It’s All Black Music

Providing live shows with explosive performances at high energy levels, Carpe Diem is a unique blend of talented artists who can serenade a crowd. Carpe Diem produces an exquisite and impressive jazz sound, full of soul and passion for listeners of all ages. Combined, the five musicians of the Band bring over 20 years of […]

Andre Harrell is a living legend in the entertainment industry.

Yaves the Street Pastor: The Sky is the Floor Gather 10 people, in any city in the world; it’s almost a guarantee that 7 of those people are rappers or at least aspiring to be. So in a genre that seems to be oversaturated and full of monotony, how does one break the mold; it […]

Born Jack Allen Burton, Jr., (Tha Audiocutioner, AKA, A.U.) in Columbus, Ohio on March 1, 1986. This super-producer knew early on in life what he wanted to do, “Music is my Life”. His production has helped create sounds out of this world “Welcome to wonderland” is what my music is taking you too, another level. […]

The average 21-year old is excited to purchase alcohol. The typical 22-year old may experience some anxiety as life-after-college nears. However, at the age of twenty four, the producer, artist and CEO of Chief Execs Entertainment, Demetrius Howard (aka “Sinatra”, aka “SupaNatra”) is well past average and far from typical. His peers may have been […]

INTRODUCING… SEARIUS ADD Ohio-bred rapper Searius Add embodies a characteristic that is often not associated with rap music… class. His ability to blend the commercial appeal of a rap artist with the creative depth of a spoken word poet has lead to his unique success in both arenas. Combine the witty delivery of Common and […]

In a day where small private owned record stores are almost obsolete, there stands strong one record store with a world wide appeal. We recognize Roots Records for Black Music Month. Roots Records is a small record shop but has a big history here in Columbus, OH. Mostly known for their extensive selection of Reggae […]

jungle boogie (jungle –oft attrib to Hindi jangal + boogie – prob alter of bogle – goblin, object of fear) a 1974 hit by Kool & the Gang, frequently sampled by hip-hop artists, perhaps the funkiest piece of music ever recorded.

Garry Shider, the musical director for George Clinton’s Parliament-Funkadelic band known for wearing a diaper on stage, died June 16th at the age of 56.

“Dreams never run out, thoughts never dumb out.” Poitier finds himself at the middle of a musical heterogeneity – plucking characteristics from late 80s dance to modern indie hip hop. Also deriving influences from house and prog he adds new elements to rap, fusing his lyrical abilities with his keen ear for beats and sounds. […]

Many will say that Mix Master Ice is a DJ, but not only is he a DJ, he is an important piece in the history of Hip Hop Music. For those who don’t know, Mix Master Ice was a DJ in the hip-hop group UTFO, most famous for their song Roxanne, Roxanne. Mix Master Ice […]

Who is KIM JOYCE? Kim Joyce is an American R & B singer, songwriter and producer. She was born March 27th in Detroit, Michigan. Kim began singing at a young age in her Father’s church in Detroit, Michigan. Kim was an enthusiastic participant each Sunday and her interest in music led her to piano lessons […]