Depression doesnt discriminate. After Dru Hill member and Keith Sweat’s Platinum House’s Nokio exposed his past battle with the illness, it moved many to take it seriously and revisit its affect on the minority community. Depression is a mental issue that requires medical attention in order to manage it, cope with it, and—in some cases—get rid of it. Below are a few facts about depression that will make you aware.  Please note: if any of the symptoms or facts listed seem to fit you or a loved one,  seeking medical attention is a must…not a maybe.

1. Women are twice as likely to suffer from depression than men.

2. Major depression effects mood, thoughts, behavior, and physical health.

3. Major depression is the largest cause of disability in the United States.

4.  More than half of the people who experience one episode of depression will continue to have episodes at least once or twice a year.  If depressive episodes are left untreated they become more frequent and more detrimental to ones health. 

5.  Untreated depression can, and often times does lead to suicide.

Prevention and treatment can only occur if you are aware of yourself and those around you.  Depression isn’t something that will work itself out.

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Attention die-hard Dru Hill fans.  Think you know all there is to know about the R&B crooning fellas from Baltimore? Well, we have some little known facts that just might have you updating your fanpage. Take Note.

1. WHAT’S IN A NAME

The group’s name, Dru Hill, was taken from their favorite hangout, Druid Hill Park in their hometown of Baltimore, MD.

2. JAZZ MEETS OPERA

Member Jazz studied classical music (Baroque to Opera) at the Baltimore School of the Arts (of which Jada Pinkett-Smith and Tupac Shakur are alums).

3. SHUT IT DOWN

The late Michael Jackson flew Sisqo to Virginia in 2001, so the singer could meet the pop icon for the first time.  The pair shut down highways on the way to Jillian’s Discover Mills (now Dave & Buster’s Discover Mills), which was also shut down for the duo.

4. BOO WHO?

Around the ages of 13 years old, Dru Hill was booed after Nokio tripped over a chord during a performance at New York’s famed Apollo Theatre.  Luckily for them, the heckling didn’t last long and the group won the competition for the night.

5. DYE HARD

Sisqo dyed his hair from natural black to intense blonde on a whim, moments before the group went on set to record their first video, “Tell Me.”  The other group members were afraid it would ruin his image, and asked him to cover it up for their album cover, but it turned out to be one of the most defining elements of his—and the group.

Keith Sweat’s Platinum House airs tonight at 8PM EST only on Centric

Baltimore is a city snuggled between the busy North and hospitality filled South, but it’s often times overlooked and dwarfed by the greatness of the nation’s capital.  The home of former Keith Sweat’s Platinum House tenants Dru Hill, Baltimore has a vast history and is worth a visit. Not convinced? We’ve got you covered…

1.  The National Aquarium – Baltimore is the home of the National Aquarium, which is one of the world’s largest aquariums and a great place to explore with the entire family.

2. Architechture – Founded in 1729, the city has a large range of architechture in the town that spans at least two centuries.   The various styles can be seen if you tour the city, but it’s also evident in the city’s beautiful skyline.

3. Food – Baltimore is a huge port, and known for their crabs.  Every summer you can (and should) travel to Baltimore for Crab Fest and indulge in some of the best seafood in the United States.

Tune in tonight to catch Baltimore’s own Dru Hill on Keith Sweat’s Platinum House at 8PM EST only on Centric.

Flashback to 1999. Fubu is the hottest brand,  Texas Governor George W. Bush announces he will seek the Republican Party nomination for President of the United States, Curtis Mayfield passes away, and Dru Hill is shutting down shop in the world of R&B.

Flying high off the successful release of their sophomore album, Enter the Dru, the fellas from Baltimore released their forth single, “You Are Everything” featuring a new Queens-bred rapper by the name of Ja Rule. While the single charted dismally, it was a great track. R&B at the core; the song was laced with Pop, Hip-Hop, nice guitar rifts, and that signature Dru Hill harmony.  The video showed a sexier side of Dru Hill, Nokio’s rapping ability, and it also highlighted Sisqo’s unique dancing.  All in all: “You Are Everything” was a great song with an even better video that brought it to life.

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Tell Centric what you think of “You Are Everything” here, on our Facebook page, or on our twitter page.  Also, don’t forget to tune in tonight to Keith Sweat’s Platinum House at 8PM EST only on Centric.

Just in case you haven’t been able to catch up with Keith Sweat’s Platinum House online don’t worry because Centric’s got you covered.

All season you’ve watched Dru Hill fight, grow, talk, train, and try to get back to a point where they’re the strongest R&B group on the planet.  Now it’s time for you to tune in and see if their hard work paid off, or if internal conflict and egos keep them from regaining their past musical glory.

Do you think that Sisqo and Nokio can let bygones be bygones?  Will Jazz’s voice finally be heard and respected by his group members?  Can Tao keep everyone motivated and together as one?

Tell us what you think here, on our facebook page, or on twitter.  To see if your thoughts and feelings were correct tune into Keith Sweat’s Platinum House tonight at 8PM EST only on Centric.

Oh and if you already saw the finale…what did you think?

