Go-Go

Chuck Brown, widely considered the “Godfather of Go-Go” — a subgenre of Funk originated in Washington D.C. — died Wednesday of multiorgan failure due to sepsis. He was 75. [...]

Three years and five mixtapes into his career, Wale‘s debut album, Attention Deficit isn’t offered as an introduction to Olubowale ‘Wale’ Folarin – instead, it seems to be announcing that he’s always been here and you’ve only just caught up. Named one of XXL Magazine’s Hip Hop Freshmen of ’09, Wale’s over-confidence in his position [...]

Though known mostly for its political ties, Washington D.C. is a city filled with arts, culture and fashion. For first time visitors, seeing the well known national sites can give you a sense of the city’s history, but it won’t necessarily give you a taste of the city’s flavour. For that, you have to venture [...]

Since her introduction in 2007 with the album day.break 2.0, Muhsinah has been highlighted by many as a stand out artist among a generation of contemporary artists breaking the moulds of soul music. The Washington Post describes her as “part of a new breed of young soul rebels who seamlessly meld electronic beats with layers [...]