- by Adrian
- on July 3, 2011
Cleveland is known for Rock ‘n’ Roll but one man is adding Rap to its resume. His hard lyrics and gritty attitude make him stand out in the local music scene. You may have seen him performing at clubs in Cleveland or have heard his track “Something’s Gotta Give” streaming on the internet.
He goes by the name FAME and with his mixtape dropping this Summer, it’s time for the world to get familiar with him. His mixtape titled Freshman Year: Class of 2012 features the unique rap style of FAME mixed with vocals from Cleveland singer LyricstheSinger. I got the opportunity to ask FAME a few questions and here’s what he had to say…
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- by Adrian
- on June 30, 2011
You can hear her voice every weekday on the radio and without even seeing her face, you feel connected to her. She’s an award-winning radio personality who’s engaging, exciting and personable. Her name is Karen Vaughn and you can find her midday on Cleveland’s 93.1FM WZAK. Balancing motherhood and her career without ever missing a beat makes Karen Vaughn a true “Working Diva.” With a blog of the same name, workingdivas.com, and her voice on the airwaves, she continues to empower females by reminding them to take a moment for themselves. This kind of attitude has earned her the seventh spot on the list of the Top 30 Black Women in Media. Not bad, sharing the ranks with Oprah. I got the opportunity to ask Karen Vaughn a few questions and here’s what she had to say…
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- by Adrian
- on June 16, 2011
You may recognize him from the Avant concert, on iTunes, or from the various posts on RuleofNext.com, local artist Antoine L. Dunn is definitely making a name for himself in the Cleveland music scene. Last night, he made our city proud when he opened up for Musiq Soulchild at the House of Blues. I got exclusive access to the band’s sound-check, got to hang out in their green room, and enjoyed their set from the front row. With the music industry’s recent trend of overproduced sound and excessive use of techno beats, it’s refreshing to hear a musician like Antoine L. Dunn who has an authentic sound and plays REAL instruments.
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- by Adrian
- on June 12, 2011
Top Tweets of the Week are in and I bet you’re wondering who made the cut. Keep reading to see who caught our eye this week…
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- by Adrian
- on June 7, 2011
Do you have any tattoos? Have you ever wanted one?
Well if you have any or want any, you know how important it is to get familiar with the tattoo artist doing your ink. Tattoos last forever and you don’t want just anybody in control of the needle that will change your body forever. Luckily, I’m here to introduce you to Focused Studio on Coventry in Cleveland Heights. Owned by twin brothers Jimmy and Jonny Hayden, Focused is the place to get the best ink in Cleveland. I went there recently to check out their work. I even was able to document a tattoo being done from start to finish.
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- by Adrian
- on June 5, 2011
It’s that time of the week ladies and gentlemen. Time when RuleOfNext.com reveals who made the cut for this week’s Top Tweets of the Week.
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- by Adrian
- on June 2, 2011
It’s been a week since Oprah had her last show on daytime television and surprisingly, we’ve survived. After 25 years, the Big O said farewell to her dedicated fans with a two-day, star-studded tribute special and then her finale show where she spent the hour reflecting on what she’s learned over the years, and what her audience should take with them as her legacy.
During the countdown to her last show, Oprah shared testimonials and messages from her fans about how much she means to them and how much they will miss her show. I was curious to know what my friends at the Beauty Salon and Barber Shop had to say in this week’s SHOP TOPIC: What has Oprah meant to you and how do you feel about the end of her show?
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- by Adrian
- on May 29, 2011
It’s that time again @RuleofNext followers. Time to find out who the Top Tweets of the Week are. Did you make the cut?
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- by Adrian
- on May 28, 2011
I was walking down the streets of Cleveland and I “spotted” a girl with the most original hair style that I’ve ever seen. Her hair was bleached blond and shaved on the side. The shaved section was dyed to look like Leopard print. It was so different and innovative that I had to take a picture and share it with my readers.
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- by Adrian
- on May 25, 2011
I attend a lot of events around Cleveland. I go to concerts, fashion shows, poetry readings, and various other occasions. The event or the venue might change, but there seems to be one element that remains constant: Mike Dantzler. Known better as Cleveland’s Own Mike D, he’s the man with the plan for what’s going on in the city. You can either find him in the streets, or on TalkofCleveland.com. Regardless of where you see him, you need to get familiar because he’s quite the resource for the social scene. Hear what he had to say when I asked him a few questions…
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Autism is an epidemic that is plaguing our youth. One out of 110 children are born with the disorder. These numbers cannot be denied and these children’s needs cannot go ignored. It is a problem that affects not only our nation, but our communities as well. It is our responsibility to help these children be heard so that they get the necessary tools to assimilate to mainstream society. Lamont Robinson of Today’s Styles and Cuts Barber Shop, has recognized these issues and is making an effort to educate the Cleveland area. This past weekend, Lamont and radio personality, Latin Assassin, hosted an event to raise awareness for Autism and to support Lamont’s organization Lamari Speaks.
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- by Adrian
- on May 22, 2011
It’s that time of the week again. Time to reveal who made the cut for NEXT’s Top Tweets of the Week.
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