Author Ms. Bels

  Is money the root of all evil? Probably so! In many households, financial burdens are causing unwanted stress amongst mates. The constant arguing over who bought what, how much those shoes...

  In case you missed the showdown last October in Atlanta, of the best of the best in underground hip hop, here's a chance for you to peep what the hype was all about. The good folks from A3C has...

  Calling all gadget and watch lovers...here's a new timepeice you may want to buy.        Sony introduced the new SmartWatch at the recent CES conference in Las Vegas.  Due out in March 2012,...

The one time of year couples spend that extra quality time together is fastly approaching. But, do the ladies have thier sexy outfits picked out all ready? !    More than likely...NO! But just in case...

Monica and Brandy's long-awaited collaboration hit the net this week! The new single, "It All Belongs To Me", features the two talented songstresses exchanging words about some worthless guy who's time is...

  February 5 is not only Super Bowl Sunday. It will also be the day Gucci Mane drops his highly anticipated mixtape, Trap Back. Since his most recent release from jail, he's been hitting the studio...

  A Rutgers University doctoral student, Kevin Allred, currently teaches a class on Beyonce. The class called "Politicizing Beyonce" examines the lyrics and videos of the singer in comparison of...

  Don Cornelius, a music enthusiaist and the creator of "Soul Train", passed away today in an apparent suicide. The 75 year old was found at his home, by authorities, with a self-inflicted gun...

B.o.B's decided to keep it "straight ATL" on the remix to "Strange Clouds".  To do that, he called on Grand Hustle Boss, T.I. and CTE's bossman Young Jeezy.   Check out the video...

  Guess, Olivia (of Love & Hip Hop) is taking the advice from management and friends by putting more emotion in her songs. Her latest video "Walk Away" showcases the pain a woman feels when...

Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks are set to star in the remake of the 1976 classic "Sparkle".  The film's story line is based on the lives of three sisters who form a singing group called "Sister and the...

During the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), in Las Vegas, rap pioneer LL Cool J presented a cool new product for artists. The software product, called Boomdizzle Virtual Recording Studio (BVRS),...

In a recent chain of tweets, Amber's former publicist announces that he plans to spill the beans on Ms. Rose.   Janero Marchand, of Marchand Media Group, was once Amber's publicist and the...

Straight out of Texas, rapper Kirko Bangz is back with another hot mixtape. Progression 2: A Young Texas Playa, which only boast one feature from Paul Wall, will be available for free download Jan....

      Tax time is finally here. As usual, the IRS is expecting accurate filings and the documentation to back up your return. What's new is that you have two extra days to get your return together....

  "Strange Clouds" jumped off for ATL's own B.o.B in major way. Now, he's back with the next single from the EPIC (Every Play Is Crucial) mixtape. "How Bout Dat" features Trae Da Truth and...

With the housing market spiraling out of control, due to massive amounts of foreclosures, many people find out that their property taxes don't speak the same language.  Some families find themselves...

  The 69th Golden Globe awards went underway last night in Hollywood, CA. The African-American community can be proud to know that two of our own won Golden Globes. The uber-sexy Idris Elba won...

Is Future the next rap superstar out of Atlanta? Time will tell. But if there's any indication from the great past year this guy has had, then he just may stand a chance at it.  Although he's released...

Amber Rose and her boo Wiz Khalifa teams up for the film debut of Gang of Roses 2. The film, scheduled to hit theaters on February 14, also stars Rosci Diaz (106 & Park), Teyana Taylor, and rap...

The Carter's never cease to amaze me.  So this little news tid-bit shouldn't be of no surprise to any of you. The heartfelt song release by the proud popppa called "Glory", just a few days after the...

  Throughout the evolution of rap music, there’s been an array of sounds that have defined the genre. From early hip hop to gangster music, rap artists have relied on their production to help...

  P. Sherrod & Co., in conjuction with Dress For Success.org and The Beehive Atlanta, will be having a purse purge event, Saturday, January 14, 2012 from 12noon to 5pm. The event will collect...

So...as I was riding on Spring St in downtown Atlanta, I noticed that there were church vans and kids everywhere. I couldn't help but pay attention to the congestion for I was already running late for work....

  Just in case you are wondering if Rick Ross' upcoming mixtape will be a heater, here's the offical tracklist for Rich Forever.     With all the features, which include...

    In recent 50 Cent news, the frustration has built up in the Queens rapper/entreprenuer.  All year, Fif has stated his disgust with his label, Interscope Records and the chairman of...

  Our homeboi Harie, of Riejunio Fashions, posted this news-worthy tidbit on our Facebook page. A slightly emotional and former member of Bad Boy's Day 26, Que, is releasing some new music soon....

Our boy Flam-BZ dropped this "straight gangsta" video to the new track "Bang Bang". The track  features verses from his comrades Black  Mike, Dropman, and the Sons of Bobby Brown (which includes Jason...

It's 2012 and I know you some of you ladies have made resolutions to get in shape. Are you in search for a better way to start developing the new YOU? Well, Kelly Rowland's "Sexy Abs with Kelly Rowland"...

  The Kang!!!! At the stroke of midnight, Tip brought in the new year with a new mixtape, "F*ck The City Up".  The mixtape features Nelly, B.o.B, Future, 2 Chainz, Rocko, Young Jeezy, Meek Mill,...