*Daring, deep and insightful as all get-out: get yours David Banner, he’s another favorite, read and learn….* Mississippi-born rapper, actor and activist David Banner didn’t assume the name for nothing. Just as the fictitious scientist from the late 1970s TV show The Incredible Hulk used his knowledge for the betterment of mankind, Levell… Continue reading David Banner: The Establishment, Political Pimpin’ & The Struggles of Southern Rappers
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Chamillionaire: His Favorites, His Fallouts & What’s Wrong With Today’s Hip-Hop
*Low-key, serious and humble is how I’d describe Chamillionaire in our 2007 meeting and interview: he was mad cool and I wish that every hip-hopper was as chilled-out and accessible as he is. Our published Q&A is below, enjoy!* CHAM News commentator Bob O’Wildy sits at an anchor desk as ominous headlines crawl… Continue reading Chamillionaire: His Favorites, His Fallouts & What’s Wrong With Today’s Hip-Hop
Paul Wall: Getting Money & Staying True To His Love For Hip-Hop
*It’s true that, as a Senior Lead Writer For SoulTracks and a lifelong R&B fan, that it’s my typical genre of choice and what I cover/listen to the most, but I still love hip-hop and have had the privilege of meeting and conversing with a few of my faves, one of them was Paul Wall.… Continue reading Paul Wall: Getting Money & Staying True To His Love For Hip-Hop
Stephanie Mills: Her Secrets to Success & Sustaining “Home”
*I was SO honored to have had the opportunity to speak to one of my favorite R&B performers a few years ago (2008), and I hope this isn’t our last chat: love and respect Ms. Mills, keep schooling these wanna-bes out here about true talent and tenacity. Be blessed!!!* Stephanie Mills is not your average… Continue reading Stephanie Mills: Her Secrets to Success & Sustaining “Home”
Toni Braxton: “Baby Steps” In The Singing Biz
*After being a fan of Toni’s music and loving the criminally-underrated CD Libra, I was excited to learn that Ms. Braxton was coming to Dallas and wanted to chat with her before reviewing her concert, so I suggested the idea to my editors and got the green-light. Imagine how disheartening it was to encounter one… Continue reading Toni Braxton: “Baby Steps” In The Singing Biz