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Concert Review: Smino’s Kountry Kousins Tour Brings Soul, Style, and St. Louis Flavor to the Shrine
On Thursday, May 1st, the historic Shrine Auditorium/ Expo Hall in Los Angeles, just across the street from USC, came alive with the unique sound and soulful swagger of Smino as he brought his Kountry Kousins Tour to town. As someone who has grown up attending shows at this legendary venue, I can confidently say this was one of the most creatively staged and musically tight performances I’ve seen there.
Last Saturday, I had the pleasure of capturing the last night of the 50 Cent residency at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.
JJ Johnson’s Cookout: Where Hip-Hop and Black Cuisine Create Culinary Magic
I found myself immersed in a celebration of culture, flavor, and beats at the 17th annual BACARDĺ Presents JJ Johnson’s The Cookout: A Hip Hop Celebration.
Teezo Touchdown, BossMan Dlow & BigXthaPlug at Billboard Hip-Hop LIVE 2024.
Meet Danny Voskin, the Man Behind the Transformations of Today’s Hottest Social Media Influencers and Hip-Hop Artists
In the world of social media and hip-hop, image is everything. Behind the scenes of many of these stunning transformations is a man who has made it his mission to blend aesthetics with safety and communication—Danny Voskin.
On the Scene as Cash Cobain Surprises Attendees of the 9AMBanger
The 9AMBanger is an event series with multiple DJ sets and a surprise musical guest that begins bright and early at 9 o’clock in the morning!
Rising from the vibrant Kiwi electronic scene, Cymbol (Shivnesh Sumer) captivates listeners worldwide with his debut album, Distractions. The New Zealand-based artist, known for his innovative DJ skills and production prowess, pushes boundaries and redefines the EDM landscape with a fresh fusion of sounds that proves to be anything but distracting.
EXCLUSIVE: Your Old Droog Headlines Album Release Show at Bowery Ballroom
Brooklyn-raised rapper Your Old Droog celebrated the release of his newest album, Movie, with a show featuring numerous guests down in Manhattan’s Bowery Ballroom.