Written by Ron on April 19th, 2013 | Posted in: Video | 1 Comment »
Introduced by LaToya London, Fantasia moved the spirits of millions with an emotional take on “Lose to Win,” the lead single from her upcoming Side Effects of You album. The arrangement was jarring, but the power of passion overwhelmed the shortcomings.
A G-string-clad Nicki Minaj gave the American Idol champ a standing ovation, followed by flattering tweets. “Fuck. Fantasia looks good!!!!!!!! Fantasia just had the best performance of this season. wow. Chills”
Mariah Carey also showered the soulful diva with praises. “Go Fantasia, L O V E you, beautiful voice..beautiful person,” she tweeted. Read More »
Call me crazy, but I prefer Snoop Lion to post-“Drop It Like It’s Hot” Snoop Dogg. From the Miley Cyrus-assisted “Ashtrays and Heartbreaks” to the Drake and Cori B-assisted “No Guns Allowed,” every song preceding the release of his reggae-inspired Reincarnated album has been incredible. Read More »
Written by Ron on April 18th, 2013 | Posted in: Video | No Comments »
480p, we meet again.
Lana Del Rey unveils the video for “Summer Wine,” a Lee Hazlewood-penned song popularized by Nancy Sinatra in the ‘60s. The “Summertime Sadness” singer adds her signature nostalgic vibe to the visual by incorporating Instagram-inspired, Super 8-esque effects. Kassidy’s singer-guitarist Barrie James O’Neill joins her for the cover. Read More »
Written by Ron on April 18th, 2013 | Posted in: Video | No Comments »
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis is not only the blueprint for indie artists, but they are also rewriting the blueprint for mainstream hip hop artists. Unlike their cohorts, the thrift shoppers convey a dosage of originality and fun that’s currently absent from hip hop and music in general.
Their latest video is a testament to their artistry. Hot off the heels of their smash hit “Thrift Shop,” the rapper-producer duo hosts an international party in the video for “Can’t Hold Us.” Read More »
Wiz Khalifa, clad in pajamas, sat down with the infamous Breakfast Club to discuss being a father, his fiancé Amber Rose’s birthing process and working with Gucci Mane. He also responded to the backlash regarding the photo displaying his son Bash wearing socks with marijuana leaves on them. Read More »
If you weren’t already bowing down or privy to whom really ran the world, Time is sharpening the blur with their 100 most influential people in the world list.
Jay-Z, a drug dealer turned music icon and business mogul, and Beyoncé, a bright-eyed Houstonian turned “heir-apparent diva of the USA,” indisputably earned their spots on the list. See what New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg and The Great Gatsby director Baz Luhrmann had to say about the “royal couple of culture” below. Read More »
