A lot of decisions that I made are also rock influenced as well. I was listening to a lot of Black Sabbath,the Rolling Stones, and Led Zeppelin during the making of the album. I’m finding ways to sneak in my influences, even though I know I’ll lock in on these R&B c...
Belafonte’s influence is still felt in the wider world, even if his music is seen as dated. However, the next Jamaican musical style to emerge still has considerable sway in both the reggae we hear today and the broader world of pop. In the late 50s, ska, the direct ancestor of regga...
Now That's Cool Laces need some love, too! To breathe new life into laces grab a small bowl of water and work up some suds using a mild dish detergent. "Pop the laces in there and take your hands and rub them together. Do that, rinse and repeat two or three times," Brown suggest...
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No stranger to alternative Latin music and culture is Nacional Records CEO Tomas Cookman, who also runs theLatin Alternative Music Conference(LAMC) in New York City. Cookman has been championing Latin music in the U.S. since the ‘90s (including briefly through his own festiva...
Before Taco Bell became the massive fast-food chain we know today, it started as a small taco stand with a big dream. From its humble beginnings in California to its growth into a cultural phenomenon, Taco Bell’s journey is a fascinating slice of fast-food history. Let’s take a look...
As Taylor Swift enjoys playing with the concept of multiple selves — explored in music videos, tour sets, and credit-card commercials — these are the 13 Taylor Swifts that put her back on top again.
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Run The World: How Taylor Swift Has Become One Of The Most Powerful Women In Music History In the inaugural episode of a new Women's History Month video series, Run The World, GRAMMY.com revisits the accomplishments that have made Taylor Swift one of the biggest fe...