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Stella Mwangi Releases New EP 'ICON'
by Michael Major - June 17, 2022 The fashionista and songstress’ newest release is a bangin’ 7-track onslaught of uber-confident pop infused with sass and swagger. It’s confident, sexy, powerful, and showcases Stella’s undeniable flow that fans of the Norwegian-Kenyan artist and model will surely be eager to hear. Mwangi shows off ...
VIDEO: Doja Cat Drops 'Vegas' Video From ELVIS Soundtrack
by Michael Major - June 06, 2022 Watch Doja Cat's video for her single “Vegas” from the ELVIS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. The video features Shonka Dukureh, who plays Big Mama Thornton in the film. ...
Doja Cat Releases 'Vegas' From Forthcoming ELVIS Soundtrack
by Michael Major - May 06, 2022 RCA Records drops Doja Cat’s melodic, bouncy new single “Vegas” from the ELVIS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. The soundtrack is set to be released the same date as Baz Luhrmann’s forthcoming film ELVIS, starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks. The track incorporates “Hound Dog” in a unique, singul...
A&E Announce Original Podcast 'Origins of Hip Hop' Hosted by Grandmaster Caz
by Michael Major - May 05, 2022 The ten-episode season will include interviews with industry insiders and experts such as Sha-Rock, considered the first female emcee; Grand Wizzard Theodore, credited with inventing the popular “scratching” technique; and Kurtis Blow, one of the first commercially successful Hip Hop artists....
RCA to Release ELVIS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Featuring Lead Single from Doja Cat
by Michael Major - April 26, 2022 ELVIS is an epic spectacle from filmmaker Baz Luhrmann that explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler) through the prism of his relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). The soundtrack features Elvis’s body of work spanning the 1950s, 60s and 70s, while also ce...
Busta Rhymes, Eve, Fat Joe, Ice-T and More Join A&E Networks Latest Docu-Series ORIGINS OF HIP HOP
by Michael Major - April 19, 2022 Across eight hours, the series will explore the origins of Busta Rhymes, Eve, Fat Joe, Grandmaster Flash, Ice-T, Ja Rule, Lil Jon, and Uncle Luke as they reflect on their personal journeys and the evolutions of their artistic points of view through their own eyes. The series will be narrated by reno...
Doja Cat Announces Fan-Favorite Mexican Pizza To Make Historic Return To Taco Bell
by Michael Major - April 18, 2022 Doja Cat, the voice of the Taco Bell people, was one of the first to confirm the news last night, live from one of the biggest music stages on earth, when she literally dropped the mic with the HOT news of the Mexican Pizza’s return. Watch Doja Cat announce the menu item's return during her Coachel...
Zebra Katz Celebrates 10 Years of Hit Single 'Ima Read'
by Michael Major - March 31, 2022 Released on Diplo's Mad Decent label imprint, the song quickly went viral. It was remixed by Azealia Banks, Gangsta Boo, Grimes, and Busta Rhymes and a second version of the song featuring fellow American rapper Njena Reddd Foxxx soon followed. “Ima Read” has accrued 8 million+ streams across platfo...
NEMS, Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes & Styles P Release 'Bing Bong (Remix)'
by Michael Major - March 17, 2022 With his new project, Bing Kong, coming tomorrow, NEMS discusses how the “Bing Bong” single and its remix has changed his life and given him an appreciation for all the years of grinding. Bing Kong also features two more remixes, an underground Remix featuring Vado and Shoota93 and an “H-Town” (Remi...
DESTRUCTO Drops New Single and Reveals Upcoming Tour
by Marissa Tomeo - March 06, 2022 Over the last several months, American electronic music producer, DJ and tastemaker DESTRUCTO (Gary Richards) has been entertaining listeners with a varied but unique body of new work ranging from a remix of Dolly Parton’s classic “Jolene” to dancefloor cut “Distorted Reality” with Brazil’s DJ Glen....
Diplo Releases New Self-Titled Album
by Michael Major - March 04, 2022 Diplo’s has released first full-length of electronic music in 18 years—is out now on the Higher Ground imprint of his own Mad Decent. He also shares the video for the previously released track “Don’t Forget My Love” with Miguel, directed by the Kinopravda collective and shot by “Euphoria” cinematogr...
