The barrier to entry in the world of media is extremely low today. Anyone with access to the internet, and some form of writing skill can become a blogger, and lend their unique voice to discussions about an unending range of topics. It’s a catch 22. You get raw, (mostly)… Read More →
Another day brings another opportunity for racism and ignorance to rear it’s ugly head. New York Post columnist Phil Mushnick shared a few racially charged thoughts on the way Shawn ‘Jay-Z‘ Carter is re-shaping the brand of the NBA team he is the minority owner of. In recent days, the… Read More →
You may have noticed that Uptown looks a little different today. It’s for good reason. If you haven’t heard, there is legislation pending on Capitol Hill that would essentially censor the internet. Although the thought behind the Protect Intellectual Property Act (PIPA) and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) is… Read More →
Earlier today young entrepreneur/socialite/hip-hop royalty Angela Simmons unveiled a new ad campaign in collaboration with animal rights group PETA. If you didn’t know, Angela is a vegetarian, and is 100% unashamed of her strong Christian faith. It’s her belief that eating meat endangers too many innocent animals, and as Christians,… Read More →
This is the LAST time I will post ANYTHING related to the song Marvin’s Room. Too many lack-luster covers have surfaced over the past few weeks, likening Drake’s emo-rap/sung drunk dialing anthem to what Lil Wayne’s A Milli was for rappers a couple years ago. So, unless Prince, Patti LaBelle… Read More →
If you’re not following me on TWITTER (which you should be) you may not know that I am LIVE in Los Angeles at the 2011 BET Awards! It’s been an amazing weekend, thus far, and we’re gearing up for a phenomenal show later on this evening. I’m kicking it backstage… Read More →
No matter what your opinions are of R. Kelly as a man, you have to admit that he is gifted. He makes great music, and this record is no exception. On this release “Radio Message” from his most recent album “Love Letter” R. Kelly uses the radio as his venue… Read More →
Gotta be totally honest with you. I was completely indifferent about this year’s Superbowl. As a matter of fact, I slept through the majority of the first quarter. Hey. What can I say. My team wasn’t playing. (Who Dat.) At any rate, the Green Bay Packers & Pittsburgh Steelers put… Read More →
If you want the real, then look no further. Ashton Travis is an upcoming MC from Missouri City, Texas…and currently a student at the Howard University [1]. He’s the reigning champ of Hip-Hop Unplugged, a competition designed to find the next big hip-hop star (sponsored by XXL Magazine, the competition… Read More →
This week’s edition of Swizzy’s Monster Mondays is a continuation of last week’s. The video below is behind the scenes footage of the making of Speechless, a new collaboration between Alicia Keys & Eve, which you can hear by clicking HERE. I love seeing people’s passion for their craft. It’s… Read More →
From rocking the Student Center at Hampton University… To being one of the most sought after DJ’s on the east coast… To becoming Justin Bieber’s official DJ… To making mixtapes with legends… The sky is the limit for DJ Tay James. Check out his new tape We Know Bun B:… Read More →
Breezy is coming back with a vengeance! Not only is he nominated for 3 Grammy’s this year… but he’s also preparing for the release of a new album, entitled F.A.M.E. (Forgiving All My Enemies). “Look At Me Now” might be a buzz single from the album. It’s definitely a song that… Read More →