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DJ Lucho: The Curious Case Of The Quiet Music Maverick

DJ Lucho: The Curious Case Of The Quiet Music Maverick

It’s 3pm.  The cursor is blinking at me. I really really hate the pulse of a cursor on a blank screen; but this is where we are at.  I just interviewed one of the most revered and loved DJs on the planet; and yet my ink has run dry.  “There should be a Miralax for […]

Tony Moran: A Leader; A Servant; A Musical Giant

Tony Moran: A Leader; A Servant; A Musical Giant

“Tssst!”  “What is that?” “Tssst!” “What are you doing?” “I’m just doing this” *He eases his foot off of the hi-hat pedal, just a little bit, and taps the cymbals with the stick before closing the two cymbals tightly once again* “That’s called a hi-hat sizzle.” To this day, I don’t actually know what the […]

Frankie Cutlass: The Freestyle & Hip Hop legendary producer takes a victory lap

Frankie Cutlass: The Freestyle & Hip Hop legendary producer takes a victory lap

In the eyes of many, the 80s belongs to pink scrunchies, hair spray, leg warmers, overdone make-up, all on a caucasian pin up styled mannequin or a caricature of blackness with a chunky chain, chunky rings, shell tops, a fresh cut.  But if you actually lived it –or you’re too young to have lived it […]

Don’t miss the blockbuster middleweight match between undefeated Champ Edgar Berlanga vs Jason Quigley Sat June 24th at Madison Square Garden!

Don’t miss the blockbuster middleweight match between undefeated Champ Edgar Berlanga vs Jason Quigley Sat June 24th at Madison Square Garden!

Undefeated 20-0 NABO-WBO Super middleweight boxing champ, Edgar Berlanga returns to the ring for a highly anticipated bout against 20-2 Irish juggernaut, Jason Quigley on Saturday, June 24th at Madison Square Garden! The road to boxing stardom and financial freedom has been a long one for Berlanga.  Starting at the tender age of 7, it […]

Tyson Beckford: Jamaica’s crown jewel shares some gems of wisdom

Tyson Beckford: Jamaica’s crown jewel shares some gems of wisdom

In journalism, I’ve always felt this sense that there is a hands off decorum in the interview process: The subject is there. I am here.  My questions are a bridge between us; but, really, there’s less of a camaraderie and more of an air of a research facility.  I’m just gathering data. Tyson Beckford, the […]

Fredro Starr: 30 Years of Jamaica Queens’ Finest!

Fredro Starr: 30 Years of Jamaica Queens’ Finest!

Fredro Starr… Let’s stop here for a minute.  A preface is needed: I invite the reader to put aside what they think a rapper is.  Gold chains, iced out watches, models, fast cars, fast lifestyle, etc.  If you make the mistake of boxing Fredro in with a cookie cutter definition, you’ll miss the man completely.  […]

Serge Sergeev

Serge Sergeev

Male Model of the Month for April 2023 Instagram Bio Gallery Bio Serge Sergeev is a man of many trades: basketball player, boxer, runner, snooker player, and male model  At a relatively young age, he has graced the runways of numerous top designers and fashion houses including: Dior, Ludovic de Sernin, Roberto Cavalli, Boss and […]

Antoine Vaillant

Antoine Vaillant

Athlete of the Month for April 2023 Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Tiktok Mouse-pointer Bio Highlights Bio Antoine Vaillant is a Canadian bodybuilder and IFBB pro. He was a natural in the world of physical arts since an early age, participating in martial arts and rugby; as well as committing to a routine of calisthenics every […]

Camaron De La Isla

Camaron De La Isla

Flashback Artist of the Month for April 2023 Bio Soy Gitano (tangos) Bio Camaron De La Isla is one of the most iconic Spanish Flamenco singers in the genre. He is largely credited with ushering in the revival of flamenco music in the 20th century, with his overtly masculine and passionate vocal delivery; in collaboration […]

Vildhjarta

Vildhjarta

Artist of the Month for April 2023 Facebook Instagram Youtube Soundcloud Mouse-pointer Bio när de du älskar kommer tillbaka från de döda Bio Vildhjarta is Swedish Progressive Metal band, formed in Hudiksvall in 2005. Their sound draws on the influences which were quite present in metal at the time: staccato riffs on low tuned guitars, […]

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