Category Archives: Pop/Hip Hop/R&B

5 Reasons Chaka Khan Belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Why exactly has Chaka Khan still not been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Since she emerged on the scene in the ’70s with Rufus & Chaka Khan, she’s been one of the most important vocal influences in R&B, soul and pop music. “Tell Me Something Good,” “Sweet Thing,” and “Ain’t Nobody” […]

10 Best Santa Rosa Piano Lessons & Classes

The timeless elegance and captivating sound of the piano have long enchanted music lovers and aspiring musicians alike. If you find yourself in Santa Rosa, California, and harbor a deep desire to explore the world of piano, you’re in for a treat. Nestled amidst the beautiful landscapes of Sonoma County, Santa Rosa boasts a thriving […]

Oct. 17 in Hip-Hop History

On this day in hip-hop history, Whodini becomes the first hip-hop act to have a Top 40 album, Deltron 3030 visits the dystopian future, Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek team up, Ludacris drops his major label debut, and Eminem and Wyclef Jean are born. 1984: Whodini makes rap history with Escape Whodini dropped their second studio album, Escape, in 1984, which […]

See Inside Roddy Ricch’s $5 Million Home He Just Sold

Roddy Ricch recently sold his Beverly Hills mansion for $5 million. Roddy Ricch Sold His Beverly Hills Crib According to a report on Realtor.com that was published on Friday (Sept. 1), Roddy Ricch sold his four-bedroom, five-bathroom home in Beverly Hills, Calif., for under $5 million. Although “The Box” rapper scored a huge windfall, it […]

Gilbert ‘Toker’ Izquierdo of Eazy-E’s Group Brownside Dies

Gilbert “Toker” Izquierdo, one of the original members of the group Brownside, has passed away. His family confirmed the news on the rapper’s Instagram page and on the group’s Instagram and Facebook pages on Oct. 10, 2018. Though the cause of death is unconfirmed, Toker is rumored to have been killed in Mexico. “On behalf of the Brownside […]

DJ Khaled Opens Beyoncé”s ‘Renaissance Tour,’ 2 Chainz, More

During Beyoncé’s Renaissance show tonight as the first of her Los Angeles dates at SoFi Stadium, she brought DJ Khaled as a special guest to entertain and energize the crowd before her set even started. And he too had some surprises in store. During DJ Khaled’s set, he brought out even more famous faces, including […]