. Meeting Big Daddy Kane in high school initiated his career in the music industry; as Kane…
“Like That” Single Chart’s at No.1 Second Week in a Row on Billboard
Future, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar‘s “Like That” remains at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, a week after it launched at the summit. “Like That,” on Boominati/Freebandz/Republic/Epic Records, drew 46.1 million streams, 10.1 million radio airplay audience impressions and sold 6,000 March 29-April 4. The single spends a second week at…
Jay Z’s Made in America Festival Canceled Again
The annual Made in America festival Jay Z holds in Philadelphia during Labor Day weekend has been canceled for the second year in a row. The festival’s cancellation was announced both on social media and its official website on Wednesday. Without mention of a projected date of the festival’s return, a rep released the following…
Career Perseverance and Reflection – Ruth Ellington
Rosalind Ellington has seen countless changes throughout her career journey. In persevering through her education and career challenges, she has managed to come full circle undaunted, and in a position to give back what she’s learned. Although her experience and perspective is that of a Black woman, many can identify with Ellington’s human experience in…
‘When You a Rare Bird’ – Andy Tyler
Andy Tyler is a versatile musician with roots in Paris, France. The rapper, singer and songwriter is intent on captivating global audiences with his eclectic style. His unique sound borrows urban cultural elements from Western American Hip-hop, African rhythms, Torontonian Hip-Hop, Soul, R&B, Negropop, Grime, Dancehall, Caribbean music and Pop styles. On March 8,…
The Art and Autism Advocacy of Ayanna Davis
She is known as “Phenomenally Autistic” and has recently illustrated her 30th children’s book. She is award-winning artist and Autism Advocate, Ayanna Davis. Davis champions for Black Autistics to gain recognition, information and access to resources to improve their wellbeing with Autism. At just seven-years-old, Davis produced her first art show, where she also sold…
The Revolution of ‘New Blue Sun’
If you are a Hip-Hop loyalist or Outkast fan, you might feel betrayed by the release of Andre 3000‘s New Blue Sun solo album. It has become apparent that Mr. 3000 has diverged away from what fans know of him (i.e. “Return of the G”, “Xplosion”), and into a conduit role for change in the music…
MARY J. BLIGE – “STILL BELIEVE IN LOVE” FT. VADO
Following the release of “Good Morning Gorgeous” Mary J. Blige unveiled the first of new music to come, “Still Believe in Love” featuring Vado on October 27. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul said of the release, “It’s a whole new day.” The track instrumentally conjures up MTume’s classic 1984 release, “C.O.D. I’ll Deliver” but brings it’s…
Weight – Lu Chin Chen
Chill Factor Music Review On the heels of his acclaimed 2022 “NA Meeting” Lu Chin Chen closes 2023 with undeniable banger, Weight. The EP boasts a fusion of nostalgic beats and hooks belonging to the ’90s – mid 2000 era. The overall tone is a sharp contrast from the auto-tune, drill and lean-sippin brand of today’s…
Entrepreneur Launches Website that Exposes Dishonest Clients
You have heard about public platforms such has Consumer Affairs and the Better Business Bureau, which give customers the opportunity to submit reviews about businesses they’ve hired. But have you heard about the platform that gives companies the floor to review customers? Founder and CEO of LyingClient.com, Tamera Preacher, launched the website after having three…
Rose J – “Bad Mama”
She’s a “Bad Mama.” The balancing act of motherhood, marriage, higher education and work is not an easy feat. Pop singer, Rose J, put pen to paper to commemorate the women who do it all. Rose J’s “Bad Mama” featuring J. Alcide, weaves hints of creole and english simultaneously over a melodic house beat, produced by…
Jamie Foxx in Recovery
Amidst swirling rumors about the failing health of actor Jamie Foxx, his daughter said in a statement Friday, that her Dad has “been out of the hospital for weeks” and was even “playing pickleball yesterday.” Since news of his undisclosed health affliction last month, speculation about the root cause of Foxx’s condition have surfaced. Here…
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