Yaves the Street Pastor: The Sky is the Floor Gather 10 people, in any city in the world; it’s almost a guarantee that 7 of those people are rappers or at least aspiring to be. So in a genre that seems to be oversaturated and full of monotony, how does one break the mold; it […]

In a day where small private owned record stores are almost obsolete, there stands strong one record store with a world wide appeal. We recognize Roots Records for Black Music Month. Roots Records is a small record shop but has a big history here in Columbus, OH. Mostly known for their extensive selection of Reggae […]

“Dreams never run out, thoughts never dumb out.” Poitier finds himself at the middle of a musical heterogeneity – plucking characteristics from late 80s dance to modern indie hip hop. Also deriving influences from house and prog he adds new elements to rap, fusing his lyrical abilities with his keen ear for beats and sounds. […]

Who is KIM JOYCE? Kim Joyce is an American R & B singer, songwriter and producer. She was born March 27th in Detroit, Michigan. Kim began singing at a young age in her Father’s church in Detroit, Michigan. Kim was an enthusiastic participant each Sunday and her interest in music led her to piano lessons […]

DJ Bern In an era where club DJs substitute talent for hype and promoters sell events to consumers with drink specials rather than good music, one up-and-coming DJ uses the essence of the artform to elevate the standard in today’s nightlife. Born and raised on the south side of Columbus Ohio, DJ Bern was groomed […]

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Jason Rawls (born February 27, 1974 in Columbus, Ohio) is an American hip hop, soul, and neo-soul producer whose work crosses over into jazz. He has worked with Dose One, Beastie Boys, Slum Village, El Da Sensei, Count Bass D, Grand Agent, 9th Wonder, J-Live, Us3, and Moka Only. J. Rawls’ production is best known […]

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Bernie’s Distillery If hip hop is your thing, Bernie’s on Sunday nights is the place to be. Bernie’s Distillery, located at 16th Avenue and High Street, has hosted a hip hop night every Sunday for the past 12 years. Like clockwork, people stream into the basement bar anxious to hear their favorite beats. The scene […]

In honor of Black Music Month we would like to spotlight some of the local artists that are making impact. Today we feature TJD and Testimony. VIA FLYPAPERNEWS.COM n honor of Black Music Month, Fly Paper has been honoring and remembering great or influential artists of our time. In just two days, we’ve featured major […]

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Bow Wow maybe not be old but he is a pioneer when it comes to taking Columbus Hip Hop to another level. Shad Gregory Moss (born March 9, 1987) is an American rapper and actor. He released his debut album, Beware of Dog at age 13, then under the stage name Lil Bow Wow, which […]

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Opened on November 26, 1928 as the Ogden Theatre, the theater was developed by the local entrepreneur Al Jackson. It fulfilled a then pressing need of the African-American community in Columbus for its own entertainment and cultural center. Designed in the Egyptian Revival style, it originally offered films along with live vaudeville and musical performers. […]

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This artist will one of the few that break barriers for Columbus bread MC’s. Lee Debro, better known as LeeDebonair, is a hip-hop artist originating from the east side of Columbus, Ohio. His clever wordplay, savvy metaphors and profound articulation gives LeeDebonair a distinct sense of style. Power 107.5, a local Columbus radio station said, […]

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The Liquid Crystal Project calls their sound Jazz Hop because it blends the old school be bop of jazz legends like John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock and George Duke with hard hitting drums of Hip Hop influences like J Dilla, A Tribe Called Quest, DJ Premier and Pete Rock. A Liquid Crystal Project performance includes everything […]