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Music Video: Rihanna “Rude Boy”

Posted on March 2, 2010 under , , , , , , , , ,

So, there seems to be some controversy in the blog-o-verse as to whether this video is a rip of M.I.A.’s “Boyz” and “Galang” videos.  Inspiration doesn’t exist in a bubble and creative trends do happen.  Ever since the advent of Gaga everything looks ’80s and pop arty.  The Gagas, Beyonces, and Rihannas are all moving in »

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

Posted on January 31, 2010 under , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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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R&R – Best of 2009 Podcast

Posted on January 6, 2010 under , , , , , , ,

Just when you wanted to move boldly into 2010, J. DUB from Mandrake Society Radio and Freddie Beat decided to pull you back just one more time into the musical pop scene of 2009.

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Music Video: Rihanna featuring Young Jeezy “Hard”

Posted on December 22, 2009 under , , , , , , ,
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Tuesday Tease

Posted on November 24, 2009 under , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

November 23, 2009  A popolio selection of today’s New Releases.

Birdman Pricele$$

Susan Boyle I Dreamed a Dream

Boyz II Men Love

Lady Gaga The Fame Monster EP  [Deluxe Edition]

Adam Lambert For Your Entertainment

Rihanna Rated R

Jay Sean All or Nothing

Shakira She-Wolf

Angie Stone Unexpected

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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 [...]