The mind of an Intricate Wordsmith
“Many of us started 2010 with hopes that this year will bring us more luck, good health, and FORTUNE. But less than a month after the ball dropped Haiti would see this New Year wish to get shattered by utter catastrophe. My prayers go out for all the souls that Continue Reading
Is it safe to say R&B has mountains to move? In the 90’s when Hip Hop was emerging to surpass prominent genres like Rock n Roll and Country on a worldwide scale, it was often tagged with R&B under one category. But as time went on, urban culture caught on Continue Reading
Toronto, Ontario, CANADA – December 14, 2009 – On a cold Friday afternoon in November, journalist, reporter, and photographer Melissa Bessey arrived at Freddy Will’s abode in Toronto. She sat down with Freddy Will to talk about his life, his musical journey and his thoughts on the music industry. Sway Continue Reading
The evolution of music has not taken its full course if artists like Mic Boogie are not asserted in its shuffle. Hip Hop emerged from the Bronx in New York, USA and spread through the world like a volcano. In its wake, an emcee was born in Oshawa, a city Continue Reading
Everyone has their tastes in cars… here is mine. You’ve probably heard the slogan that goes something like, the best way to gauge a man’s personality (by personality I mean character, not wealth) is by checking out what he drives. Yeah I know, it’s not just men, women too. In order Continue Reading
Being an emcee compiling a list of this magnitude is tough. There are so many talented emcees out there, it’s almost impossible to make a top 10 list of any sort without leaving someone out or causing a debate. From writing screenplays to authoring my own books, I’ve managed to create my Continue Reading
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – October 5, 2009 – Leslie ‘Lee’ Kasumba, the Musical Director of Ghetto Radio interviewed Freddy Will for the Ghetto Radio website: Ghetto Radio is located in Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Europe). It features noteworthy contemporary urban music artists from all over Africa and the Diaspora. October 5th, 2009 Continue Reading
The new album, “While I’m Still Young – The Talking Drums 1. 2v” features four (4) new singles. “Look At Me Now,” “While I’m Still Young II,” “Waitin’ 4 Ur Luv” feat. Liberty Silver and “Providence” feat. Carvin Winans. It has several new and revamped tracks including – “Franklin,” “Take Continue Reading
I consider myself to be one of those well-rounded Emcees who has been a fan of Hip Hop for most of his life. I grew up in West Africa as one of the few who adopted Hiphop as my culture. Later I sought a career in the business. With the many Continue Reading
On September 29th, 2009 Ghostface Killah will be releasing his eighth (8) solo offering entitled, Ghostdini: The Wizard of Poetry in Emerald City. Ghost promised that this album would be inspired by an R&B influence. Rumor has it, Ne-Yo, Joseci, Jon Legend and a host of R&B singers are featured Continue Reading
You couldn’t go greener than West Africa. West Africa’s most precious assets are its natural resources, most of which are biodegradable. Agriculture is the order of the day. West Africans eat a lot of greens, carbohydrates, meat, fish, and vegetables. Agriculture and fishing are not only a source of income they are the way of Continue Reading
In the West, there is a propensity to analyze West Africa under dim light. This light is much like the light of slave trading Europeans shed on Africa as – ‘a dark continent.’ This view comes from a racist indoctrination designed to mislead people against the prominence of African heritage. As Continue Reading
If someone was to ask a Hip Hop head who their favorite rapper is or to name their top five (5) Emcees, it’s possible that they might not put Fabolous on that list. But if reminded I’m sure they will say he’s dope. This Emcee is one of the smoothest in the game, Continue Reading
Edward “Eddie” Bullen is in every way, a standout musical genius among his generation of multifaceted musicians. Over the years, his lengthy career has yielded an abundance of awards and recognition not only for his solo projects but also for directing and producing some of the best work for other Continue Reading
Hip-hop slogans like “the beast from the east” or “the best from the west” has always reflected its relevance. Canada’s urban community has been reputed for its’ Caribbean influence but underlying that influence is Hip Hop’s north side riders. You cannot mirror these “up north hustlers” in cold Toronto streets as Continue Reading