After educating the masses with his unauthorized biographies and dropping off a random track every blue moon, Shaun is finally dropping off his full length project Waiting Room. Read the rest of this entry »

How does one go from a technicolor wild child to a madame of the Monochrome guild? Well, for Amanda Diva, there may be some correlation between that and a waning relationship with Hip-Hop, both as an artist and fan. The movie Brown Sugar coined the popular phrase “When did you fall in love with Hip-Hop?” With “Catch Me,” Diva ponders the inverse of the question Read the rest of this entry »

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– The Beastie Boys did what the Knicks couldn’t – take over Madison Square Garden.

– Thanks to a mixtape and a haircut, Soulja Boy will now be paying homage to the late Tupac Shakur by reviving the role of Bishop. Yep, that Bishop. Read the rest of this entry »

Diva always does things differently and takes the road less traveled. Therefore referencing Monochrome in her EP’s title is merely a play on words by an artist who’s anything but plain black and white. Read the rest of this entry »

The battle of the sexes is a frequent topic in the musical world where the pipes ring with alto and soprano runs. If love hurts and it’s a game of fools, there’s bound to be finger-pointing until the end of days. Intelligent in her approach, Amanda Diva has a message for all the baby boy’s and Jody Jo’s of the world. Read the rest of this entry »

During Houston’s glorious run back in 2005 no one appeared geared for more sustained success than Slim Thug. With a debut full of bangers & high profile features, there wasn’t a doubt in anyone’s mind Slim wasn’t Already Platinum (despite what Soundcan said.) Knocking the softballs that TC’s favorite renaissance woman lobbed his way, Slim Thugga could do no wrong during this time period.

Slim Thug Feat. Amanda Diva – “The Interview” | Download

The allure of fame and stardom has drawn many a man in for a chance to bask in their glow. With two nondescript albums under their belt, Kidz In The Hall have attained varying degrees of both as they’ve navigated through the music industry. Realizing that success is a journey and not a destination, Naledge & Double O continued to hone & refine their respective crafts. So for their third album, the duo chronicled their own path as they trek through what they like to call the Land Of Make Believe. Read the rest of this entry »

Keeping in the spirit of strong spring releases for the Hip-Hop community, the Kidz from down the hall will be entering the Land Of Make Believe with a star-studded cast including Just Blaze, Chip Tha Ripper, MC Lyte, Donnis, Amanda Diva, and The Kid Daytona. Read the rest of this entry »

While she was in Chicago, the stars and moon aligned perfectly for Ms. Diva & Ruby Hornet allowing her to complete her part for the latest installment of the Closed Sessions project.  Read the rest of this entry »

I never imagined Skyzoo as a Zach Morris for obvious reasons, but this was a funny take on the Saved By The Bell series in his new video “Popularity.” Read the rest of this entry »

The Neon twins reverse starring roles for this cut slated to be on Johnny P’s upcoming project And Then There’s Me. Read the rest of this entry »

Now normally I’m a primary colors man, but damn if this video doesn’t make me want to pull my pair of ’95s. If I could only find a pair of my dad’s old neon Newport® sunglasses I’d be in bee’s knees business.

All jokes aside…a dope song deserves a good video and I’d say this fits the bill.

Download — Amanda Diva – Spandex Rhymes & Soul FreEP

Previously Posted — Amanda Diva – “Neon” x “Devils” Live In NYC

“Neon” @ The Roots Jam

Hip-Hop’s reigning Don Diva took center stage at the Highline Ballroom in NYC to perform some of the most enticing material off her freEP, the ecletic yet enjoyable Spandex, Rhymes & Soul. Continue on for the Chuck Inglish-produced “Devils” and the latest episode of Diva Diva Y’all featuring G.O.O.D. Music’s Big Sean.

*Raises fist*

Girl po…aw hell, you know the rest. Read the rest of this entry »

Remember the sense of euphoria you had when you first heard Jamiroquai’s “Virtual Insanity?” It was like aural air conditioning complete with flying robots that served you lattes complete with a floating saucer. Now imagine all that futuristic fury harnessed into a more urban intonation without losing its chic. And there you have Jet Audio’s Stand Alone Complex.

Featuring a vast array of NYC artists (Mickey Factz, Outasight, Amanda Diva, Che Grand, etc.,) producer Jet Audio conducts his latest project like a maestro prepared to take the artform into the next millennium. Innovation awaits you. Read the rest of this entry »

To prepare you for takeoff, he gassed up the jet and gave you The Daytona 500 EP. Now, The Kid Daytona’s in full flight with his debut  [free] album Come Fly With Me. Daytona’s debonair dispositions are reinforced with appearances from Mickey Factz, Kardinal Offishall, Amanda Diva and Outasight and boardwork by the likes of Double O, Cook Classics and surprisingly 6th Sense. Consider yourself lucky when a project like this costs you nothing but hard drive space.

To the skies! Read the rest of this entry »