Back in the early 2000s, rap stars didn’t get much bigger than Ja Rule. After breaking through with his platinum-selling debut album, Venni Vetti Vecci, he ruled the charts with top 20 hits like Between You and Me, I’m Real (Murder Remix), and Ain’t It Funny. His run of success was bought to a halt…
No matter how somber and romantic the rest of the ceremony is, the bouquet toss is the perfect point in a wedding to let your hair down and have some fun. It’s the moment when all the single ladies gather around to compete to catch the bride’s bouquet – the one who catches it will…
Eccentric. Soulquarian. The Queen of Neo-Soul. There can only by one Erykah Badu. Since the talented singer-songwriter first debuted in the late 90s, Badu has only blessed the world with 5 studio albums. Yet she’s managed to redefine and help shape the entire modern soul movement. Badu also hasn’t released an album since 2010, but…
Rammstein is a German band that formed in 1994. Genre-wise, they make Neue Deutsche Härte, which is a kind of crossover music that incorporates influences from rock, techno, and others. Something that is unsurprising when the term means “New German Hardness.” In any case, Rammstein is notable for being pioneers of Neue Deutsche Härte. Moreover,…
When the world first heard of one Fiona Apple, we really didn’t know just what hit us. The singer-songwriter from New York City is unlike any artist that came before her, and she also is clearly ahead of her time. Apple’s career had much promise in the late 90s, but many argue that the delays…
Jake Owen is distinguished as an American Country Music musician, actor, and songwriter. His real name is Joshua Ryan Owen, born on August 28, 1981. In 2005 Jake Owen met the songwriter and producer Jimmy Ritchey who signed him to the RCA Nashville label. Early 2016, Jake Owen released his first album, Startin’ With Me….
Counting Crows is a rock band that was formed in Berkeley, California, in 1991. The band consists of lead vocalist Adam Duritz, drummer Jim Bogios, keyboardist Charlie Gillingham, bassist Millard Powers, and guitarists David Bryson, David Immergluck, and Dan Vickrey. Since they formed, Counting Crows have released eight studio albums, two compilation albums, five live…
After spending several relatively unsuccessful years touring the clubs, the Four Tops hit paydirt in the late 1950s when they were signed to Motown. In 1964, they released their debut single, Baby I Need Your Loving. From that point on, there was no looking back. Widely credited as one of the greatest bands to emerge…
One of the greatest gifts a musical performer can give the audience is a piece of themselves as they sing a song straight from their own heart. Some of the best hits to ever grace the radio stations have come from artists who’ve expressed childhood memories, both good and bad, that have ultimately shaped who…