Kathy Iandoli

Bad news rap fans. You're not getting an Outkast reunion any time soon. Kris Kross, however, is getting back together. We know, we know, just what you were asking for, right? The duo is bringing back their "totally krossed out ways" for a So So Def Anniversary concert, where they will most likely perform their hit 1992 "Jump" and...

Baby, it's cold outside. Well, OK, it's getting there and before we know it winter will be upon us. Sure, people like to romanticize about the indoor activities that go on during the cold weather (Google "cuffing season"), but let's face the fact that winter is a gloomy season...

Dr. Dre put it best: "The only two things that scare me are God and the IRS." For the average American citizen, filing taxes annually is a necessary evil. Most don't find the task daunting either. An employer sends out tax forms, and the employee either files online or has an accountant handle the dirty work...

In 1987, the late Michael Jackson released the epochal album, Bad. Following the release of 1982's Thriller, the album pushed the boundaries of pop music in a way that only Michael Jackson could. The album arrived at the helm of hip-hop's reign...

July 7, 1987. Eric B. and Rakim released what would eventually be one of hip-hop's most classic works to date. The duo's Paid in Full LP was a 10-track opus that defined the climate of hip-hop at the time. The late '80s still possessed some growing pains for rap...

Summer flings are unforgettable. They're the length of celebrity marriages (one to three months), consisting of intense romance for a short period of time, only to end abruptly once September rolls around. It's a nice, short little commitment for most, happening rather quickly...

Mobb Deep's Prodigy celebrates Black Music Month 365 days a year. The veteran rapper has roots deeply embedded in music, which go way beyond hip-hop -- from his grandmother's legendary dance academy to learning about new singers from his father when he was a kid...

With certain memories, there is almost always a song or two attached. When you hear that beat -- no matter how many years have passed -- you can't help but relive the moment, whether it was the night the track played in the club or on the way to a best friend's wedding...

The halfway mark of 2012 is upon us, and the world hasn't ended yet. That's pretty good news, isn't it? Meanwhile, some of our favorite artists have added to the soundtrack for two of the four seasons this year. These songs move through hip-hop and R&B, while circling the pop realm as well. As...

Everyone loves a mom, whether their own or someone else's. They're the backbone of every family and their main goal is to nurture their children through every walk of life. Moms provide words of wisdom for every situation, preparing us for the winding road ahead...