In their new exclusive uInterview, Swv (Sisters With Voices) speak about their tour with the groups Jodeci and Dru Hill and their secrets to a successful tour.
The three women, Taj Johnson-George, Lelee Lyons and Coko Gamble, all agreed that the best way to ensure that the tour goes smoothly is to make sure that there are a lot of “Chick-fil-a and pajama parties.”
Johnson-George also shared that it is vital to stick “with the course and grow with it,” which, she admits, is “just such a blessing to be able to stay in this industry to even be able to say 31 years.” The two other ladies agreed with this, nodding their heads. She added, “We can’t even tell you what we did we just know we’ve been living and going.”
The group also discussed the new trend of throwing objects at singers while they are performing, which...
The three women, Taj Johnson-George, Lelee Lyons and Coko Gamble, all agreed that the best way to ensure that the tour goes smoothly is to make sure that there are a lot of “Chick-fil-a and pajama parties.”
Johnson-George also shared that it is vital to stick “with the course and grow with it,” which, she admits, is “just such a blessing to be able to stay in this industry to even be able to say 31 years.” The two other ladies agreed with this, nodding their heads. She added, “We can’t even tell you what we did we just know we’ve been living and going.”
The group also discussed the new trend of throwing objects at singers while they are performing, which...
- 9/11/2023
- by Nina Hauswirth
- Uinterview
Magoo, the Virginia rapper best known for his work in the late-Nineties and early-2000s with longtime friend/super-producer Timbaland, has died. He was 50.
The Office for the Chief Medical Examiner for Virginia’s Tidewater District confirmed his death to Rolling Stone, though noted a cause of death was still pending. His wife, Meco Barcliff, told The New York Times that the rapper (real name Melvin Barcliff) had not been feeling well for the past week; but, she added, he had no known health problems besides asthma.
The rapper’s...
The Office for the Chief Medical Examiner for Virginia’s Tidewater District confirmed his death to Rolling Stone, though noted a cause of death was still pending. His wife, Meco Barcliff, told The New York Times that the rapper (real name Melvin Barcliff) had not been feeling well for the past week; but, she added, he had no known health problems besides asthma.
The rapper’s...
- 8/14/2023
- by Jon Blistein and Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
Missy Elliott candidly revealed what inspired her to remain persistent in her early career.
The “Work It” rapper responded to a fan question on Twitter last week, answering what kept her driven in the male dominated rap industry when she gained fame in the late-1980s amongst forming the R&b group, Sista, with fellow members Lashawn Shellman, Chonita Coleman and Radiah Scott.
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“I seen many strong women in the industry [before] me that made it through,” Elliott, 51, replied, speaking of those whom she looked up to. “[And] my mom was in a abusive relationship so I told her I would make it so I could get her out of that situation.”
“I would make sure she’d never have to work again,” she continued, “that’s what really kept me going.”
I seen many strong women in the...
The “Work It” rapper responded to a fan question on Twitter last week, answering what kept her driven in the male dominated rap industry when she gained fame in the late-1980s amongst forming the R&b group, Sista, with fellow members Lashawn Shellman, Chonita Coleman and Radiah Scott.
Read More: Dr. Dre, Missy Elliott And Lil Wayne Honoured At Pre-Grammy Event
“I seen many strong women in the industry [before] me that made it through,” Elliott, 51, replied, speaking of those whom she looked up to. “[And] my mom was in a abusive relationship so I told her I would make it so I could get her out of that situation.”
“I would make sure she’d never have to work again,” she continued, “that’s what really kept me going.”
I seen many strong women in the...
- 4/25/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
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