By Marissa Mooney |Staff Writer| The Common Ground at the Vibe Bar and Grill in Riverside makes for a manic Sunday Funday, an event that is presented once a week by local favorites Noa James and Curtiss King. On May 27, James joined forces with the Inland Empire fashion line MOvintage to present in front of a packed house of fashion and music enthusiasts. Adam Daniel Martinez, also known by his stage name Faimkills, was one of the rappers performing that night. Martinez started out playing guitar for the San Bernardino-based band Spirit Fangs in 2008, but has recently focused more on his rap career. "If your aim is for fame or notoriety, you're doing it for the wrong reasons," … [Read more...] about Local artists find a Common Ground
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The Lyricist Lounge showcases the IE’s best local acts
By Princess Russell |Staff Writer| Passionate poets and inspiring Hip-Hop artists convened at the SMSU Events Center May 4 for the annual Lyricist Lounge show. The show was an eclectic and cohesive mixture of the raw talent from various up and coming artists in the Inland Empire. This wasn’t your everyday run of the mill talent show; it was a masterful exhibit of the progression of artistry in the region. The brothers of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity hosted the awe-inspiring event and many of the performances were done by some of CSUSB’s very own students. The Events Center was filled with supporters, including everyone from alumni to family to members of the music … [Read more...] about The Lyricist Lounge showcases the IE’s best local acts
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