Tupac Amaru Shakur was born on the East Harlem section of Manhattan in New York City. He was named after Túpac Amaru II, a Peruvian revolutionary who led an indigenous uprising against Spain and was subsequently executed. Shakur’s professional entertainment career began in the early 1990s, when he debuted his rapping skills in a vocal […]
At age 15, around the time his mother died, Jimi acquired his first acoustic guitar for $5.00 from an acquaintance of his father. This guitar replaced both the broomstick he had been strumming in imitation, and a ukulele which his father had found while cleaning a garage. Hendrix learned to play by practicing for several […]
Chuck Brown has influenced other go-go bands such as Big G and The Backyard Band, Rare Essence, Experience Unlimited (EU), Little Benny and the Masters, and Trouble Funk. Brown’s musical career began in the 1960s playing guitar with Jerry Butler and The Earls of Rhythm, joining Los Latinos in 1965. He still performs music today […]
James Brown was born in Barnwell, South Carolina on May 3, 1933 to Susie Brown and Joseph (“Joe”) Gardner (who changed his surname to Brown after Mattie Brown who raised him). Although Brown was to be named after his father Joseph, his first and middle names were mistakenly reversed on his birth certificate. He therefore […]
For Him: Vintage Record Do some research to find out what your guy’s favorite (and potentially corny) band was when he was a teenager. You’re sure to find a copy for about $15 on eBay.com. Lexon Business Card Case A supersleek card case will add to his professional credibility (or at least make him feel […]
In 2009, the Guinness World Records cited her as the most-awarded female act of all time. Her awards include two Emmy Awards, six Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, and 22 American Music Awards, among a total of 415 career awards in her lifetime. Houston was also one of the world’s best-selling music artists, having […]
EXIT STRATEGY Built wholly from familiar ingredients, assembled with skillfully and charming performances from Jameel Saleem and Kimelia Weathers, Exit Strategy gives formula a good name with ample laughs and sharp performances. This anecdote centers around James [Saleem] who gets evicted from his apartment and moves in with his girlfriend of three months Kim [Weathers] […]
Controversy? What controversy? It was 2009 when Chris Brown and ex-girlfriend Rihanna had a “situation” the night before both were scheduled to appear at the 51st Grammy Awards. Last night, none of that mattered, because Breezy simply focused on MUSIC! Followed by a win for Best R&B Album with F.A.M.E. WINNING!!!
Lisa Nicole Lopes [May 27, 1971 – April 25, 2002]