Emily Tan is a freelance writer and photographer based in Jersey City, N.J. She been covering all things women, pop culture, music and tech since 2008. Emily has been published in the Seattle Times, AOL Music, Lemondop, CMJ, Spinner, PopEater. Currently, Emily contributes to a various places in the U.S. and U.K. including The Line of Best Fit, Idolator, Village Voice, Diffuser.fm and TheBoombox.com. contributes to various sites and publications in the U.S. and U.K. including TheBoomBox.com, Diffuser.fm, The Line of Best Fit, The 405 and Village Voice. Emily is usually on the hunt for the perfect cup of coffee, at a gig, or cycling around the city.
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Nicki Minaj Becomes First Woman to Have Four Songs Simultaneously on Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Top 10
Nicki Minaj has just made history. The rap superstar has become the first female to have four songs land in the Top 10 of the Billboard Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop airplay chart.
‘Love & Hip Hop’ Season 5, Episode 13 Recap: Rich Dollaz Breaks Jhonni Blaze’s Heart, Cisco Rosado Falls for Cyn Santana, Chrissy Monroe Meets Chink Santana’s Family
On this week's episode of 'Love & Hip Hop,' Rich Dollaz is still creeping, Jhonnie Blaze is still crazy and Cyn Santana has eyes for Diamond Strawberry's ex Cisco.
Trey Songz Wants Fans to Show Him How They ‘Slow Motion’
In honor of Trey Songz's new single, "Slow Motion," the singer is urging fans to show him how they like to slow things down with a new video app.
Game Enlists Dr. Dre, Kanye West, Scott Storch & More for ‘The Documentary 2′
Game opens up about the collaborations he has on his new album, 'The Documentary 2.' Dr. Dre, Kanye West, Scott Storch and more are involved.
Rihanna’s ‘Unfiltered’ Life to Be Highlighted in New Documentary
Rihanna is almost a decade into her music career. The singer's debut album, 'Music of the Sun,' turns 10 years old this summer. With all of the hit singles, entrepreneurial endeavors and awards, it's not too surprising that a documentary will be created about her life.
The Weeknd Enters The Boombox Battle Hall of Fame
Congratulations to the Weeknd. After dominating The Boombox Battle each week with his track, "Where You Belong," and winning four consecutive rounds, he is now the newest member of The Boombox Battle Hall of Fame.
‘Love & Hip Hop’ Season 5, Episode 11 Recap: Cyn Santana Seeks Closure From Erica Mena, Peter Gunz Flies to Germany to Get Amina Back, Rich Dollaz and Diamond Start Flirting
On this week's episode of 'Love & Hip Hop,' Cyn Santana seeks closure From Erica Mena, Peter Gunz flies to Germany to get Amina back and Rich Dollaz and Diamond begin flirting with each other.
Find Out Which Songs Topped the Charts When Beyonce, Rihanna, Lil Wayne & More Were Born
From Beyonce to Rihanna to Lil Wayne and more, The Boombox puts you on to the songs that ruled the charts when your favorite rappers and singers entered the world.
Alicia Keys Reveals First Photo of Newborn Son Genesis
Alicia Keys is beaming in a new family portrait, featuring her second son Genesis Ali Dean, that she posted on Instagram last night (Feb. 27).
Sam Smith Mourns Loss of His Lover in ‘Lay Me Down’ Video
Sam Smith mourns the loss of a loved one in the video for 'Lay Me Down.'