Andy Gill, founding member of post-punk band Gang of Four, has died. He was 64. Gill’s passing was announced on Twitter by his bandmates on Saturday. “This is so hard for us to write, but our great friend and Supreme Leader has died today,” their statement reads. “Andy’s final tour in November was the only […]
Phoenix, AZ – The day has finally arrived. After seven years of a grueling dialysis regimen, Blackalicious MC Gift of Gab has checked in to the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona for a long awaited kidney transplant. The surgery wasn’t expected to happen until March but on Friday night (January 31), he got the […]
Last year, Jay-Z’s Roc Nation enterprise signed a partnership deal with the NFL to produce the annual Super Bowl Halftime Show, an announcement that was met with a fair share of criticism. In addition to coordinating the halftime show and other music events, Roc Nation also agreed to work closely with the league’s various social-justice […]
New York, NY – Questlove and MC Ren are just a handful of Hip Hop artists admiring the newly surfaced graffiti art covering several New York City subway trains. Much like the ’70s and ’80s, entire cars are being painted top-to-bottom with the carefully chosen monikers of their creators — but not everybody is thrilled. […]
Chicago, IL – An aspiring Chicago rapper who goes by Young QC was reportedly doted on by his mother Yolanda Holmes. As an only child, the 23-year-old (real name Qaw’mane Wilson) was given anything he wanted, including clothes, jewelry and a Mustang. But according to The Chicago Sun Times, that wasn’t enough, so he decided […]
Burbank, CA – PnB Rock was reportedly arrested after he crashed into three cars and totaled his BMW during a street race. According to TMZ, he was booked on suspicion of DUI and reckless driving in Burbank, California on Thursday night (January 31). View this post on Instagram I THRU A OP PACK IN THE […]
A few weeks after the “Life Is Good” video arrived, another Drake and Future collaboration has surfaced online. On Friday (January 31), a song called “Desires” appeared on OVO’s SoundCloud account under the name “DESIRES LEAK 2020 SUPER FUTURE DRAKE.” Drake later confirmed the release on Instagram with a screenshot of the cover art and […]
Pastor Troy ignited a firestorm on Twitter when he went on a homophobic rant about the attire Lil Nas X chose to wear at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards last Sunday (January 26). During a recent interview with The Morning Hustle, the D.S.G.B. rapper attempted to defend his comments and denied he had any homophobic tendencies. […]
Incredible news for all of the Broadway stragglers with Remain in Light vinyls who’ve been refreshing Stubhub 10 times (minimum) per day: No need to worry about the hard February 16 closing date, because David Byrne’s American Utopia is going to be filmed to live on for eternity. Oh yeah, and Spike Lee is directing […]
As Onyx prepares to release their forthcoming album Lost Treasures, the seasoned Hip Hop group has shared a snippet of the project in the form of “Boy Still Got It.” Featuring RB& star Bobby Brown, the track bumps with a gritty rawness and overall slick, laid back vibe. View this post on Instagram Upcoming #ONYX shows: […]
Put simply, Taylor Swift’s new documentary Miss Americana is about one thing: cats. Totally kidding, but there is a smattering of cat propaganda, and I would’ve liked some answers about her role in the movie CATS. This is not that movie (luckily). Miss Americana is a coming-of-age story. By now, we all know the tale […]
Kansas City, MO – The entire Strange Music, Inc. family suffered an unimaginable loss when Ces Cru’s longtime producer Justin “Info Gates” Gillespie suddenly passed away on Wednesday (January 29). Ces Cru rapper Ubiquitous took his sorrow to Instagram but managed to stay focused on Gillespie’s sense of humor. “This guy has the best sense […]
If you’re like me you greatly enjoyed the excellent scene in the Taylor Swift Netflix doc, Miss Americana, where Taylor has her cat, Oli, in a chic backpack carrier that any cat owner would be envious of. But if you are truly like me, you already own that exact cat backpack. Turns out another thing […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Chicago collective LowDown Brass Band has rolled through with their latest visual for the song “Destiny (Show Me How).” Written by the band’s vocalist/trumpeter Shane Jonas and the group’s MC Billa Camp, the song “explores the intrinsic value of relationships, ambition and fortitude, in the midst of fate,” as noted in an Instagram […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Veteran New York City rapper Afu-Ra has dedicated over 25 years to his craft but still manages to push himself artistically. Now, he’s back with a new video for “Reign On Me” featuring Mann, which finds both MCs putting their lyrical prowess firmly on display. The track comes from Afu-Ra’s forthcoming album […]