The men of Dru Hill are crisscrossing the nation in support of their newest album Indrupendence Day—not to mention celebrating tonight’s season finale of their successful reality show, Keith Sweat’s Platinum House—but Centric’s Justin Joseph managed to catch up with Sisqo, Nokio, Jazz and Tao to get the rundown on their Platinum House experience and if all the fighting is over.

Justin Joseph: As you all near the the season finale of Keith Sweat’s Platinum House, any thoughts about your reality show experience?

Nokio: Being a part of the reality show was a great experience for me. I’m cool with the cameras, but after a while you want some time alone.

Tao: For me the reality show experience was alot of fun. Once we got the first day over with the cameras being around I was pretty much good,especially with the [professionals] on my side.

Sisqo: I had past reality show experience so I knew what I was getting myself into. I was born to be in front of the camera. I’ve been in front of the camera for as long as I can remember.

JJ: There was A LOT of fighting and physical conflicts on the show. Have you fellas gotten it together?

Tao: A little. We’re always gonna bump heads sometimes,but that’s what a family does.

Jazz: Yes things did get a little physical but I’ve seen worse amongst us. As long as the respect is leveled than it won’t get physical but If the respect doesn’t remained leveled than [there's] definitely going [to] be problems here and there.

Nokio: I don’t think they’ll be anymore fights.

Tune in tonight at 8PM EST for the season finale of Keith Sweat’s Platinum House only on Centric.

Tonight is the season finale of Keith Sweat’s Platinum House and Dru Hill’s hard work is about to be put to the test during a Father’s Day performance.  Although the group’s hard work is under a microscope and onlookers are curious to see if the guys still have that spark, one man’s emotions are tested.

It’s been a stressful road on the journey back to this one performance and the stress, dedication, and work may prove to be too much for one group member as feelings are exposed during a moment of clarity.

To see how Dru Hill’s performance was received, who had a moment of clarity, and where Dru Hill will go from here, tune in to Keith Sweat’s Platinum House tonight at 8PM EST only on Centric.

So far you’ve watched Dru Hill work out, sing, argue, and regroup in order to pull their latest music project together.  But, tonight Keith Sweat has to step in to keep Dru Hill on track.

Last week Sisqo went overseas to do solo performances which left Jazz, Nokio, and Tao back at home to focus on themselves. More importantly Sisqo’s absence led to the groups inability to work as a unit and make musical progress—which of course stalls getting paid.  This week, Keith Sweat reacts to the groups concerns and goes overseas to meet with Sisqo to find out if his reasoning for performing solo  trip was about money or ego? 

A brand new episode premieres tonight at 8PM EST.

Behind on episodes of Keith Sweat’s Platinum House? No worries, catch full episodes 1-5 online only on centrictv.com.

The men of Dru Hill are crisscrossing the nation in promotion of their newly released album Indrupendence Day, but we managed to catch up with Jazz to get the rundown on his Keith Sweat’s Platinum House experience, what’s in his i-Pod, the “competition,” and his side hustle.  

JJ: The new album was just released this past tuesday, are you feeling nervous about the response?

Jazz: Im not nervous. I’m more so excited to hear the response to see if my predictions are correct.  We’ve covered enough angles on this album to please our fans.

JJ: With the current taste of music different from the 90’s, do you feel you all have any musical competition?

Jazz: I don’t really see anyone as competition because I feel that DruHill has it’s own space in the game….. We just have to get out there and grind again and maintain it .

JJ:  In your opinion, how has Keith Sweat impacted Dru Hill?

Jazz: Keith Sweat has always [given] us wisdom and created mentoring experiences for Dru Hill since our 1st album . Keith and I actually cut a sing together a few years ago entitled  “Girl Its On”.  For some odd reason it’s listed on You-Tube as Dru-Hill and Keith Sweat but it was recorded in 2003 when I was grinding solo, so it’s  really Jazz and Keith Sweat.

JJ: Speaking of “grinding solo” are you still doing any side projects?

Jazz: My fans don’t know how much I grind. If they haven’t been to my website www.DigiGrindUnlimited.com , or haven’t seen me perform on my own over the years, they don’t know that I have a “Win a Wedding Package from Jazz of Dru-Hill” campaign going on that includes me performing a song of mine entitled “I Dont Wanna Live Without You” at their wedding. [I also have] independent albums of my own that I’ve been selling at my shows over the years.

JJ: Wow. That’s great. So who to you is the Greatest R&B group of all time?

Jazz: I Have several favorite groups, I really can’t pick just one. My favorites are: Earth Wind & Fire, Jackson 5, Temptations, O’Jays, Whispers, Kool & TheGang, Gap Band , Boys 2 Men, Jodeci, The Stylistics, The Delphonics, Aerosmith and Dru-Hill

It’s Wednesday and you’re excited that payday is two days away…but first you have to vote.

This week Dru Hill’s new album, InDRUpendence Day dropped, and their latest single “Love MD” is trying to ease its way to #1 on the countdown.  Like every Dru Hill video, “Love MD” tells the story of two people in a toxic love that need to make decision that will restore or destroy their union.

If you want to see “Love MD” rank high on the countdown, you have until Friday morning to vote for that video or your favorite artist on this week’s 20 to 1 Countdown, so get your vote on!