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Let’s Groove: Jazz Night on Pump it up magazine radio

Enjoy a night of soothing music from the best Jazz artists of  THE SOUND OF L.A. Everyday from 8pm to 10pm(pst) on PUMP IT UP MAGAZINE RADIO With: Aneessa Mitchell Coleman Jr. Drivetime GroovExpress Jan Daley Cheryl Barnes Geoff Alpert Angie Whitney Michael B. Sutton  

The Reboot of Family Matters was slated to be in Pre-Production

Executive Producer of a new and relevant TV Show entitled “Family Still Matters”. Alander Pulliam and Mark Banks takes the premise from the late ABC TV Show, “Family Matters” but provides an urban spin highlighting current relevant issues centered on a middle-class family. Alander Pulliam and Mark Banks felt that the concept of that show is […]

Cardi B and Bruno Mars Reunite on “Please Me”

Fresh off her historic Grammy win, Cardi B has reconnected with Bruno Mars on a new single called “Please Me.” Cardi announced the collaboration Wednesday night, ending her short-lived Instagram hiatus. “Ok so I’m back from retirement to announce I have a brand new song coming out Friday at midnight with @brunomars,” she wrote in […]

Big-hearted celebrities record charity single to help homeless

Peter Andre, Alexander O’Neil, Heather Small, Newton Faulkner, Lee Ryan and Natasha Hamilton are just a few of the stars that have collaborated with non-profit organisation, Homeless Worldwide and legendary record producer Pete Kirtley to record a cover version of the Hollies’ timeless classic ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother’. Proceeds of the single, which […]

Sensational Bassist/Composer Mitchell Coleman Jr. Releases “Transcendence” !

Mitchell Coleman Jr. Releases New Single Titled “Transcendence” Sensational bassist/composer Mitchell Coleman Jr. is pleased to announce the release of his new single titled “Transcendence,” from his current hit album “Gravity” “Transcendence” is a song that will keep fans of slamming yet radio-ready Jazz-Funk Fusion feeling very excited and one people can’t afford to miss. […]

10 Romantic Movies To Stream On Valentine’s Day

With Valentine’s Day almost here, it’s the perfect time to figure out a couple of romantic movies to watch. Whether you’re planning to be alone, hang out with friends, or spend some time with your significant other, this list of 10 romantic movies is sure to have something you’ll enjoy. The best thing is that […]

Congratulations to Grammy Award Winners Opium Moon!

All-Star Group Receives Honor for Self-Titled Debut Album LOS ANGELES – Opium Moon’s win for Best New Age Album at the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards is a victory for global peace and inclusion and for the all-star, multi-national quartet, which features Lili Haydn, Hamid Saeidi, M.B. Gordy, and Itai Disraeli. “For a band of Americans, […]

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Pump it up Magazine is a growing entertainment print publication and online media source! We are currently seeking an ad sales rep on a part- or full-time basis. Pump it up Magazine is an entertainment print publication and online media magazine in Los Angeles. With creativity at our core, our goal is to drive progress within […]

Interview With Triple A/Americana Singer,Songwriter SARA ROSE

  1.How did you get interested in singing? I think I must have been born singing because I can’t ever remember a time when I wasn’t singing or thinking of music, hearing it in my head and in everything around me. 2.Did you have a musical family? My father, Craig Wasson is a wonderful musician; […]

Motown’s 60th Anniversary

The Grammys’ salute the legendary Motown Records’ 60th anniversary has officially released its star-studded performance lineup, featuring Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Boyz II Men, Chloe x Halle, Tori Kelly, John Legend, Ne-Yo and more. The Recording Academy took to Twitter on Wednesday (Feb. 6) to announce the news. The event will take place in Los […]

Jimi Wang: A Pioneer in Chinese Music Journalism | “Asia” Column

Jimi Wang is a renowned music journalist and contributor to the “Asia” column of Pump It Up Magazine based in Los Angeles. He began his journey as a music journalist in the early 1990s by introducing Western music to the Chinese audience through columns in local newspapers and magazines. He later worked for the famous […]

Interview with award winning, multi-nominated singer/songwriter performer

Natalie Jean is an award winning, multi-nominated singer/songwriter performer.  She sings many genres, such as Jazz Pop, R&B, Blues and Dance and can also sing in French, Spanish, English, and Creole. Natalie Jean has been nominated over 60 times for her music and has won numerous awards. Most recently, Natalie Jean was the Gold Medal […]

WATCH American Soul | The Upcoming BET Series about Soul Train

Jesse Collins, who produced The New Edition Story, and The Bobby Brown Story recently posted the American Soul trailer which will premiere during Black History Month,  February 5th, 8/9c,on BET. The series tells the back story of the hippest trip in American the iconic Soul Train. The series is executive produced by Tony Cornelius, Don’s son. The 10 episode series […]

Black History Month and Oscar season

It’s Black History Month and Oscar season — and a perfect time to celebrate Dorothy DandridgeMany of us are probably familiar with the name “Dorothy Dandridge,” but some of us may not really know how or why we know her name. Throughout Black History Month, we tend to focus on the legacies of very famous […]

List of Important Book Events, Festivals and Conferences for 2019

Rancho Mirage Writers Festival – Rancho Mirage, CaliforniaWebsite: Rancho Mirage Writers Festival Dates: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 to Friday, February 1, 2019 The Rancho Mirage Writers Festival is a world-class gathering of writers, thinkers, and people contributing to the intellectual vitality of our time — “Coachella for the brain.” SDSU Writers’ Conference – San Diego, California Website: […]