Mulan is an amusing re-imagining of the classic ballad. Was she a real person? Intriguingly scholars of the topic are torn, but regardless this dynamic female warrior is a source of inspiration and a symbol of female empowerment to millions. The music from the Mulan soundtrack is well chosen for the film and primarily composed…
Born Taalib Hassan Johnson on September 16, 1977, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Musiq Soulchild is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and record producer. He started in the music industry at 18, when he released his debut album Aijuswanaseing. Since then, he has released six more studio albums, the most recent was Soulstar in 2016. Musiq is known…
Don McLean is an American singer-songwriter who is best known for his hits “American Pie” and “Vincent (Starry Starry Night).” McLean has released numerous iconic songs that have become staples of American culture throughout his career. He is often referred to as the “King of the Trail” and the “American Troubadour.” When it comes to…
Nathaniel Rateliff is an American singer and songwriter based in Denver, Colorado. He has been performing since 2002 and has released several albums and singles. His music mixes soul, gospel, folk, rock, blues, and cowpunk styles. He started his career as the lead singer of the band The Wheel and later formed Nathaniel Rateliff &…
For a brief few minutes in the 1970s, it looked like Head East were going to be the next big thing, Their debut album, Flat as a Pancake, may only have reached the low registers of the pop charts, but they had the melodies, the vocals, and the charisma to take them all the way….
“White Chicks” is well known for depicting what it’s like to be someone of a different gender, class, or race. The film was released in theaters on June 23, 2004. This comedy movie is directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, a renowned comedian, filmmaker, and actor. Because of its success at the box office, “White Chicks”…
Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Tom and Zooey Deschanel as Summer, 500 Days of Summer became one of the biggest sleeper hits of 2009, drawing $60 million at the worldwide box office against a budget of $7.5 million and capturing millions of hearts with its offbeat story of a doomed love affair. Given the significant role…
If you’re into ranchera songs, you’ve probably heard one or more from Pepe Aguilar. Even if you’re not, we recommend you to try listening to at least one and hopefully change your mind because he’s a legendary musician. One thing that may shock you is that he’s sold 12 million albums, according to Archive KPCC….
‘The Twilight Saga: New Moon’ is a 2009 romantic fantasy film based on the 2006 novel ‘New Moon’ by Stephanie Meyers. It is the second film in the series, and it was directed by Chris Weltz. Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner. The film was a commercial success, grossing $709.8 million from a budget…