On Friday, October 15, 2010, BET released the Top Rappers of the 21st Century. The process began with an open vote to BET viewers who determined the top 15. Next BET, assembled a panel of hip hop experts that narrowed the list to the top 10. With Tigger as the host, the following experts weighed in to narrow the list to the top 10 rappers: Jermaine Dupri (producer), Diamond … [Read more...] about BET names Top 10 Rappers of the 21st Century
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BET to air documentary about women in hip hop “My Mic Sounds Nice” on Aug 30
I'm not one to go racing to watch BET shows these days, but as soon as I saw this documentary special would be airing I knew I'd want to see it, and hopefully you will, too. On my blog, I'd like to give more attention female emcees like Mala Reignz and MC Lyte. We are inundated with male rappers so hopefully BET's first music documentary "My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About … [Read more...] about BET to air documentary about women in hip hop “My Mic Sounds Nice” on Aug 30
Leela James: New RnB album “My Soul” available now!
Leela James, the R&B/Soul diva whose deep, rich, gritty vocals have been compared to Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan and Tina Turner, has returned to the scene with the May 25, 2010 release of her new album, "My Soul," from Stax Records/Concord Music Group. With raw vocals and a funky vibe, the lead single off the album, “Tell Me You Love Me,” was featured yesterday as USA … [Read more...] about Leela James: New RnB album “My Soul” available now!
RnB spotlight: Interview with Leela James on “My Soul” and BET talk show
Official website- www.leelajames.com Facebook fan page- Leela James Myspace- www.myspace.com/leelajames Twitter- twitter.com/leelajames A few months ago, I posted a press release about Leela James with a copy of her lead single "Tell Me You Love Me" from her upcoming album "My Soul" due out on May 25, 2010 (see my blog post "Leela James 'Tell Me You Love Me'..."). It … [Read more...] about RnB spotlight: Interview with Leela James on “My Soul” and BET talk show
BET’s first web series “Buppies” starring Tatyana Ali. New episodes air Tuesdays at 3pm
I've been meaning to check out this web series since learning about them on Twitter, and I just watched the first 6 episodes of "Buppies" online. My feelings toward BET's television programming has been lukewarm at best, so I didn't expect much from this web series either; however, I'm pleasantly surprised. "Buppies" has a fun little storyline and good character development … [Read more...] about BET’s first web series “Buppies” starring Tatyana Ali. New episodes air Tuesdays at 3pm