Live music events in Dallas-Fort Worth, November 5-8
Now would be a good time to chill out and relax -- but if you so much as use the word "chillax," we will have to ask you to stay at home.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
Rap / Hip-Hop
Arts > Popular Music > Rap / Hip-Hop
Audio: The Vincent Tucker Radio Show welcomes Hill Harper
The special treat today is the airing of the interview we recently had with the NAACP award-winning author and CSI: NY actor Hill Harper.
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009
Gospel gets a good rap in Richardson
One church hosts emerging gospel-rap acts as a push to draw in and give voice to local youth.
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009
Audio: The Vincent Tucker Radio Show - September 24
Former Def Jam singer/songwriter Razah talks about grinding independent again and working with Rick Ross & Rihanna.
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009
Kanye West and Lady Gaga coming to American Airlines Center in Dallas on Sunday, Jan. 24
Dallas is the final date of the 34-city tour.
Friday, Sept. 18, 2009
UK soul star Estelle pops through Dallas for a hot minute
Heineken's Red Star Soul tour stopped at Ghostbar Thursday night with UK soul star Estelle and Outkast's Big Boi. I took a moment to make sure Estelle was hip to Dallas artists and confirm her suspicions that our transatlantic scenes have more in common than one might expect.
Friday, Sept. 18, 2009
Audio: The Vincent Tucker Radio Show — The Band is Back Together edition
As a special treat to the ladies, Mr. Tucker is unveiling the new buzz single for celebrated Neo-Soul Singer D’Angelo.
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009
Rapper J-Makk records SMU football anthem
It's called "For My City" -- would it have killed him to put "SMU" or "Mustangs" in the title?
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009
Audio: The Vincent Tucker Radio Show, Season Three premiere
As promised by Mr. Tucker himself over the summer, “the Crew is still intact and coming with a brand new swagger!”
Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009
Renegade Bus random playlist: Dallas hometown hip hop hype
Songs about place help deepen a sense of belonging, create and enrich a city’s personal myth, and promote a city’s culture and character.
Monday, Aug. 10, 2009
Reality TV guys visit Addison and Bedford bars
Read on to hear about the "chunky boy sandwich." And no, it's not edible.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Kids and family events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, June 10-16
In addition the plethora of camps available for seemingly every hobby/sport out there, there's plenty to do in North Texas.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Hip Hop for HIV concert to be held at the Palladium Ballroom in Dallas
The concert will feature international, national and local Hip Hop artists.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Audio: The Vincent Tucker Radio Show #59
This week's show discusses attraction to pregnant women and Kanye West losing his girl to Cassidy.
Monday, June 1, 2009
My Denton Music interview: Astronautalis
I was able to speak to the ultra sharp and refreshingly laid back Bothwell about his history in DFW and his latest album entitled Pomegranate.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Audio: The Vincent Tucker Radio Show #57 - “When the Boss is Away (Part 2)”
When Vincent “Young Heartbreak” Tucker can’t make it to the studio on time, you can only imagine how “free” the crew feels!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Hard Truth Soldiers Tour not coming to Dallas yet
Epic in scope, it is the first in an annual string of music tours spanning the United States and Canada.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Audio: The Vincent Tucker Radio Show #54 - On Blast! Kanary Diamonds
On deck this week is Hip Hop Recording Artist Kanary Diamonds aka “The Princess of the West!”
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Concert review: Paul Mooney / AwkQuarius Showtime taping at The Lodge
AMS pictures filming for a Showtime network special meant an extra helping (or three) of Mooney's racially-charged humor. (Now updated with photo gallery.)
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Concert review: Good music at Good Records birthday bash (April 18)
All good things came to a end with the Dallas Police shutting it down, even the inside bands.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Concert preview: Pink Nasty and Black Nasty at Hailey’s (April 19)
Pink Nasty and her brother, Black Nasty will bring their two very unique and very different styles to Hailey's.
