Fantasias has been that chic since she broke out from her peer competitors on American Idol as a winner. After chilling for a minute focusing on motherhood and trying to rebuild her lifestyle outside of the dysfunctional relationship she once shared with her sons father, Fantasia decided to channel all of her passion and positive energy into her music.

She didn't only court it, she married it and her sweet honeymoon has been all of the successful responses to her songs. The Without Me track fe...

Evidently GI Peaches, as she is being called, is getting ready to make her presence known even more on the mix tape circuit with her mixtape entitled The Recognition. Some of you may be asking does she really want it and how bad? Well she's in her room so you know what that means. Is Miss Peaches up to mischief? The next question is who is she calling to her room?

Apparently, she is gunning for them big tymers as a video showing Peaches dancing to Beyonce's Single Ladies has over 350,000 view...

Did you forget? Husbands, wives, and woman friends let's celebrate one of Raps number one chicks with a buy. Eve has been doing her thing in the Rap Game since forever. The Philly breed Rapper established her reputation long before she ever blew our minds, showing off her Ruff Ryder ways, storming through as that bad bad biker chic with attitude.

We couldn't look with blind eyes as she made her presence known on wax. Ever since her first album, "Ruff Ryders First Lady" we have been hooked. Ev...

There always those girls out there that seem to be on the prowl, seeking out Ballers to provide the finer things of life. I decided to put a twist on the way I acknowledge their worth, showing love and shouting out all the true bosses in the game. No names and no blame. I do care enough to speak up for what's in my best interest. That's sort of what my acapella lyrical rendition is about. If it is about more than music to you, then, music is truly serving its purpose.

When Jay-Z and Kanye Wes...

Everyone loves to love on the Carter's. No matter if you lean toward Jay-Z or Beyonce, there is no denying, they look good together. There are a couple of problems that are not a part of Jay-Z's 99 and those familiar with Beyonce's talent and drive will agree with this statement, even if they have to whisper about it, grin inwardly, or sing their own answer in a tune themselves. The problem is clear! Beyonce sings her hardest when you go after her neck or her man! She is t...

Tamar Braxton made her way back to 106 & Park to hit the stage during the week leading up to Valentines Day and All Star Weekend. Tamar's casual and flirty video is a milder version of one Timothy Bloom 'Til The End Of Time video that has over one hundred thirty-six thousand views on You Tube. We will not boast about how many times fans have viewed Tamar's video on You Tube. Anyone listening to her vocals cant deny that she is beyond talented. We will tell you that fans seem to lov...

Iron & Wine sounds like a group of people or at least a duo in the Carmen Family of entertainers. The name even sounds like a dangerous random twist of the Bonnie & Clyde PNC (Partners in Crime) lover team.

The CD Cover that includes Naked As We Came, a song that is becoming a favorite her at Abornewords. Take a look at how Iron & Wine is fooling some unfamiliar fans.

Like the Iron & Wine name, the CD Cover does not exactly represent a group at all. Iron & Wine is really a talented ...

Trinidad James gets a bad rap for not having a perfect grill, but his rap (All Gold Everything) is nothing but all good for a lot of his fans. The song does have a good rhythm with a distinctive pause in the hook. Good hooks  will get you caught up, making you want to join in and sing along. Even though James only got a little love from the crowd during his 106 & Park performance, at the New Year's Eve Party, he still held his stage presence, as he encouraged the sweating...

Getting kids to understand the importance of eating a good breakfast is more difficult today, simply because of how technology has changed the way we interact and do business. Society is organized to help us get things done more rapidly than ever before. From vending machines accepting credit cards to Red Box issuing the latest movies on DVD's (soon to be coffee) to colleges offering online courses, we can get so many things done expeditiously. All of these things make it ha...

Everyone was yelling comeback and reminiscing about "The Boy Is Mine" when Brandy & Monica debuted their new collaboration called It All Belongs To Me No One knew the impact it would have or how it would take, Brandy & Monica, two very popular ladies, to new heights. The wonder was over for a lot of you, once Brandy did the collaboration with Chris Brown. Ask the right person and you will start to hear the comparisons of the two ...

Still on that Love & Hip-Hop tip. Without question the craziness continues in the area of love. Your crazy may be different from what you saw on the VH1 portrayal of the soap opera type lifestyles of the Love &Hip-Hop Cast. Good for you! For those of you who are involved in your own little love triangles or something that is just as thrilling and tumultuous, what we will share here just might give you a little inspiration to persevere. The circumstances of your situat...

