Billboard: 1000 Number 1′s
It’s a fine line between commercial music and good music that never sees the light of day on a Hot 100 chart. I try to stay up on both as much as I can; so when I recently checked out Billboard, I saw the announcement that Lady Gaga grabbed the spot for the 1000th number...
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Adele: 19 v 21
I’ve been chilling for the past three hours playing, replaying, and reading all about Adele’s new album 21, which drops today in the states. “Absolutely great” just about sums it up, but for the sake of the music heads, I’ll go into more detail. I was first introduced to Adele in early 2009 at the...
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Kill Krinkle Club: 59
There’s a difference between understanding something, and feeling it. A lot of times the definitive line between the two is blurred, but here I find a case where the line is drawn unmistakably in bold; not by sight, but sound. I say this because after listening, watching, and reading; I can honestly say I do...
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Adele: Rolling In The Deep
Ok so the song is a few months old I know, but it’s still a great song. What I think goes unnoticed is just how many genres of music this one song combines effortlessly, and also puts a modern twist on. It’s gospel, blues, and disco all rolled in one. Songs like these are great...
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Jordan Riggs: I want people to know that I don’t know what I’m doing, no one does, so don’t act like you do
Winter Reel 2010 from Jordan Riggs on Vimeo. Movies and film are by far my favorite media and form of art because they combine the visual, the audible, and even the writing elements into one. No other form of art can accomplish all that. To be a ”Director” in the true sense of the word over all these things is...
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IVYBetty is Looking For Writers
Whether this is your first time on this site or you are a regular here; this pertains to you. Our staff is looking to grow so that we can take the webmag and our vision to the next level. If you like what you see on this site and think you have the perfect voice...
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Letters To Love
Alexis Nicole has been a regular on IVYBetty, and that’s because she makes good music. This is no exception, Alexis Nicole is set to drop her latest project which is Part 1 of a series called Letters To Love on V-Day. Check out the very musical promo below, and to get familiar with just who...
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Jason Phillips: My true passion is to create art that reflects humanity
If you’ve been keeping up with the features like I know you have, then you know I’m on my art tip right now. So I bring you all a guy whose art makes some really powerful statements. Detroit native Jason Phillips is one of those artists that has all the talent, but also has the...
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LaJon doesn’t believe in coincidences
If you don’t know who LaJon is yet, then you’re off your game. But it’s cool, we’ll bring you up to speed, just check out the exclusive feature on the soulful singer/songwriter that we did about a month ago here. Now for those that are on top of things, here’s a follow up for you...
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LaJon Caldwell: My uniqueness would probably be easier assessed if I were to let you borrow my iPod for a day
IVYBetty readers, we’re back again with another feature of an artist you are definitely going to want to lend your ears to. I met this gentleman’s manager at a conference at the famous Patchwerk Recording Studios, where just about every artist whose made a name for themselves has recorded at. We exchanged contact info. and a...
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Candas Sisman: We should try everything, then we will find the best way for our happiness
I wont waste time with a big introduction on this one folks, but I will say this… Candas Sisman is easily one of the most eclectic and polished visual artists I have EVER seen. Born in Izmir, Turkey which is one of the largest cities in the country, Candas has managed to create and accomplish...
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Lyrika Holmes: I hope to in the near future start a performing arts academy at the elementary level that exposes students to all they are limited to now in the arts
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] [Audio clip: view full post to listen] When we think of hip hop, r&b, and neo soul instrumentation the obvious and even not-so-obvious instruments come to mind. But do you ever think of the harp? Let’s take it even further, do you ever think of the harp being...
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