Throughout the late ’90s the Hot Boys set Louisiana and the rest of the nation on fire. Standout members such as Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, and Lil Wayne would all experience major success, but B.G. helped cement the group with the mega-hits “Bling Bling” and “Get Your Shine On”. Since departing from Cash Money Records several [...]
In 1993, B.G. released his first solo album on a fledgling label called Cash Money Records. Since then, he’s been through enough industry drama and rap beef to create his own soap opera. Now he’s back with Too Hood 2 Be Hollywood, his first solo release in over two years. It opens up with the [...]
In recent months, the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame has been active, inducting Allen Toussaint, Benny Spellman and Ernie K-Doe at the Mother-in-Law Lounge, Louisiana LeRoux at the Voice of the Wetlands Festival, and Coco Robicheaux at the House of Blues.
Where is the Hall of Fame? Online, at the moment.
Initially created by Del Moon in [...]
Considering the harsh political spotlight and the importance of an official’s image, one would think Mayor C. Ray Nagin’s words would have been well thought-out. But in the tradition of many politicians before him, Nagin has left behind a body of quotes that might bring laughter to many and infuriate others. Many of these can [...]
Eminem’s latest single, “Beautiful,” sounds more like the theme song for a mid-life crisis than his usual attack on pop culture. The track left some fans wondering if the brutal Eminem of yesteryear has left along with his prescription drug addiction, but the recent “Warning” suggests otherwise. The song is his response to Mariah Carey’s [...]
Over the past decade, Pharrell Williams and the Neptunes have helped to craft the sound of modern music, working with artists such as Jay-Z and Gwen Stefani, but some may still be unaware of the unit’s heavy rock ‘n’ roll persona. New Orleans residents got a taste of it during their recent performance on the Heineken [...]
Festivals have become an essential part of the city’s life, ranging from the costly mega-productions such as the annual Essence, French Quarter and Jazz fests, to the more intimate Satchmo SummerFest. Four years ago, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation launched a free blues festival in Lafayette Square; this year, the Crescent City Blues [...]
In 2009, the world of hip-hop continues to be dominated by the south. While Georgia and Texas continue to carry the baton, other MCs from New York City, California, and the Midwest struggle to keep their regions relevant. But while all of these locations are now synonymous with hip-hop, the gritty city known as Detroit [...]
Half-naked girls, big rims, and loud jewelry are now synonymous with hip-hop, but on August 6, these stereotypes took a backseat to the music. The “Footprints in Hip-Hop Tour” featured Wu-Tang alumni Redman, Method Man, and Ghostface Killah, and they delivered east coast anthems to a packed house of fans throughout the night. But while [...]
The world of hip-hop today is currently dominated by youth. Besides middle-aged veterans like Jay-Z, Kanye, and Nas, many of the industry’s current chart toppers are probably legally prohibited from purchasing an alcoholic beverage. Aspiring to reach the fame and status of Hurricane Chris and Soulja Boy, New Orleans native Lil’ Dee is introducing himself [...]
