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…
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…
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…
We all have days when we want to do nothing apart from sink into a pint of ice cream and tear into a box of kleenex. On days like those, happy, shiny songs have no business being on the radio. Sad, soulful songs, on the other hand, most definitely do. Because let’s face it, we…
Over the years, Jackson Browne has written hits for everyone from The Eagles to The Byrds. A talented writer with a knack for blending the personal with the political, he’s widely regarded as one of the best singer-songwriters of the past 70 years. He may not have the same number of Top Ten hits as…
Chapel Hart, a country music group comprising Danica Hart, Devynn Hart, and Trea Swindle, has been heralded as the “next big thing.” Still, record labels are yet to accept them as the new face of country music. Yet, you would think that stars like Charlie Pride, Darius Rucker, and Tracy Chapman paved the way. All…
Foghat was one of the most authentic British, American-based bands in the 1970s. The band was created in London back in 1971. They were widely popular across the US for their hard rock, blues-rock, and boogie rock during the classic rock era. The founding members of Foghat included Dave Peverett, Tony Stevens, Roger Earl, and…
Pitbull is a rapper who has transcended time and trends in the ever-changing hip-hop industry. His rise to fame was meteoric; his infectious beats and slick lyrics were widely adored by thousands upon thousands of fans, spanning across continents. He isn’t just putting out hits, though; this man has talent that makes the best rappers…
Reading has often been compared to exercise for the brain. It is regarded so highly that Margaret Fuller, a renowned American philosopher, once said if you are a reader today, tomorrow you will be a leader. Songwriters acknowledge this hence they write about books, sometimes figuratively. There are many songs about reading you can find…