This Is Where You Want To Be
By Doug D. Sims In a music economy addicted to speed, shortcuts, and overnight success stories, Achickwitbeatz is moving in the opposite direction—quietly, deliberately, and with purpose. While algorithms refresh…
The Death Row dynasty has always been a cocktail of brilliance, dysfunction, and unfiltered honesty — and now, three decades after G-funk first shook the industry, one of the label’s…
Muni Long is stepping off the big stage. The R&B hitmaker announced she’s pulling out of Monica and Brandy’s blockbuster The Boy Is Mine Tour, citing ongoing health struggles that…
By Doug D. Sims The inaugural Aloha Jazz Fest lit up Waikiki Beach from August 21–25, 2025, transforming the Hilton Hawaiian Village into a paradise where jazz and Hawaiian culture…
At just 13 years old, Troy Braden stumbled into music production without even realizing it. Friends and fellow artists constantly invited him to the studio—not just to hang out, but…
Eric Benét’s latest album, The Co-Star, is not just a comeback—it’s a statement on collaboration, humility, and the power of shared voices. After nearly a decade without a full-length project,…