Adam Horne
OurStage Invites You to ‘Bust It Like Busta’
Attention all wannabe-MCs: Busta Rhymes is about to give you your big break. To promote his upcoming album "Back On My BS," the rapper, actor and professional Twitter-er, along with his new label, have partnered with Radio-One and OurStage for the 'Bust It Like Busta' contest...
Hip-Hop Filmmakers Get Out the Vote
Nobody doubts the profound impact both the youth vote and the hip-hop community had in electing Barack Obama as our 44th president in November. But back in 2004, teenagers were still considered the demographic least likely to head to the polls on election day...
John Legend Invites Fans to ‘Be Legendary’
John Legend fans, those both musically inclined and otherwise, now have an opportunity to meet the R&B icon thanks to Ourstage.com's "Be Legendary" contest. Contestants have been invited to cover Legend's new single, "Everybody Knows" and submit their creation to the Radio One contest channel -- no need for those without instrument skills to worry, a capella versions work t
Twank Star Captures T-Pain, OurStage’s Attention
Last month, up-and-coming rapper Twank Star caught the attention of T-Pain by beating out over 1,000 competitors on OurStage's 'Step in the Ring' challenge, instantly transforming the young MC into a bonafied 'artist to watch.' Contestants were asked to add lyrics to an incomplete T-Pain song, and the OurStage community chose Twank for the top 10, which went on to be handpicked by the R&B star
Ashanti Returns With Newfound Independence
Though most might not realize it, Grammy Award-winning songstress Ashanti is much more than just a pretty voice. The "Princess of R&B" is also a songwriter, producer, actress, and fashion designer. Ashanti recently opened up to AOL Music about her many roles in the creation of her latest album, her recent four year hiatus, and what it's like being "one of the guys." T...
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Video of the Day: 50 Cent, ‘I Get Money’
Artist: 50 Cent
Song: 'I Get Money'
Why You Should Watch: 50 Cent sees green in this fast-paced, blinged out video featuring his G-Unit crew and beats by Funkmaster Flex.
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Lil Mama Glosses Up Avril’s ‘Girlfriend’
This remix of Avril Lavigne's 'Girlfriend' featuring Lil Mama, is more addictive than reality MTV. That lip gloss worked its magic on Avril's single, bringing life back to a song that was starting to get played out. I'm hooked. I've already watched the video four times and I fully admit that I want to watch it again...