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Elle Varner Releases New Song ‘F–k It All’
Singer Elle Varner, readies her sophomore effort, '4 Letter Word,' with a new track that sports a four-letter word.
Watch Kanye West & Rick Rubin’s Bizarre Acceptance Speech [VIDEO]
Kanye West and, legendary producer, Rick Rubin, accepted an award at the Tribeca Film Festival. Except they weren't there. Check out the bizarre clip.
The 5th Annual Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Award was given at the Tribeca Film Festival...
Mariah Carey’s New Album To Be A Surprise Release
Superstar, Mariah Carey, spills the beans to Billboard Magazine that her long-awaited 14th studio album might be a surprise release, much like Beyonce's self-titled release.
Kelis, ‘Food’ [ALBUM REVIEW]
Is Kelis' sixth studio album, 'Food,' a hit or a miss? Read The Boombox review to find out.
Diddy, Drake Featured In Time Warner 2014 Super Bowl Commercial
Rappers Diddy and Drake join Time Warner's star-studded 2014 Super Bowl commercial that include Michael Vick, Jimmy Fallon, and HBO's 'True Blood' stars.
Mary J. Blige Joins Disclosure for ‘F For You’ Video
Mary J. Blige is no stranger to collaborations. The R&B singer has worked with Beyoncé, Drake, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne and Diddy -- just to name a few. Out of all of the MJB-collabos, none go as far into the realm of '90s-house like the just released team-up with Disclosure, ‘F For You.’
Kris Kross’ Second Album ‘Da Bomb’ Turns 20
On Aug. 3, 1993, legendary rap duo Kris Krossreleased their sophomore album, ‘Da Bomb,’ which is kind of an understatement.
8Ball & MJG’s ‘Comin’ Out Hard’ Turns 20
On 'Acura Integurl,' Frank Ocean sings, "When you met me I was Three 6, Pimp C, Bun B, 8Ball and MJG." Even for an R&B artist as young as Frank, it was clear that 8Ball & MJG were music staples for a southern kid from New Orleans. The rap duo's official debut album, 'Comin' Out Hard,' came out 20 years ago on Aug. 1, 1993, and would make an incision on southern rap's trajectory,
Robin Thicke, ‘Blurred Lines’ – Album Review
It took Robin Thicke six albums and a good amount of behind-the-scenes writing credits, but he got it: his first No. 1 single with 'Blurred Lines.' The track became an Internet phenomenon from the get-go with the release of its titillating video and the video’s subsequent ban on Youtube. Though it’s No. 1 status was a surprise, Top 40 was never a priority for Robin, and may still not be, but he wa
Toni Braxton’s Self-Titled Debut Album Turns 20
As LaFace's first female solo signee, Toni Braxton was all about the voice. At a time when Whitney Houston was reigning supreme off 'The Bodyguard,' Toni seemed to be a response for a cooler more urban vocalist. She had the voice and the appeal for a young crowd listening to new jack swing.