Chart-topping multi-talented artist Jan Daley reminds us why she’s one of the leading figures in the traditional jazz world!
Chart-topping multi-talented artist Jan Daley reminds us why she’s one of the leading figures in the traditional jazz world. Providing us with yet another intimate and crescendo-fueled anthem bound to get you singing along and tapping your feet. As one of music industries most underrated singers, she fuses the classic old-timey sound to slick modern […]
Best Slot Machine Scenes in Films
Best Slot Machine Scenes in Films Some of the best movies of all-time use casinos as their settings, whether it is the classic James Bond scenes from Casino Royale or comedy romps such as Hangover. Las Vegas creates a great backdrop for such stories and as far back as the sixties, the excitement […]
H’Atina – Soul Music Singer Takes Us On her Journey! Vol. 5 – Issue #8
Hello Readers, I hope all are safe and well during these challenging times we are living in. This issue pays tribute to the magic of soul music! First let us pay our respects to Civil Right Leader John Lewis who passed away last month. He was truly and inspiration to many! On the cover of […]
Justified Anger: How Hatred and Bigotry Triggers Trauma in Black Americans by Felicia Green and Christopher T. williams
The history of racism is included in this book so that people understand why what’s happening in our societies today is taking place. It helps many understand why it is hard for some people to admit that all people are created equal in the eyes of God. Available on amazon
Movies about black women we love
As a black woman, It can be difficult to find accurate and entertaining depictions of black womanhood on screen. If we’re not being cast into one of several historic stereotypes, we’re erased completely. Of course I love to read a good book, but it’s nice to just watch a woman who mirrors our my reflection in a […]
A Special Message From Lady Gaga
Your favorite independent venue is at risk of closing forever, but together we can help. 90% of National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) members report they’ll go out of business if the shutdown last 6 months or longer and there’s no federal relief. That’s devastating. But you can tell Congress you’d like legislators to assist independent […]
R&B STAR RANDY HALL BRINGS THE WORLD TOGETHER IN A GLOBAL DANCE OFF
Established R&B star Randy Hall is at it again with his latest summer bop “A Beautiful Dream”. The smoothly motivating anthem is a remix of his smash track, with an interesting premise for the music video. He’s calling out for all of his fans to take a video of themselves dancing or roller skating like […]
Fordo | A Pioneer in the current wave of modern hip-hop.
Roaring onto the global music scene on a tank full of charisma-dripped, hip-hop energy, Fordo is an emerging rap prodigy from Milwaukee in the US. His sound fuses together all the best elements from current hip-hop. Providing a fresh and distinctly Gen-Z sound to the marketplace. From heavenly auto-tune-drenched vocals, to his effortless flow and […]
Spotify setting up to compete against YouTube 2021 with video streaming
Spotify will be delivering video content to users later this year and has already approached big YouTubers for exclusivity deals. Could they take on YouTube in 2021? YouTube is not the platform that it used to be. It’s favouring mainstream Hollywood talent instead homegrown talents, and, as a result, many of the OG YouTubers are […]
R&B STAR, SAINT JAIMZ BRINGS 90’S SMASH HIT BACK TO LIFE
R&B STAR, SAINT JAIMZ BRINGS 90’S SMASH HIT BACK TO LIFE! His timeless voice is bound to blast you back to the iconic sound of 90’s R&B. The Chicago-born musician takes a highly creative approach to music — adding his own innovative spin on the popular stylings of the genre.
Fordo – Hip Hop New Generation Prodigy – Vol.5 – Issue #7 –
Hello Readers, Happy Fourth of July! As we do our best to celebrate this country’s independence, we are reminded that we still have a long way to go in achieving that goal for all Americans. As protests continue across the country and states and monuments are torn down we see that change is urging us […]
R&B STAR, RANDY HALL, TOPS CHARTS WORLDWIDE WITH LONG-AWAITED COMEBACK TRACK
Randy Hall has been a professional guitarist, vocalist, composer, arranger and performer since the age of just fifteen. Over the course of over four decades he’s wowed millions worldwide, topped charts and worked alongside iconic acts like Miles Davis, Ramsey Lewis, Roberta Flack, Diana Ross, Snoop Dogg and Dave Koz. His latest track “A New […]
Interview With Film Maker & Actor Gerald Webb
Pump It Up Magazine caught up with film maker, Actor, rapper, and DJ Gerald Webb and asked him about his 7 minute short film $tack$ 1. What made you pursue film making? I think it’s in you or it’s not. I just got to a point where despite being a very successful DJ, I wasn’t […]
MICHAEL JACKSON’S HUMANITARIAN NATURE
LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s estate paid tribute to his artistry and charity Tuesday as fans make final preparations for gatherings to celebrate his memory on the 10th anniversary of the King of Pop’s death. “Ten years ago today, the world lost a gifted artist and extraordinary humanitarian,” the Jackson estate said in a statement […]
14 Ways To Celebrate Juneteenth In LA
Christine Ziemba contributed to this story. With the many, many protests still happening throughout Los Angeles and the growing support for defunding the police, Juneteenth feels more significant this year than usual — and we don’t take the significance of the end of slavery in the United States lightly. Several companies have even made Juneteenth a paid holiday. […]