TYF Column: Why Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ Success Matters

Selling 703,000 copies is a great number for any singer/band out there who are just starting to get some recognition. Selling 703,000 copies, without a label, putting the music you want out there, now that’s something. The music industry has…

Top 8 Best Songs You Should Know!

By: Melissa Berne Sometimes artists’ best songs don’t become singles, and you sit there and wonder, “Why isn’t this a chart-topping hit or at least on the radio?!” So, with that notion, I wanted to shed some light on some…

Underrated Talent: Jhene Aiko

By: Melissa Berne An urban talent I didn’t know about, Jhene Aiko joins the ranks with the likes of JoJo being a talented songstress hidden not in complete obscurity but in cult circles; in fact, I only found out about her when…

Song Spotlight: “Somewhere In Italy” by JON MCXRO ft. Travis Garland

By: Melissa Berne You might remember the other JON MCXRO song that I gave the spotlight to, “Don’t Say Nothin” featuring JoJo [Click here for a refresher!] Another song that I can’t get out of my head from The Fifth of Never…

MUSIC: My Top 10 Favorite R&B Songs

By: Melissa Berne Because I adore all of these songs, this list is in no particular order. I love all kinds of music, but I have a soft spot for R&B. This collection spans from the early 1990s to now.…