Jon's a NYC native, a lover of the internet, a pop music peddler, and a passionate supporter of LGBT issues. His current list of vices include Angela Bassett, seltzer water, and sky lanterns. He currently lives in Harlem without a dog.
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Pharrell Wins 2014 Grammy Award for Producer of the Year
The Grammy voters confirmed what we already knew and Pharrell Williams has won the Producer of the Year, Non-Classicial award at The 2014 Grammy Awards. The nomination came to him for his work on various projects which included Jay Z's 'BBC,' 'Oceans,' Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines,' and more...
Jennifer Lopez’s DJ Mustard-Produced Song ‘Girls’ Leaks
Last night, the Soundcloud account of Roc Nation artist and producer DJ Mustard was updated with a song labeled 'Girls,' which has since been taken down. Of course, the internet has taken it and spread it far and wide.
Justin Timberlake, ‘The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2′ – Album Review
With the second installment of ‘The 20/20 Experience’ we get an earnest view into why Justin Timberlake returned to music. In March, the New York Times declared '1 of 2' of the project (with a forward headline) ‘New Songs For a Side Career...
R. Kelly Announces ‘Black Panties’ Release Date
R. Kelly is finally giving his fans what they've been waiting for: a release date for his 12th solo album, 'Black Panties.'
Mariah Carey’s ‘Music Box’ Turns 20
On Aug. 31, 1993, the yet-to-be emancipated Mariah Carey would release, ‘Music Box,’ her most successful album at that stage of her career. Earlier that summer, she began the unveiling with the lead single, ‘Dreamlover.’ The video showed her frolicking on a prairie, donning an oversized plaid shirt and proper-length shorts. It’s not the same girl we know today. She was 23 at the time, and just two
Robin Thicke, ‘Blurred Lines’ – Album Review
It took Robin Thicke six albums and a good amount of behind-the-scenes writing credits, but he got it: his first No. 1 single with 'Blurred Lines.' The track became an Internet phenomenon from the get-go with the release of its titillating video and the video’s subsequent ban on Youtube. Though it’s No. 1 status was a surprise, Top 40 was never a priority for Robin, and may still not be, but he wa
Toni Braxton’s Self-Titled Debut Album Turns 20
As LaFace's first female solo signee, Toni Braxton was all about the voice. At a time when Whitney Houston was reigning supreme off 'The Bodyguard,' Toni seemed to be a response for a cooler more urban vocalist. She had the voice and the appeal for a young crowd listening to new jack swing.