Commanding yet soft. Sensual yet explicit. Jhene Aiko is the kind of artist that can do it all. She’s a ball of talent that rolls wherever she wants to take you, and she’s created a new wave of R&B along the way. Soft and soulful, Aiko’s soprano cuts through the quiet. She’s ambitious and driven,…
There aren’t a lot of bands that can claim to have been successful for three decades and counting. However, 311 is one of them. For those who are unfamiliar, this band is a rock band from Omaha, NE, which is notable for incorporating elements of rap, funk, and reggae in their music. They aren’t as…
Babyface might be best known for writing and producing major hits for artists such as Whitney Houston, Madonna, Eric Clapton, Toni Braxton, TLC, and many more, but he’s also achieved considerable chart success as a solo artist. Via his work as a producer, a writer, and a singer, he’s managed to clock up a whopping…
Whether you know him best as an activist, a musician, or an actor, Willie Nelson is unquestionably one of the most recognizable names in country music. Over a seven-decade career, he’s pioneered outlaw country, influenced the alternative country movements of the 80s and 90s, won countless awards, and released a jaw-dropping 95 studio albums. His…
Jack Johnson is an American celebrity personality. He is a multi-talented singer and songwriter who plays a lot of different musical instruments. The list of his talents goes into record producing, documentary, filmmaking, acting, and even professional surfing for a period. He’s currently best known for his singing and songwriting, although he is still active…
Uncle Kracker first came to fame as a turntablist for Kid Rock’s backing group, Twisted Brown Trucker. In 2000, he branched out on his own with his first solo album, Double Wide. The album was a hit, peaking at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 and eventually certifying 2x Platinum. Since then, he’s continued to…
Mac Miller was an American record producer and rap artist. He became a sensation in hip hop while he was still a teenager. The Pittsburgh rapper had a short but notable career. He was born Malcolm James McCormick but took the stage name Mac Miller. He passed away in Studio City, California on September 7,…
The feminine mystique has been one of the main motivations for the creation of art of all genres, especially music. Sought after, fought for, loved and left behind, women have always managed to arouse the genius in creatives over the centuries. With the advent of pop music in the 50’s, the world was awakened as…
Lead Belly refers to an American musician named Huddie William Ledbetter. He tends to be known for his singing. However, he was also a multi-instrumentalist who could play the twelve-string guitar and several other instruments. Lead Belly was active for most of the first half of the 20th century. During that time, he recorded numerous…