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EXCLUSIVE: 20 Questions for Meshell Ndegeocello Part 2

Here’s Part 2 of our EXCLUSIVE Meshell Ndegeocello 20Q interview.  Click the pic to go to her official MySpace Page. Part 1 *** 11. What are your thoughts on soul/R&B and hip hop as they stand today?  Where do you think they need to go? I think it’s pretty homogenous, but maybe it always was.  It’s always been »

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EXCLUSIVE: 20 Questions for Meshell Ndegeocello Part 1

Some might consider this special 20Q interview with Meshell Ndegeocello a departure for popolio since she doesn’t fall under the usual “pop” umbrella; far from it, actually.  But, that’s what w’ere about, too, though, not being forced into one box.  And just as an aside, this one’s a treat for me because I am a fan, »

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20 Questions for Larissa Ness Part 2 – Austin

Here’s Part 2 of the special Larissa Ness 20Q interview.  Check out the EXCLUSIVE ONLINE PREMIERE of her debut music video, “Thoughts of You,” from her latest release, Hello, on the slider.  Click the pic to go to Larissa Ness’ MySpace Page. Listen to “Stuck On You,” yet another track from Hello, at the end of this post.

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20 Questions for Larissa Ness Part 1 – Austin

                                                                                                                    It’s unofficially Larissa Ness weekend here at popolio since her debut music video, “Thoughts of You,” from her latest release, Hello,  is our first OFFICIAL EXCLUSIVE ONLINE MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERE.  Check it out on the slider.  Since it’s kind of a special occasion we’re doing a special 2-part 20Q interview with her.  You’re getting Part 1 tonight and Part 2 will »

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5 Questions for Deadbeat Darling – ATX Show Tonight 10/16/09

This just in!  5 Questions for Brooklyn’s Deadbeat Darling, who may be playing as this posts.  They’re the headliner at tonight’s GAT5-produced  AUSTIN BROOKLYN art exchange.  See the flyer here.  If you run you might still be able to check it out.  You know these events always start late and it started at 9.  Click the »

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SOCE, THE ELEMENTAL WIZARD’S TOP 10: Analog Videos – INTRODUCTION

Out hip hopper, Soce, the Elemental Wizard, and popolio go way back.  Okay, as far back as 2009.  We featured him in a pop quiz  last March, showcased one of his videos in April, and he even donated CDs (and other items) for the goodie boxes we gave away at our One Year Anniverary Mixer in September.  So, we’re [...]

Lisa Marshall pop quiz 2.0 – Austin

Name:  Lisa Marshall
Genre:  Soul/R&B
Forthcoming Release:  Simple EP
Release Date:  January 2010 (Self-Released through Honeysuckle Records)
This, That, or the Other 

These are hard. …
 
1. Straight-Up Funk or Down-and-Dirty Punk? Can I say Soul?
2. Lyrics or Beats? Lyrics
3. Fan-Favorite or Critics’ Darling? Fan-Favorite
4. Closed Fist or Open Hand? Open Hand
5. Wall Flower, Life of the Party, or Dancing Your @$$ off? Life [...]

popolio podcast: Interview with JADA

freddie beat speaks to up-and-coming Boston-based pop/R&B girl group, JADA — made up of April, Elle, Lauren, and Jacyn.
They discuss their sound, the singles, their first video, the upcoming debut release, girl groups, meeting En Vogue, opening for Boyz II Men, knowing Jojo, being Boston artists, and more.
Song snippets included in the show are “American Cowboy” and “Break [...]