A True Veteran… Marques Houston

There aren’t many childhood stars around that can say they have had a successful carrer through and through. I guess first one would have to come up with a standard to define success itself. Well, I think M.H. has become a shining example of what that definition might be. Veteran his latest LP, begins with a recording of a young Marques and his mother, Carolyn, making mention of the important people in his life as well as his heroes and a prediction of hi

Tammy Brown.... Hot Chocolate

I was scheduled to meet Ms. Brown @ 1:30pm and I arrived on time but as a T-Mobile customer, I was unable to communicate with the subject of today's interview because of our allegiance to the forementioned mobile service carrier. Tammy also has T-Mobile and forgot to mention the lack of wireless service which turned our 1:30 appointment into a 2 o'clock rendevouz. I took the opportunity to grab a bite @ Tal Bagels and tried to call again, but to no avail. Ms.

Thomas Kelly.... Money on His Mind

I first met Mr. Kelly through a mutual friend, and Mr. Kelly’s co-worker, Troy Torian, several years ago. A large man physically in stature, he proved himself to be gentle giant. A series of late night excursions throughout the summer of 2001 and trailing straight through the winter of 2004 brought me into his world, as an observer and as a player. Not one to leave any man behind, Mr. Kelly’s philanthropic nature was soon revealed as he constantly , in a...
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To all my fashionistas and fashionistos, salutations. I hope you've had the most audacious and fashionable start to your autumn, and if not don't sweat it; I'm here to hold you down. It’s Wonder, B.M.B.S’ fashion reporter; keeping you fresher than a bar of soap in this November’s fashion report. Now that it’s officially autumn, I'm here to remind you how to stay right and warm for this the most fashionable time of the year. This article will have you looking like you just came off the runway.

Jay-Z's "American Gangster" is Testimony To Who's the Greatest!!!

First play is just to adjust your ears... Boys & Girls HIP HOP is back.. and its alais is HOVA. The champion wordsmith has given me hope. New York HAS A HERO.. THANK YOU HOV.. I'm all for hot music but we Up TOP city slickers been lacking a go-to-man. Lil Wayne, who's featured on this album has been making ridiculous claims about being the best. I mean, he's supposed to feel that way but with Jay's new work on hand, I

Shaping the System That Grades City Schools

James S. Liebman is prone to attempting big-picture corrections, be it by challenging the constitutionality of the death penalty before the Supreme Court or, as happened this month in New York City, by putting the administrative screws to public schools that fail to educate their students.

A death penalty litigation expert and tenured Columbia Law School professor, Mr. Liebman became the system’s chief accountability officer after pelting...
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Hip Hop Heroine Spotted in the BX... DJ Flyy Girl Revealed

As I got up this morning I felt a chill, not from fear or anxiety but from the dip in temperature from the night before. Winter is definitely here and it looks like it’s gonna be a cold one. Thus, I began searching my mind for an outfit to wear to my interview for today. I wasn’t sure if I was going to be outdoors or inside so I decided to layer it up. Since this past week has been our official introduction to colder days, it took ...
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Brooklyn, New York

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Still Packing a Punch… The Broad St. Bully… Beanie Sigel

Philadelphia’s Broad Street Bully tackles any doubt about his significance in the rap game, once again. Since his 1st LP, The B. Coming, Mr. Mack Mittens has been a problem. His last album entitled, The Truth, was a solid effort and a hip-hop classic for all those true to the genre. The Solution, is the latest entry in the Chronicles of Beanie Sigel.

Even though the selection comes three-quarters of the way through the album, o...
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Hell Rell … For the Hell of It

The Bronx , they say, is the birthplace of HIP HOP as well as the birthplace of one of the hardest mcees you will find on any street in the U.S., his name is Hell Rell. This Weeks Avenue representative is also a member of the Diplomats, a Harlem based rap group headed by, Cameron , but he has a style all of his own. Hell Rell possesses a flow that is reminiscent of rap greats like Kool G Rap and a West Coast favorite, Ice Cube . His album is full of har

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New York, New York

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Jaz-O speaks candidly on the music biz, his career and what critics feel about his situation with Jay-Z!!

Radio Boyz: What up Jaz O

Jaz O: What's good yall

Radio Boyz: First of all shout out to you for having a record deal on a major record label before many artist were doing it like that.

Jaz O:Yeah yeah.

Radio Boyz: I think you and the artist Lil Shawn were doing it like that.

Jaz O: Not too sure what year Lil Shawn got his deal. Mine was 88'.

Radio Boyz: Capital