From my interview of R&B, jazz artist, Jennie Laws in May of ‘08, I thought she was not only a talented vocalist and musician, but a cool person to get to know, period. Then, Freddie Beat of popolio tipped me off to her NOH8 photo on her MySpace pages. Very cool! (In case [...]
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popolio.com is profiling artists for this year’s SXSW in Austin
Freddie Rodriguez, fearless and tireless editor at Austin-based, Mandrake Arts & Media sister site, popolio.com, has already started profiling artists scheduled to appear at this year’s South by Southwest music festival in Austin. Just follow sxsw-2010 tag to catch his writeups.
Why I loved this song: Simply Red “Fairground”
I loved this song it was a fun re-introduction to the sound of Simply Red in the states and it also reminded me of the freedom I felt in 1995 after leaving college as I began to experience affirmation as a gay man.
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New video countdown at popolio.com courtesy of Soce, the Elemental Wizard
Out-and-proud hip-hop comedian, Soce, the Elemental Wizard is hosting a new TOP 10 video countdown at the Mandrake Arts & Media brother blog, popolio.com. As popolio.com editor, Freddie Rodriguez, outlines, “Okay, as far back as 2009. We featured him in a pop quiz last March, showcased one of his videos in April, [...]
Do you have the new J*Davey?
Man, oh man, you need to have this new J*Davey EP! This package of slick and sensual lyricism and electro-r&b rhythms debuted on Christmas Day 2009 and is sexy personified. Check out my favorite cut, “Permission”.
Permission by J*DaVeY
And the entire EP is free, too?! BA-BEE, click the pic to go get the whole EP [...]
JW and Freddie Beat from popolio.com look back at 2009
Podcast: Play in new window
Just when you wanted to move boldly into 2010, popolio.com editor, Freddie Rodriguez aka “Freddie Beat” and yours truly decided to pull you back just one more time into the musical pop scene of 2009. This show is called an R&R podcast where Freddie usually dish pop culture opinions. The musical slice, “Here [...]
Why I loved this song: Sade “Love Is Stronger Than Pride”
I loved this song because it’s still the ultimate “I need to quit tripping over the small crap” song. Enjoy!
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Why I loved this song: Swing Out Sister “Twilight World”
I loved this song because love Corinne’s alto voice and was really digging this British jazz/pop style. Enjoy!
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