As we all know, 2020 has been a tough year for all of us. 2020 was also a blessing in disguise for a lot of us. When the pandemic hit, of course I thought about myself, my family and friends and their well being but as a hip hop enthusiast, writer, and journalist of music … Continue reading 2020 Year End Wrap Up
Category: Music
Entertainers & High Pedestals
What can we say about this year that hasn’t already been said, what else is there to see, that’s already been seen. Don’t mind me, just a few thoughts trying to summarize the times we’re in. It’s seems as though many thoughts of lately have held weight in the eyes of masses looking for answers … Continue reading Entertainers & High Pedestals
The Need of Benefits in The Music Industry: Mental and Wellness Health
Drug abuse is not a new trend in the music industry, we’ve lost musical icons from Jimi Hendrix to Amy Winehouse to Whitney Houston to Mac Miller, and JuiceWrld. Let me just point out that these artists deaths has been stated as intentional and unintentional accidents and overdoses but that is not to say that … Continue reading The Need of Benefits in The Music Industry: Mental and Wellness Health
The Women’s Room LA Brings it Back Home
This past Saturday on November 23rd, 2019 The Women’s Room LA does it again while bringing it home to Leimert Park, CA. This one was special because it was held in one of the most prominent, historical and magical Black neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Being that it was held in Leimert, it was a beautiful … Continue reading The Women’s Room LA Brings it Back Home
Q&A with Teenear: The Rising Superstar
I got a chance to exchange words with the rising superstar, Teenear but all of the work and accomplishments that she has put in has already made her a SUPERSTAR. Teenear and her music has a energy that you will automatically gravitate too and vibe with. Her new single Dolla $igns is soooo good no … Continue reading Q&A with Teenear: The Rising Superstar
Relatable + Feel Good Sounds Brought to You By Ainjo
Check out the Q&A with LA based Miami/Port-au-Prince born and raised singer, Ainjo and check out her new single “BXTCHE$” and her debut EP “555”Ainjo is undeniably the artist where you can sit down and listen to her songs all the way through without any skips. This is amazing for an upcoming artist to have … Continue reading Relatable + Feel Good Sounds Brought to You By Ainjo
Just In Case You- Vincent Goldwatch: B ( L ) ACK A Long Time
It has been quite a long time since we last heard of Vincent Goldwatch but just in case you forgot... his ability to spit comes from his "gold watch" which he talks about in his last debut single tilted, "The Case of The Missing Watch" along with his last mixtape. Since then, he has been … Continue reading Just In Case You- Vincent Goldwatch: B ( L ) ACK A Long Time
My Ode to Los Angeles
On a hot but gloomy Thursday evening on April 11th, 2019, there was a sense of despair in the air, the vibe in L.A. was off and emotions were high. On this the day, Ermias Eghedom "Nipsey Hussle" lost his life in front of his clothing store in Los Angeles, CA. Who would have known that that … Continue reading My Ode to Los Angeles
Stand for Something or Fall for Anything: Leadership in Hip-Hop
Leader and leadership are terms that can be used loosely. At first, I thought that everyone has the ability to be a leader but then I thought, maybe leadership is something that someone was born with. That sounded a lot better but I think it is a mix of both. I believe that everyone has … Continue reading Stand for Something or Fall for Anything: Leadership in Hip-Hop
VMNOW’s First Best Albums 2018 Review
I have never did a write up on the Best Albums in any year but this year I am. Every media and music outlet puts out a list of the best albums at the end of the year. I usually do not agree with them even if they are a hip-hop outlet, they are always … Continue reading VMNOW’s First Best Albums 2018 Review