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Soul Bounce
''Soul Bounce'' is an American daily Internet publication devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on R&B and soul. However, the range of musical genres covered extends to gospel, hip hop and hip hop soul. The site, which was established in 2007, promotes independent artists and underground artists. The site also publishes "Hot 16" year-end lists as annual features detailing the best albums and songs of each year. History and content The website was created in August 2007, by American entertainment journalist Kimberly Hines, who had previously worked as an editor for Vibe magazine. The website's senior editor is Donte Gibson who writes under the pseudonym D-Money. ''Soul Bounce'' was created with the purpose to "expand the conversation of urban music beyond the over-exposed and the obvious" and preferably likes to focus on giving attention to underground artists. In October 2007, the website began "Bounce-Worthy", a series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Electronic Media
Electronic media are media that use electronics or electromechanical means for the audience to access the content. This is in contrast to static media (mainly print media), which today are most often created digitally, but do not require electronics to be accessed by the end user in the printed form. The primary electronic media sources familiar to the general public are video recordings, audio recordings, multimedia presentations, slide presentations, CD-ROM and online content. Most new media are in the form of digital media. However, electronic media may be in either analogue electronics data or digital electronic data format. Although the term is usually associated with content recorded on a storage medium, recordings are not required for live broadcasting and online networking. Any equipment used in the electronic communication process (e.g. television, radio, telephone, game console, handheld device A mobile device (or handheld computer) is a computer small e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eve (rapper)
Eve Jihan Cooper ( Jeffers; born November 10, 1978), known mononymously as Eve, is an American rapper, singer, and actress. In 1999, she released her debut album, '' Let There Be Eve...Ruff Ryders' First Lady'', which reached number one on the ''Billboard'' 200, making her the third female rapper to accomplish this feat, and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album produced the hit singles "What Ya Want", " Love Is Blind", and " Gotta Man". That same year, she was featured on The Roots' single "You Got Me", as well as Missy Elliott's " Hot Boyz", the latter of which peaked within the top ten of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Eve's second studio album, ''Scorpion'' (2001), peaked in the top ten of the ''Billboard'' 200 and was certified platinum by the RIAA. Its single "Let Me Blow Ya Mind", won her the inaugural Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, and an MTV Video Music Award, and peaked at number two on the ''Bil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goapele
Goapele Mohlabane (; born July 11, 1977), is an American soul and R&B singer-songwriter. Her name means ''to move forward'' in Setswana, a Southern African language. Early life Goapele's South African father Douglas Mohlabane was an exiled political activist who struggled against the Apartheid System. Goapele's New York-born Israeli Jewish mother Noa had been attending protests since the age of 12. Noa attended Friends World College and was studying in Nairobi, Kenya, where she met and married Douglas. Goapele and her older brother DJ Namane Mohlabane were raised in a California South African exile community. Both of her parents inspired Goapele to become very involved in community affairs at a young age. She attended the Berkeley Arts Magnet School, where she led a pre-teen peer-support group. She also became involved in various groups and organizations that combated racism and sexism. Goapele and Theo Rodrigues have a daughter together, Bahia Osun (born May 2007).http://www ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keke Wyatt
Ke'Tara Shavon "Keke" Wyatt (born March 10, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter, actress and television personality. After performing in a number of girl bands and working as a songwriter during her teenage years, in 2000 she garnered national attention after her successful collaboration with fellow R&B singer Avant, In 2001 her rendition of " Nothing in This World" led to a nomination for the Best New R&B/Soul/Rap Artist award at the Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards. After a number of charting collaborations and solo releases, in 2017 she starred as a cast member in TV One's '' R&B Divas: Atlanta'', which featured the lives of five 1990s chart-topping R&B singers. She was featured in all 3 seasons of the show. She also performed with the group at events such as Essence Music Festival. In her career, Wyatt released official studio albums, including ''Soul Sista'' (2001), ''Who Knew?'' (2010), '' Unbelievable'' (2011), and her latest and recent release, ''Rated Love'' (2016). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trevor Jackson (performer)
Trevor Howard Lawrence Jackson (born August 30, 1996) is an American actor, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for portraying Aaron Jackson on Freeform original series ''Grown-ish'', Kevin Blake on Syfy original series ''Eureka'', Kris McDuffy on Disney Channel's television movie '' Let It Shine'', and Kevin LaCroix on ''American Crime''. Other notable appearances include Broadway musical ''The Lion King'', where he played the Young Simba, and television guest star roles on both ''Cold Case'' and ''Harry's Law''. In 2012, he won the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series. In 2018, he starred as the lead of the crime drama film '' Superfly'' as Priest. Early life Jackson was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, the younger of two sons of Cam Baxter and Kevin Jackson. His parents are American. Although he comes from a family interested in basketball, at age eight he decided that he would rather work in the entertainment industry. He honed his talents at local ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ledisi
