Pride Month is rooted in the fight for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community and focused on celebrating the work of queer individuals. This month, we’re highlighting some incredible musical artists in the community who deserve more love and support! CHIKA Genre: Hip-hop/rap/R&B Most recent project: Once Upon A Time (2021) – EP Social media: Instagram […]
Five new albums + EPs to listen to this week
Nothing makes a week go from good to great like new music. There’s so much great music available, give some new artists or current favorites a listen! Sour by Olivia Rodrigo Sour is Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album spanning across a variety of pop subgenres from alt-pop to bedroom pop. This album includes hit songs “driver’s […]
R&B + Soul artists who deserve more recognition
At any given moment, I’m listening to R&B and Soul music of every decade. As someone who loves sharing music with friends, there are so many amazing artists out there whose names I don’t hear or see brought up enough. If you’re looking for anything new to listen to or want to expand on a […]
Top things to do this weekend
Have some virtual/socially-distant fun this weekend! Jersey City RuPaul’s Drag Race Viewing PartyJanuary 22 @ 4PM – 10PM Head over to Headroom Lounge for a RuPaul’s Drag Race viewing party and performances with Olivia Lux! Event website: https://www.facebook.com/events/411964873247627/ Drive-in Movie Night January 22 @ 6PM107 Morgan St Join JCFamilies and the Exchange Place Alliance for more […]
MTV Host: Kevan Kenney
I grew up watching MTV and dreaming that one day I would host TRL or at the bare minimum be on a season of The Real World. Well that did not happen! But it’s ok cause I get to blog about cool shit and post videos on social media, almost the same?! When I found […]
Top things to do this weekend
Wind down from the Thanksgiving feast and have fun with local events this weekend! Jersey City Holiday Adventure at Liberty Science Center November 27 – January 3, 2021 222 Jersey City Blvd View this post on Instagram A post shared by Liberty Science Center (@libertysciencecenter) Join Liberty Science Center for their holiday experience, including a […]
Top 9 Things To Do This Weekend In JC & Beyond
If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, try a virtual event, a private showing, or an outdoor gathering in the area! Check out some local recommendations. Jersey City Exhibition Openings November 20 – January 23 Novado Gallery, 110 Morgan St View this post on Instagram A post shared by Novado Gallery, LLC […]
A Live Session With June and The Pushas
I’ve known June for as long as this blog exists, he doesn’t know this but he was one of the first local JC creatives to believe in me and this platform. I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing him twice! Once with his previous band mates and the second time as a “Stylish Peep“. If you […]
Top Things to Do This Weekend
Find something fun to do in the area! Remember, wear your mask and stay safe when going out to avoid the spread of COVID. Jersey City America: A Work in Progress November 13–15 View this post on Instagram A post shared by No Dominion Theatre Co. (@nodominiontheatreco) No Dominion Theatre is hosting a 3-day online […]
2020 BET Hip-Hop Award Winners, The Complete List
It’s another one in the books for the BET Hip Hop Awards. With us still being in the middle of a pandemic, the awards show this year was all virtual and brought performances from some of hip hop dopest artists to the stage. Lil Baby and 42 Dugg opened things up with “We Paid” and […]
Resurrection of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins Band
We are Proud, Stoked, and Honored to Announce The Return of “THE RESURRECTION OF SCREAMIN’ JAY HAWKINS” at Randy Now’s Man Cave the Saturday Before Halloween – SATURDAY OCTOBER 24 – 7:30 PM – $ 25 Tickets – The Perfect Band to Bring to The Man Cave Just Before HALLOWEEN ! – Last year, the […]
Kool & The Gang Robert “Kool” Bell
We recently learned of the heartbreaking news of the passing of Ronald Bell. We would like to dedicate this blog post in his memory. ROBERT “KOOL” BELL Robert “Kool” Bell is one of the founding members of the legendary Pop/R&B group Kool & the Gang, the seven-time Grammy award-winners who also earned many American Music […]
10 Songs to Add to Your Home Workout Playlist
If your home workout playlist could use a boost during quarantine, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re running outside, doing a home workout video, or trying your hand at Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, or anything else, if you’re moving your body, you’ll need some inspiration to get you pumped! Check out our list of 10 songs […]
“Richard Hazan”- My father, The Rockstar
Today is my father’s 70th birthday. How do I celebrate this man that has everything? This man that has taught me everything I know about being a good human being, family member, entrepreneur and how to crush life. A renaissance man. A loving father, despite going through some crazy shit in his life, he always […]
Andrea Brachfeld and Insight Live and Live-streamed!
Hi folks! This is our first live performance since the pandemic occurred! We are so excited to be playing together and to be playing for you! Please stop by to enjoy to delicious food from www.shellntail.com or just grab a drink! Social distancing and masks are a must! If you can’t make it live then […]
Artist Spotlight: “MALC” Quarantine Edition
On a normal hot day in August, I sat down to down to do an interview an interview with young hip-hop artist by the name of Malc. This interview was anything but normal. As we sat six feet apart with mask covered faces, we were able to push past the peculiar but necessary precautions to […]
Fine$se “Humble Hustler”
I first met Finesse about 5 years ago when I interviewed The Designer Boyz. One of my most viewed posts back then. Finesse was the “shy” soft spoken one of the group… But not anymore! Finesse has been grinding and making moves for a little while now and recently released a new album on all […]
Artist Spotlight: Nikko Semaj: Quarantine Edition
In a time of such uncertainty, sadness, sickness and racism, it’s natural to feel lost and hopeless. In my seek for joy and SEVERAL mental vacations, I reconnected with my love of music and writing about emerging artists. In this series, I want to put the spotlight on a few artists who have motivated me […]
Resurrection of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins Band
The NYC based Resurrection of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins Band will be coming to town paying tribute to Rock ‘n’ Roll wild man Screamin’ Jay Hawkins with a bewitching evening of live music! The band will be arriving from NYC like a ghost coming to town has shock rocked there fans. The band will come not […]
Virtual events to check out this week
Find something interesting to do this week with these virtual events! May 28 Virtual Story Slam 7:00 PM View this post on Instagram A post shared by Art House Productions (@arthouseproductions) Join Art House Productions and Speranza Theatre for a Virtual Story Slam about cultural connections to food, cooking disasters, and family dinner. Tune in […]
