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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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Music Video: Mariah Carey featuring Nicki Minaj “Up Out My Face”

First caught this on MTV earlier this week (or late last) when it premiered.  Gotta’ say, though, it’s catchy as hell.   Nicki Minaj — I know her name, but not her stuff.  This is sick, though.  Not sure if everyone in hip hop is doing English dialects and whether it’s like a thing or not right now, »

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

That concludes SOCE, THE ELEMENTAL WIZARD’S TOP 10:  Analog Videos.  But, stay tuned for his final words at the end of this post.  First and foremost, on behalf of popolio, Mandrake Arts & Media, and myself, I want to thank Soce for doing this.  I hope he had fun and that it was a challenge because feeling »

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SOCE, THE ELEMENTAL WIZARD’S TOP 10: Analog Videos – 1. Rihanna featuring Jay-Z & Chris Brown “Umbrella”

SOCE, THE ELEMENTAL WIZARD’S TOP 10: Analog Videos    1. Rihanna’s “Umbrella” featuring Jay-Z & Chris Brown & The Duke’s Men of Yale’s “Umbrella” ~I like The Duke’s Men’s version much better~ Rihanna and Chris Brown…Two R&B stars at the top of their game at the time this song came out.  Little did we know what would happen next.  I »

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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 [...]