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Country Music’s Next BIG Thing: Jelly Roll

Country Music’s Next BIG Thing: Jelly Roll

Country music has its next big thing. Literally. He goes by the name of Jelly Roll. The corpulent crooner got his start on the hip-hop circuit. He is an ex-convict, sports multiple face tattoos and is revolutionizing the creative landscape of Music City.   Born Jason Bradley DeFord, the thickset singer/songwriter is a weathered soul…

Quentin Tarantino Talks Music, Pt. 2
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Quentin Tarantino Talks Music, Pt. 2

Quentin Tarantino is unprecedently one of the distinctive filmmakers. While the two-time Oscar winner possess talent exceptional for any era, his style is unmatched in today’s Hollywood. The 60-year-old is not exactly a rule breaker, he just goes by his own set of rules.   Tarantino’s near encyclopedic knowledge of music has equipped him with…

The Mastery of Music in Film: Quentin Tarantino

The Mastery of Music in Film: Quentin Tarantino

Once the ultimate Hollywood whiz kid, Quentin Tarantino now ranks among America’s most revered filmmakers. Since his professional directorial debut in 1992, he has showcased an innate ability to both entertain the masses and engage the individual. Tarantino, 59, has written and directed some of the most pivotal and groundbreaking movies over the last thirty…

Whatever Happened to the Ad Libs? An Insight into the Bayonne, NJ Music Group

Whatever Happened to the Ad Libs? An Insight into the Bayonne, NJ Music Group

No, Ad Libs is not what you’re thinking. You probably imagine it’s a slang term used by hip-hop artists to reference a signature vocal effect. The Ad Libs we are referring to here is a music group formed in the 1960s. Let’s dive into who they were and what happened to them. 1964 marked the…

Music City’s Rising Star: Abby Anderson

Music City’s Rising Star: Abby Anderson

Abby Anderson may be Music City’s best kept secret…and most valued asset. The former piano prodigy turned premier country music songstress embodies the wholesome new wave of superstar. In a genre synonymous with questionable behavior, her songs exude a sincere vulnerability and convey a strong sense of self-worth, especially for young women. Among her many…

Charlie Daniels Talks about his Favorite Musicians

Charlie Daniels Talks about his Favorite Musicians

Charlie Daniels was one of the most influential musicians of the last century. As the front man of his namesake band, Daniels was a founding member of the purely American artform known as “Southern Rock”. The Charlie Daniels Band released such classics as “The Souths Gonna do it Again”, “Long Haired Country Boy” and “Simple…