Many have said Hip-Hop is dead and many have claimed to be the one to bring it back or carry it. If hip-hop is dead or dying, what killed it? Is it the relentless parade of individuals who would be willing to redefine it over and over again? How can something so beautiful and pure be redefined, thus killed by all those who wish to be its next star? This young star hopes to be the one to not try to redefine what hip-hop is, but bend hip-hop to his own imagination.
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Deron: The Underdog
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February 22nd, 2010
Elmo’s World
PASSION is the motivating factor behind this young woman’s journey into making music. Most young artists have dreams of fame and fortune; it’s rare to find someone who loves doing it so much they simply disregard the pursuit of fame all together.
January 27th, 2010
Interview: Lauren D’Aria
I got a chance to correspond with singer/songwriter Lauren D’Aria and learn more about why we should all pay attention to this rising talent.
January 1st, 2010
Claudette Monet: Remember the Name.
Claudette Monet is an industry veteran, with a powerful voice, and more than enough credentials to garner respect and acclaim from fans and peers alike.
January 1st, 2010
Mark of a Wordsmith
Generally, the scarcely used title of “Wordsmith” is reserved solely to identify the most prolific, and expert of writers. They are individuals who most fluently bond the verbal and cerebral aspects of the written word, true professionals and masters of their art.
I recently got the chance to have a chat with Wordsmith™ (note the trademark), a local hip-hop artist that more than lives up to the name. Although some conservative purists might scoff at the prospect of having someone outside the literary world carry that title, a quick listen to his latest release, “Overdue & Underrated” swiftly puts any doubts aside.
January 1st, 2010
V. Rich “Good Enough To Get Addicted To”
Linger around the music industry long enough, and one starts to take terms such as triple threat, multi-talented, and entrepreneur for granted. These labels become clichés used in countless media kits for the most colorless artists. That is why it’s so refreshing when one actually unearths a musician whose talent and credentials embody the validity of those once cliché claims.
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January 1st, 2010
CapitalNoise is Soon to Launch!
Finally!
I think I represent all parties involved when I let out a genuine sigh of relief.
It took slightly longer than originally intended, and has been the source of a lot of hair pulling, disputes, and frustrations. But I can now safely say that the future of CapitalNoise.com is no longer in doubt, and the best is yet to come.
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October 26th, 2009