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Jidenna talks snagging a Grammy nod and finishing his album

If ever you’ve laid eyes on Jidenna – the nattily dressed singer and emcee behind the Grammy-nominated anthem “Classic Man” – then certainly you remember him: He’s straight out of a time machine with his fiery red hair, slicked into a dapper 1930s style, slim suits and a gold watch chain dangling from his pocket.

Kendrick Lamar Announced as 2015 Grand Marshal of Compton Christmas Parade

 63rd annual Christmas Parade to take place Sat. Dec. 12 Rapper Kendrick Lamar, who is the leading nominee for the 2016 GRAMMY awards with 11 nominations, including album of the year for “To Pimp a Butterfly” and song of the year for “Alright”, was announced recently as the 2015 Compton Christmas Parade Grand Marshal. Lamar, 28, won Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for his song “I” at the 2015 Grammy awards. In May, Lamar received the California State Senate’s “Generational Icon Award” from State Senator Isadore Hall III (D–Compton) who represents California’s 35th district. From the senate floor,

Grammy Winner Lalah Hathaway Releases Seventh Album

Two-time Grammy winner Lalah Hathaway wants to take us on a musical train ride. Hathaway released her seventh studio album, “Lalah Hathaway Live” and she could not be more excited. “I grew up listening to live albums and I wanted to create something for this generation of fans, to create a moment,” Hathaway said. “Music is like a wonderful train ride…you can loose yourself in the music, in your thoughts and that’s what I hope listeners will do with this album.”