Ledisi Anibade Young (; born March 28, 1972), better known simply as Ledisi, is an American R&B and jazz recording artist, songwriter, music producer, author and actress. Her name means "to bring forth" or "to come here" in Yoruba.Ledisi AllMusic In 1995, Ledisi formed a band after her middle name Anibade. After unsuccessfully trying to get signed to a major label, she formed LeSun Records with Sundra Manning. Ledisi and Sundra decided to release Ledisi's debut album entitled ''Soulsinger'' (black and white cover on the LeSun Music independent label) featuring the song "Take Time", which gained substantial airplay from San Francisco area radio stations. In 2002, Ledisi re-released her first album, titled '' Soulsinger: The Revival'' under Tommy Boy Records., featuring a bonus track with Grammy Award Winner Meshell Ndegeocello on bass. Ledisi also released her second album, '' Feeling Orange but Sometimes Blue'', which won "Outstanding Jazz Album" at the California Music Awards. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hip-Hop Wired
Urban One, Inc. (formerly Radio One) is a Silver Spring, Maryland-based American media conglomerate. Founded in 1980 by Cathy Hughes, the company primarily operates media properties targeting African Americans. It is the largest African-American-owned broadcasting company in the United States, operating 55 radio stations and majority-owning the syndicator Reach Media, as well as its digital arm Interactive One, and the cable network TV One.Felicia R. Lee"A Network for Blacks With Sense of Mission" ''The New York Times'', December 11, 2007. As of 2014, it was the ninth-highest-earning African-American-owned business in the United States. History Urban One was founded as Radio One in 1980 by Cathy Hughes, a then-recently divorced single mother, with the purchase of the Washington, D.C. radio station WOL-AM for $995,000.Steven Overly"With purchase of radio station WOL in 1980, Cathy Hughes launched a media empire" ''The Washington Post'', August 11, 2014.Clea Simon"Mining an Untapp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ebony (magazine)
''Ebony'' is a monthly magazine that focuses on news, culture, and entertainment. Its target audience is the African-American community, and its coverage includes the lifestyles and accomplishments of influential black people, fashion, beauty, and politics. ''Ebony'' magazine was founded in 1945 by John H. Johnson, for his Johnson Publishing Company. He sought to address African-American issues, personalities and interests in a positive and self-affirming manner. Its cover photography typically showcases prominent African-American public figures, including entertainers and politicians, such as Dorothy Dandridge, Lena Horne, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, former U.S. Senator Carol Moseley Braun of Illinois, U.S. First lady Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, Tyrese Gibson, and Tyler Perry. Each year, ''Ebony'' selects the "100 Most Influential Blacks in America". After 71 years, in June 2016, Johnson Publishing sold both ''Ebony'' and ''Jet (magazine), Jet'', another Johnson publication, to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamar Braxton
Tamar Estine Braxton (born March 17, 1977) is an American singer and television personality. Braxton began her career in 1990 as a founding member of The Braxtons, an R&B singing group formed with her sisters. The Braxtons released their debut album, ''So Many Ways'', as a trio in 1996, and disbanded shortly afterward. In 2000, she released her debut self-titled album through DreamWorks Records. Following a thirteen-year break, Braxton released her second studio album, '' Love and War'' (2013), through Epic Records, which reached the number two position on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. She later released her fourth and fifth albums, ''Calling All Lovers'' (2015) and ''Bluebird of Happiness'' (2017), respectively. Braxton has won a BET Award and three Soul Train Music Awards throughout her career. She has also been nominated for four Grammy Awards. Since 2011, Braxton has starred in the We TV reality television series ''Braxton Family Values'' alongside her mother and sisters. Sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Regina Hall
Regina Lee Hall (born December 12, 1970) is an American actress. She rose to prominence for her role as Brenda Meeks in the comedy horror ''Scary Movie'' film series (2000–2006). She has since appeared in the television series '' Ally McBeal'' (2001–2002), '' Law & Order: LA'' (2010–2011), ''Grandfathered'' (2016), and ''Black Monday'' (2019–2021), and in the films '' The Best Man'' (1999), its 2013 sequel ''The Best Man Holiday'', '' About Last Night'' (2014), ''Vacation'' (2015), '' Girls Trip'' (2017), ''The Hate U Give'' (2018), and ''Little'' (2019). For the comedy film ''Support the Girls'' (2018), Hall received critical acclaim, and became the first African American to win the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress. Early life Hall was born the daughter of a contractor and electrician father, Odie Hall, and a teacher mother, Ruby. After graduating from Immaculata College High School, Hall enrolled at Fordham University in the Bronx, where she grad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Macy Gray
Natalie Renée McIntyre (born September 6, 1967), known by her stage name Macy Gray, is an American R&B and soul singer and actress. She is known for her distinctive raspy voice and a singing style heavily influenced by Billie Holiday. Gray has released ten studio albums, and received five Grammy Award nominations, winning one. She has appeared in a number of films, including ''Training Day'', ''Spider-Man'', '' Scary Movie 3'', ''Lackawanna Blues'', '' Idlewild'', '' For Colored Girls'', and '' The Paperboy''. Gray is best known for her international hit single " I Try", taken from her multi-platinum debut album ''On How Life Is''. Early life Natalie McIntyre was born in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of Laura McIntyre, a math schoolteacher, and Otis Jones . Her stepfather was a steelworker, and her sister is a biology teacher. She has a younger brother, Nate, who owns a gym in West Philadelphia and was featured on the season five finale of '' Queer Eye''. She began piano lesson ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper and songwriter. Known for his Progressive rap, progressive musical styles and Social consciousness, socially conscious songwriting, he is often considered one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation. Born and raised in Compton, California, Lamar began his career as a teenager performing under the stage name K.Dot. He quickly garnered local attention which led to him signing a recording contract with Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) in 2005. After becoming a founding member of the hip hop supergroup Black Hippy, Lamar dropped his stage name and started using his first and middle names professionally. In 2011, he released his debut studio album ''Section.80'', a Political hip hop#Conscious hip hop, conscious hip hop record. The album was met with positive reviews and included his debut single "HiiiPoWeR, HiiiiPower". In 2012, Lamar secured a record deal with Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment, unde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
