We realize that all that glitters isn’t gold; now that Bill Cosby has singlehandedly tarnished the image of the Huxtable family for many of us. We can finally actually sit back and see the show for what it really was. Yes, it changed and reshaped how America viewed many African American households, because before hand television hadn’t had proper portrayal...
Erykah Badu “But U Caint Use My Phone” Mixtape Review
Ms. Erykah Badu, Analog Girl in a Digital World, Low Down Loretta Brown, Fat Belly Bella, Sara Bellum, Medulla Oblongata, and any other nickname of hers known, returns with new music since her 2010 “New Amerykah, Pt. 2: Return of the Ankh.” Hopping on the wave of Drake’s successful tune “Hotline Bling” the singer dropped her very own rendition with...
Ty Dolla $ign “Free TC” Album Review
After countless features, a few mixtapes, and songwriting credits, Ty Dolla $ign releases his long-awaited debut album “Free TC.” Highly known as a feature artist himself, Ty returns the favor on his debut project. Rapper Future and Rae Sremmurd assist him on the party track “Blasé.” While Bay Area veteran rapper E-40 spits a verse on the DJ Mustard track...
Charlie Sheen’s Coming Clean Scheme
By now we all have heard about actor Charlie Sheen coming forward and revealing to the world that he is HIV positive. The famous actor took a seat with journalist Matt Lauer on the highly rated news-broadcasting program “The Today Show” to announce the news. Rumors have been circulating about Charlie’s health status for some time now, so he decided...
Puff Daddy & The Family “MMM” Album Review
The man who wears just as many hats as he does names returns to his first love with “MMM.” Inspired by the 2002 film “Paid in Full” and its acclaimed character Money Making Mitch. Puff Daddy takes us on a musical journey, and illustrates the hustler’s story in what he refers to as a “Sonic Motion Picture.” The album’s first...
Halle’s Berry Ain’t So Sweet
Number 1 on every man’s list since she came on to the scene, and if not, she’s in his top 5. Her beauty graced magazines and movie screens, making Halle Berry a household name and bonafide Hollywood beauty. Playing the role damsel and distress so well, Halle acts like all is good, but for the love life of Halle Berry...
Ebony’s Controversial Cosby Cover; You Mad or Nah?
“What surprises me most is that people who Mr. Cosby would have been extremely critical of are some of his loudest defenders”- Jamilah Lemieux, senior editor of Ebony Magazine. Ebony Cover vs. Community: Pushing the envelope, ruffling feathers, and creating dialogue are all the components that make some things so unique and great. Well, that’s exactly what Ebony magazine did...
Tamar Braxton “Calling All Lovers” Album Review
The youngest of the Braxton clan Tamar releases her eagerly follow up to 2013’s album “Love and War.” “Calling All Lovers,” offers a slight variety of sounds, and although that may be the case. The sophomore jinx (actually 3rd album) is non-existing. Braxton showcases her larger than life personality with a dialogue closing out the bluesy and soulful “Simple Things.”...
Drake & Future “What A Time To Be Alive” Mixtape Review
Hit-maker Drizzy Drake and the current trap music king Future joined musical forces to present a collaborated mixtape “What A Time To Be Alive.” The eleven-track (perfect length) LP possesses less than a few stellar moments from Drake, while Future dominates the mixtape that lacks substance from both artists. Its trap music at it’s finest that any fan of trap...
Jill Scott “Woman” Album Review
Jilly from Philly presents to us her new body of work since her 2011 LP “The Light Of The Sun.” In true Jill fashion she offers a ray of sounds on her new album “Woman.” Scott opens the album with the spoken word piece “Wild Cookie,” telling the truth that the cookie has a mind of its own sometimes, but...