Music - Dec. 5, 2009
Stumblesome crashes into Borg Ward with new CD
Rapper Wesley Charles Tank is a one-man band these days, but he continues to perform and record under the name Stumblesome. Recently, Tank started a record label, released his seventh CD and will gig at the Borg Ward on Monday, Dec. 7 with Evolve, Peter J. Woods and Jim Schoenecker from Collections of Colonies of Bees and Volcano Choir.
Tags: stumblesome, wes tank, rap, hip hop, evolve, peter j. woods, jim schoenecker, bon iver

Music - April 15, 2009
"Strawberry Cadillac" is a fruitful musical offering
April is National Poetry Month and in honor of the spoken word OnMilwaukee.com checks in with hip-hop / rap artist and poet Melissa Czarnik. Czarnik released her first CD, "Strawberry Cadillac," last summer, and her love for Milwaukee is crystal clear throughout the 17-song collection. She performs with the Eric Mire Band on May 9 at Stonefly Brewing Co.
Tags: melizza czarnik, eric mire band, robin pluer, rap, hip hop, woodland pattern, stonefly

Sports - June 25, 2008
An NBA observer asks, "Where is the outrage?"
Shaq aired his dirty laundry about Kobe in vulgar fashion in a public forum. Just kidding. Carmelo Anthony is added to the Olympic team. It's just another week in the NBA, where standards drop daily.
Tags: shaquille o'neal, rap, kobe bryant, david stern, carmelo anthony, olympic tam

Music - Feb. 22, 2008
Club Nostalgia hosts local music seminar
Artist management company Urban Vision Worldwide hosts the 2MuchTalent Urban Music Seminar, Saturday, Feb. 23 at Club Nostalgia.
Tags: 2MuchTalent Urban Music Seminar, Club Nostalgia, Antonio Reese, Tray Gee, Urban Vision Worldwide, Doc B, Reggie "Smmoth as Butter" Brown, rapper, hip-hop, rap

Kids & Family - Dec. 31, 2007
Does it really take a village to raise our black children?
There was a time when the black community in Milwaukee was a much safer, family friendly place. I grew up just south of Capitol Drive a few blocks from Rufus King High. I remember when we could leave our front door open at night; we weren’t concerned with burglars.
Tags: community, education, rap, parenting, michael vick

Milwaukee Buzz - July 1, 2007
Sunday Sound-off: Should Summerfest increase security for the Ludacris show?
OnMilwaukee.com asked Summerfest if they plan to amp up security for the Ludacris show, but did not receive a solid answer. What do you think?
Tags: Ludacris, rap, hip hop, Sunday Sound-off

Kids & Family - Feb. 27, 2007
Teen tunage: what drives teens' musical tastes?
Music is something that just about everyone enjoys, and teens are often more passionate about music than anyone. We asked some local teens why they like the music they do. Here’s what they say.
Tags: rap, teens, rock, music, dance, Menomonee Falls, Plughoeft

Milwaukee Buzz - Dec. 28, 2006
M to the Midwest
Many local media have covered Art Suarez’s grass roots effort to “save” Midwest Airlines. So after he called again today, I figured I’d give the guy some love.
Tags: Midwest Airlines, rap, M to the Midwest, Art Suarez, Airtran, hostile takeover, hometown airline

Music - July 31, 2006
Brew City hip-hoppers make themselves heard
Ace 'Em Up returns for the second year. The celebration of music, cars and peace coincides with V100's Jam 4 Peace and local hip-hop musicians say that's no coincidence.
Tags: Ice Mone, rap, hip-hop, Ace ‘Em Up, Stacey “Ace” Currie, Coo Coo Cal

Music - June 15, 2005
Young rapper Ray Nitti making himself heard
Grabbing the mic and giving it all he's got, up-and-coming hip-hop artist Ray Nitti has been turning heads and creating a solid fan base by touring with Milwaukee R&B artist Cincere.
Tags: Ray Nitti, OMCD, Cincere, rap, hip-hop

Milwaukee Buzz - March 19, 2005
Run DMC watches Bucks beat Wizards
The two rapping members of Run DMC sat front row behind the Washington Wizards Friday night at the Bradley Center as they posed for photos, signed autographs and visited with friends.
Tags: rap, run dmc, bucks

Music - Feb. 23, 2005
Goldigga unleashes "Who Do I Trust ... Me!" at the Mecca
Local rapper Goldigga, who counts Nas and female rappers Lil' Kim and Lady of Rage as some of her biggest influences, says she hopes to get Milwaukee's underground rap scene some accolades while making a name for herself on the national stage.
Tags: Goldigga, Mecca Lounge, Quarters, The Lyrics, Who Do I Trust ... Me!, rappers, rap, Lil' Kim, Lady of Rage, Jay-Z, Kanye West and Twista, hip-hop, Cincere, Baby Drew, Ice Mone, Armagideon, Gorilla Promo

Music - Feb. 17, 2005
Gorilla Promo's energy helps boost local musicians
Most artists won't want to hear this, but it takes more than musicians to create a vibrant scene. It certainly takes fans, too. And it takes people who can help introduce musicians to music fans. That's where a group like Gorilla Promo comes in.
Tags: Gorilla, Fidel, Gideon, True Skool, Armagideon, Baby Drew, hip-hop, rap, Taste Emcees, Treats, Limelite, Langston

Milwaukee Buzz - Jan. 28, 2005
Brew Town rapper Baby Drew parties in celebration of new CD
Milwaukee rapper Baby Drew launches his second disc, "Street Music," next week with an advance album release party at The Amistad, 24th and North Avenue, Friday, Jan. 28 at 9 p.m.
Tags: Baby Drew, rap, hip-hop, Too Short, Cincere, Harvey Scales, Disco Lady, Amistad, Big Hank, Devin the Dude

Music - May 18, 2004
Milwaukee Talks: rapper Ice Mone
Milwaukee hip-hop doesn't get a lot of press, nationally or locally. That's why many might not recognize the name Ice Mone. But for anyone into in hip hop, you'll know that Ice Mone is Brew City's veteran rapper and producer.
Tags: Ice Mone, rap, hip hop, Pimpin', Snooky, Cincere