David Whitely is a freelance writer based in New York City. He puts pen to pad, well in this case fingers to keys, in covering hip-hop, music, pop-culture, fashion, sports, and all things cool. He's been published in Complex, Dr!p Magazine, Unrated Urban Magazine, Unrated Magazine, and !Yo Raps magazine—with credits as a reviews editor. Currently, David's witty and informative commentary can be seen at Complex.com, Dr!p Magazine, and TheDrop.fm.
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Candice Glover Channels Aretha Franklin on ‘American Idol’
For most singers on 'American Idol,' doing an Aretha Franklin song is a big task. But not for Candice Glover.
Zoanette Johnson Surprises With ‘Circle of Life’ on ‘American Idol’
Being the biggest wild card in the 'American Idol' season 12 deck, Zoanette Johnson surprised the judges yet again when she performed the famed 'The Lion King' theme song, 'Circle of Life.'
‘American Idol’ Season 12, Episode 13 Recap: Nicki Minaj, Randy Jackson Take Aim at Each Other During Semifinals
Another week, another five more 'American Idol' hopefuls sent home. This time, the ladies were the center of the attention and -- in what has become the norm -- they out-shined the men yet again.
Master P, ‘Al Capone’ – Mixtape Review
Taking a break from all those ICDC College commercials, Master P is making a comeback in the music industry. P. Miller returns with a new mixtape, 'Al Capone.'
Chris Watson Ruins Otis Redding’s ‘(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay’ on ‘American Idol’
Chris Watson is what we're talking about when someone is being "extra".
Charlie Askew Gets Nicki Minaj’s Stamp of Approval on ‘American Idol’
Charlie Askew, one of Nicki Minaj's favorite 'American Idol' contestants, blew her away again to the point where she wanted to "cradle jn arms."
‘American Idol’ Season 12, Episode 12 Recap: Semifinals Continue With the Guys
Picking up where the ladies ladies left off on Wednesday, 10 more guys were up to face-off in the sudden death round.
Curtis Finch Jr., Channels Luther Vandross on ‘American Idol’
They say "save the best for last," and that's what 'American Idol' did with Curtis Finch Jr.
Amber Holcomb Stuns Crowd With ‘My Funny Valentine’ on ‘American Idol’
Going with an "old-fashioned" song like 'My Funny Valentine,' you'd think this was a bad song choice for Amber Holcomb considering she's 18 (the track originally came out in 1937 and was sung by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart).
Shubha Vedula Says Goodbye to ‘American Idol’
Shubha Vedula is a prime example of "less is more."