Did you know Kanye West co-wrote and produced Alicia Key’s 2003 song ‘You Don’t Know My Name’? During a VH1 Storytellers episode, Alicia said: “It was the first time that I ever worked with at the time a kind of relatively unknown guy named Kanye West. “He was this really excited guy. He had this song out called ‘Through The Wire.’ He’s always been a … Continue reading The Alicia Keys song you didn’t know was produced by Kanye West and had John Legend’s background vocals

In an interview with the Breakfast Club, Video Music Box co-creator Ralph McDaniels told the story behind the classic 2001 video of Jay-Z not speaking during an interview. Jay had brought Michael Jackson out on stage at Hot 97’s Summer Jam concert and decided that he wanted everyone around him to speak instead of himself. Watch the video above! Continue reading Video Music Box co-creator Ralph McDaniels tells story behind classic 2001 video of Jay-Z not speaking during interview

‘This Christmas’ was originally released in 1970 by soul singer Donny Hathaway. Chris Brown’s cover is part of the soundtrack for the 2007 movie ‘This Christmas’. He also starred in the movie, playing the role of Michael ‘Baby’ Whitfield. This Christmas Lyrics: [Verse 1]Hang all the mistletoeI’m gonna get to know you betterThis ChristmasAnd as we trim the treeHow much fun it’s gonna be togetherThis … Continue reading Who is the original singer of Chris Brown’s song This Christmas and what are the lyrics?

Jay Z has made it known that he has forgiven Lil Mama for jumping on stage during his and Alicia Key’s 2009 VMA performance. During a recent Twitter Spaces for Alicia Keys’s new album ‘Keys’, Jay was asked about the iconic moment. Speaking about Lil Mama, he said: “That’s our sister man, we love her.” Lil Mama made sure to express her appreciation for Jay … Continue reading Jay Z says he’s forgiven Lil Mama for jumping on stage during his and Alicia Key’s 2009 VMA performance

P diddy has saved his former fashion brand Sean John from bankruptcy by buying it back for $7.5 million. In a statement to his media company REVOLT, he said: “I launched Sean John in 1998 with the goal of building a premium brand that shattered tradition and introduced hip hop to high-fashion on a global scale.  “Seeing how streetwear has evolved to rewrite the rules … Continue reading Diddy saves former fashion brand Sean John from bankruptcy by buying it back for $7.5million

During her time on the Drink Champs podcast, Alicia Keys told the story about how her husband Swizz Beatz and Timbaland created the much-loved VERZUZ. VERZUZ is a webcast series that shows music artists showcase their hit songs by competing in a friendly battle.  The shows are described as a ‘celebration of music’. Alicia, 40, and Swizz, 43, got married in 2010. They share sons Egypt, … Continue reading Drink Champs podcast: Alicia Keys describes how her husband Swizz Beatz and Timbaland created VERZUZ

Toni Braxton could have been the recording artist for Tevin’s Campbell’s 1994 song ‘I’m Ready’. Taking to Twitter last year, Toni, 54, wrote: “Oh man, I was so jealous when Face played I’m Ready for me before he gave it to Tevin. I loved this song, I wanted it so bad!” Singer and song-writer Babyface, 62, wrote the song. In response to Toni’s tweet, Tevin, … Continue reading Toni Braxton reveals Tevin Campbell’s 1994 song ‘I’m Ready’ could have been hers