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Hip Hop Habit: Spits Nelson

posted: December 14, 2010

Anyone that goes by the name Spits is bound to be a character, for better or worse.  For Spits Nelson, there’s no question it’s for the better. A moniker most likely derived from his abounding…
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Soul Searching: Esnavi

posted: December 12, 2010

Esnavi (pronounced es-nah-V) is an international “Top 40” recording powerhouse on OurStage.com. She is a singer songwriter who writes unique and moving music motivated by her real life situations. Her inspiration stems from the likes of…
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The EP Effect: Ke$ha, Taylor Swift and Adam Lambert Mine Platinum In Under 10 Songs

posted: December 8, 2010

They don’t make albums like they used to. These days, acts like Lady Gaga, Michael Bublé and  the cast of Glee are keeping it short and cheap with the EP” an “extended play” release that…
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Hip Hop Habit: T.I.M.E Moves Infinitely

posted: December 7, 2010

Instrumental hip hop”rappers rhyming over beats recorded by real instruments as opposed to synthesized ones”has always occupied a strange slot in the musical landscape. For some, the organic percussion and other natural sounds come across…
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Soul Searching: Denaron

posted: December 5, 2010

Like many soul artists, this week’s Soul Searching pick was raised on greats such as Ronald Isley and Luther Vandross. Beginning his musical journey in the church at age 12,  Denaron has become a force…
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Noms and Snubs: 2011 Grammy Awards

posted: December 3, 2010

This year was a curious one in GRAMMY world, with some heavy hitters being shut out and some less popular acts finally getting a chance to shine. The ‘Record of the Year’ category is dominated…
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