Album- Nostalgia, Ultra
Artist- Frank Ocean
Lyrics- A+ Flow A- Beats A+ Originality A- Final Grade A-
With the release of a video for his lead single, if you aren’t hip to Frank Ocean yet, let me bring you up to speed.
Artist Review: Frank Ocean – Nostalgia, Ultra
Trapped in the Closet – When Is the Industry Going to Come Out?
On June 24, 2011, the New York State Senate passed a bill legalizing same sex marriage. This got me thinking. The United States appears to be evolving, albeit slowly, into a more progressive and tolerant society. So, when will the multitude of gay and bisexual hip hop artists, producers, and executives finally going to be truthful about who they are, and reveal their true sexual identities?
Hilarious!!! Watch Rapper Drake Get Punk’d at the 2011 BET Awards
And the award for awkward moment of the night goes to….. Tiffany Green!! The “Your World’s Our World” contest winner was selected to present the Viewers’ Choice Award along with Terrance J and Rocsi from BET’s 106 & Park.
Alicia Keys Becomes a Broadway Producer plus Call on Her Fans (video inside)
Alicia Keys and Jayz performs at the American Music Awards
Alicia Keys is following Jay-Z and Will Smith into the world of Broadway producers. Keys, whose hits include “Fallin'” and “A Woman’s Worth,” will help produce Lydia R. Diamond’s play “Stick Fly” this fall.
…Because Its Better to Know: National HIV Testing Day
Will You Pass?
June 27 marks National HIV Testing Day, and we at Hip Hop Enquirer encourage, urge, and recommend that all of our readers do their part in the fight against HIV/AIDS by getting themselves tested! Because knowing is better than not knowing, contact your local health departments to find out the hours and location of a testing site near you.
Mixtape Review: CyHi The Prynce – Royal Flush 2
Mix Tape- Royal Flush 2
Artist- CyHi Da Prynce
DJ’s- No DJ
Eastside Atlanta’s CyHi Da Prynce has gained quite the underground following over the past year and even landed a spot on a list of up of coming artists to watch. With that being said, Royal Flush 2 is his biggest mix-tape to date due to the fact that it’s his chance to prove he deserves the praise that he’s been given. Sadly, he fell a bit short of expectations.
Fashion Hits and Misses at the 2011 BET Awards
Last night (June 26) it was all black star power at the 2011 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA. The best of the best came out dressed in their finest….. And sadly the worst dressed came out to play as well.
Paris is Burning…
…And the Spring/2012 mens shows are heating up with the hottest looks from your favortie designers! Take a sneak peak below to see what is sure to be all the rage from the City of Lights this time next year!
