FAT BEATS DOCUMENTARY PREVIEW REVIEWFat Beats stood at the heart of the hip-hop community, a vibrant hub for artists and a vital distribution center for independent labels. Its story is woven into the very fabric of hip-hop's rise and its lasting influence on the music industry. Here are some highlights from Fat Beats' journey:Founding: Joseph "DJ Jab" Abajian opened Fat Beats in 1994, initially in a basement on East 9th Street and later above a bagel cafe on 6th Avenue in the West Village.…See More

Brandy’s R&B anthem stirs heated debateBrandy’s unconventional R&B rendition of the national anthem at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game drew mixed reactions from fans and critics. Joined by June’s Diary, she replaced the traditional arrangement with layered harmonies and soulful runs, dividing opinion online. The performance adds to the event’s history of memorable and sometimes controversial anthem interpretations.Brandy’s unconventional All-Star anthemAt the 2026 NBA All-Star Game,…See More