Music
Michael Stipe: His Entrance Into the Visual Arts World
Who is Michael Stipe? Popularly known for being the lead vocalist of the band R.E.M., Michael Stipe in general is an artist at heart. After R.E.M. broke up, Stipe turned to work on his visual art, continuing a passion from […]
Explosión Negra: Advancing the Sound of Afro-Colombian Music
The three members of Explosión Negra combine native Colombian sounds like cumbia and buyerengue with modern elements like hip hop, dancehall, reggae, raggamurfy, etc. Nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Tropical Fusion Album category in 2016, band members […]
Kim Hairston On the Afrobeat Inspiration to Her Music
For songwriter and lyricist Kim Hairston, working in the music industry isn’t something that’s been a lifelong career. In fact, the 61-year-old only began writing lyrics professionally about eight years ago. Before that, she had (and still owns) her own […]
Jennifer Lopez — ‘Let Me Introduce You To My Party People’
One of my personal favorites is Jennifer Lopez. Like Lopez (aka JLo) said in her song “On The Floor” featuring Pitbull, “let me introduce you” to a culturally fluid celebrity. Lopez’s parents were born in Puerto Rico but moved to […]
Bob Marley and His Effect On The World Of Music
When thinking of reggae music, a lot of people normally think of Bob Marley. He was born in Jamaica in 1945 and died in 1981 due to cancer. His name still remains relevant, well-known and evergreen, even 40-plus years later. […]
Jennifer Lopez’s Unique Identity Inspires And Influences Her Success
Jennifer Lopez is an iconic singer, actress and business owner from the Bronx, New York, U.S.A. Both of Lopez’s parents were born and raised in Puerto Rico, and met after moving to New York. IMBd.com says Lopez’s music is inspired […]
Keanu Reeves and the Unique Childhood That Shaped Him
Keanu Reeves is one of the most well-known celebrities across the world. He has starred in movies such as “Point Break,” the “Matrix” series and the “John Wick” series. However, what a lot of people don’t know is the interesting Third Culture Kid […]
Country Artist Keith Urban and his Surprising Cultural Fluidity
Australian country music star Keith Urban has a much more culturally fluid background than many people would think. His genre of music tends to make people assume that he was born and raised in the southern parts of the U.S.A., […]

















