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Music Video: Mariah Carey featuring Nicki Minaj “Up Out My Face”

Posted on February 4, 2010 under , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

First caught this on MTV earlier this week (or late last) when it premiered.  Gotta’ say, though, it’s catchy as hell.   Nicki Minaj — I know her name, but not her stuff.  This is sick, though.  Not sure if everyone in hip hop is doing English dialects and whether it’s like a thing or not right now, »

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Tuesday Tease

Posted on February 2, 2010 under , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

February 2, 2010 A popolio selection of today’s New Releases.

BT These Hopeful Machines

Hadouken! For the Masses

Nick Jonas & The Administration Who I Am

Lil Wayne Rebirth

Malakai Ugly Side of Love

Manose Epiphany

Nneka Concrete Jungle

Vedera Stages

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SOCE, THE ELEMENTAL WIZARD’S TOP 10: Analog Videos – OUTRODUCTION

Posted on January 31, 2010 under , , , , , , , ,

That concludes SOCE, THE ELEMENTAL WIZARD’S TOP 10:  Analog Videos.  But, stay tuned for his final words at the end of this post.  First and foremost, on behalf of popolio, Mandrake Arts & Media, and myself, I want to thank Soce for doing this.  I hope he had fun and that it was a challenge because feeling »

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SOCE, THE ELEMENTAL WIZARD’S TOP 10: Analog Videos – 1. Rihanna featuring Jay-Z & Chris Brown “Umbrella”

Posted on January 31, 2010 under , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

SOCE, THE ELEMENTAL WIZARD’S TOP 10: Analog Videos    1. Rihanna’s “Umbrella” featuring Jay-Z & Chris Brown & The Duke’s Men of Yale’s “Umbrella” ~I like The Duke’s Men’s version much better~ Rihanna and Chris Brown…Two R&B stars at the top of their game at the time this song came out.  Little did we know what would happen next.  I »

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SOCE, THE ELEMENTAL WIZARD’S TOP 10: Analog Videos – BONUS 2. Itzhak Perlman “Violin Concerto, Allegro moderato (Tchaikovsky)”

Posted on January 30, 2010 under , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

SOCE, THE ELEMENTAL WIZARD’S TOP 10: Analog Videos Surprise, surprise! Soce, the Elemental Wizard has pulled out not one, but two BONUS videos (actually four!) from his magical hat.  So, before we get to his Number 1 video(s) and the countdown OUTRO tomorrow, I’m posting his BONUSES today.  Look for BONUS Number 1 that posted earlier today. BONUS 2. Itzhak Perlman’s “Violin Concerto, Allegro moderato (Tchaikovsky)”[in two parts] & »

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SOCE, THE ELEMENTAL WIZARD’S TOP 10: Analog Videos – INTRODUCTION

Out hip hopper, Soce, the Elemental Wizard, and popolio go way back.  Okay, as far back as 2009.  We featured him in a pop quiz  last March, showcased one of his videos in April, and he even donated CDs (and other items) for the goodie boxes we gave away at our One Year Anniverary Mixer in September.  So, we’re [...]

Lisa Marshall pop quiz 2.0 – Austin

Name:  Lisa Marshall
Genre:  Soul/R&B
Forthcoming Release:  Simple EP
Release Date:  January 2010 (Self-Released through Honeysuckle Records)
This, That, or the Other 

These are hard. …

1. Straight-Up Funk or Down-and-Dirty Punk? Can I say Soul?
2. Lyrics or Beats? Lyrics
3. Fan-Favorite or Critics’ Darling? Fan-Favorite
4. Closed Fist or Open Hand? Open Hand
5. Wall Flower, Life of the Party, or Dancing Your @$$ off? Life [...]

popolio podcast: Interview with JADA

freddie beat speaks to up-and-coming Boston-based pop/R&B girl group, JADA — made up of April, Elle, Lauren, and Jacyn.
They discuss their sound, the singles, their first video, the upcoming debut release, girl groups, meeting En Vogue, opening for Boyz II Men, knowing Jojo, being Boston artists, and more.
Song snippets included in the show are “American Cowboy” and “Break [...]