mxoentertainment.com By BAKARI SIMPSON Posted February 3rd 2010 If there is one thing that this glorious city of Cleveland can be accused of, it’s being unorthodox.  This is the case when examining any and everything from the topsy-turvy weather, its odd politics, horrendous street maintenance protocol and the populace who can be extremely finicky about [...]

Hip Hop Wired By Justin Stewart “I write my own raps; I do everything on my own, so what makes you say that?” The realm of Hip-Hop has always been seen as a man’s game.  Although there have been prominent voices such as MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, Lauryn Hill, Eve and many others, the game [...]

Def Jam/Island Records For the three members of Fast Life Yungstaz aka F.L.Y., the phenomenon of “Swag Surfin’” that first hit in the summer of ’08 and exploded in 2009 – has been a straight shot to stardom.  Newly-signed to Def Jam Recordings, a division of Island Def Jam Music Group (IDJ), F.L.Y. has completed [...]

Def Jam/Island Records Determination is one thing. Determination paired with natural talent and passion is something else altogether. Emerging songstress Shonie possesses that “something else”.

DEF JAM/ISLAND RECORDS As the saying goes, good things come to those who wait. But sometimes being patient in the rap game can lead to obscurity. Q, the first artist signed to Tag Records and Island Def Jam, landed one the most exciting new artist deals in recent history thanks to his tireless determination to [...]

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