Destiny’s Child will be remembered as one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. However, despite being marred by internal tensions and eventual scandal, the most successful incarnation of the band comprised the quartet of Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, LaTavia and LeToya.
Girls groups have been integral parts of the music industry for decades and many of them are listed amongst the most successful acts of all time. However, regardless of sales, critical acclaim or cultural impact, many people have yet to name the definitive female band that has defined this movement.
Aaliyah was tragically killed in a plane crash in 2001 just as her short yet meaningful career had begun to blossom. However, despite only enjoying modest commercial success during her lifetime, some individuals claim that many of the female acts who dominated the industry since her passing would not have flourished if Aaliyah had survived because [...]
When the people have discussions about R&B music’s best singers they frequently overlook male performers in preference of their female counterparts. Now we’re giving you the chance to crown the genre’s champion crooner!
Throughout her short career Lady GaGa has been compared both positively and unfavourably to many of Pop music’s most prominent figures. Although she has been commended by several critics for her refreshing brand of musicianship and visual artistry, many have accused GaGa of simply copying the works of acts such as Madonna, Grace Jones and [...]
2011 is far from over but there have already been several high profile releases from some of the intustry’s biggest names. From Lady GaGa’s record-breaking ‘Born This Way’ to The Throne’s ‘Watch The Throne’, which is already a frontrunner for Grammy gold, this has truly been an exciting year for music.
The music industry has many queens but one genre that has yet to crown a definitive monarch is the field of R&B. Many claim that Madonna is Queen of Pop and Aretha Franklin is the Queen of Soul but now it’s time for you to choose the Queen fo R&B!
Homophobia is so pervasive in Hip-Hop & R&B that any male artist who reflects feminine traits is teased and generally blacklisted. Unlike the Pop market which has welcomed openly gay acts such as Ricky Martin and Adam Lambert, there is no place for their counterparts on the Urban music scene. However, some believe that gay male [...]
Despite her lead single, ‘Motivation’, and its accompanying video, her BET Awards performance, her ‘Here I Am’ album artwork and her spread in VIBE all involving sexual imagery, Kelly Rowland has vehemently denied that she is selling sex. However, following her recent nip slip in New Jersey, many agree that she is indeed taking a more [...]