At SoHo Skylight NYC ESPN The Magazine celebrates The 2nd Body Issue. Planet Ill was on hand to interview the stars on the red carpet including LaLa Vazquez, Amare Stoudemire, Lolo Jones Jeanette The Black Widow Lee, Estelle, and Adrianne Bailon
Put your fist in the air and shake your afro like you just don’t care because Planet Ill is about to hip you to some of the best black power anthems music has to offer. Enjoy.
In part two of this interview, Edwin Tony Nicholas expounds on his professional relationship with the late, great Gerald LeVert and its inauspicious beginnings. He also discusses the effects that technology has on modern music, his ability to take more time to produce a great record than a major label and the importance of recognizing new generations of music-even if it isn’t your cup of tea. Part 2. Enjoy.
Edwin Tony Nicholas’ discography is a who’s who of R&B, and includes Teddy Pendergrass, Keith Washington, Barry White, Regina Belle, Joe, Patti LaBelle and The O’Jays. Planet Ill spoke with Nicholas about what he learned from working with legends, how production has evolved, and why he loves producing classic artists.
Gorillaz and Deltron 3030 share not only a revolving cast of musical characters but also a love for fusion. However, one rocked the sonic melting pot better. Which one do you think it was?
Keyshia Cole features Nicki Minaj on her new track “I Ain’t Thru.” Does it usher Cole back to the light or serve as another stop on the Minaj Express?
In the new New York, we’ve seen collaborations that woudl have never been seena few years ago. Add Jadakiss and 50 Cent to that list as they warn suckers to “Dump” or get dumped on.
Kanye and the crew celebrate the unsung hero of the night life, the wingman, in their ode to weed carriers, “Take One For The Team.”
Big Boi continues his Son of Chico Dusty travels with the Tangerine Remix, adding Rick Ross and Uncle Bun to the original T.I. and Khujo Goodie featured track.
This week’s edition of Indiesent Exposure focuses on legendary DJ and turntablist Rob Swift, who has been getting busy for decades in Hip-Hop.