Ma$e is calling foul on Diddy’s recent comments at the Clive Davis’ recent pre-Grammys gala, essentially calling the Bad Boy Records founder a hypocrite. Days after Diddy called out the Recording Academy for its treatment of Hip Hop artists, the former Bad Boys signee took to Instagram to put Diddy on blast for the way he’s […]
All M.I.A. wants to do is*gunshot**gunshot**gunshot**gunshot**click**cash register noise*and take your money! But this time, it’s through Patreon. The musician and activist is opening up her world to her fans (for a fee). Patreon is a platform that allows fans to support artists of all kinds and receive exclusive content in return. It’s popular among online […]
The elusive Aesop Rock is back with a new video for “Rogue Wave,” the Rhymesayers MC’s first new single since last year’s Malibu Ken project and first solo single since 2018’s “Klutz.” Directed by frequent collaborator Rob Shaw, the visual pieces together several of Aes’ own black and white sketches into one continuous body of work — […]
Sa-Roc, one of the newer additions to the Rhymesayers Entertainment roster, is back with a new visual for “Hand Of God.” Directed by Tommy Nova, the video stars Sa-Roc as the human subject of an art exhibit. As she’s posed for the entertainment of her observers, she flexes her wordplay prowess over the Sol Messiah-produced […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Albuquerque, New Mexico-based producer Diles has resurfaced with yet another edition of his compilation series, Green Chile In The Air. Produced entirely by Diles, the aptly titled Green Chile in The Air Vol. 9 features nine fresh tracks and vocal contributions from Brand Nubian MC Sadat X, Z-Man, Ras Illy, Krudas Cubensi, Alphounce […]
Taylor Swift’s got her Shiv Roy political-consultant turtleneck on. Swift, famously, publicly apolitical until recently, urges you to get out there and participate in democracy on her new track “Only the Young.” The song, which was written and released exclusively for her new Netflix documentary Miss Americana, encourages young people to get involved in politics. […]
Megan Thee Stallion and Phony Ppl knew exactly what they were doing releasing a joint about cheating two weeks before Valentine’s Day. The Brooklyn-based band and the Houston-born rapper finally dropped the studio version of “Fkn Around,” which they debuted on Megan Thee Stallion’s Tiny Desk Concert. The song laughs about young people messing around […]
Maybe another Drake bop is what we need to get through the winter. Drake and Future dropped “Desires” on OVO’s SoundCloud overnight. It’s titled “DESIRES LEAK 2020 SUPER FUTURE DRAKE” on SoundCloud, as if they’re leaking their own song. It’s no Beyoncé surprise drop, but it’ll do. “Desires” might be a little extra something-something from […]
Method Man and Redman have joined forces with DJ Premier for a remix of Gang Starr’s “Bad Name.” The original song is one of the 16 tracks from the historic Gang Starr album, One Of The Best Yet, which arrived last November to the surprise of every Hip Hop purist out there. “My plan all along […]
Yo Gotti is back with a new album titled Untrapped. The project is his first studio LP since 2017’s I Still Am. “Fuck being politically correct!” he wrote regarding his latest album Instagram. “Fuck who gets offended! I’ve done sh!t that I aint proud of that I can’t take back. I fell out wit niggas […]
Tha God Fahim adds to his already extensive discography by dropping a new album titled Lost Kingz. The prolific MC’s latest solo project has been released through independent Hip Hop label Nature Sounds. The Atlanta-bred rapper/producer’s 10-track LP features collaborations with Mach-Hommy and Jedi Mind Tricks member Vinnie Paz. Production is handled by DJ Muggs, […]
Rob $tone has released Stone Cold, a 16-track album featuring collaborations with G Perico and P-Lo. The West Coast rapper says the LP is a more personal work than his previous projects. “Stone Cold is like a reintroduction to the game for me and me once again proving that I am here to stay!” Rob […]
Strange Music’s current rollout strategy involves releasing portions of its albums as EPs. Co-founder Tech N9ne has already dropped two EPs for his next project EnterFear, and the independent label isn’t slowing down with the release of Maez301’s Hasaan Phase 1. Maez301’s debut album underwent the same type of slow-drip campaign last year, so the […]
Los Angeles, CA – Soulja Boy is headed back to court as he’s being sued by his ex-girlfriend Kayla Myers for assault, battery and false imprisonment, according to TMZ. She’s also suing his assistant for sexual battery. The alleged assault and kidnapping occurred at his Malibu home last February and reportedly lasted for six hours. […]
Super Bowl LIV is coming up on Sunday, and it was announced today in Miami — the host city for the event — that Jennifer Lopez and Shakira will incorporate a Kobe Bryant tribute into their Halftime show performance. Lopez’s fiance, Alex Rodriguez, was a friend of Bryant’s, and he was the one who broke the […]