A professional pop culture junkie for more than 25 years, Jeff Giles regularly surfaces in a number of far-flung locations on the Web.
Jeff Giles
LL Cool J Takes Back the Crown with ‘Mama Said Knock You Out’
LL Cool J 's 'Mama Said Knock You Out' album signaled a rebirth of sorts for the rapper. Just don't call it a comeback.
Ernie Isley and Chris Jasper Look Back on Classic Isley Brothers Albums in Honor of ‘Album Masters’ Release [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
In honor of the 'The RCA Victor & T-Neck Album Masters (1959-1983),' a beautifully compiled 23-disc box that gathers 21 of the group's earliest bestselling LPs while tacking on a healthy array of previously unreleased bonus material, the Isley Brothers' Ernie Isley and Chris Jasper look back on classic Isley projects.
Louis Johnson, Legendary Bassist, Dead at 60
Louis Johnson, the bassist who scored a string of hits as one-half of the Brothers Johnson, has passed away at the age of 60.
Ice Cube ‘AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted’ Was a ‘Sink or Swim’ Album for Him
The Boombox takes a look back at his classic rap album and its significance in Cube's storied career in hip-hop.
35 Years Ago: Kool & the Gang Release ‘Ladies’ Night’
Revisit the legendary group Kool & the Gang's platinum-selling album 'Ladies' Night.'
20 Years Ago: Boyz II Men Release ‘II’
Boyz II Men avoided the sophomore jinx with their Grammy-winning album, 'II.' The Boombox takes a look back at the project's success for its 20-year anniversary.
40 Years Ago: Commodores Release ‘Machine Gun’
Revisit the Commodores' 1974 debut album, 'Machine Gun.'
40 Years Ago: Stevie Wonder Releases ‘Fulfillingness’ First Finale’
Revisit Stevie Wonder's 'Fulfillingness' First Finale' album on its 40th anniversary.