[EDITORIAL] Why The Notorious B.I.G. Is NOT The Greatest Ever
As a child, I remember being in building 1570 East New York, Brooklyn. This was shortly after March 9th, 1997. A huge black box smothered in flowers floated Christopher “The
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Apollo Uptown Hall Series: Vote Like Your Life Depends On It
The world famous Apollo Theater in Harlem played host to the first in a new series of events this past Monday, which included somewhat less of a showcase of talent,
N.E.R.D. Tears Up NYC with Pac Div courtesy of Coors Light
N.E.R.D. tore up the Highline Ballroom last Tuesday, giving their fans something to jump, scream, shout and throw bows for, with an opening that could command a headline by Pac
Is Lloyd Banks Underrated?
Diamond Bradley Lloyd Banks-Underrated? Parlé Magazine Is Lloyd Banks Underrated? Lloyd Banks got a little riled up. Up to this point, I’d been having a great, stream-line, mild-mannered interview on
[INTERVIEW] Prodigy – A Conversation With The Infamous One
Fresh from Mid-State Correctional Facility in New York State, a slightly buffed Albert Johnson, a.k.a. Mobb Deep’s Prodigy stood defiant in a Simon & Schuster conference room, sipping from a
Kevin Cossom Brings Mixtape To Brooklyn
Amidst all of the terrible “Spring” weather happening in New York recently, Florida native and JIVE Recordings talent Kevin Cossom stopped in Brooklyn’s world famous Vinnie’s Styles to put a
[INTERVIEW] G-Unit’s 40-Glocc Is Working The Graveyard Shift
The Unit ain’t dead and neither is the West. Why shouldn’t the two combine and drop a new album, amidst all the heat the team’s been putting in the streets
DJ Scream Interview – The Man Behind The Mixtapes
Fuck the bullshit, this DJ has been doing the damn thing for a long time now. Approximately 15 years in the game, prominent Atlanta DJ has seen the world go
Ginuwine talks TGT and Reveals How He Got His Name
We met up with Ginuwine at his hotel recently for an in depth interview. In this clip he talks about the super group, TGT and where he stands with Tank &
Ginuwine – Makings of a Legend
Once upon a time he danced in Timberlands in front of corner stores and sang about a woman’s rodeo skills, but now, with more than 15 years in the game,
Fly On The Wall… Bobby V album review
I sat here for minutes, staring at my cursor, thinking of what to pen for Bobby V.’s new album, Fly on the Wall, and the first word that came to
Bobby V listening session photos and interview
Bobby V was in NYC last week, giving press a look into his latest album, Fly On The Wall. We got a chance to catch up with him afterward for
Actor Keith David is a True Entertainer
Keith David is more than an actor. He is truly, a Jack-of-all-Trades. The 54-year-old performer has been doing so since his diaper days, as well as on-stage work, and voice-acting
Talent Takes a Backseat
And it’s a terrible reality that we live in. In a rap atmosphere that’s almost totally pushed by money, quality and talent has definitely taken a backseat. I’m a small
R & B songstress Dondria talks “love” with Parlé
Our interview with R & B songstress Dondria, led to an interesting conversation on love and relationships. Dondria admitted that she has been in a committed relationship for the last 3
Dondria – The (very talented) Girl Next Door
Whether you live in an apartment, brownstone, suite, or house, Dondria, the up-and-coming Texan songstress could possibly be right next door to you. Beneath her pure and natural talent, “Phatfffat,”
Memphis’ Own J. Ferb
Track one off of Yo Gotti’s Cocaine Musik 4 is titled “Both Sides.” His cousin, J. Ferb, grew up in Memphis among both the books, and baking soda, and is
Who Is William Roberts?
Consig’s Corner I’m eating this sandwich, taking in the beauty that is Brooklyn on a summer afternoon. As I’m eating this sandwich someone drives by my house blasting “BMF” through
Murda Mook – Adjusting To The Game
Rapper Murda Mook Is Adjusting To Fame A rap battle in front of rap fans in Harlem with Jae Millz made the then-18 year old John Ancrum into Murda Mook,
VH1 Hip-Hip Honors Celebrates the South
The Yankees, Knicks, Giants and Jets were replaced by the Braves, Hawks, Rockets, and Da U at this year’s VH1 Hip-Hop Honors, with the Dirty South taking center stage at