Just One More Step

Posted by Mark Sundstrom on March 31, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

In a time when Flo Ridas and Soulja Boys rule the airwaves and charts – a freshly leaked Jadakiss and Styles P collabo is all I need to remind me why I still love H.E.R. When these two jump on the mic together something special almost always comes out. I love Jadakiss regardless, but something … Continue reading →

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Earth Hour 2009

Posted by Mark Sundstrom on March 28, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Don’t forget Earth Hour is TONIGHT – Saturday, March 28th – 8:30PM local time. What is Earth Hour, you ask? Tonight at 8:30PM – wherever you are – turn off all the lights and electronics for one full hour. You can see how the rest of the world is getting involved – http://www.earthhour.org/home Take pics, … Continue reading →

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Teedra Moses LIVE – Wed. 4/1

Posted by Mark Sundstrom on March 28, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Teedra Moses, one of my favorite R&B singer-songwriters, will be performing live next week at SOB’s in NYC. Every time I’ve seen her live she always puts on a great show – especially in such intimate venues. More info below. Teedra Moses LIVE at SOB’s 204 Varick St. (@ W. Houston) Wednesday, April 1st – … Continue reading →

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Utada in NYC @ SEPHORA

Posted by Mark Sundstrom on March 26, 2009 · 3 Comments 

If you were anywhere near 48th Street & 5th Ave. in NYC yesterday evening you no doubt experienced the chaos that was Utada‘s appearance at the 5th Ave. Sephora store. TheWaitingRoom will be doing something special soon with Utada – we have been in talks with her people, so stay tuned for that! Until then, check … Continue reading →

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Love, Life, and Sox

Posted by Mark Sundstrom on March 24, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

“You know how Mariah Carey does Cribs and you see she has like 1,000 pairs of shoes, and you’re like ‘wow.’ Well, I have loads of socks.” – Utada via BlackBook magazine. Read full interview: Utada Hikaru On Life in New York

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Better Make It Worth the Fall

Posted by Mark Sundstrom on March 23, 2009 · 1 Comment 

Keri Hilson‘s video for her next single, “Knock You Down”, featuring Kanye West & Ne-Yo. Song has been on repeat on iPhone since it leaked.  pick up her album in stores now!

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Freedom Is a State of Mind

Posted by Mark Sundstrom on March 23, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

While things have been relatively quiet on the Foxy Brown front – mysteriously the Don Diva herself has taken to blogging on Global Grind. In the entry Foxy writes about her life and career almost in a stream of consciousness style, some parts even sounding as though she is freestyling a rap verse. I loved … Continue reading →

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What It Is

Posted by Mark Sundstrom on March 22, 2009 · 1 Comment 

This video right here is dedicated to Baby Love AKA Puffin AKA Joycey; Sophia Fresh (feat. Kanye West) – “What It Is”    

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The Game LIVE – Sat. 3/21

Posted by Mark Sundstrom on March 18, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

If you happen to live (or just be) in the New York City area this weekend – and you also happen to love West coast rappers – or just former G-Unit members in general – you are in luck! This Saturday, March 21st, platinum-selling rapper The Game will be performing a live set at the … Continue reading →

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Just Throw It In The Bag

Posted by Mark Sundstrom on March 17, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Two of her favs on one song? This right here is for my girl Elle over at LetsJustEatCheese. Fabolous (feat. The Dream) – “Throw It In The Bag”   Eh. This seems like a step back for Fab. I know he’s capable of something better than this.

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