Flashback Friday Concert Review : Jay-Z ,4:44 Tour Verizon Center
The DMV enjoyed a fantastic night of hip hop music on Wednesday, November 29th, 2017. One of the best rappers to ever grace the mic, Jay-Z made a stop at Capital One Arena for his highly anticipated ”4:44″ tour.
Flashback Friday Album Review: Keith Sweat, A Christmas Of Love
Keith Sweat, who perfected the art of begging in R&B music, dabbled in Christmas music with his album A Christmas of Love released on November 20th, 2007, via Rhino Records. When the album was released, Sweat had already released eight solo albums throughout his two-decade career.
Half Brothers is textbook Lifetime
Comedic hijinks ensue when two long lost brothers reunite in Focus Features Half Brothers. Directed by Luke Greenfield, Half Brothers centers on Renato (Luis Gerardo Méndez), a successful Mexican aviation executive.
Chadwick Boseman radiates excellence in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
The late Chadwick Boseman galvanized the screen in Netflix’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. Directed by George C. Wolfe and written by playwright & actor Ruben Santiago–Hudson, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is an adaption of August Wilson’s 1984 same-titled play.
Flashback Friday Concert Review : Big Daddy Kane, Howard Theatre
It was a nostalgic old-school party when hip hop legend Big Daddy Kane graced the stage of the Howard Theater on Friday, June 16th, 2017. Kane has always been in my top five lyricists. BDK showcased charisma on the stage.
Throwback Thursday Concert Review: Kendrick Lamar, Verizon Center
When real Hip Hop is a dying art form, it’s always refreshing to see an artist like Kendrick Lamar. Through a four-album discography and six-year career, Kendrick has slowly become of the greats of his generation.
Throwback Thursday Album Review : Alexander O’Neal, My Gift To You
Soul singer Alexander O’Neal was basking in the success of his gold-selling self-titled debut and his platinum-selling sophomore album Hearsay when he released his Christmas album. Tabu Records released My Gift to You on November 11th, 1988.
Wayback Wednesday Concert Review : The Isley Brothers Kennedy Center
Quiet storm love songs, gospel, rock, and even some hip hop were all present during The Isley Brothers performance on Sunday, November 5th, 2017, at the world-renowned Kennedy Center.
Throwback Tuesday Concert Review 90’s Block Party, Royal Farms Arena
New Jack Swing & nineties R&B were in full effect for eighties babies on Saturday, November 6th 2017 at Baltimore’s Royal Farms Arena for the 90’s Block Party.
Humor & friendship navigate Buddy Games
Josh Duhamel stars, directs, and co-writes the juvenile yet humorous comedy Buddy Games from Saban Films. Duhamel portrays Bob casually known as the “Bobfather.”
Jiu Jitsu fails to score a knockout
Director Dimitri Logothetis reunites with his Kickboxer: Retaliation star Alain Moussi for the martial art and science fiction mash-up film Jiu Jitsu from The Avenue Entertainment
Embattled successfully combines family and action
Mixed martial arts and the sins of father mix in director Nick Sarkisov’s Embattled from IFC films. Raised by an abusive father, Cash (Stephen Dorff) channels his aggression to become a World Champion MMA fighter.