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Ed Sheeran Has Already Won At #SheeranGrammys
February/10/2013 07:51 AM
Music News
Rock Star Music News
February 10, 2013
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Song of the Year Nomination ★ ED SHEERAN ★ Grammy Awards ★ FOLK HIP-HOP ★ Singer Songwriter
You always hear artists say, "It was just an honor to be nominated," and half the time you are thinking, "Right. We know you wanted to win." Where Ed Sheeran is concerned though, we think the UK Singer Songwriter sensation has already won. Nominated for Song of the Year with his now famous "The A Team," which is still on the charts after 30 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 sitting in the number 23 spot, Ed Sheeran is a testament to the success an artist can experience with hard work and perseverance.
It wasn't long ago, the massively talented folk hip hop singer songwriter was sleeping on couches. Said Ed, "I have slept on a different sofa every night for two and a half years…But the sofa thing can get lonely. I'm ready for my own place now; I'm ready for the next level." Welcome to the next level, Ed where non-conformity wins. Read More...
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Macklemore Has Entered The Building
January/26/2013 06:33 AM
Music News
Rock Star Music News
January 26, 2013
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Music News ★ Billboard Hot 100 ★ MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS ★ Hip-Hop / Rap ★ The Heist
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have pulled off the ultimate "heist" stealing the number one slot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart from Bruno Mars and holding The Lumineers at bay with their smash hit "Thrift Shop." Read More...
Wiz Khalifa O.N.I.F.C. Stamps Versatile Album With Signature Sound
January/23/2013 11:02 AM
Music Review
Rock Star Music News
January 23, 2013
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O.N.I.F.C ★ WIZ KHALIFA ★ New Music ★ ALBUM REVIEW ★ Hip Hop / Rap
Atlantic Records artist Wiz Khalifa, fresh off of the success of his 2012 collaboration with Maroon 5 on "Payphone," Wiz Khalifa has released a new album O.N.I.C.F. that debuted on the Billboard 200 at number 2.
Wiz Khalifa's recently released album O.N.I.F.C. (Deluxe Version) has 22 tracks and features artists 2 Chainz, Akon, Berner, The Weeknd and Juicy J. Wiz Khalifa has the power to bring together a versatile album that stays true to his hip hop roots and his signature at ease rap sound. The album debuted at number two and if not for the record breaking success of Taylor Swift's Red, it is likely O.N.I.F.C would have most assuredly come out on top in the NO. 1 slot of the Billboard charts. O.N.I.F.C. currently sits at No. 36 of the Billboards 200, No. 4 on the Rap Albums chart and No. 6 on the R&B/Hip Hop albums chart. Read More...
EVE Returns to Hip Hop Looking Sexier Than Ever
January/20/2013 02:52 PM
Music and Charity
Rock Star Music News
January 20, 2013
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New Music ★ EVE ★ Music News ★ CHARITY ★ Hip Hop
With the release of "She Bad Bad" by EVE back in October of 2012 (available on iTunes now) and a new song coming January 22nd at a Big Brothers Big Sisters event, EVE is officially back in high charitable style. Taking part of National Mentoring Month, EVE is sharing her new release "Make It Out This Town" at a VIP reception in Washington, D.C., at which the song will be live streamed. Read More...
Doug E. Fresh Receives Lifetime Achievement Award At Hip Hop Inaugural Ball
January/19/2013 05:01 PM
Inaugural Ball
Rock Star Music News
January 19, 2013
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Awards ★ DOUG E FRESH ★ Music News ★ HIP HOP ★ Celebrity ★ Entertainment
This weekend is all about the Inaugural Ball parities that will celebrate the 2012 Election. Tomorrow night the Hip Hop Inaugural Ball II takes place, Sunday January 20th at 8Pm and will be hosted by LA LA Anthony and Terrence J. The Ball includes a special lifetime achievement award for Doug E. Fresh (@RealDougEFresh). Read More...
K'Naan Concert Packs The Troubadour With City Of The Sun: Album & Concert Review
November/25/2012 06:49 PM
Album Review & Concert Review
Rock Star Music News
November 25, 2012
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K'NAAN ★ Photos ★ Live Performance ★ Music ★ City Of The Sun
Saturday, November 17- Troubadour, West Hollywood, CA--The Somalian born / Canadian based singer K'NAAN packed the Troubadaour with fans pushing their way to the front of the small venue's stage just to be closer to their favorite artist. They sang along to "Hurt Me Tomorrow" and danced their way through K'NAAN's energetic performance. Read More...
