Beyonce has always been known for strong performances, striking looks, signature talent, and that undeniable body. I was surprised and very pleased to see her expand in her charity & health awareness work with this re-imagining of the… Continue
Added by P. Murray on May 3, 2011 at 8:00am —
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Michael Jackson meets SWV meets Chris Brown, divided by some excellent dancing and great lighting. That's pretty much what sums up the newest video from Urban music statement Chris Brown. I was pleased to see that for the first time in a long time, a… Continue
Added by P. Murray on May 2, 2011 at 8:17pm —
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Sound is measured in waves. The fire that good music & art creates in the soul washes over us like those waves. Join us May 12th to see great performers & feel the flame.… Continue
Added by P. Murray on April 28, 2011 at 9:00am —
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I posted music from Lano for the first time this year, and I'm happy to see that the music only gets better. I've always been a fan of bold hip-hop & no-holds-barred lyrics, and the B-more rapper delivers these verses with little thought for the 'PG' audience; we can dig it! Check it out & let… Continue
Added by P. Murray on April 26, 2011 at 8:46am —
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Once again, singer/songwriter Drew Vision brings the heat with this bumpin' groove track. This time he is working with the talented young producer, Danny Be (recently featured with Production heavyweight Swizz Beats via the Clive Davis school at… Continue
Added by P. Murray on April 26, 2011 at 8:00am —
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So I've decided to include in my musical postings, alongside new hotness, throwbacks that make you say "DAYUMN! I remember that!" We paid homage to the late great Nate Dogg a few posts back, now throw on your multi-colored… Continue
Added by P. Murray on April 23, 2011 at 1:38pm —
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Check out my homie Jamal Hampton at the 2009 Guitar Center 'Drum-Off.' For those who didn't know or thought they recognized him, yes, Jamal is one of the original members of the group… Continue
Added by P. Murray on April 18, 2011 at 9:34pm —
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I love showcasing all types of artists, especially if I've worked with them. Player/Singer/Writer/Producer Kafele Bandele is truly a gifted musician with whom I've had the pleasure of performing over the years. We met awhile back while being featured on the same showcase in Brooklyn. Kafele hails from Baltimore by way of New Orleans and… Continue
Added by P. Murray on March 30, 2011 at 6:32pm —
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Fertile Ground is happy to present the second installment of the "Follow-Spot" series featuring the artist Olamide.
Having been part of a well-known Urban Boy Group with a major label recording contract, been featured on promotional ads & music releases with Britney Spears, and toured alongside other huge acts across the country all before 18, one…
Singer/Songwriter and aptly titled 'Rock Ballerina' Kimberly Nichole had her media team put together this fun inside look into one of her most recent NY performances, "The Rise Of The Underground," which took place earlier last month at Le Poisson Rouge in downtown Manhattan. Check out some of the behind-the-scenes action and get a brief idea of what goes… Continue
Added by P. Murray on March 28, 2011 at 11:49am —
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Often times, when an artist has had a run of success in the three-ringed circus that is the mainstream music industry, they thirst for more of it, and in many cases will do whatever it takes to hold on to it. Similarly, when that success has been compromised or has faded, said artist will go into hiding or their own form of exile, feeling that they are no longer of… Continue
Added by P. Murray on March 26, 2011 at 5:30pm —
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Mr. "Take You Down" himself, Chris Brown, turns up the heat on Keri Hilson in this new video for her single, "One Night Stand." Folks who know me know I'm not a fan of Keri, but I will never deny a good product when I see it. I dig the fact that Chris does not overshadow his female counterpart, allowing Ms. Hilson to… Continue
Added by P. Murray on March 26, 2011 at 12:30pm —
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I was recently put on to this talented brutha through my work on Fertile Ground. It's been awhile since I've heard someone so young have such a nice flow & speak on real topics. SoLeblind is clearly an MC with a mission, and his skills are not to be taken lightly. Kudos to producer Fat John on the track, I totally dig this. Check… Continue
Added by P. Murray on March 26, 2011 at 12:10pm —
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NOTE: Yes, I know the video is backwards; I'm praying YouTube & the corporate media syndicate are overlooking the video because of that.
Sideways or not, you get the full-on idea of what Jessie J is capable of here. Dig the live performance of Jessie's single, "Price Tag" on SNL, with special guest B.o.B. and my homegirls…
Singer/Songwriter/Producer, friend, and colleague Malik is back on the scene with another hit. He recently debuted the fully mastered version of his single, "Try." Now M & his team follow up the music with a skillfully crafted music video. What struck me the most was the maturity on the record that was then transferred into the visuals.… Continue
Added by P. Murray on March 26, 2011 at 11:41am —
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Hip-Hop virtuoso, friend, and colleague Phaseone hits you right between the eyes with another hot single. Press play & get your fix of real rap and a positive message. I love the bounce on this one. Hope you all enjoy; comments welcome!
Be sure to check out the making of the record via the YouTube episode… Continue
Added by P. Murray on March 26, 2011 at 11:27am —
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