From “Umbrella” to “Irreplaceable,” 2007 was the year that served us good music. It is the year that saw the rise of some famous stars we celebrate today. For instance, this is the year Rihanna won her first career Grammy award. Other stars who dominated the music industry include Akon, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Fergie, and…
You might not be familiar with the name Jordan Terrell Carter. However, you may know a rapper who performs under the name Playboi Carti. As it turns out, this person is one and the same. If you’re already a fan, you probably already have a favorite song or two in mind. Otherwise, you could potentially…
The word “freedom” has many different connotations attached to it. Some might only think of the type of freedom associated with living in certain parts of the world, where you are more or less allowed to do as you wish (within reason, of course). However, it can be expanded to encompass so much more. Think…
George Thorogood is an American musician who rose to prominence in the 1980s. He had numerous original hits. However, he is also notable because he re-popularized hits by even older generations of American musicians. On the whole, Thorogood and his band, the Delaware Destroyers, have been very successful. They have released 15 studio albums over…
French has been acclaimed as the language of love. Even how the French say they miss someone is romantic because it translates to “you are missing from me.” That is not to say that French is the only way people express their feelings. Music is also a universal language of expression, and many songs about…
The Turtles were an American rock band that dominated the industry from 1965 to 1970, when they opted to disband. According to Wnrn, the group was disbanded after conflicts with their record label. Originally, the band was known as Crossfire, and they had once tried to re-brand to the Tyrtles. The American band had one…
Bloodhound Gangs are known for their unique blend of rock and rap. According to Last FM, the group was formed in Pennsylvania in 1988 by Jimmy Pop, Evil Jared Hasselhoff, Willie “The New Guy” Basse, and others in 1988. For 27 years, the group has released six studio albums, one live album, and two compilations….
Jerry Vale, born Gennaro Louis Vitaliano to an Italian immigrants parent, was an American singer Actor from The Bronx, New York, the U.S. He started his career in the 1950s to 2002. His genre of music was mainly Easy listening, Traditional pop which was mainstream pop music in the 1950s. His relaxing music and appearances…
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…