Born and raised as a Philadelphian in Pennsylvania, Jazmine Sullivan grew up with parents that had a museum curator for a father and a former backup singer for a mother. In 2008, at just eleven years old, Sullivan released her first studio album, (Fearless), which received great success and critical acclaim, as well as a…
Based on a true story, Remember the Titans was a biographical sports film that first hit theaters on September 29, 2000. It grossed an estimated $115.6 million USD on American soil and $136.7 million USD worldwide. Portrayed by Denzel Washington, Coach Herman Boone attempts to integrate into the T.C. Williams Highs School football team in…
Cee Lo Green has been on the music scene for quite some time now. He is an accomplished rapper, singer, record producer, and entrepreneur. In 1995, he debuted on the music scene as a member of the hip-hop group Goodie Mob. In 2002, Cee Lo Green started his solo career and released two albums through…
Groups have been a major component of hip hop, and De La Soul happens to be one of the most underrated hip hop groups of all time. From their debut album, 3 Feet High and Rising, to their sophomore album, De La Soul Is Dead, this group has released some classic albums. To date, the…
In 1949, Eric Kastner wrote a novel called Lottie and Lisa. It later became a smash hit for Disney twice. The 1961 version starred Hayley Mills. It featured several songs that drew audiences into the story line. However, it was Disney’s 1998 version starring Lindsay Lohan where the music took center stage. Many songs draw…
Widespread Panic is an American band from Athens, Georgia, which has been active from 1986 to date. The group currently has the following members Domingo “Sunny” Ortiz, John Bell, John JoJo Hermann, Dave Schools, Jimmy Herring, and Duane Trucks. Former members include Todd Nance, T Lavitz, Michael Houser, and George McConnell. The band’s genre is…
Steve Lacy is a singer, songwriter, producer, and guitarist who remained anonymous for a long time. He played gigs and even executively produced an album that was nominated for a Grammy while still in high school. Still, he was not interested in pursuing a solo career after resting in the comfort zone of a band,…
Sam Cooke, commonly referred to as the “King of Soul,” was instrumental in changing the pop and soul scene from the late 1950s until the early 1960s before he passed away. Sam Cooke is famous for songs such as “You Send Me” and “Wonderful World”, which topped the charts at their peak. Sam Cooke’s music…
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony was formed in 1993, and they are considered as one of the most unique hip-hop acts ever. The group considers Eazy-E, who signed them to ruthless records as their mentor. Although the group’s influence has been weakened by in-fighting, solo projects and numerous prosaic albums, they still remain one of hip hop’s greatest…