Music

Rapper Nas has always been one of the most profound and prolific MCs in Hip-Hop. On his new CD, "Hip-Hop is dead," Nas shows us the difference between lazy ambition and fierce hustle. How can you call yourself a man waiting for the next man to get rich?

It seems that on her newest album "Not Too Late," Norah Jones, the sultry jazz/blues vocalist and piano prodigy refocuses her creative energies back on her music roots.

There are many issues that plague the Hip-Hop community that I think MCs needs to address more in their music. One of these issues is actually an epidemic and that’s the lack of fathers in African-American and Latino communities.

There is a gap in popular music today. Sure, you can find many popular artists with popular songs. However, they all lack that certain uniqueness in caliber of performers of days passed. Although vocally they are superb, most still lack that certain something of past performers.

There' been much controversy over rapper Nas's proclaimation that Hip-Hop is dead. 10 reasons why Hip-Hop culture is dying.

On the song, "Stuntin' Like My Daddy", rapper Lil' Wayne shows how to live the good life. The braggadocious song can be inspirational in showing the youth that being able to "stunt" comes from the result of following the lead of role models and hard work.

The Grammy Awards have been an American music institution for nearly half a century. But what is a "Grammy" anyway?

Through his music, rapper Tupac Shakur wanted to make a difference in the world. His chart topping song, Changes, released after his death, is the perfect example of how music can make an impact in society.

Elvis is the #2 biggest selling music artist of all time (U.S.). He is second only to the Beatles, having sold over 118 million units (albums, singles, tapes, cds) and is now the biggest selling solo artist in U.S. history.

When was the last time you heard music that was indefinable, a blast from the past yet modern at the same time? Ever play a CD you knew instantly was something out of the ordinary; something special you would insatiably crave forever more? Welcome to a day in the life of an Electric Prunes fan. Welcome to "Feedback", lust in a long line.

During the decade of the 80s, the instrumental rap and hip hop tracks were not a very popular form of music even though producers and DJs had made rap instrumental beats since the beginning of the hip hop genre itself. However, in 1996, the breakthrough seemingly became mainstream with the rise of DJ Shadow's album titled Entroducing.

After Linda Eastman's tragic death Paul was reported in the tabloids to be seen with model Heather Mills, and finally made the relationship public in the year 2000. In June of 2002 they were married in a reported $3.2 million dollar wedding.

Globally, the One Nation album is definitely worth a look. It fully enlightens Tupac's talent and spirit. My advice: cop the album and give it a deep listen. It will teach you a lot about the African American communities sorrows and fights in America.

What I like about this album is that T.I. doesn't decline in any of his songs. It seems like he put equal effort into each one, and it's up to you, the listener, to decide which songs you like the most.

Texas-born Nanci Griffith has been writing since she was 12 years old, and making records since the late 1970s. In 1992, her recording, "Other Voices, Other Rooms," which features Griffith singing the songs of artists she considers major influences, won the Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk Album. Now Nanci Griffith has turned to the songs of others on her new CD, "Ruby's Torch."