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Birmingham Hip Hop Portrayed in Black & White

Birmingham Hip Hop Portrayed in Black & White

Birmingham Hip Hop Portrayed in Black & White

Written By Andre J. Thomas, Entertainment Journalist

This weekend I was invited by rapper Toni Devon to attend the widely anticipated Seven Years of Hip Hop concert presented by Lobotomix. What began as a birthday party for hip hop enthusiast Rashid Qandil BKA Dj Rashido, the concert has grown to a popular event that celebrates the evolution of hip…

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Madness Before The Classic

Madness Before The Classic

Dedicated in the memory of rapper Shawty Fatt

A few weeks ago during my Music 101 segment, I interviewed multi-platinum producer Russell “Block” Spencer. Known for his success with Ciara, Young Joc, Gorilla Zoe and During our discussion, Block shared that there are way too many artists who expect something for nothing. Block commented that many aspiring artists say, “If I had this.. If I had…

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Keever West new EP With Love

Keever West new EP With Love

Keever West is definitely not one who is afraid of controversy. Two years ago this month, West shared his marital bliss with the world after he married his partner, Teddy. Earlier this year, his name started buzzing again when he joined his platinum recording sister to cover Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On.” In an emotional tribute to honor families who lost loved ones to gun violence, Keke &…

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Music 101 with @BigBlockESC

Music 101 with @BigBlockESC

“Put God First .. Believe In YaSelf and Always Bring Something To The Table.” ~ Russell (Block) Spencer

I met Music Mogul, Russell Spencer @BigBlockESC nearly ten years ago while I was working as a Financial Rep at SunTrust Bank. To my surprise, Block and I would meet again recently at an artist showcase event sponsored by Hip Hop Weekly. 

Watching Block on the red carpet, I couldn’t help but…

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Rudy Giuliani says American’s aren’t safe!

Rudy Giuliani says American’s aren’t safe!

We have people in 28 different countries trying to kill us. We are not at peace as this current leadership tries to make us feel ~Rudy Giuliani

Last night I got a chance to cover Faulkner University’s annual benefit dinner. The proceeds from the dinner were used to raise scholarships for the private Christian liberal arts university .

The keynote speaker for the sold-out event was none other…

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Compete By Gussi (Product Review)

Compete By Gussi (Product Review)

Compete By Gussi (Product Review)

Writer: Andre J. Thomas, Entertainment Blogger

Photography: by Desmon Williams/DoloSimba Photography

If you’re a guy with allergy problems like myself, then chances are you don’t really want a cologne that’s strong and overbearing. “Compete” by Gussi is definitely not the brute smelling cologne that your dad wore back in the day. The cologne is actually an off-br…

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Trey Tucker Band front-man speaks on Racism in America and Music

Trey Tucker Band front-man speaks on Racism in America and Music

This week in my artist spotlight, I have the honor of introducing to my readers, Trey Tucker of The Trey Tucker Band. The @TreyTuckerBand is a country rock band that’s blazing the North Florida music scene. Consisting of lead singer Trey Tucker, guitarists Jeff Guynn and Seth Dukes, bass player Max Preston and drummer Jonathan Farnell, the Trey Tucker Band is definitely an under-the-radar group…

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John Witherspoon x Matt Rife x Deno Posey finds truth in comedy.

John Witherspoon x Matt Rife x Deno Posey finds truth in comedy.

John Witherspoon is one of the few comics in his age bracket that has been able to remain relevant in a demanding entertainment industry. With career highlights including Ice Cube’s Friday trilogy (1995-2002), Boondocks (2005-2014) and The Wayans Brothers (1995-1999), Witherspoon’s career has evolved since his appearances on hit shows such as Good Times (1979) and The Richard Pryor Show (1977).  

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