Well if you didn’t know already, Nicki Minaj & her Young Money boss Lil Wayne are much more than artists. They are brands; enterprises all their own. Apart from their music, they’re consistently aligning themselves with products and organizations that further represent the personas they’ve created for themselves, and the… Read More →
X-Factor USA‘s first champion, Melanie Amaro, has a lot to look forward to. She recently signed a contract with Epic Records, and of course, she gets to decide how she’s going to put that $5 Million prize to use. While the world has eyes on the Super Bowl, they’ll also… Read More →
Every year, the Super Bowl grows in influence. This year is no different. It is by far the most watched championship game of any sport, and for that reason, companies are willing to shell out big bucks to advertise on the program. The going rate for a 30 second commercial… Read More →
U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) is none too pleased with one of the more popular ads from this year’s Super Bowl. On Tuesday, the Congresswoman took to the House floor to express her distaste with Pepsi Max’s “Love Hurts” ad. You can watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVQrH0aHGAc I thought it… Read More →
A new round of NFL playoffs means another hip-hop-related Pepsi MAX ad, and this week, Lupe Fiasco grabs the mic to rap about the Packers and his hometown Bears. This is definitely a good look for Lupe, whose album LASERS is scheduled to be in stores in March. Press Play… Read More →
The world of R&B has changed dramatically in recent decades. Pop-tinged hooks and surfacy lyrics have replaced the meaning and worth that was plainly evident in the music of old. Today’s mainstream radio is noticibly lacking the soul of Marvin Gaye, the musicianship of Stevie Wonder, and the voice of Sam Cooke. Each of the… Read More →