The true definition of a super producer, Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins is the man behind some of the biggest R&B songs of the last decade. Having produced hit singles for the likes of Michael and Janet Jackson, Destiny’s Child, Jennifer Lopez, Mary J. Blige, Brandy and The Pussycat Dolls to name just a few, the industry [...]
Rihanna Full 20/20 Interview: The Lesser Evil?
Despite facing a lot of criticism for the timing of this interview, surely if it means one woman can gather the courage to leave an abusive relationship then Rihanna has actually done a world of good. For once I’m going to let someone else do the talking…so without further ado, here is the full Rihanna [...]
VIBE Magazine December 2009 Edition: The Great Print Comeback?
Following the VIBE shutdown and subsequent resurrection this summer, many questions arose regarding the ability of the magazine to make any real impact or even stay afloat during a time when even the most established publications are struggling to survive. When InterMedia purchased the assets of VIBE, they announced that the publication would only be [...]
Rihanna V Chris Brown: Album Cover Face-Off
Since the now infamous ‘incident’ between Rihanna and Chris Brown in February, the urban music world has eagerly awaited new musical projects from both parties. Both singers seem to have something to prove following the negative press in the aftermath of the domestic abuse case, as is evident by their chosen album covers. Brown is [...]
Rihanna Rated R Tracklist
It would appear as if the full-scale Rihanna media assault has officially begun. The first few tracks from her highly-anticipated album Rated R have surfaced on radio and online to a mixed response and the intriguing tracklist for the project has also now appeared. The tracklist is as follows: 1. Mad House 2. Wait Your [...]
Alicia Keys Says ‘Keep A Child Alive’
Whether or not you are a fan of Alicia Keys or her music, it must be said that her Keep A Child Alive deserves a huge amount of credit. By raising awareness of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, which is particularly devasting in Africa, the Grammy-winning singer is proving that it is possible to directly make a [...]
Death Row Star Dannyboy’s Time To Shine
For any Death Row fan, the question of what happened to Dannyboy usually springs to mind when listening back to his classic collaborations recorded on the iconic label. Well the talented singer is currently working closely with new WIDEawake Death Row boss to finally get some of his music released. It is great to see [...]
More Than A Women: Aaliyah Tribute
It has been 8 years since the tragic passing of the then 22 year old r&b superstar Aaliyah and the urban music world is yet to find an artist capable of having the same impact and popularity as the young star. Unlike many artists, who are perhaps often given to much credit posthumously, Aaliyah deserved [...]
