In a stunning show of diplomacy between two strongholds of the East Coast, New Jersey’s Bruce Springsteen will perform with Boston’s Dropkick Murphys for a livestream from Fenway Park in Boston. Before you worry about social distancing, know that the park will be empty, Bruce will perform remotely, and you’ll be able to watch the […]
New Jersey’s Rasheed Chappell has released Ways & Means, a new album produced entirely by 38 Spesh. The seven-track project features contributions by Planet Asia, Che Noir, Jamal Gasol and The Musalini. “This album was different on so many levels, one being working with one of my peers and contemporaries,” Chappell tells RealStreetRadio. “The process […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – A 41-year-old New Jersey firefighter is tapping into his love for Wu-Tang Clan in an effort to relieve some of the COVID-19 stress in his community. Michael Sarno, who’s also an EMT and Afghanistan combat veteran, took it upon himself to remake the Wu’s 1992 classic “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthin To Fuck […]
Travis Scott‘s Fortnite performance not only set the bar for virtual concerts but managed to set a viewership record in the process on April 23. According to Epic Games, an estimated 12.3 million concurrent Fornite players participated in the concert as Scott brought his fiery Astroworld set to the virtual world for a near 15-minute set. […]
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 […]
For the first time in seven years, Fountains of Wayne reunited, to perform in honor of Adam Schlesinger, the band’s 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 “Hackensack,” its anthem to the New Jersey town, for April 22’s […]
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 “Jersey 4 Jersey,” a benefit concert raising funds to fight […]
Roy Orbison won’t be singing for the lonely on the radio tonight. It’ll be Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, and a star-studded cast of their New Jersey friends, hoping to make you feel a little less alone while you’re livin’ on a prayer in quarantine. We’re talking, of course, about the “Jersey 4 Jersey” benefit […]
The surviving members of Fountains of Wayne, Chris Collingwood, Brian Young and Jody Porter, will reunite this week for an Adam Schlesinger tribute performance during Wednesday’s “Jersey 4 Jersey” benefit show, organized by the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund, to raise money for the fight against COVID-19. Their fellow band member Schlesinger passed away due […]
This is so exciting that we actually heard our pork rolls screaming from the fridge while gelling their hair. The New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund announced on Tuesday that the state’s two foremost music royals, Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi, will be coming together for a benefit show to raise money to “fight the […]
New York, NY – Among the many iconic photos of 1990s Hip Hop legends such as Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur and Wu-Tang Clan that you’ve seen, there’s a good chance that Chi Modu snapped those camera shots. Earlier this week, the New York Post reported the veteran Hip Hop photographer is in a legal dispute with The Notorious B.I.G.’s estate in […]
New York, NY – Among the many iconic photos of 1990s Hip Hop legends such as Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur and Wu-Tang Clan that you’ve seen, there’s a good chance that Chi Modu snapped those camera shots. Earlier this week, the New York Post reported the veteran Hip Hop photographer is in a legal dispute with The Notorious B.I.G.’s estate in […]
Chynna, an on-the-rise rapper from Philadelphia, died April 8 at 25, her family confirmed through management to Pitchfork. Her cause of death is unknown. “Chynna was deeply loved and will be sorely missed,” her family said in a statement. Born Chynna Rogers, she asked rapper A$AP Yams over Twitter if she could intern for him […]
DJ Clark Kent appears to have seen the error of his sneakerhead ways in a moment of quarantine-induced clarity. On Thursday (April 2), the veteran Hip Hop DJ and producer shared the realization on Twitter, describing his sneaker-hoarding habit more like an addiction. “Being locked in the house because of Covid-19, has given me serious […]
Mass Appeal artist 070 Phi has dropped a 10-track project titled My Father’s Gun. The New Jersey-bred rapper’s latest work is the follow-up to last year’s Outside EP. “Been 7 summers since my mom kicked everybody out,” he wrote on Twitter. “Thats where the project My Fathers Gun came from. Me understanding why. But after […]
