In 2002, Lauryn Hill released her now lauded acoustic record, MTV Unplugged No. 2.0. Contained on that album was the quietly powerful track, “I Find It Hard to Say (Rebel),” which the controversial singer/songwriter wrote in response to the 1999 NYPD killing of Guinean immigrant, Amadou Diallo. Old tune, new Version, same context, even more…
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ALICIA KEYS INTRODUCES EMPOWERING #NOMAKEUP MOVEMENT
Self-acceptance is something Alicia Keys has battled with her whole life, up until now. Last month, the 15-time Grammy winner penned an empowering essay about her new choice to not wear makeup. In the heartfelt letter she described the constant scrutiny she faced when she was catapulted into the forefront of the music industry at the beginning of…
SHARAYA J ON HER ‘BANJI’ LIFE PHILOSOPHY AND HAVING MISSY ELLIOT AS A MENTOR – EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
"I want to uplift woman, and show them that we can be out here, and be successful, and have careers, and be alpha females. I want to show that it's okay. We need women out there saying 'It's okay to be great. It's okay to run businesses.' " -Sharaya J Hip hop darling, dancer, and…
ART BASEL MIAMI 2015 – EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Art Basel Miami Beach 2015 is officially over and as usual the week was a rapid whirl of art fairs, celebrity openings, concerts, and of course, parties. There was an overwhelming multitude of happenings this year. Just in case you didn't make it, or have memory loss from too many tropical drinks, we've rounded up a list…
GARY CLARK JR. TO RELEASE “THE STORY OF SONNY BOY SLIM” ALBUM
The blues and rock n' roll guitarist, Gary Clark Jr. will be releasing his album, The Story of Sonny Boy Slim on September 11th via Warner Bros Records. Beginning to play the guitar at the age of twelve, the Texan native quickly gained notoriety, landing gigs at festivals and venues like Coachella, Bonaroo Music Festival, and…
GOOD MORNING AMERICA CENTRAL PARK CONCERT SERIES – FRIDAY MORNINGS 7-9
Good Morning America's Central Park concert series kicked off with a performance by Mariah Carey on Friday, May 24th. Free to the public, the music series is part of GMA's Friday morning show. For the fifth year in a row, the series will take place at Rumsey Playfield via 72nd street. Summer Lineup: June 21:…