Late Night Life is a song that has the potential to change lives! It lines are jammed packed with the real lifestyle wisdom, reflecting situations many couples will appreciate once all the verses come out in the voice of someone who takes Rap and the lifestyle struggles of love and friendship seriously. Before the beat and lyrics of Late Night Life leaked, we dropped the news of a rumor of a song that we heard was to come from a Female Rapper named Rashida, a star of VH1's Love & Hip-Hop At...

The first R&B Diva to ever bring me to tears during a performance. It was during one of those GMA Concert Series that features some of the biggest stars in the business. the hype was already up and the crowd was ready to hear MC (Mariah Carey). Finally, she graced the stage with mic in hand, looking like she had herself together pretty much. Who would have guessed that my lacrimal glands would start to produce what is known as a watery substance called tears. Maybe, it was because I was s...

Okay, it is looking like a song will be hitting the internet real soon. We allowed you to get in on the beat that we thought would be used for the tribute song for the Love & Hip-Hop Show as a female anthem and also a couples song. Now, we have even more. It's an extra special song teaser. A taste of what's to come in a song full of so much diversity. Huh! Listening to this teaser makes you wonder about the hook and the rest of the song. The track is said to be entitled Late Night Life. Che...

There is no turning away from the fact, we love to hear abut good scandals. Truly it's not such a bad thing unless it involves our favorite people. Things can get real serious, at that point. Gossip fuels the start of what has become the hot topic, to a point that peaks our curiosity even more. Then, we wonder where the truth begins and where the lies will end. In the case of Love & Hip-Hop, the popularity is building, among the controversy, for all the cast members because reality...

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The countdown is on for one of the biggest events happening in the NO (New Orleans). The Big Easy is the place to be after you celebrate the Independence Day. Let the excitement and fireworks carry you into the Jazz Festival taking place in the heart of the city. The line up of talent is growing as it gets closer to opening day on July 5th.  The list of talent below is only a little taste of what you are in for during the 3 day event. Singl...

Let's face it, everyone knows that Pharrell Williams has a track record for producting some of the greatest hits of all time. His work on Kelis' Kaleidoscope Album and the Frontin track that featured Hip-Hop Royalty Star Jay-Z is only the bare minimal of examples that highlight Pharrell as a talent to respect and watch. Pharrell brought his shy style to the front back then and has been in our faces ever since.

He's part of the Neptunes forever, but some fans are wondering if his latest e...

Teen throb, heart stealer, call him what you want, Justin Bieber is trending right now.He has amassed a following that is so tremendous that he was chosen for the Elizabeth Taylor Fragrance of the Year Award which had only been received by Halle Berry, a year earlier. A growing symbol of what young entertainers aspire to be, Bieber has done something that makes his superstar status seem even more massive. A performance atop a skyscraper in Paris is his latest mission impossible. Take a look...

Heaven is where we all dream of going, some of us not really knowing how we will ever make it, if we don't manage to change. While we try to get it right in this life, we can just listen to the heavenly voice of Rebecca Ferguson. The tunes serve up the promises of love and the hurt of heartbreak without accepting the material as the comfort to replace love. The track that introduces the album is called "Nothing Real But Love" She received a nod of approval from the toughest critic to ever j...

The Big Easy (New Orleans) is a city full of talent, so we jumped at the chance to interview Ryan Gorman Sr., an up and coming Rapper that goes by the name of G7. G7's natural desire to achieve is probably the reason he takes his role as CEO so seriously. When asked about the roots of his Rap Career, G7 said that after rapping for eight, it is something that is in his nature. As G7 expressed himself about the ups and downs of being an artist in the business, he described a type of metamorph...

The buzz is up and posted to her Facebook Page. It's no secret who is #1 over here at Abornewords. She is second to none in her league. Our admiration for what she has accomplished (and is still doing on stage) goes without saying. Before we tell you what Kelis will be digging her heels into next, we want to remind all of her loyal fans that Kelis still has a whole catalog full of great hits. More than enough good music to provide all the company you need until she drops another album. Good...

Sisters, Sisters, listen up! There will always be those times when you feel weighed down by life's trails and you may feel as if you need a pick me up, a bit of inspiration to keep you pressing on to that next thing. For many of you the answer may be simple. A vacation, a weekend get away, a night out clubbing, or just a glass of wine (Poet's Leap)

However, there may also be a deeper calling resting on some of your hearts. Something that makes you long to feel closer to God. For those tim...

