HISTORICAL TIMELINE 1400S: First African Americans stepped foot on American soil. 1518: King Charles I sanctioned black slave trade. 1830s: Slavery is abolished. 1863: President Lincoln’sEmanc- ipation Proclamation to free all black slaves still held by rebellious southerners, which eventually lead to the 13th Amendment, which would prohibit slavery in the constitution. 1914-1918 World War… Continue reading Black History Month: Historical Timeline
Results for "Shannon McCabe"
Spun: Ja Rule
What happens when you’ve been teased constantly by 2003’s biggest rapper, 50 Cent? Apparently, releasing a record whining about how much you’ve been badgered and sold close to zero copies because no one cares. Ja Rule releases R.U.L.E., less than a year after his last poorly received album to moan about the same old thing… Continue reading Spun: Ja Rule
WCMAs
Western Canada’s biggest and not so big artists pull into town for the second annual Western Canadian Music Awards. This four-day conference/festival/awards show has plenty to offer for anyone interested. Conferences are held the first to the third and final days of the awards. These lectures include everything from learning how to drum to Youth… Continue reading WCMAs
Mase
After a five year hiatus from music to become a priest, Father Mason “Mase” Betha is back showcasing his “born again” philosophy. On the title track “Welcome Back,” Mase throws it down old school-stylee, cleaning up his image to children chanting the song’s title repeatedly. Throughout the disc, though, hints of the old Mase return,… Continue reading Mase
Allciti brings a message
What if there was a group of individuals who, upon seeing the dismal display of “talent” on the radio each week, decided to do something about it? What if that group decided to not sing about guns and violence, but talked about the enjoyable things in life? What if all of this was rolled into… Continue reading Allciti brings a message
Can’t nobody hold them down
The key to success in catching any band on the rise is simple: catch them just before their leap of faith. Catching up with Chad from Motion Soundtrack at their home base in Vancouver, the Gauntlet does just that. With the growing success of the single “Knockin’” from their sophomore offering The Bridge, it all… Continue reading Can’t nobody hold them down