New Jersey’s CRIMEAPPLE and UK spitter Da Flyy Hooligan have debuted a Ringz Ov Saturn-directed visual for their collaborative single “FLYYAPPLE.” Produced by Oh No, fresh off the release of The Professionals album alongside his brother Madlib, the song promises to be the first of many from the new duo, who met backstage during the 2019 Hip […]
Giving herself a rest after uniting the masses (all 110 million of them) at this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show with Shakira, Jennifer Lopez finally answered the question on every boomer’s mind: Yes, Bruce Springsteen gave permission for “Born in the U.S.A.” to be briefly sampled. And, also yes, he really enjoyed it. “He called […]
G.O.O.D. Music artist 070 Shake, who burst onto the scene her collaborations with Kanye West and Pusha T, has released her debut album Modus Vivendi. The project is the follow-up to her Glitter EP, which dropped in 2018. The New Jersey-bred rapper/singer’s first studio LP is comprised of 14 tracks. Production is handled by Mike […]
Indianpolis, IN – An Indianapolis rapper named T Ward — real name Troy Ward — was convicted of a 2017 triple homicide after his own song lyrics put him at the scene of the crime, earning himself a “Donkey Of The Day” award from The Breakfast Club. According to the Indianapolis Star, the 21-year-old Indiana […]
50 Cent’s son Sire Jackson asked his dad for a whole Toys ‘R’ Us store for Christmas and the G-Unit boss delivered. After sharing his 7-year-old son’s ambitious Christmas wish earlier this month Instagram, 50 updated his fans and followers by posting a video of him renting out a Toys ‘R’ Us in New Jersey […]
The financial issue between Lauryn Hill and her cousin has hit a new level as Gerald Hill could possibly face jail time if he doesn’t cough up his bank records. In an article posted by The Blast, a New Jersey judge found L-Boogie’s cousin went against her rights by refusing to hand over his bank […]
Hackensfield, NJ – Eric Barrier — a.k.a. Eric B. of the legendary duo Eric B. & Rakim — was arrested at a Bergen County, New Jersey courthouse last month as he attempted to clear a 17-year-old warrant. Consequently, he spent two weeks at the Bergen County Jail. According to the New York Times, the seasoned […]
Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios filed a $20 billion racial discrimination lawsuit against Comcast in 2015, claiming Comcast didn’t allow Allen to have his channels carried by Comcast. Although the initial claim was dismissed by the lower court three separate times, the 9th Circuit court of appeals agreed to allow the case to be presented last year. […]
Hackensack, NJ – Eric Barrier — better known as Eric B. of the revered Hip Hop duo Eric B. & Rakim — was reportedly just released from Bergen County Jail in Hackensack, New Jersey jail after spending two weeks behind bars. According to NBC New York, the legendary turntablist was arrested on October 28 after turning […]
CRIMEAPPLE continues to stay busy in 2019 with the release of Viridi Panem, a new project produced entirely by frequent collaborator Buck Dudley. The eight-track set follows a string of EPs from the New Jersey-based rapper as well as a collaborative album with DJ Muggs. “It’s a conceptual piece about capitalism, greed and excess,” CRIMEAPPLE […]
Rah Digga has co-hosted a podcast with Lord Jamar called Yanadameen GODCAST for over year. So, it’s safe to assume the New Jersey Hip Hop goddess is used to his controversial takes on Hip Hop. Earlier this week, the Brand Nubian MC went on another tirade during an interview with Battle Code’s Bosschick Raine. This time, […]
Three 6 Mafia’s reunion tour has already sparked discussion about a potential album. Prior to the legendary crew’s performance at Atlanta’s One Musicfest, TMZ asked DJ Paul about the possibility of the group hitting the studio to record new music. “As far as an album, we’ll see if we can get it done,” he said. […]
Las Vegas, NV – Fetty Wap’s Labor Day weekend was reportedly interrupted by a pair of handcuffs. According to TMZ, law enforcement arrested the New Jersey-born rapper at The Mirage in Las Vegas on Sunday (September 1) after he allegedly got into a physical altercation with one of the valet drivers. Another Mirage employee made […]
Newark, NJ – The red carpet has been rolled out once again for the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards in Newark, New Jersey. That means Hip Hop has another opportunity to flex its fashion sense under the bright lights. Plenty of rappers are scheduled to perform and many artists are nominated for awards, but the […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Lyric Jones has been steadily making a name for herself in the Los Angeles Hip Hop scene and beyond for the past several years. But one day it dawned on her that she hadn’t paid tribute to her hometown of Boston. So, she decided to fly across the country to Massachusetts’ capital […]