Maryland-bred lyricist K.A.A.N. teams with German producer FloFilz to drop the collaborative album Lost In Translation. The LP, which has been released by Redefinition Records, features Blu and Damu The Fudgemunk. “I would say lyrically the album is about not feeling connected to reality,” K.A.A.N. tells RealStreetRadio. “Feeling lost but attempting to feel a connection […]
Jackboy, who’s signed to Kodak Black’s Sniper Gang, has dropped a self-titled project while his boss and friend is behind bars. The 17-song release includes collaborations with Kodak, YFN Lucci, Casanova and Blac Youngsta, among others. “I was with Kodak before he was big, the super struggle days,” Jackboy said in a press release. “When […]
Travis Scott and Kid Cudi have linked up for the new single “The Scotts.” The track premiered on Thursday (April 23) Scott’s Fortnite show “Astronomical.” Produced by Daytrip, Dot Da Genius and Plain Pat and boasting co-production from La Fame and Mike Dean, the song follows Scott and Cactus Jackâs Jackboys project, the first No. […]
The first posthumous Juice Wrld single has arrived as promised. Titled “Righteous,” the song was recorded at the late rapper’s Los Angeles studio prior to his December 2019 death. Juice pumped out two studio albums during his short-lived career, including 2018’s Goodbye & Good Riddance and 2019’s Death Race For Love. He reportedly passed away with […]
Trouble is back with a new album titled Thug Luv. The LP serves as his follow-up to 2018’s major label debut Edgewood, which was executive produced by Mike WiLL Made-It. The Def Jam rapper’s latest work is comprised of 18 songs. Quavo, Jeezy, 2 Chainz, Boosie Badazz, City Girls, Jacquees and Scalez make guest appearances […]
Quelle Chris has released his new album Innocent Country 2 with producer/instrumentalist Chris Keys. The duo’s 16-track LP features Earl Sweatshirt, Homeboy Sandman, Joseph Chilliams, Billy Woods and Denmark Vessey, among others. “Where Innocent Country explored isolation Innocent Country 2 embraces community,” Chris explained to Pitchfork. “The overtones of pessimism in IC1 have been replaced […]
Ariana Grande is saying âthank u, nextâ to the new trend of âimpersonatingâ her on TikTok. In a since-deleted Instagram story, Grande shared actor and writer Jordan Firstmanâs âImpression of a Memeâ video to call out TikTokers who have earned huge followings just for impersonating her. âOmg can this please also double as your impression […]
K Camp looks to capitalize on the success of his viral single “Lottery” with the release of KISS 5. The fifth entry in his KISS series is the first edition since 2017. The Interscope Records artist’s 15-song project features collaborations with Wale, Ari Lennox, 6LACK, Tink, Fabo and more. The aforementioned hit “Lottery” is included […]
Fred The Godson has reportedly died after being diagnosed with coronavirus earlier this month. His best friend and collaborator Jaquae confirmed the news Instagram on Thursday (April 23). âSleep in peace my brother,â he wrote in the caption. âYouâll never be forgotten. LOVE U MAN. I have so much things to say but Iâm lost […]
Miami, FL – Police bodycam footage of Trick Daddyâs January 2019 arrest has surfaced. In the video, obtained by TMZ, the tenured rapper appears to have bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. The authorities ask if heâd been drinking and he concedes he had “three of four drinksâ earlier that evening. While searching the rental car, they […]
YoungBoy Never Broke Again has dropped 38 Baby 2, a sequel to his breakthrough mixtape 38 Baby from 2016. The project marks his last release before a self-imposed music hiatus. The Atlantic Records artist’s 17-track tape is his second project of 2020, arriving a few months after February’s Still Flexin Still Steppin. The new release […]
New Orleans rap stalwart Lil Elt has been on an absolute tear with the resurgence of his popular “Get The Gat” tune. Originally released in 1992, the bouncy record reincarnated itself once entertainer Subtweet Shawn’s social media campaign kicked off and fellow Louisiana staples like the LSU Football team and Jay Electronica incorporated the song […]
Skyzoo has linked up with Italian jazz band Dumbo Station for his new EP The Bluest Note. The six-track project serves as Sky’s follow-up to 2019’s Retropolitan collab album with Pete Rock. “This is the first time Iâve been able to craft an entire project based on jazz production from top to bottom,” the veteran […]
Los Angeles, CA – SiR adds his contribution to Top Dawg Entertainment’s fan appreciation week with West Coast rapper Boogie in-tow for their new hazy laidback vibe “Rapper Weed.” related news Isaiah Rashad Lets Off ‘Why Worry’ Single For TDE Fan Appreciation Week April 23, 2020 Featuring self-production from the “John Redcorn” crooner himself, “Rapper […]
Feel like going âSicko Modeâ because youâre still stuck in your apartment? Well hopefully you can let out some of that angst with the new single âThe Scotts,â from ASTROWORLD rapper Travis Scott and Man on The Moonâs Kid Cudi. The two rap artists dropped their collaborative single – produced by Daytrip, Dot Da Genius and […]
