One of the hottest new bands on the block is the brash quintet known as Good Charlotte. Their debut, self-titled CD is full of catchy hooks and humorous, life-reflecting lyrics over music full of energy and electricity. Hailing from Maryland, Good Charlotte features a duo of identical twins, Benji (vocals, guitar) and Joel (lead vocals, … Continue reading Interview: Good Charlotte Rocks!
Category: Artists
Grow your own style and skill level by expanding your tastes in music. We’ve meticulously plucked specific artists that have amazed us to share with you here in the Artist category of the LedgerNote Blog. Feel free to suggest some to us as well.
A conversation about rap and hip-hop would be incomplete without mention of Brooklyn's Talib Kweli. Talib's been hitting up hip-hop lovers with lyrics that defy the stereotype that rap is all about violence, money, and misogyny. His rhymes uplift listeners with a positive message and witty wordplay over hot tracks. Read on as TeenWire talks to … Continue reading Interview: Talking with Talib Kweli
That's right, TeenWire visitors, St. Louis rap phenomenon Nelly is here! Already taking the entertainment industry by storm, selling more than seven million copies of his debut album, Country Grammar, Nelly is about to hit us again with his new album, Nellyville. Nellyville will drop June 25. Nellyville's first single "Hot In Herre" (spelled St. … Continue reading Interview: Rapper Nelly Holla’s at TeenWire
"Touch Me, Tease Me," Case's hit single featuring Foxy Brown, raised eyebrows and huddled dance floors during that short, hot summer of '96. The following year, Joe's "I Don't Want To Be A Player" took the focus away from the movie sound track for which it was made - Booty Call - and it even … Continue reading Interview: Case & Joe on Sex, Music, Love, & Relationships
Blurred Insight consists of five emcees, one DJ, and a backup singer, all from Westchester County, New York. Their fresh sound and innovative, varying styles make them a great addition to the world of hip-hop, a spot they've earned through hard work and dedication. Recently, TeenWire had the opportunity to talk with Ethan the Rhyme … Continue reading Interview: A Look into Blurred Insight
How does Tupac Shakur still put out albums if he's dead? With his latest posthumous release, Until the End Of Time, on his mother's record label, Amaru Records, his remarkable, number-one Billboard entrance demonstrates Pac's presence is still alive and kicking. Nearly 427,000 people rushed to buy his album its first week out, according to … Continue reading Reflection: Tupac Lives!
The Hieroglyphics logo resembles the universal "have-a-nice-day" smiley face. However, Hiero's face has three dots for eyes and a straight line replacing the smile. Although simple in design, the logo represents a powerful concept. The third eye represents the inner vision, the creative insight of an individual. Once open, the third eye is capable of … Continue reading Interview: The Hieroglyphics – 3 Eyes Are Better Than 2
How does an Ivy League graduate who played professional basketball and had a successful career in pharmaceutical sales become a world-renowned D.J.? Ask the towering, six-feet-six, dreadlocked D.J. Rich Medina. Mr. Medina makes a living rocking clubs and music events in some of the world's liveliest cities. TeenWire (TW): How did you maintain your love … Continue reading Interview: Turntables 101 with DJ Rich Medina
I was hanging out with some buddies the last weekend in August, when one of our friends arrived with some startling news: "I just heard that Aaliyah died in a plane crash." I could tell that everyone there was thinking pretty much the same thing: she's our age. She was our age. Analogous to Kurt … Continue reading Reflection: Aaliyah – Gone But Not Forgotten
Eleven-year-old Percy Miller Jr. enjoys doing most things an average fifth grader does: shooting hoops, hangin' with his partners, and listening to Lil Bow Wow. But this boy's life is a little different than most kids his age. Percy Jr. (also known as Lil' Romeo) happens to be the son of Louisiana rapper and business … Continue reading Interview: Master P’s Son & Protégé Lil’ Romeo
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