“Music was that boyfriend I just couldn’t get rid of” - Cri$tyle 2007 She’s “the ink” behind some of the most popular chart topping singles and anthems like “Touch My Body”- Mariah Carey, “Angel” - Natasha Bedingfield, “Google Me” - Teyanna Taylor, and “Dumb, Dumb, Dumb” - Chilli. 2007 made her one of the most sought [...]

Sony BMG, Columbia, & Remy Martin present Raphael Saadiq Listen to the new album “The Way I See It’ and meet the man in person Wed., Sept 17th, at the Funky Buddha Lounge 728 W. Grand Ave. Chicago, IL 6pm - 9pm

“The question everybody asks is how we make it last. I tell them I still, he still, we still…” Tamia Washington Hill, known to fans around the world simply as Tamia, has graced the music industry with her melodic tone for nearly 15 years. Being the wife of star athlete, Grant Hill, and [...]

Preview: Money driven woman finds out that the higher up you are the farther you have to fall.    Let’s be real.  There are those who LOVE Tyler Perry films and those who do not. So TP fans this commentary is not directed to you.  You’ll see the film, laugh, [...]

Back in the day Donielle Artese could be seen shaking her groove thang dancing and touring with LL Cool J, The Isley Brothers and Tyrese. She’s also been featured in more than 100 music videos with heavy hitters such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Tupac and more. After many years [...]

Stealing our hearts as the dedicated family man, Kenny Chadway, on Showtime’s hit drama series “Soul Food” actor Rockmond Dunbar is back as the faithful and loving husband Chris, in the new movie “The Family That Preys.” He opens up to InChiCity.com about his career, working with Tyler Perry and how he stays versatile [...]

So you’re known as Derek "Pretty Boy" Dow…….Where did "Pretty Boy" come from? [lol]  Ha, Ha, It’s funny because I was raised by women and I wasn’t really into sports or anything so I was called a pretty boy. I believe it was supposed to have a negative connotation, but [...]

ICC:What inspired you to take the leap from videos to business woman? Melyssa: It was a natural progression. There comes a time in all of our lives when we’re looking to advance in our careers, to change things up a bit and take on greater responsibility. At least, those with a sense [...]

Ask Raphael Saadiq who he most admires in the music industry and he’ll quickly reply Stevie Wonder. For Saadiq, Stevie is his Michael Jordan. So it’s little surprise that during the creation of his third solo album – steeped knee deep in 60s and 70s rhythm and soul – Saadiq turned to his musical hero [...]

Tshurhad Chivas is the blazing voice you hear leading the music through its swing of emotions, channeling energy into the lyrics and production. Havanah Maxie is a rare multi-talent in the realm of music and fine arts, lending her vocals and instrumentation to the Kinky Notti sound. Chae LaFunk brings her seasoned soprano vocals [...]