Taylor Swift knows you need something to distract from the monotony of self-isolation, so she has checked back in on the ongoing feud with her former label, Big Machine, which is now co-owned by her industry nemesis and Justin Bieberâs manager, Scooter Braun. Tonight the label plans to release a live album of a past […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine â who was released from federal lockup early and given home confinement because of coronavirus concerns â wants permission from the court to shoot music videos in his backyard, a letter from his legal team filed Thursday reveals. âI am writing today only to request the Courtâs approval to permit Mr. Hernandez to spend […]
I didnât think it was possible to have nostalgia for a city I currently reside in, but reducing travel to the five-block radius around my building has made me miss places and people situated only two or three miles away. I havenât seen grass in six weeks. Iâve been looking at the same six trees […]
Donât call it a quarantune. The Rolling Stones released a new song, âLiving in a Ghost Town,â today, and they insist it predated our current pandemic times. âIt wasnât written for now, but it was just one of those odd things,â Mick Jagger told Zane Lowe on Apple Music. âIt was written about being in […]
For one night only, BET brought all the music weâve been loving on Instagram Live onto a slightly bigger screen. Alicia Keys, John Legend, Usher, Chloe X Halle, Swae Lee, Fantasia, Tyrese, Kirk Franklin, Kelly Price, and more joined Anthony Anderson, Tiffany Haddish, Diddy, Fat Joe, Queen Latifah, NeNe Leakes, and even more on top […]
For the first time in seven years, Fountains of Wayne reunited, to perform in honor of Adam Schlesinger, the bandâs bassist and songwriter who died due to COVID-19 on April 1. Sharon Van Etten filled in on bass and harmonies as the group performed âHackensack,â its anthem to the New Jersey town, for April 22âs […]
New York, NY – It’s a true rite of passage to make mistakes when one is young, dumb, and more than a little bit famous. And Famous Dex has more than made his share. In November 2019, he suffered a seizure onstage that was rumored to be fueled by a drug overdose. Then there were […]
Saweetie celebrated going multi-platinum by promising her fans new music. On Saturday (April 18), the Bay Area MC posted a screenshot on Instagram of her hit single âMy Typeâ officially achieving the RIAA certification. The image confirms the 2019 digital single reached two million units on April 16 this year. In the caption, the Warner […]
The-Dream is the latest to take the OnlyFans plunge. The accomplished singer and songwriter launched a free OnlyFans account to help promote his new album SXTP4. âS/O @OnlyFans and all the beautiful ladies involved!!!â The-Dream said on Tuesday (April 21) Twitter. âWe launched a page dedicated to the baby making album of the year! Follow […]
Los Angeles, CA – Another Top Dawg Entertainment artist makes their long-awaited return amid the label’s fan appreciation week, as Isaiah Rashad releases his rapid-fire “Why Worry” single. related news TDE’s Zacari Ascends From R&B Underground With ‘Edamame’ & ‘This Woman’s Work’ Singles April 21, 2020 Building on the hype of previous releases from labelmates […]
New York, NY – Wale has joined forces with Pyer Moss designer Kerby Jean Raymond to bring to life the breathtaking cinematic experience for his Wow… That’s Crazy album intro “Sue Me.” related news Wale Wants Mental Health Insurance To Come With Record Deals August 8, 2019 In his first directorial experience, Kerby flips the four-minute […]
Asher Roth is back with a new album titled Flowers On The Weekend. The project is his first studio LP since 2014’s RetroHash. The Pennsylvania-bred rapper’s 12-track album is produced entirely by Rob Deckhart a.k.a. Rob Devious. The LP includes collaborations with Lil Yachty, Buddy, lojii, Joyce Wrice, Gaby Duran and CJ Smith. Check out […]
Woah! We were halfway through Jon Bon Jovi singing an acoustic version of âLivinâ On a Prayerâ for the Jersey4Jersey benefit on Wednesday night when we snuck a peak at a bespoke piece of art in the back of his home studio: A large black and white photograph of a young Jovi, during his peak […]
Non-essential businesses may be closed, but the Boss is still hard at work raising funds for his native New Jersey. On Wednesday evening, Garden State royalty Bruce Springsteen joined forces with fellow Jersey-king Jon Bon Jovi and the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund to produce âJersey 4 Jersey,â a benefit concert raising funds to fight […]
While countless Hip Hop artists were blazing up on Monday (April 20) in honor of the international pot smokers holiday, Slim Thug was celebrating a clean bill of health. Nearly a month after the Houston-bred rapper revealed he was suffering from the coronavirus, he has now revealed he’s tested negative. Slim shared a screenshot of […]