Although his hit song “Just a Friend” was his first and only song to hit the top 10, Biz Markie was not just a one-hit-wonder. In fact, at some point in 1990, Biz Markie’s records were all over the radio. This was during the Golden Era of hip-hop, a time when Salt-n-Pepa and M.C. Hammer…
Best known for being part of the hip-hop group Griselda, Conway the Machine has become highly respected for his lyrical prowess. His ability to put raw emotions into his songs while still making entertaining music is something that you don’t hear every day. Although his road to success hasn’t always been easy, Conway has never…
When Tinashe released her debut mixtape, In Case We Die, in 2012, it didn’t take long for her to start building a buzz. She continued grinding hard and by the time 2014 rolled around, she was ready to release her first album. The project, Aquarius, boasted the popular single “2 On” which featured Schoolboy Q….
Bands come and bands go. Players play, and then they don’t. For most, the split up happens due to some instability, issue, or whatever other inept reason. Another beloved band has fallen into the mold, but it’s not for any negative thing. L.A.-based American rock band Steel Panther recently said goodbye to long-time member and…
In 1992, John McCrea started the group Cake. He had recently returned to Sacramento after going to Los Angeles to pursue his career as a musician. Besides McCrea, the original lineup was guitarist Greg Brown, trumpeter Vince DiFiore, bassist Sean McFessel, and drummer Frank, French. However, French was replaced by Gabe Nelson before releasing their…
Goldlink is an American rapper who rose to fame after releasing his debut album “The God Complex. It attracted a lot of attention from fans and fellow artists. Read more about this famous rapper. Here are 10 things I bet you didn’t know about him. 1. Birth and family On Monday 17th May 1993, D’Anthony…
People who are genuine fans of rock music undoubtedly know who Sammy Hagar is. After all, he has had a rather storied career on his own, not to mention the time that he spent with Van Halen and other famous groups. More recently, he has announced a residency at the Strat in Las Vegas, something…
Cinderella is not just the name of a fairy tale. Those who love classic rock from the 1980s will almost certainly recognize the band Cinderella, along with stalwarts of the group such as Jeff LaBar. Unfortunately, it was recently announced that LaBar had died unexpectedly, at the relatively young age of 58. The death was…
Trying to whittle down the 10 best King Crimson songs of all time isn’t easy. This is a band with a career that spans decades, that’s released more albums and more singles than most of us have had hot dinners. They’re a band that’s been pigeonholed as ‘prog rock,’ but that’s managed to incorporate elements…