August 8th, 2008

Robin Alan Thicke was born to vocalist and actress Gloria Loring and entertainer Alan Thicke (best known for his role on the sitcom Growing Pains). At a young age, Thicke showed an interest in music and has often cited classic soul singers like Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder as his influences.

Our friends at Vimby catches up with Arizona’s, Willy Northpole at the 13 Rose Tattoo shop in Atlanta. Watch the ‘Body Marked up’ hip-hop star talk about how he linked up with Ludacris’ Disturbing Tha Peace label!!!

JON McLAUGHLIN OK NOW Available October 7th Island Records

JON McLAUGHLIN BIO A great deal has happened to Jon McLaughlin between the release of his debut Island Records album INDIANA last year, and his new, sophomore effort, OK NOW.

When we last saw him, the 25-year-old singer/songwriter was giving a show-stopping performance of the Oscar-nominated “So Close,” the song he sang in the hit Disney movie Enchanted, on the worldwide telecast of the 80th Annual Academy Awards ceremony.

“Its unfortunate that I have to cut a record telling the truth, at least in my opinion, about my own country and the corrupt ways it is being ran. However, on that note I want to let all the soldiers representing our country know, thank you for protecting us and may God bless you all.” -Pitbull