Category: Features
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Nas previews ‘Life is Good’ album in New York | Recap + Video
Whose world is this? Moments ago as I perched, humming on the rim of a potted tree by the Hudson River, an intriguing bird joined me and strutted inches away while I mused on the events of last night. In similarly close proximity 12 hours prior (June 14), I watched as Queensbridge representing Hip Hop…
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Trey Songz showcases Chapter V in London | Album Preview
In the plush surrounds of private members club Home House in London, we eagerly await the opportunity to have one of the first public listens of Trey Songz‘ upcoming album, Chapter V.
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Comics out of the closet? DC to change character’s sexual orientation, Marvel announces same-sex wedding
As many people around the real world become more and more accepting of same-sex marriage and the LGBT lifestyle as a whole, the world of comic books seems to be following suit.
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J Boog : Get Familiar
I came across talk of Justin Bieber bigging up reggae artist J Boog (NOT the B2K guy) earlier this week in an interview by Reggie Yates [here is a radio rip on YouTube of the best part of the program at 3:30] as the Bieb’s plays a song from his phone that he could listen…
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Kendra Morris : Get Familiar
Kendra Morris has been creating a pretty big buzz for herself with her breakout song “Concrete Waves” and latest single, “If He Didn’t Go.” Gearing up to release her highly anticipated album, Banshee, via Wax Poetics Records, the singer has already got the cosign of various artists notably legendary producer DJ Premier who made a…
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Obie Trice discusses Bottoms Up album, reconnecting with Eminem + Black Market Entertainment
It may have been his former labelmate and longtime friend Eminem who asked the masses to “guess who’s back” with his 2002 hit single “Without Me“, but it’s Obie Trice who’s answering the question a decade later. Nearly six years had passed since one of Detroit’s foremost rappers delivered a studio album, the last being…
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Brotherly Love: The Return of the Hip Hop Crew
There’s an old saying that goes, “two heads are better than one.” This philosophy has translated pretty well in Hip-Hop over the years with multiple emcees and/or producers banding together – in what I have always liked to picture as some kick-ass Power Rangers-like ritual – in the quest to create some fine quality music.…
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Snapshots: Rick Ross performs in London
When Florida native Rick Ross first made his mark on the charts with his 2006 platinum hit single “Hustlin’,” one might’ve taken him for a one-hit wonder…
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Emily King : Get Familiar
We all know New York as the land of dreams and talent and we at Soul Culture will like to introduce you to another star. Born in 1985, singer/songwriter Emily King was raised by Jazz duo Kim and Marion. Blossoming under the musical roof was another singer in the making who went on to receive…
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Boog Brown: Dope Girl Magic
Detroit born, ATL situated rapper Boog Brown was recently hailed as being one of the top female emcees to look out for this year by The Source. Her style is raw, unapologetic and relatable. When she raps, it is obvious that her music emanates from the depths of her soul – and the release is relief.