It’s All Black Music
T.I.’s album cover for King Uncaged features the ATL rapper seated next to a lion, drawing an obvious parallel between the recently-released-from-jail rapper and the king of the jungle, as well as a fleeting nod to a classic 70’s soul album from Minnie Riperton.
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Fly Paper Supports Columbus in Black Music Month When Big Yogi birthed the Fly Paper idea and brand, he wanted to make sure he gave back to the same people who supported him. It’s very important for us as a staff, crew, and family to hold down the same people who keep us up and […]
eLZhi, no explanation needed. One of hip hop’s greatest emcee’s took the time out to speak with me.
jive (origin unknown) – 1. the jargon of jazz musicians or enthusiasts. 2. deceptive, nonsensical or glib talk. 3. to play or dance to jive music.
It goes without saying that Kanye West, who celebrated a birthday yesterday, is one of hip-hop’s greatest producers.
Bernie’s Distillery If hip hop is your thing, Bernie’s on Sunday nights is the place to be. Bernie’s Distillery, located at 16th Avenue and High Street, has hosted a hip hop night every Sunday for the past 12 years. Like clockwork, people stream into the basement bar anxious to hear their favorite beats. The scene […]
In honor of Black Music Month we would like to spotlight some of the local artists that are making impact. Today we feature TJD and Testimony. VIA FLYPAPERNEWS.COM n honor of Black Music Month, Fly Paper has been honoring and remembering great or influential artists of our time. In just two days, we’ve featured major […]
soul (Middle English, from Old English sawol) – 1. the animating and vital principle in human beings, credited with the faculties of thought, actions and emotion and often conceived as an immaterial entity. 2. a sense of ethnic pride among African-Americans, expressed in areas such as language, social customs, religion and music.
Marvin Isley, bass player for the legendary Isley Brothers, died June 6th from complications of diabetes at 56.
Shotty Mayes is climbing up the ranks faster than some of Columbus’ most seasoned artists. Is he the next young gun to rep Columbus nationwide? Shotty Mayes has won an unprecedented amount of awards and showcases but he is most noted for winning the Ohio Hip Hop Awards showcase in 2008, alongside with his startling […]
On the extended version of his 1988 single “I Wish U Heaven,” Prince sang “Take this beat / I don’t mind / Got plenty others / and they’re so fine!”