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Keeping it Real: Nobody Liked Michael Until He Died

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Something weird seems to happen when people die. Not just normal people, but especially with famous people. It seems that all is forgotten. Well not all. Of course the triumphs, the accolades or in the case of the recent passing of Michael Jackson, the timeless classic music, all that is not forgotten. No those all stay fresh in memories and are celebrated more than ever when those people pass. In fact it seems in most cases the good parts are the only thing that is remembered. What tends to b...

The Semester In Scribe: When Going Commercial Goes Wrong

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

From Mos Def to Common and even The Black Eye Peas (who started out as more underground artists), going commercial and/or mainstream has been considered as the point in your career when people truly know who you are. SIDE BAR: When I say Common and Mos Def, I’m not talking about in a “selling-out” aspect. They aren’t the stereotypical "mainstream or commercial" artists but they are considered two of the few conscious emcees that are actually widely known .We are looking b...

Pulse of a Nation: Saying Goodbye to Michael Jackson

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Shattering news recently hit the music world today as it was revealed that the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, has passed away. Rumors first spread of Jackson suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Los Angeles neighborhood of Holmby Hills. Paramedics later reportedly arrived after a call to 911 and found Jackson to be without pulse while not breathing. Jackson was then rushed to the hospital but unfortunately he was unresponsive to any recovery attempts from the medical staff. This is indeed a hu...

Drake: Overdue Or Overrated?

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

So things seem to be looking more than great for the rising star but this was not always the case. Back in 2007 when Drake wasn't the most sort out new artist by the fans or labels he made a record called "Replacement Girl". Which he believed in so much that he went and got a 30,000 dollar bank loan to finance and promote the single, which featured another new R&B artist signed to Atlantic Records named Trey Songz. I remember the day it aired for the first time on 106 & Park because th...

The Legendary King of Pop: Gone Too Soon

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Michael Jackson’s death comes as a sudden shock to a world that grew up listening to him through many generations. An immensely beloved musical icon amongst the industry and to the millions of dedicated fans alike, he is the pure influence for many artists we know in the industry today. We were able to listen to Michael over four decades of our lives.He was about to make a grand comeback with 50 upcoming shows in London, England that would have commenced on July 13. His immense popularity ...

The Semester In Scribe: Watch Yo Mouth!

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Although neglecting meaningful lyrics has become a common fad amongst Hip-Hop music today; there are a few words used that will never cease to exist. Words like Nigger, Bitch, and Hoe, which are commonly seen as derogatory words, can often be found in one of your favorite songs. From Rock to Pop, to R&B and Hip-Hop, these three words can be found in just about any genre of music that you can get your hands on. Yet, there seems to be a classic theme of these words being highly associated with onl...

Pulse of a Nation: 50 Cent Mixes It Up with War Angel LP

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

50 Cent has been a busy man lately. With the anticipation building daily for his ‘Before I Self Destruct’ album, the New York rapper pulled a fast one with the release of his ‘War Angel LP’ mix tape. Described by 50 as being more of a street album than an actual mix tape, the early buzz on his latest contribution has been getting a lot of people talking. 50 says his reasoning for naming the mix tape ‘War Angel’ is because when someone is at war they are ...

The Semester In Scribe: Death of Auto-Tune

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

From Chopped and Screwed to Reversed and Flipped tracks, Hip-Hop and music in general has been through so many changes and fads. The latest and probably the most addictive craze in Hip-Hop has undoubtedly become the famous Auto-Tune. For those who aren’t aware of it, Auto-Tune is a program and/or proprietary audio processor that uses a phase vocoder to correct the vocal pitch and instrumental performances. In Laymen’s Terms, if you sound a hot mess, Auto-Tune in the program for you! ...

Pulse of a Nation: Lil' Wayne on Tour with Soulja Boy, Jeezy, and Drake?

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Word is brewing about a possible tour headlined by Lil Wayne also featuring such acts as Soulja Boy Tell’em, Young Jeezy, and Drake. As reported by MTV news recently, a rep for Soulja Boy confirmed such news and a rep for Wayne followed by saying that some collaboration of the four mentioned artists will most likely be combined to form a much anticipated tour that the rap game has been dying for.In May Drake linked up with MuchMusic.com and spoke freely about the tour. One key note is that...

The Semester In Scribe: Femcee Deficit

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Throughout Hip-Hop’s journey, there have been many great emcees to bless the mic. Yet it’s funny that when discussing some of the greatest emcees to ever live, we often neglect to mention the female emcees who have paved the way as well. From Mc Lyte, and Queen Latifah to Jean Grae and Bahamadia, a female emcee has been Hip-Hop’s best kept secret for decades. Some may wonder what makes for a good femcee, as she is most notably nicknamed. To me a good femcee has a comb...