Erin Smith

Idle Warship: Habits of the Heart

by Erin Smith November 20, 2011 Album Reviews

You have now entered the renaissance world of love. And your one instruction is to, “Dance, dance, dance.” Fact is, we all go through heartbreaks and ups and downs in relationships so why not add some electro-funk, a pinch of the 60’s, and a cosmic touch to the soundtrack of your loves demise? With Idle [...]

Proh Mic: Rhythm For Days

by Erin Smith November 6, 2011 Album Reviews

In the world of fantasy and sound are musical notes, illuminating with color and vibrant frequencies yet to be heard. That is until Rhythm For Days, where synthesizers, heavy bass-lines, and keynotes reign supreme; introducing you to funk, West Coast nostalgia, and a genre crossing Picasso. Proh Mic stars as King of the “Mothaship” featuring [...]

The Many Shades Of Ledisi

by Erin Smith November 6, 2011 Artist Spotlight

Laughter, love, and Liberation are three words that can try to illustrate justice to the talented songbird Ledisi. Enjoy her colorful character as she enlightens us on her favorite musical era, how important the element of love is, and her newfound freedom within her music. Erin: How is Ledisi on this fine day? Ledisi: I’m [...]

Brooklyn’s Own Torae Sets The Record Straight

by Erin Smith November 1, 2011 Artist Spotlight

In an era of a need breed of artistry, the Golden Era of Hip Hop still lives in the heart of Brooklyn emcee Torae. Read on as he “un-raps” the art of versatility, what he would teach at the University of Hip Hop, performing overseas vs. the states, and his friendships with artists from the [...]

Van Hunt Returns To Daze Our Sonical Senses

by Erin Smith October 16, 2011 Artist Spotlight

Welcome to the Van Hunt experience Prepare to feel again, to think again, and believe in love again. Join me as I converse with the introspective mind of the man behind the music; who we ecstatically welcome back after his brief hiatus. As Van Hunt speaks to us about his jubilant return, he has one [...]

9th Wonder Talks The Definition Of Soul, Troy Davis And His Alter-Ego

by Erin Smith October 10, 2011 Artist Spotlight

Enter the mind of 9th Wonder. Learn his thoughts about the Troy Davis case, what he wants the youth to know about Hip Hop, his definition of the word soul and his views on success. Hit the jump for our full interview with 9th Wonder.

Raven Sorvino Speaks A Language Filled With Art

by Erin Smith October 5, 2011 Exclusive

Come sit with the First Lady of Language Artz, Raven Sorvino, an emcee representing the City Of Angels. Become enlightened about the battle to maintain femininity and dominance in a male industry, her thoughts about Nikki Minaj, and the term “Femcee.”