Monday, April 13, 2009
The Vincent Tucker Radio Show — Myskenna’s Meeting in the Ladies’ Room 2
Viewed as the Hip-Hop version of the ABC Network’s successful program “The View”, Myskenna & company are giving the low down on the latest topics affecting women everywhere!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Video Interview and Photo Gallery: Hollywood Undead at House of Blues (March 25)
Kenneth Smith of 2K7 Photography and others caught "hick-hop" group Hollywood Undead at the House of Blues and interviewed the band before their set.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Smoove Q Artist Revue in Dallas brings Friday night grooves
Dallas-based entertainer Lady B Smoove and SmooveQ Entertainment brought a nice blend of hip-hop and poetry together on March 20 at the new venue, The Project House.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Mandrake FM interviews Black.Page, Dallas musician-poet-publisher
She wants to introduce you to a new magazine debuting in April, and tell you the positive moves that are happening in Dallas for independent musicians.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Fall Out Boy, 50 Cent coming to Nokia Theatre April 17
The ‘Believers Never Die Part Deux’ tour, the FOB’s 2009 headline arena tour, kicks off April 3rd in Phoenix.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Vincent Tucker to host UT Arlington benefit concert
Aptly titled SMASH OUT AIDS Gospel Hip Hop Event, Mr. Tucker will use his growing popularity to help promote AIDS Awareness and raise funds for Keep A Child Alive.
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009
AwkQuarius to make their SXSW debut
Their wickedly creative minds have created a Fat Albert In The Hood episode to help get the word out.
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009
Audio: Mandrake FM talks with G. Love of G. Love & Special Sauce
G. Love recently spoke with me about touring Dallas, the Do-It-Yourself promotion of his band through blogging and social networks, and his upcoming musical projects.
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009
PPT says Happy Valentine’s Day!
Hoping you are enjoying this day and EVERYDAY with a loved one. Check out PPT's Valentine Video.
Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009
Bishop Arts Theater Center kicks off a Neo Soul Music Series
Kudos to Neo Soul Cafe for keeping "the music that keeps your head right" in the Dallas spotlight.
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009
Audio: The Vincent Tucker Radio Show - Post-inauguration edition
We’re taking time to reflect on that special day and share our thoughts on President Obama’s time in office thus far.
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009
Vincent Tucker Show adds two more syndication partners
Tucker, Myskenna, and the rest of the team discuss topics that affect the hip-hop generation including politics, violence, racism, teen pregnancy, religion and more.
Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008
Pikahsso and Tahiti team up to become AwkQuarius
Tahiti and Pikahsso are wonderfully matched because Tahiti has the visuals on lock for anything that they can think of and Pikahsso's brain never shuts down.
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008
The Vincent Tucker Radio Show — One Year anniversary edition
Join your favorite executive Vincent "Young Heartbreak" Tucker, Myskenna and the rest of the crew as we reflect on the past.
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008
Actor/rapper Common to promote new album in Cedar Hill
Common will host a meet & greet with fan from 6-8 p.m. at the red*swagger clothing store in the Uptown Village.
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008
Concert reviews: Anthony Hamilton and Rahsaan Patterson
V's Vibe Spot checks out Hamilton at the House of Blues and Patterson at the Prophet Bar.
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008
Audio: The Vincent Tucker Radio Show #42
The fellas of The Vincent Tucker Radio Show hold it down for the men and to let the ladies know it’s a Man’s World.
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008
Concert reviews: Jaguar Wright and Choklate
Two of my favorite female ("too good to be under the radar") made stops in Dallas during the Thanksgiving weekend.
Monday, Dec. 1, 2008
The Vincent Tucker Radio Show: MysKenna’s Meeting in the Ladies’ Room
MysKenna, the co-host of The Vincent Tucker Radio Show, is given her own spotlight to shine as she’s joined by Badazzyla, Elishis, Big Mouth and 360 D Radio’s Ebony Rain.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
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