Tag Archives: RiaRob

Tell Me Where To Go: Ear Candy 2012 – Bianca Racquel and Dunson

  One of my favorite events to attend as a blogger (and music lover) is Ear Candy. Obviously, I am glad the wait is over. A new year equals a new installment of Gypsy Soul’s popular music showcase. Now in … Continue reading

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Dim the Lights: Don Cornelius

As we all know by now, the world is dealing with the loss of Don Cornelius, creator and host of the iconic, Soul Train, from an apparent suicide. Authorities responded to a call reporting hearing gunfire and discovered Cornelius dead … Continue reading

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RiaRob Revealed: RiaRob Returns

First and foremost, Happy New Year! And no, I am not late. I am actually right on time. It has been a little over two months to the day since my last post and I must say that it’s good … Continue reading

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Dim the Lights – Joe Frazier and Heavy D

Losing is never an easy thing to deal with. When we lose our love ones, it is always difficult as we deal with death, grief, and moving forward in various ways. What proves more difficult is what those losses truly … Continue reading

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RiaRob Revealed – NABJ Media Institute

As the fall season continues to roll on by, I have been working diligently on my writing and business endeavors. That meant reaching out and participating in organizations that pique my interest. Having recently joined the National Association of Black … Continue reading

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Three Things I Learned from William Donald Schaffer

Consider this a combination “Dim The Lights” and “Three Things” post. As Baltimore mourns in the passing of political powerhouse William Donald Schaefer, who died Monday at the age of 89, I often wonder about people who influenced my life … Continue reading

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You Tube Perfection: Karmin

I love going on YouTube watching other people sing radio’s popular songs and leave me more entertained than the artist. My favorite right now: a group out of Boston called Karmin. The band consists of Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan. … Continue reading

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Three Things Charlie Sheen’s Violent Torpedo Tour is Showing Us

      Just when you thought it was going to end, good ol’ Charlie Sheen takes his “winning” ways on the road. His My Violent Torpedo of Truth/Defeat Is Not an Option tour started last week and let’s just … Continue reading

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RiaRob Recollects: Biggie in Retrospect

  Every March 9, we turn our iPods, sound systems, and laptops on blast to revisit hip hop nirvana brought about by the late great Christopher Wallace. The Notorious B.I.G. (also known as Biggie Smalls or simply Biggie) was the … Continue reading

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Breakdown: Nightlife’s Killer Keywords

Ever get a flyer, tweet, or FB post concerning an upcoming event and you see these words laden throughout: UPSCALE. LUXURIOUS. MATURE. GROWN AND SEXY. Then you get all gussied up and attend only to realized that for all you … Continue reading

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