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Bow Down: How ‘Beyonce’ Broke Music Industry Rules
Friday the 13th is an unlucky day, but not if your name is Beyonce. The global superstar earned a fortune since the surprise release of her eponymous fifth album exclusively on iTunes last week -- with a $15.99 price tag. She skipped the traditional marketing route altogether, which became a career-defining moment that has blown the minds of fans and industry insiders alike.
Best and Worst R&B Moments of 2013
With the new year right around the corner, we're reminiscing on the good, the bad and the ugly from the past 12 months. Take a look at the Best and Worst R&B Moments of 2013.
A$AP Rocky Visits Harlem Youth At Risk, Aims to Help ‘Regardless of Race and Color’ [EXCLUSIVE]
Despite the snowfall outside, A$AP Rocky made his way to his old-stomping grounds in Harlem, N.Y., to give words of encouragement to a few dozen teenagers at the National Black Theatre on Saturday (Dec. 14). The ladies, many of them young mothers, are mentees in Youth At Risk, a non-profit organization that reaches young people in need of empowerment across New York City.
Best and Worst Hip-Hop Moments of 2013
The BoomBox highlights the Best and Worst Hip-Hop Moments of 2013.
‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’ Season 4, Episode 7 Recap: Peter Gunz Continues His Sneaky Ways, Severs Ties With Rich Dollaz
After throwing Erica J.'s pocketbook across a parking lot two weeks ago during a temper tantrum, Saigon apologizes to the mother of his son in this new episode of 'Love & Hip Hop: New York.' What was supposed to be a concerned conversation about little Steven's development didn't end well obviously. So it's nice to see these former love birds kiss and make up.
10 Best R&B Albums of 2013
R&B didn't disappoint this year. Justin Timberlake returned from a seven-year hiatus to deliver a satisfying mix of soulful tunes and dance floor-ready songs, Ciara put out her best record to date and Janelle Monae electrified listeners with her dazzling sounds. Wi...
‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’ Season 4, Episode 6 Recap: Peter Gunz Gets a Ring, Clashes With Erica Mena
This week, Amina is still begging Peter Gunz to act like a husband. She feels like ever since Tara found out the truth about their marriage, things have only gotten worse.
10 Best R&B Videos of 2013
If there's one thing to agree on it's this: these artists' songs were given life with riveting visuals. Check out 10 Best R&B Videos of 2013.
‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’ Season 4, Episode 5 Recap: Yandy Is in the Dark About Mendeecees’ Legal Issues, Saigon and Erica Fight
On the latest episode of 'Love & Hip Hop: New York,' Yandy puts her foot down and tells Rich Dollaz that she is no longer interested in signing Amina to their record label. "Usually money is money to me. But this is just really close to home with me," she tells Tara while they're working out at the gym.
‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’ Season 4, Episode 4 Recap: Tara Trashes Peter Gunz’s Stuff, Erica Mena & Rich Dollaz Reunite
Peter Gunz is still in this dog house this week. Tara claims to be done with him since she now knows he and Amina are married. In the aftermath, Peter returns to the apartment he shares with Tara looking sorry, but she has no sympathy for him. This is one double-crossed lover who won't be played with. For starters, she throws all of his belongings out on the street.