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Spotify celebrated its 10th anniversary recently and the music streaming giant decided to crunch some numbers on the most popular artists and songs on its platform. To no surprise, Drake came out on top as its most-streamed artist of all time, beating out Eminem, The Weeknd, Rihanna and Ed Sheeran. BUT, …
Read More »Migos, Yo Gotti, Cardi B And More To Take The Stage At the 2018 BET Hip Hop Awards
The BET Hip Hop Awards has announced this year’s lineup for performers, which includes Cardi B, Gucci Mane, Migos and more. The Hip Hop Awards will be hosted by comedian Deray Davis and will take place in Miami at The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater. This year’s performers …
Read More »Tupac’s Unreleased Music Gets Returned To His Estate After 5 Year Legal Battle
Mother of the late, great Tupac, Afeni Shakur, entered into a legal battle against Entertainment One in 2013 for unpaid royalties. Two years after her death, the estate settled with the entertainment company for royalties owed and Tupac’s unreleased catalog of music. The lawsuit against Entertainment One was orchestrated by …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: Fabolous Released “Ghetto Fabolous” 17 Years Ago
On September 11, 2001, 17 years ago today, Fabolous released his debut studio album, “Ghetto Fabolous” on Desert Storm and Elektra Records. With singles such as “I Can’t Deny It,” which features vocals by Nate Dogg and samples Tupac Shakur’s Ambitionz Az a Ridah,” and “Trade It All,” which was …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: Jay-Z Released “The Blueprint” 17 Years ago
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On September 11, 2001, 17 years ago today, Jay-Z released his sixth studio album, “The Blueprint” on Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings. Prior to the album’s release, Jay-Z was awaiting two criminal trials, as he became one of the biggest targets for diss tracks. However, in response, Jay …
Read More »Eminem Surprises Fans With the Release of New Album, “Kamikaze,” Disses Joe Budden and Tyler the Creator
Wake up! Shortly after midnight on Friday, a new solo project from Eminem came unannounced. The mogul surprised fans with “Kamikaze” by sneaking the album online without a calculated rollout. “Kamikaze” is Eminem’s second album in just eight months. The 13-track album features collaborations with Joyner Lucas, Jessie Reyes, and …
Read More »TLC’s Chilli Opens Up About New Netflix Docu-Series, Authenticity In Music, and Forthcoming Las Vegas Residency
Nearly five years since the premiere of their record-breaking VH1 biopic, “CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story,” the iconic group is giving fans another intimate glimpse into their historic career with Netflix’s “Once in a Lifetime Sessions.” The streaming platform’s new eight-part music docu-series, which also features episodes with Moby, Oasis and …
Read More »“I Think I Sh*t Myself”: Eminem Reflects On His First Time Meeting Hip-Hop Icons Like LL Cool J And Dr. Dre
Detroit rapper #Eminem reminisces on his early rap career and talks about his rise to fame in an upcoming interview with hip-hop icon, #LLCoolJ. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The interview will appear on a monthly program, hosted by LL Cool J and DJ Z-Trip. Each show will welcome hip-hop artists to reflect on …
Read More »”Gone But Not Forgotten:” Remembering Aaliyah ”Babygirl” Haughton 17 Years Later
Aaliyah was one in a million. It’s been 17 long years since the tragic passing of young pop icon, Aaliyah, following a 2001 plane crash that claimed the singer’s life, along with eight others. Though Aaliyah is no longer with us, her influence lives on. A trailer blazer of the …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: N.W.A. Released Debut Album “Straight Outta Compton” 30 Years Ago
On August 8, 1988, 30 years ago today, West Coast gangsta rap group, N.W.A. released their debut studio album, “Straight Outta Compton,” on Eazy-E’s label Ruthless Records. Produced by group members, Dr. Dre and DJ Yella, the album served as an introduction to gangsta rap, as it highlighted the lifestyle …
Read More »Kendrick Lamar Joins Eminem As The Only Hip-Hop Artist To Spend 300 Weeks On Billboard Charts With “good kid, m.A.A.d. city”
#KendrickLamar is now the first hip-hop artist besides #Eminem to have his album sit on the Billboard charts for over 300 weeks. The Compton-native birthed his debut studio album “good kid, m.A.A.d. city” back in 2012. The project now sits at No. 116 on the Billboard 200 list and just …
Read More »Calvin Harris Tops Forbes’ Annual Highest-Paid DJs List For Sixth Consecutive Year
After topping Forbes’ 2017 list of highest-paid DJs, Calvin Harris still reigns supreme as the world’s highest paid DJ. This week the business magazine unveiled their annual World’s Highest-Paid DJs Of 2018 list, which finds Harris retaining the number one spot for the sixth consecutive year — earning an estimated …
Read More »Scott Storch Says Dr. Dre’s “Detox” Album Is “Gonna Happen…Matter Of Fact, I Know That It’s Gonna Happen”
After much delay, Dr. Dre’s long-awaited and once-shelved, “Detox” album is coming soon, according to Scott Storch. The multi-platinum producer, who served as a co-producer on Dre’s classic 1999 sophomore effort “The Chronic 2001,” revealed the news during an interview on Los Angeles radio station Power 106’s “The Cruz Show.” …
Read More »Kanye West’s Yeezy Brand Is Reportedly On Track To Become Worth “Close To” $1 Billion
It appears Kanye West’s previous statements about his Adidas Yeezy brand reaching the $1 billion mark this year may soon become a reality. According to the Blast, sources close to the West family claim his Yeezy brand company with Adidas recently received “a valuation” which has put the brand’s “total …
Read More »Move The Crowd: These DJs Are Guaranteed To Have Your Next Party Lit
As a DJ, taking control of a crowd and receiving a reaction is no easy feat to accomplish. The cultural phenomenon that helped birth hip-hop in the Bronx during the late 1970s has since crossfaded into greater heights across the globe, contributing to a multi-billion dollar industry. And in addition …
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