If you’re not familiar with English band Keane, I’m not exactly sure where you’ve been hiding, but I’ll bring you up to speed. This group originally formed in 1997 and has been producing hit after hit ever since. The hit single that propelled them into stardom was “Somewhere Only We… Read More →
U.K’s very own Ellie Goulding, having already successfully established a name for herself overseas with her debut album Lights (reaching number 1 on UK’s album chart in 2010,) is looking to make her mark in the United States with her electro-folk- pop music. She started off 2012 with a bang… Read More →
The new year is around the corner, and that means big things are shaping up for 2012. Singer/Songwriter Jhene Aiko announced last night via Twitter that she’d signed a deal with GRAMMY Award winning producer No I.D. While many originally assumed that she’d signed a deal with Def Jam (where… Read More →
Light-skinned Jermaine finally has a single. Not only is J. Cole rapping on his new single Work Out, he’s also credited as the producer on the track. To be totally honest, this record is radio ready…not necessarily the deep Cole we’re used to hearing, but we all need balance, right?… Read More →
Tuesday is album release day…every week, we’ll highlight a few releases on The Uptown Lounge, and hopefully make your trip to your local CD retailer or iTunes a little bit easier! N.E.R.D. – Nothing Pharrell and the N.E.R.D. team are back with a new release called “Nothing”… as I was… Read More →
Kelly Rowland (pictured above with her friends Supermodel Jessica White and tennis champ Serena Williams) is one of those people I’ve always admired. I remember when I met her the first time, she introduced herself to me like I didn’t know who she was. I think I was 12…and I ate, drank, slept and BREATHED Destiny’s… Read More →
Nicki Minaj is just different. Point blank, period. She’s sparked talk about bringing the female rap game back, and she’s created a buzz so big that she’s on industry veterans’ features wishlists. I think she’s dope. She’s mastered the art of branding, and created a persona that has uniquely set… Read More →
I clearly remember August 25th, 2o01. I, an 8th grader with an insatiable appetite for music, was at home enjoying my Saturday evening when Kurt Loder from MTV News reported that Aaliyah had died in a plane crash on her way back from being on location for a video shoot. Initial reaction:… Read More →
So obviously I have been missing in action for a while! I had the worst case of writer’s block…but don’t think that I haven’t been keeping up with the music. I’ve got three hot new songs for you guys to check out in today’s Thursday Three! KERI HILSON is the… Read More →
I’ve been to plenty of concerts in my young life, but it’s rare to hear an artist perform and sound exactly like their record. That takes a real ability to sing, which is less and less important in today’s industry. Corinne Bailey Rae is one of those rare, underrated artists… Read More →
Imagine coming in to work thinking it would be just another regular day on the grind…you’re doing whatever it is that you do for a living, and taking breaks to check your Twitter… But then you get called into the break room for a random, impromptu concert from Kanye West…. Read More →
I get a lot of submissions now. I mean a lot. And sometimes it’s difficult for me to keep up. But this artist has delivered a project that is definitely worth the time, the download, the space on your iPod, and so much more. Keon Supreme is an emcee hailing… Read More →