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Prizes For All In Guitar Center's Your Next Record With Travis Barker Competition

posted: April 7, 2011

It’s no secret that association with mainstream acts can lead to big things for any artists’ career. Dr. Dre introduced the world to Eminem, then Eminem introduced 50 Cent. Jay-Z and Lil Wayne collaborated with Drake…
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Sound And Vision: The Rise and Rise of Pop's Singles Scene

posted: April 1, 2011

Looking for some hot chart action? The US singles scene is the place to be. Thanks to iTunes and pop’s hottest stars, lately, it’s moving and shaking” especially over on Billboard’s Hot Digital Songs chart.…
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Soundcheck: A Final Farewell To Nate Dogg

posted: March 22, 2011

Hip hop lost a dear friend one week ago, when Nate Dogg died at the age of forty-one. Born and raised in Long Beach, California, Nathaniel Dwayne Hale helped lay the foundation of west coast…
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Soundcheck: Not So New Newbies – Skylar Grey And Yelawolf

posted: March 15, 2011

Interscope Records is certainly back on everyone’s radar after reviving two of hip hop’s most iconic stars”this year’s ten-time GRAMMY nominee, Eminem and his mentor Dr. Dre. While these two are certainly front and center…
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Soundcheck: Drama And Delays – Rap Release Round-Up

posted: March 8, 2011

It was only a month ago that Lupe Fiasco was poised for a comeback. Now, on the heels of his latest release Lasers (out today), it seems the conflicted Chicago rapper is back in the dumps. …
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Soundcheck: GRAMMY Wrap Up

posted: February 15, 2011

The stars were out and about in Hollywood this weekend for the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards. Music’s biggest night kicked off on Friday night with an exclusive pre-GRAMMY party hosted by five-time nominee, Cee-Lo Green…
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