BHM

What's up bloggets I'll like to take this opportunity in Black History Month to shed light on some brilliant black musicians of our past. First great musician I'll like to talk about is Gil Scoot-Heron (The Godfather of Hip Hop) his name may not sound familiar and that's fine, it didn't to me neither until i watched his story on "Unsung" a show that comes on the TV One network that tells the unheard stories behind music artist. Gil Scott-Heron was an American soul and jazz poet, musician, and author, known primarily for his work as a spoken word performer in the 1970s and '80s. Scott-Heron attended Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, inspired by his biggest influence "Langston Hughes" this is where he met fellow musician,who would become his partner Brain Jackson. Although Gil Scott-Heron never received his undergraduate degree, he received a Master's degree in Creative Writing in 1972 from Johns Hopkins University. His 1972 masters thesis was titled "Circle of Stone". He was a great a artist who didn't fulfill his potential but his work still  has an impact and a timeless message that could be applied to my generation. Long story short his music was on such a level even now you tube wont allow his videos to play. Now why is that? He spoke the truth why can't that be shared with the generations to come.

Grammys or Robbery ???

Hello bloggets, don't really know how to address my readers so for now i'll call you guys and gals bloggets. Since this is my first post as well as my first blog it's only right I introduce myslef before I speak on the Grammys. Sup my name TorrDollas welcome to music on a dolla where I will speak my mind and tell the truth about music and anything containing to the industry or the artist in it. With that said I would like to speak on the blatant robbery and disrespect that occured at the Grammys this past sunday on national television, I still can't beleived what happend. Before I speak on the bad I guess i'll talk about the good. The performnces sunday was incredible and defintely the best part of the Grammys, mashing artist and different genres together like only the Grammys could, giving us some legendary performances from Draft Punk ft. Pharrell Stevie Wonder and Nile Rodgers, Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney, and Robin Thicke and Chicago, but the performance of the night came from a grammy nominee who alot of people feel should of won both categories he was nominated in and a group who ended up taking a grammy home (well deserved). Kendrick Lemar and Imagine Dragon put on a show for the ages mashing together Kendrick's M.a.a.d City and Imagine Dragon's radioactive the performane was captivating, well executed, and even had Taylor Swift rocking in the front row. This performance shows Kendrick  Lemar's range and that he can rock the stage with the best of them, plus he probably had extra motivation to put on a amazing show after being robbed out of two Grammys he deserved more than the winner. Kendrick was nominated for best new rap artist and best rap album he lost both to Macklemore. Hold up, I understand Macklemore came out of nowhere, built his fan base, and had a couple hit singles but is he even hip-hop let alone rap? I don't know who does the voting for the grammys but I need them to GET REAL! Kendrick was by far the best in both of them categories or am I  being bias and over looking the creativity of Macklemore.