Lyric Stash

Artist slams in support of mental health (University of New Mexico Daily Lobo)
Rha Goddess is using hip-hop to fight for the rights of people who have mental health issues. The New York-based spoken-word artist and social activist who coined the term "floetry" will stage her one-woman show, "Low," Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. at VSA North Fourth Art Center.

Music Review: Maysa - Metamorphosis (Blogcritics.org)
Incognito vocalist Maysa should expand her fan base with her new album, a solid collection of contemporary jazz and R&B. Who is Maysa? Her sound eludes categorization, as her deep, subtle voice encompasses acid jazz, contemporary jazz, and R&B. While she cites Chaka Khan as one of her greatest influences, her sound recalls Anita Baker, Toni Braxton, and newer artists Floetry and Jill Scott. In ...

JULIUS IRVING III WINS BY KO IN ROUND ONE (Philboxing)
With his legendary NBA Hall-of-Fame father Julius ?Dr. J? Erving watching at ringside, Julius Irving III virtually scored on a slam dunk for which is father was famous on the basketball court, in the boxing ring.

VH1's Black Girls Rock! Awards: On the scene (Entertainment Weekly)
By Margeaux Watson Erykah Badu and Pam Grier were among the guests of honor -- but Faith Evans gave the night's most talked-about performance

Nigeria: Sean Kingston Storms Lagos (AllAfrica.com)
Jamaican Rap Artiste-Sean Kingston has arrived in Nigeria for the- It's A Beautiful World Concert proudly sponsored by Nokia, Skye Bank, Guinness, STV and Virgin Nigeria.