Victoria Monét live at Royale Boston October 30, 2023.

Victoria Monét: R&B’s next icon, wowed the audience at Royale Boston!

Victoria Monét may be new to the spotlight, but she’s not new to scoring chart-topping songs.  Born in Atlanta and raised in Sacramento, the creative began her songwriting career in 2014. The 34-year-old singer-songwriter has worked with household names such as Nas and Ariana Grande, along with BLACKPINK, Fifth Harmony, Coco Jones, and more. In…

Berklee celebrates Hip Hop’s 50th and it’s Boston area roots

Berklee celebrates Hip Hop’s 50th and it’s Boston area roots

written by Kathia Dawson Plus DJ Mo Wilks photo curated by Bryan Edouard As the month of November closed, Berklee College of Music – an institution known for developing premier music talent – recognized music pioneers of the past locally and nationally. Hip-Hop fans from and around the Boston metropolitan area filled the seats at…

Hip Hop 50th Anniversary: Snoop Dogg, Icon

Hip Hop 50th Anniversary: Snoop Dogg, Icon

By Kathia Dawson, Urban Coordinator HIP HOP ICON  The world of hip-hop changed when Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., better known as Snoop Dogg, entered the music industry. Over three decades, he’s become known for his distinctive style, laid-back flow and his ability to bridge generations with his music. On October 20th, 1971, a legend was born. EARLY…

Leading Ladies Of Hip Hop: Roxanne Shanté

Leading Ladies Of Hip Hop: Roxanne Shanté

By Breanna Nesbeth, WERS Music Coordinator BIOGRAPHY Roxanne Shanté is one of the first female super stars in Hip Hop. She paved the way for much of what the culture and genre is today. Ironically, Shanté has rarely been discussed as a serious player in Hip Hop’s 50 year history until recently. Shanté, birth name Lolita…