Since the plight of those suffering due to the recent drought in the Horn of Africa has gotten to the point where many of us in the West can no longer turn a blind...
Gill Scott-Heron was an African American poet, activist, jazz, blues and soul musician. Many have credited him for developing the hip hop and neo soul music genres. Laden with messages of political activitism, Scott-Feron...
Remember those days when rap and hip hop music were more than just catchy hooks, the bling and the nice whips? Remember when rap and hip hop had a purpose? When it served as...
Africa is in Style and I prophesied on that last year… Yep it is here, the early 90′s with the African Medallions are coming back… Need I say more. Check this video out. History revisit: Remember when...
“It is unconscionable that the NAACP would sully its brand, squander its legacy, and take such a stand contrary to the aspirations and dreams of the mainstream of the African-American community,” Reverend...
We have seen, Reggae and dancehall take its place in the mainstream from the Caribbeans, so has Reggaeton set its ground from the Latino world. Remember the season where Indian and Arabic music fused...
In KENYA, a member of parliament has been kicked out of his position as Nairobi’s MP because for his Hip-Hop style of dress and extracurricular activities. Gidion Mbuvi a.k.a ‘Mike Sonko’ was known for...
After releasing his successful debut, ‘The Truth’ in March 2010 Nigerian rapper, D’ Crow continues his pursuit for hip-hop glory with a 14-track mixtape dubbed ‘The Uncaged Mix-tape’ hosted by DJ X-EL. ...
The MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) is fast gaining a reputation for assembling the hottest talents from Africa and the rest of the world in Africa. The 2010 MAMAs certainly set the...
There is a new Hip-hop rapper in Africa, Uganda. This is none other than the president Yoweri Museveni of Uganda who rapped his hit single “You Want Another Rap” to his citizens last...
It is sad that we only get to hear the greatness of a person or appreciate their talent after they are dead and gone. Sazzy (Osaze Omonbude), an aspiring Nigerian artist/ producer who had...
Beautiful Ethiopia is known for many wonderful things; splendid culture, striking women and a civilization rooted firmly in African history. It is the dream of model/dancer/actor Estifanos Berta-Samuel to add to...
The album is dead. iTunes killed it. Blaming Steve Jobs and Co. for the plethora of awful LPs being released might be a stretch, but let’s face it, artists, especially MCs, are making better...
Remember Shyne, The Belizean–American rapper who sounded exactly like Biggie and got signed to Badboy Records right on the spot. Yeah him, yeah the same dude that came with that hot singles Bad boyz...
If you haven’t heard about Tinchy then I think you stuck in the Toilet!!…This UK Hip Hop artist is reaching the international wave. Believe it.. Tinchy Stryder topped the number one chart...
