Ballerific Music

blogged by @lovelikejhoney  Minutes after releasing his fourth studio album, #Drake created media madness when he finally answered the question fans have been asking for weeks: “Do you have a secret child??”  On a song titled “Emotionless” featuring a melodic sample from #MariahCarey, the Toronto rapper admits that he does …

Through the years many artists have leveraged their voice and platform to address the growing unrest of social issues in America. From Nina Simone’s timeless classic “Strange Fruit” to Childish Gambino’s “This Is America,” music has offered an antidote to embolden, enlighten and entertain disenfranchised listeners. To help carry on …

  —blogged by @lovelikejhoney ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The annual celebration of achievements in the entertainment industry known as the #BETAwards went down this evening in Los Angeles, California. After almost 10 years, Oscar Award winning actor, #JamieFoxx, returned to host the award show at time when black excellence is taking the …

On June 23, 1992, 26 years ago today, #MaryJBlige released her first single “You Remind Me” from her debut album, “What’s the 411?” The single was written by Eric Milteer and produced by Dave “Jam” Hall. The track was originally used for the soundtrack of the 1991 comedy, #StrictlyBusiness.   …

BET has announced that they will be honoring Grammy-Award winning singer and songwriter, Anita Baker, with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. During the ceremony that will air on BET on June 24th, Baker will be recognized for her 40+ years in the music game as an R&B music legend. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ …

—blogged by @lovelikejhoney   It all started in an elevator. Since the 2014 incident where Beyoncé’s sister, #Solange, was caught on camera punching and kicking #JAYZ, fans had lingering questions that weren’t addressed until two years later. In 2016, Beyoncé released her sixth album “Lemonade” which spilled the tea on …

On June 14, 2005, 13 years ago today, #Ludacris released “Pimpin’ All Over the World” as the fourth and final single from his fifth studio album, “The Red Light District.” The song was produced by Polow da Don and Donni Scantz, written by Luda, Jamal Jones and Darnley Scantlebury, and …

On June 13, 2000, 18 years ago today, #DMX released “What These B*tches Want” from his third studio album, “…And Then There Was X.” The single features #Sisqó of #DruHill.     “What These B*tches Want” was written by #DMX, Mark Andrews, Tamir Ruffin, and Phillip Weatherspoon and released on …

On June 8, 2004, 14 years ago today, #TerrorSquad released their second single, “Lean Back,” from their second studio album, “True Story.” The hip-hop dance track featured #FatJoe and #RemyMa with production by Scott Storch.  The song became both artists’ biggest hits, as it topped the Billboard Hot 100 for …

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In the mix of rap beefs, one of the most controversial beefs of all time was between 2 Pac and Notorious B.I.G. This showed that no one was off limits with punchlines that had you thinking, “Damn!” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On June 4, 1996, 22 years ago today, 2 Pac …

Beef in Hip-Hop is so necessary for the community. It is not about the physical but the punch lines that you bring to your opponent. Now if you start a beef, it is only right to finish it but understand that there are ‘NO RULES.’ No one is off limits …

On May 24, 2005, 13 years ago today, T.I. released “ASAP” as his third single and final single from his third studio album, “Urban Legend.”   Although the song is said to be a diss track for Houston rapper, Lil Flip, it was still a success as it sold over …

On May 20, 1991, 27 years ago today, Dj Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince released their hit summer jam, “Summertime.” The song was the lead single from the dynamic duo’s fourth studio album, “Homebase.”   The song was a major hit for the Philly natives and has become the …

On May 20, 1997, 21 years ago today, Missy Elliott released “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly).”  The song was written and composed by Don Bryant, Bernard “Bernie” Miller, Missy Elliott, and producer Timbaland for her debut album “Supa Dupa Fly.” It contains a sample of Ann Peebles’ 1973 single “I …

On May 19, 1998, 20 years ago today, Brandy and Monica released their duet, “The Boy Is Mine.” The song was also released as the lead single from the ladies’ second albums, Brandy “Never Say Never” and Monica “The Boy Is Mine.”   The song was inspired by Michael Jackson …