Lady Gaga’s arrival in a pod. An all-star tribute to Aretha Franklin. Cee-Lo and Gwyneth Paltrow performing “F*ck You” alongside Muppets—all great moments that made the 53^rd Annual Grammy Awards a standout show. But it was the pre-Grammy events that had the biggest impact. Most notably, “Word Revolution: A Celebration Of The Evolution Of Hip-Hop.” Sponsored by The Grammy Foundation and Centric, the event held at L.A.’s Wilshire Ebell Theater, showcased the talent of hip-hop stars past and present, off set by video that focused on the genre’s rise and connection to jazz, blues and other musical styles.

The ceremony kicked off with spins from the legendary DJ Kid Capri and Seattle based DJ Skee, who mixed classic tunes from the East and West Coasts respectively. There moment on the turntables built the hype for the all female dance troupe The Beat Freaks, and popular 90’s rap group, Naughty By Nature—who’s popular hits “OPP,” and “Hip-Hop Hooray” still can get a party started. Read the rest of this entry »

Rick Ross is fast making his Maybach Music Group a musical force to be noticed. With viral videos, constant tweets and leaked tracks; if you aren’t a fan of the movement, you definitely are aware. So what’s the latest effort? Try the “Perfectionist,” featuring newly signed MMG artist Meek Mill.

The Alchemist produced track showcases Ross’ supreme delivery and Mill’s high-energy and smart lyricism. So what say you? Hit or Miss?

Vote for Rick Ross’ “Aston Martin Music” featuring Chrisette Michele and Drake.

Your soulful dreams have officially come true! Chrisette Michele and Kenny Lattimore will join forces on February 18th at Limelight in Nashville, TN. Kenny Lattimore has been laying pretty low since his last album “Timeless” in 2008.

It’s going to be amazing to hear the “modern soul man”–a name given to him by The New York Times—pour his heart out on stage again.

If you’re in the Nashville area on February 18th, you must see Chrisette Michele and Kenny Lattimore in concert at the Limelight. Tickets are on sale now.

Vote for Chrisette Michele’s “Goodbye Game” on Centric’s 20 to 1 Countdown.

Grammy Awards week is set to get a heavy dosage of Hip-Hop. The Grammy Foundation along with Centric will host “Word Revolution: A Celebration Of The Evolution Of Hip-Hop,” featuring historical footage live performances from 9th Wonder, Marsha Ambrosius, Arrested Development, Chrisette Michele, Beat Freaks from “America’s Best Dance Crew,” DJ Beverly Bond, El DeBarge, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kid Capri, Lil’ Mama, MC Lyte, Phife of A Tribe Called Quest, DJ Skee, and Paul Wall.

The event, which serves as the 13th Annual Grammy Foundation Music Preservation Project, will explore hip-hop as an art form, and celebrate the various and invaluable contributions of the genre and its influence on the American cultural landscape.

General admission tickets: $25.

For tickets and information, visit www.grammyfoundation.com or contact 866.811.4111.

Wilshire Ebell Theatre

4401 West 8th St.

Los Angeles, CA  90005

Kanye West has Good Fridays and Swizz Beatz has Monster Mondays (not to worry, Kanye approves). Over the past few months Swizz has released tracks with  Eve, Jadakiss, Estelle, Busta Rhymes and even his wife, Alicia Keys.

This past Monday, Swizz released “The Transporter” featuring Rick Ross. The track has a smooth, almost soulful groove to it; which is very different from the usual in-your-face beats that Swizz creates. There’s just something about the Teflon Don’s throaty tone that just does it for me. What do you think of Swizz Beatz and Ricky Rozay’s masterpiece?

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Ross is about halfway done with his new album, “God Forgives, I Don’t,” so the waiting continues.

For more of Swizz Beatz’ music, check out www.MonsterMondays.com.

Vote for Ross’ ”Aston Martin Music”  featuring Drake and Chrisette Michele   on Centric’s 20 to 1 Countdown.

After releasing his latest single, “Made Men” featuring Drake, Rick Ross also decided to leak the name of his new album: God Forgives, I Don’t. Quite the title, but there’s just one thing, it’s not original. Apparently, the “Aston Martin Music” rapper took his album title from Young Money artist Cory Gunz (pictured left).

The son of New York rapper Peter Gunz, the young emcee said in an interview that he’d chosen the title three years ago and has the T-shirts, songs, studio sessions and invoices to prove it. Gunz is a little bit frustrated in having to revamp his album, but there’s no hard feelings towards Ross for jacking his title.

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The self-proclaimed Teflon Don and the new face of Diddy’s Sean John label Rick Ross, has teamed up with Drake again. The last time we heard the duo collaborate was on the chart topping “Aston Martin Music” alongside Chrisette Michele. While this song is not as smooth as its predecessor, it definitely will make heads bob. But what say you? HIT or MISS.  

A newly dyed platinum-blond haired Chrisette Michele hit the stage at George Lopez’s LOPEZ TONIGHT to perform her new single, “Goodbye Game.” Accompanied by a full band, tutu-clad dancers and two turban-wearing background singers (the handy work of her stylist June Ambrose), the songstress’ set was definitely soul stirring. Check it out below:

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Christmas officially hit BET yesterday with the airing of “A Very BET Christmas.” The special saw the performances of Jazmine Sullivan (“Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”), El Debarge (“Silent Night”), Chrisette Michelle (“It Came Upon a Midnight Clear”), Keri Hilson (“The Christmas Song”), Ne-Yo (“This Christmas/”The First Noel”), and Centric Selects artist Marsha Ambrosius (“Christmas Time is Here”). Check out this video of Jazmine’s performance and let us know what you think.  Read the rest of this entry »