Coolio rose to prominence in the mid-1990s with his hit single “Gangsta’s Paradise”. Coolio has since released five studio albums, two of which have been certified platinum by the RIAA. Coolio is also known for his work as a rapper, actor, and chef. He has appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career,…
Love is a language spoken by all, and no one is immune to it, not even the rappers who appear to have had their hearts hardened by their rough upbringing. Whether it is love for their children, spouses, parents, or friends, most artists are overwhelmed by such emotions that they end up penning beautiful lyrics….
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…
In 1961, Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine came together to form the Beach Boys. Over the next two decades, they’d become one of the most influential and innovative bands in modern history. With their early focus on surfing, cars, and romance, they pioneered “California Sound.” When they…
Lindsay Ell is a singer-songwriter who grew up in Calgary, AB, before moving to Nashville, TN. As a result, it is perhaps unsurprising to learn that she makes country music. After all, cowboys and other agricultural occupations are critical components of Albertan identity. Moreover, Nashville is the undisputed heart of the country music industry. Specifically,…
The pain of heartbreak never felt so convincing as when heard through the speakers of a jukebox. The same is true for the joy of love. A jukebox always understands. The machine doesn’t judge, it doesn’t discriminate and is bound only by the curiosity of the operator. A true pop-culture phenomenon, the jukebox has evolved…
Leon Russell was always something of an enigma. By the time he released his first solo album in 1970, he’d already helped shape the sound of hundreds of the biggest hits of the previous decade as a member of the legendary Wrecking Crew session band. After he decided to step out of the shadows and…
Jewell Caples was the unsung heroine of Death Row Records. She was a talented musician, but most of her music was not released, resulting in a frustrated Caples slowing down her career. The uncut diamond remained unpolished till her dying days, and the irony is that her music is being appreciated more now than when…
Credited as one of the pioneers of West Coast hip-hop music, the artist known as Too Short is California native, Todd Shaw. Originally born in 1966 in Los Angeles, then moving upstate to Oakland, Short officially started his road as a rapping artist in 1983 when he produced a number of specially requested custom songs…