The Internet kick-off Ego Death Tour in L.A.

Soul band The Internet released their third studio album Ego Death earlier this summer to critically acclaimed reviews. The album featuring artists such as Janelle Monae, Vic Mensa, James Fauntleroy, and Tyler, The Creator has easily become…

The Roots, Erykah Badu, and more honor J. Dilla’s legacy

The final day of headlining concerts at the BET Experience was centered on the love of hip-hop. While acts such as Kendrick Lamar, Ice Cube, and Snoop Dogg were holding a West Coast takeover at Staples Center, The Roots and Erykah Badu had a…

D’Angelo Wows Los Angeles as a Master of Funk

Fans were elated when soulful singer D’Angelo and his electrifying band The Vanguard released their Black Messiah album back in late 2014. Many were beginning to wonder if the crooner would surface back into the industry, especially since…

Jhené Aiko Brings New Light to R&B with Enter The Void Tour

Every year around Christmas time, the Bay Area’s hip-hop and R&B radio station 106 KMEL brings its Holiday House of Soul concert to The Warfield, showcasing upcoming and top R&B acts. This past Wednesday was no different as KMEL and…

The UR Experience: Usher Celebrates Twenty-Year Legacy

The eight-time Grammy award-winning artist Usher has teased fans all this year with new music to anticipate the release of his eighth studio album UR. A great way to show his fans appreciation for supporting him during the past two decades…

Nas Presents Time Is Illmatic in Oakland

It was back in 1994 when the groundbreaking album from New York rapper Nasir Jones better known as Nas, released his Illmatic debut, and over the years has been critically acclaimed as the best hip-hop album of all time. I was a kid in kindergarten…

Childish Gambino and Erykah Badu Bring Fans to The Greek

As the Indian summer nights continue to emerge across the California coast, last Friday’s weather set the perfect tone for an outdoor concert. Zealous fans lined up for hours on the campus of UC Berkeley at the prestigious Greek Theater to…

Wiz Khalifa Leads Fans Under The Influence of Music

On Friday, a diverse crowd filled with young people adorned in hippie and rock star style filled the seats at the Shoreline Amphitheater. Taylor Gang’s very own Wiz Khalifa brought his smoky Under The Influence of Music tour for a third year…

The Run Ends: Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s On The Run Tour

The most discussed tour of the year had its finale Tuesday as music industry power couple Jay-Z and Beyoncé stopped in San Francisco for their On The Run Tour. This tour is powered by two albums introduced to listeners in revolutionary…

Bas Heats Up the Summer with Last Winter Tour

Fans may have heard of J. Cole’s first artist Bas appearing on Cole’s Born Sinner album on the “New York Times” track which also features 50 Cent. Bas is the first signee to Cole’s record label Dreamville Records and has received rave…

Bruno Mars and Pharrell: Hollywood Swinging at the Hollywood Bowl

This past year has been quite a whirlwind for Bruno Mars and Pharrell, so there is no question why these two funky superstars wouldn’t share the same stage for the Moonshine Jungle Tour. In 2013, Pharrell penned some infectious summer hits…

Lauryn Hill in Concert: Fans Wait Until the Final Hour

Nearly 16 years since Lauryn Hill released her solo debut and arguably one of the most praised albums in hip-hop, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, her performance at the Warfield in San Francisco held a packed house of music heads and rap enthusiasts.…