Paul Meara is a Columbus, Ohio native and graduate of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University. He's been a Hip-hop scribe for numerous sites/mags including HipHopDX, Complex, AllHipHop, SoulCulture, Columbus Alive and joined The BoomBox in 2013. He is also the founder/Editor-in-Chief of his own site, PaulMeara.com.
Paul Meara
Get a First Look at VH1’s ‘CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story’
TLC is one of the most successful music acts of all-time, grossing more than any other girl group ever. 'CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story' the VH1 biopic that's been in the works for a while now, finally has a teaser that gives fans an idea of what's to come from the made-for-TV movie.
J. Cole’s ‘Born Sinner’ Goes Gold, Jay Z’s ‘MCHG’ Still No.1
Jay Z continues his retail dominance as 'Magna Carta Holy Grail' has sold close to 128,000 copies in its second week on the shelves and remains atop the Billboard charts.
“The Truth” Interview With Jay Z on Life + Times, Part 2
Today we get the second half of Elliott Wilson's one hour chat with Jay Z. In part two Jay Z speaks about Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman's acquittal, gives his views on respect and competition within the music world and the similarities between sports and hip-hop.
Hit-Boy Reveals He Has an Upcoming Collaboration With Drake
Two weeks ago, Drake posted a photo on Instagram of himself and ex-G.O.O.D. music producer/rapper Hit-Boy in the studio teasing what we've now learned is an official collaboration between the two hot makers.
Watch Big K.R.I.T.’s Video for ‘Multi (Til the Sun Die)’
Of all the tracks on Big K.R.I.T.'s April mixtape, 'King Remembered in Time' 'Multi (Til the Sun Die)' is probably the most epic. Now the track gets the video treatment.
Kanye West Named Felony Suspect For Attempted Robbery of Photographer
UPDATE: Kanye West has been named a felony suspect for attempted robber after his most recent altercation with a photographer. It was first reported that the camera person West attacked made a trip to the hospital and now that victim reportedly wants to press charges against West. Police have reportedly interviewed the victim.
After laying down the ground rules last week, and charging a camera per
Tyler, The Creator Explains How Faith Evans & Others Influenced ‘Wolf’
'Wolf' has received critical acclaim since its release in early April and any insight into the album's creation always draws attention. Tyler, The Creator sat down with Guerilla Union, the folks behind Rock The Bells festival, and talked about who influenced his latest LP.
Listen to Casey Veggies Remix Tupac’s ‘Baby Don’t Cry’
Celebrating his birthday today, Casey Veggies decided to remake Tupac and Outlawz' “Baby Don’t Cry (Keep Ya Head Up II)” off their 1999 album 'Still I Rise.'
The song is apparently an outtake fromCasey's 2010 mixtape, “Sleeping In Class” but was never released until now...
Watch Joey Bada$$’ New Video for ‘Alowha’
Brooklyn's Joey Bada$$ recently released his latest mixtape 'Summer Knights' and has dropped a video for the first song on the project 'Alowha.'
Wiz Khalifa Previews His Converse Collection
Converse Chuck Taylors are a staple of Wiz Khalifa's wardrobe. Back in March the Taylor Gang leader and Converse announced that they'd partnered for a shoe collaboration. Now we're getting our first look at what that collab will look like.