This week's Throwback Friday selection was a no brainer considering that I covered the "Let's Talk About Pep" launch party on Tuesday night. There are not many female MCs that really have broken into the hip hop scene at the level that Salt-n-Pepa did at their prime. Here's one of all time favorites from Salt-n-Pepa called "Shoop." Enjoy! Salt n pepa - shoop by … [Read more...] about Throwback Friday- “Shoop” by Salt-n-Pepa
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Cheryl Wray aka “Salt” from Salt-n-Pepa gives advice for FemCs
One of the questions I was dying to ask Cheryl aka "Salt," from the legendary Salt-n-Pepa, at the "Let's Talk About Pep" launch party was her take on making it as a female MC in a male dominated industry. After all, they are one of the few all female rap groups to gain mainstream success. Here's what Salt had to say. Related Links Ifelicious Thoughts- Let’s Talk … [Read more...] about Cheryl Wray aka “Salt” from Salt-n-Pepa gives advice for FemCs
Omarion set to be the new judge of MTV’s “Randy Jackson Presents America’s Best Dance Crew”
“King Of Dance” Joins As Judge For New Season On The Heels of Releasing Third Solo Album OLLUSION LOS ANGELES, CA (January 20, 2010) – On the heels of releasing his third solo album OLLUSION last week, MTV has chosen Grammy–nominated entertainer Omarion as the newest judge on Randy Jackson’s hit MTV show America’s Best Dance Crew. Joining current judges Lil’ Mama and JC … [Read more...] about Omarion set to be the new judge of MTV’s “Randy Jackson Presents America’s Best Dance Crew”
Wu Tang: Return of the Wu and Friends (mp3 download and video)
Where my Wu-Tang fans at? Wu Tang! Wu Tang! Wu Tang! 8-) Since their debut album, 1993's Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), Wu-Tang has become synonymous with gritty, direct lyrics and beats that draw from classic soul, horn-blasted funk, cinematic curios, and dirty guitar licks (among many others.) With each successive album, the group solidifies their hold on hip-hop, … [Read more...] about Wu Tang: Return of the Wu and Friends (mp3 download and video)
Throwback Friday- Teddy Pendergrass/Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes “Wake Up Everybody”
Hey check out my mention on this post in MTV Music Blog... (update Aug 10, 2011: MTV Music Blog is now MTV Hive) "Blog'd: Remembering Teddy Pendergrass, Health Trailer Still Tickles Sasha Frere-Jones" (blog post has been removed) Ever since I heard about Teddy Pendergrass's passing on Wednesday this week, the song "Wake Up Everybody" has been in my head. It's such a … [Read more...] about Throwback Friday- Teddy Pendergrass/Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes “Wake Up Everybody”