Author Archives: GoldMark

El Malilla Is Putting Reggaeton Mexa On The Map

The reggaeton Mexa revolution is upon us and El Malilla (real name: Fernando Hernández Flores) is leading the charge while also making his mark as a multi-hyphenate. “I’m in the best moment of my career,” El Malilla tells UPROXX while discussing his the upward trajectory of his music career and his experiences branching out as […]

Fetty Wap Released From Prison After Serving Over Three Years

Fetty Wap has been released from federal prison after serving over three years. On Thursday (Jan. 8), video of the newly freed New Jersey rapper was shared by The Breakfast Club’s Loren Lorosa on social media. The clip shows Fetty in a conference room with several people talking briefly about his return. Fetty has also […]

The Album That Helped Aerosmith Find Their Real Sound

When Aerosmith released their self-titled debut album in January of 1973, they were understandably, still figuring out who they were as a band. It would take a few years and several additional records before they got there. “Listening back to it, I’m thinking, ‘Well, I should have used this’ and ‘if I only knew then […]

VINNIE VINCENT Won’t Release His Amazing New Album Unless He Sells All Copies Of His $200 Single

Vinnie Vincent has doubled down on one of the most controversial release strategies in recent rock history, defending his decision to sell CDs of his new single for as much as $300 — and warning fans that his upcoming album, Guitarmageddon, may never see the light of day if sales don’t meet his expectations. The […]

Gene Simmons Says Peter Criss ‘Had Nothing to Do’ With ‘Beth’

Gene Simmons recently attempted to dispel the “mythology” surrounding Kiss‘ biggest hit, “Beth,” claiming drummer Peter Criss “had nothing to do with that song” despite singing it and receiving a writing credit on the track. In a new interview with Professor of Rock, Simmons detailed the origins of “Beth,” which appeared on the band’s fourth album, Destroyer, […]