That's What's up! The Dog is barking on the track again. We hear him loud and clear over here at Abornewords. It's official; his lyrical game is rapped tight on so many of these tracks. Seriously, we had a hard time choosing our favorite, but alas we did. We want to tell you so bad, but we will ease you into the reveal while giving you an analytically in summary. In doing so, we will tell you why we think DMX strategically placed each introduction into the mix in the form of an entertaining...

CMF (Certified Music Family) knows just what they are up against. They are not afraid to stunt on a track or two while repping their hood, expressing lyrics that share those urban values that impoverished youth can relate to. It's Ova 4 Em the mixtape is gaining way sounding off that New Orleans noise with fly lyrics and bumping beats. Killa Kay Kash Santana who has the longest rap name we have ever heard, released some pictures that we had to check out on the low before we showed you. Chec...

Ready, set, go! It's that time of year again. Yeah buddy! Spring Break happens differently in every city, but the swag of entertainments biggest names changes the game for party seekers who are looking for the thrill of a good time.

Gunna is expected to be headed to M-eye-s-s-eye, crocked letter, crocked letter, eye, humpback, humpback, eye. That spells The Gulf Coast Spring Break Jump Off hosted by 106 & Parks own Rosci. The event is going to be extra special this year. New Orleans Rap...

Gunna started out rapping his verses without a beat, doing whatever he could to get someone to listen to him. Now after grinding for so long, things are starting to turn around for this young upcoming New Orleans Rapper. We were able to get an exclusive telephone interview with Gunna and here is how he responded to our questions. Check out the picture and you will not be able to refuse respecting his mind.

Gunna and a Bridesmaid 

Q. What has changed since you first started?

Gunna: I opened...

Amber Rose is doing something new, making music. Labeled as arm candy by many industry head honchos, Amber doesn't seem to mind living up to the title. She appears in public flawless, fabulous, and fashionable while the paps just play snap snap with their camera toys. Rose's song Fame hit the internet and really has taken us by storm. Fame is quickly reaching the 800,000 mark on You Tube. That is a heck of a number from someone who has not been popular on the music scene. Amber's reputation...

Before Brandy ever made us love her song bird sound, she built a name for herself in television on sitcoms like Thea and Moesha. Those were the days when television was fun because of her sunshine personality. There is no denying the fact that Brandy Norwood has serious acting skills. She can easily adapt to any role and bring that realness to a character that keeps you glued in until the end. Believable and real is the only way to describe her on screen track record. Her latest video and c...

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Life goes on everyday and the time just keeps right on pushing. We are exposed to so many great things and then there are the difficulties that arise. The challenges we face everyday during our encounters with others can have a major impact on our lives.

Mary J. Blige is someone who knows from personal experiences how the rifts and rafts of life can overtake you. Blige has openly discussed how she overcame substance abuse, kept her career going, sought ou...

There have been many songs created in the Big Easy by talented artist who could have really made major headway on a national level, but because of the unique culture and in part lack of effort on the part of many local artist, the amount of success received was only leveled throughout New Orleans and the state of Louisiana. Artist like Jubilee and TT Tucker are some local artist who worked the Independent to the maximum. Block Party DJ's know how to get it cracking for the hood. Radio stati...

Estelle is the woman with the Thank You song that has women thinking twice about mourning over a relationship gone bad. She sings, "I wanna thank you for making me a woman" in a tone that is really expressing her acceptance of the fact that she has to grow up in order to really claim her womanhood status. In "Thank You", her lyrics seem to lead down a road of pain with little doses of joy along the way. Here is Estelle dressed in green hells and a strapless evening dress, attending The Art o...

Now that we got our girl flavor turned up extra high, we can not resist the urge to bring you something hot since new rap verses and other music has been previewed on a few popular blogs. The word is that all that new is claims to be what's hot for 2012. Well we want you to weigh in on Karmin's fIow and style, so you can judge for yourself.  I follow a well known music mogul who once said that he does not believe in genres. Kelis should be the poster child for the no genre campaign because s...

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It's here and we are going to let you feel our vibe like a rain that is not yet a drizzle but more like a gentle mist. Whatever sweet sounds you are hearing (in voice or in tune) none will measure up to the feelings of love or those some might call passion expressed in a song that is sure to increase the fandom of it's this well known artist. What's the name of this tune and who is responsible for bringing you this type of heat? She is the girl who grew up in this industry to become th...

It's no time like the present to present some music that is totally expressive of an idea we all are familiar with but one that is often not followed in this world full of eye candy. It's nothing wrong with putting it all out there, as long as you remember what love should be and what it should really mean when you find that one who feels like your other rib in reality, mind, or spirit. Take a listen at Prima J on Inside Out.

Prima J