Bruno Mars and Pharrell: Hollywood Swinging at the Hollywood Bowl

This past year has been quite a whirlwind for Bruno Mars and Pharrell, so there is no question why these two funky superstars wouldn’t share the same stage for the Moonshine Jungle Tour. In 2013, Pharrell penned some infectious summer hits…

Lauryn Hill in Concert: Fans Wait Until the Final Hour

Nearly 16 years since Lauryn Hill released her solo debut and arguably one of the most praised albums in hip-hop, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, her performance at the Warfield in San Francisco held a packed house of music heads and rap enthusiasts.…

Childish Gambino Integrates Technology with His Deep Web Tour

As the world has become a more Internet-savvy and social media-driven society, actor/comedian Donald Glover also known under his rap moniker, Childish Gambino, has infused digital technology into his electrifying nationwide Deep Web Tour.…

Marsha Ambrosius Turns Her Fans into Friends & Lovers

As if Oakland needed any more soul, they sure got another dose from the superb performance by R&B singer Marsha Ambrosius at Yoshi’s in the Jack London Square area. The singer’s fans also known as her “Marshians” came out…

Pharrell Keeps Fans Happy with G I R L - Album Review

The man who wears many hats as singer, rapper, songwriter, producer, and Oscar nominated sensation Pharrell Williams, is well on his way to establishing the most iconic year of his career. In 2013, his collaborations on Daft Punk’s “Get…

2 Good To Be TRU Review

  A sold out crowd of R&B lovers and hip-hop radio heads filled Oakland’s Fox Theater for the 2 Good To Be T.R.U. tour featuring 2 Chainz, Pusha T, and August Alsina. Opening the tour was R&B newcomer August Alsina. With…

Where Does This Door Go Tour Review

Typically, people have this notion about February being the month of love.  On February 1st, Mayer Hawthorne’s Where Does This Door Go U.S. tour filled the Fox Theater in Oakland to a sold out crowd of lovers, radioheads, and movers and shakers. To…
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Kev Choice Ensemble Oakland Riviera Review

Have any melodies witnessed an artist play the piano and spit bars at the same time? Oakland native Kev Choice is the epitome of an artist with many roles such as hip-hop pianist, emcee, producer, composer and musical director. On January…