LA Weekly Blimes Brixton
At this stage of her career, it’s clear that Blimes Brixton is appreciative of the life in battle rap she had once hoped to forget. “As much as I try to put my battle rap past behind me, I still have to pay so much...
Love & Hip Hop’s Lyrica Anderson Transitions From Songwriter to Solo Star
When L.A. Weekly first profiled singer-songwriter Lyrica Anderson five years ago, the Canyon Country native had already racked up a respectable number of writing credits with such chart-topping pop artists as Charice and Demi Lovato, while also working alongside hitmaking legend Timbaland. Now, her fan base has grown considerably,...
Stan Lee Calls Black Eyed Peas’ “Master Of The Sun: The Zombie Chronicles” The Future Of Comics
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LA Weekly Profile: Lalah Hathaway
Despite having a résumé that would make plenty of artists green with envy, Lalah Hathaway has spent the past two decades hiding in plain sight. The Chicago native, Los Angeles transplant and daughter of late soul pioneer Donny Hathaway has collaborated with everyone from Robert Glasper, Charlie Wilson and...
Last Review For HipHopDX – Overdoz. “2008”
Nearly halfway through “House Party,” a two-steppin’ jam appearing a fourth into Overdoz.’s RCA debut 2008, Friday night sexual conquests soundtracked by some groovy Terrace Martin production are interrupted by gunfire. The irreverent humor as someone yells “I was tryin’ to spend the night, now I...
Music Industry Quarterly (Formerly Amalgamation) Cover Story: Aminé
The newer generation is also blurring those journalistic/recording artist lines as well when they aren’t challenging genre notions – let the Portland-native Aminé tell it. His breakout single “Caroline” became a viral success, earned him Triple Platinum status and placed him amongst this year’s coveted...