Ballerific Music

17 years ago on Sep. 19, 2000, Harlem rapper Cam’ron released his second studio album ‘S.D.E. (Sports, Drugs & Entertainment).’ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The album, originally titled “The Rough, Rough, Rough Album,” was intended to be released in 1999, but due to the date being pushed back, more songs were able to …

Cardi B is well on her way to having one of her biggest years to date. As the Summer smash, “Bodak Yellow” reaches new heights on the Billboard 100 chart, peaking at No. 2, the Bronx rapper is one spot away from making history. ⠀⠀⠀ Over the weekend, radio hosts and …

On Sept. 18, 2004, Terror Squad’s hit song ‘Lean Back’ peaked at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs chart for the 6th week in a row. ⠀⠀ Released as the second single of the group’s album ‘True Story’, ‘Lean Back’ featured verses from rappers Fat Joe and Remy Ma. …

On September 16, 1979, Sugar Hill Gang introduced the rest of the world to a new sound that would change music forever. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ With the release of ‘Rapper’s Delight’, hip-hop became a mainstream genre, introducing people all over the world to the sounds that were once only familiar to …

Eight years ago today, rapper Kid Cudi released his debut album, ‘Man on the Moon: The End of Day’. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ In collaboration with Kanye West’s GOOD Music, Dream On, and Universal Motown, Cudi’s album was a unique body of work, with an alternative, yet hip-hop, sound that remains unmatched. …

On September 14, 1999, Russell Tyrone Jones, better known as Ol’ Dirty Bastard, released his second and final solo album, ‘N**** Please’.   Within the first week of its release, the album debuted at #10 on the Billboard 200 charts with 93,000 copies sold. After only three months, the album …

21 years ago today, the world lost the rap icon Tupac Shakur. Shakur was born Lesane Parish Crooks on June 16, 1971 in East Harlem, New York. ⠀⠀⠀ He got his start at a young age as a background dancer for Digital Underground, before starting his own rap career in …

On this exact day, 23 years ago, Notorious B.I.G released his debut album ‘Ready to Die’. Not only was this the album to launch the iconic emcee’s career, but it also catapulted the reputation of Bad Boy Records, as the first album to release on the label. ⠀⠀⠀ Whether it …

19 years ago today, Lauryn Hill’s debut album ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’, debuted at #1 on the #Billboard200 charts, only confirming how iconic this body of work was.   The album, which gave us the classic hit ‘Doo Wop (That Thing)’ and earned Ms. Hill five Grammys (including Album …

Cardi B asked you what chick was working as hard as her? She dropped two mixtapes in six months. Now she can add the catchy trap anthem, #BodaKYellow is certified gold. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Bodak Yellow sits comfortably at the number three spot on #Billboards top 100 not to mention the visual …

-blogged by @miss_binky If you’re a fan of VH1’s Love & Hip-Hop franchise, then chances are you’ve noticed that most of the cast members ALWAYS seem to be in the studio – but not necessarily making huge moves in the music industry. Well that’s all changed with Cardi B. The …

Growing up in the 80’s, 90’s and even early 2000’s, we have heard music that may have been inappropriate, however, we knew all the words. At that time, we did not know what we were singing. We just knew it was catchy. There are many times when you listened to Isley …

-blogged by @miss_binky They haven’t collaborated since their 1996 single, “If I Ruled the World,” but that’s not stopping Nas and Lauryn Hill. The duo announced that they’ll be hitting the road together this Fall.   The iconic artists will kick off their month-long jaunt in Chicago on September 7th, …

The Rolling Loud Festival kicks off today May 5, through May 7, and if you couldn’t make it to Miami to partake in the festivities, you can watch it all live from the comfort of your home.   Revolt TV is live streaming, from two stages AND backstage, over 30 performances …

-blogged by @miss_binky If you haven’t listened to Kendrick Lamar’s latest album, DAMN., you’re definitely in the minority. The critically acclaimed new project sold over 600,000 copies in its first week alone, making it the highest selling debut in 2017 – but that’s not all. It looks like all ten …