Pentatonix Keeps The Art Of A Cappella Hip And Alive: Interview With Kevin "K.O." Olusola and PTXmas Album Review
November/13/2012 11:32 AM
Pentatonix Keeps The Art Of A Cappella Hip And Alive: Interview With Kevin "K.O." Olusola and PTXmas Album Review
Interview
Rock Star Album Review
Holiday Gifts
November 13, 2012
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Rock Star Photos ★ Kevin "K.O." Olusola ★ PTXmas ★ Tour ★ Pop
If you're a fan of NBC's The Sing-Off then you will recognize this five member a cappella band from Arlington, Texas is from Season 3. Pentatonix--Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying, Avi Kaplan, Kirstie Maldonado and Kevin Olusola--wowed with their extraordinary talent and won the competition. Pentatonix has yet to sit still for a moment since. Currently on a sold-out nationwide tour that keeps the singing sensation busy nearly every single night--with more 2013 North American concert tour dates announced--the a cappella band has created their first-ever Christmas EP, "PTXmas" which was released today. Editor, Nicole Hanratty spoke to Kevin Olusola via phone on Friday, November 9th and his voice filled the line with a tangible energy and excitement as he spoke with a genuine appreciation for his art. Read More...
Weekend 100 Countdown: Week of Sept. 22nd 2012
September/15/2012 09:06 AM
Saturdays are a great day for a little satire to lighten up the mood and for catching up with the music countdown. We’ve translated the Billboard’s Top 100 song titles into a list of “Things a Girl Would Never Say” for your entertainment.
Song titles are in bold starting from #100 counting down to #1…enjoy!
Life of a Rock Star™ presents “Things a Girl Would Never Say”
I woke up this morning remembering last night I promised to Dance For You right after I heard you telling your friend how you love Snap Backs & Tattoos way more than me. I wish the sun was never Shinin’ On Me and that you had fed me more cocktails the size of Swimming Pools (Drank).
I realize you’ve been cheating on me, but No Worries -- Nobody’s Perfect! I learned a long time ago that Promises are an ocean that nobody should Dive In; it’s a pointless mission Chasing The Sun. And while I don’t judge the Madness nor do I Put It Down, I’ld rather you run free like The Wind. Read More...
3 Albums to Download: September 3rd 2012
September/03/2012 09:48 PM
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The Cars
Complete Greatest Hits
Three albums to download that are far from new to the charts and you should definitely have on your playlist: Read More...
Rock the Bells 2012
August/24/2012 12:19 PM
Music Festival Review & Photos
Rock Star Music News
August 24, 2012
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By Natalie Klein
Music Festival ★ ROCK THE BELLS ★ Music News ★ HIP HOP ★ Music Review
If you are a person who loves hip-hop music, having a great time and the heat, you should have been at “Rock the Bells” in San Bernardino, CA last weekend. Featuring artists such as Ice Cube, Kid Cudi, J. Cole and Atmosphere, with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees both days, it was definitely one hot and exciting event. The energetic crowds and talented lineup came together to create an atmosphere of hip-hop euphoria. “You can tell that everyone is there because they really love the music”, says Hailey Hunter who went to Rock the Bells for the first time this year. Read More...
Back to School Playlist
August/23/2012 06:51 PM
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The Life of a Rock Star™ Back to School Playlist 2012
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Rock Star Music News
August 23, 2012
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New Music ★ PLAYLIST ★ Music News ★ TREY SONGZ ★ Dance ELECTRO Pop
It’s time to set alarms and get back to the Fall routine. Nothing is more motivating than a little new music. So we’ve compiled some songs to get you up and running out the door. Read More...
"Something From Nothing" Is Something To See
June/19/2012 07:28 AM
“Something From Nothing” Is Something To See
Movie Review
June 19, 2012
Educational. Motivational. Historical.
“Something From Nothing, The Art of Rap” is an enlightening documentary created by Ice T that sheds new light on the hip hop movement in a way that many of us have never understood it before. Musicians and fans alike will want to bring a notepad to take notes and buy two tickets to back to back showings so that they can soak in everything there is to learn. Read More...
Song of the Week: Gym Class Heroes "The Fighter (feat. Ryan Tedder)"
June/14/2012 09:58 AM
Give them hell Gym Class Heroes!
Life of a Rock Star loves The Fighter (buy it on iTunes). We melt to the sound of Ryan Tedder’s (One Republic) voice... Read More...
Ice-T Documentary Opens June 15
June/14/2012 09:20 AM
Can Ice-T Make Something From Nothing? Life of a Rock Star can’t wait to see this star-studded documentary on the evolution of rap music with interviews from rap artists that include Ice-T, Dr. Dre, Chuck D, Eminem, Nas, Kanye West, Ice Cube, Snoop Dog, Bun B, B Real, Common, MC Lyte, Mos Def and more. Read More...
Beastie Boys "Fight For Your Right" Song of the Week
May/10/2012 01:40 PM
Paying homage to Beastie Boy Adam Yauch, this week’s “Song of the Week” is the Beastie Boys’ (You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party). Read More...