Diplo Announces New Self-Titled Album
by Michael Major - February 11, 2022 Diplo—the most prolific electronic artist of all time—will release a self-titled new album. A new song, “Don’t Forget My Love” with Miguel, debuts today. His first full-length of electronic music in 18 years, Diplo is set for release on the Higher Ground imprint of his own Mad Decent. Diplo has work...
VIDEO: Doja Cat Releases 'Get Into It (Yuh)' Music Video
by Michael Major - January 31, 2022 Doja Cat has released a new music video for 'Get Into It (Yuh).' Doja Cat's new album Planet Her came out in June 2021 and dominated the charts, debuting at #1 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and #2 on the Billboard Top 200. The album featured The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, SZA, and more....
VIDEO: Doja Cat Teases 'Get Into It (Yuh)' Music Video
by Michael Major - January 28, 2022 Doja Cat has released a new teaser trailer for the 'Get Into It (Yuh)' music video. Doja Cat's new album Planet Her came out in June 2021 and dominated the charts, debuting at #1 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and #2 on the Billboard Top 200. Doja Cat has collaborated with Busta Rhymes, Eryka...
VIDEO: Doja Cat Releases 'Woman' Music Video
by Michael Major - December 03, 2021 Doja Cat has released the music video for 'Women', off of her recent album, 'Planet Her'. “Kiss Me More” ft. SZA, the lead single off Planet Her is certified platinum by the RIAA and hit #1 at Top 40 and Rhythm radio with over 2.7 billion streams worldwide. Watch the new music video now!...
Stephen Marley to Hit the Road in August & September 2021
by A.A. Cristi - July 21, 2021 Cementing his iconic status while proudly carrying on the Marley legacy, Stephen aptly titled his tour after his father Bob Marley and The Wailers' iconic 1978 live album. The headlining tour spans the United States' Pacific Coast, Southwest, The Rocky Mountains, Midwest and Southeast region, wrappi...
Qveen Herby Debut Album 'A Woman' Out Now
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 24, 2021 “I need to thank you, the Qveendom, for supporting me for SO LONG,” says Qveen Herby. “Watching me grow as an artist. Teaching me & inspiring me. I love you. This album is YOURS as much as it is mine… you have made me ‘A WOMAN.’”...
Cash Cash Drop New Single 'Ride Or Die'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 23, 2021 Cash Cash initially teased out the album with “Too Late” [feat. Lukas Graham & Wiz Khalifa], and on its heels, the 2021 single “Ride Or Die” [feat. Phoebe Ryan] illuminates the enduring power of their signature sound. ...
Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Anywhere Celebrates Women's History Month
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 01, 2021 Additional upcoming female performances include interdisciplinary performing artist Arielle Rosales, electro pop artist La Force, soul queen of New Orleans Irma Thomas, and reggae label VP Records founder Miss Pat....
CJ Drops New Single & Video 'Bop'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 26, 2021 Accelerating his rapid rise to the forefront of hip-hop with nearly half-a-billion streams, critically acclaimed Staten Island, NY rapper CJ unleashes a brand new single and music video entitled “Bop” today....
Stream DJ Muro's Remix of J Dilla's 'Think Twice'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 15, 2021 BBE is announcing a special 20th Anniversary edition of one of the most important records in the label’s history: J Dilla’s Welcome 2 Detroit....
CJ Signs to Warner Records
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 13, 2021 Today, rising Staten Island rapper CJ has announced his signing to Warner Records. Billboard highlighted the news saying, 'With his first Warner EP, executive produced by French Montana, set to be released soon, CJ now looks to solidify his status beyond his breakthrough hit.' ...
Carson Daly Hosts NBC'S NEW YEAR'S EVE 2021 Alongside Amber Ruffin, Stephen 'Twitch' Boss, & More
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 14, 2020 NBC kicks off the new year with a star-studded lineup of musical guests for an evening of holiday fun with “NBC’s New Year’s Eve 2021.” ...
Jerry 'Wonda' Duplessis Joins Newark Symphony Hall's Board of Directors
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 09, 2020 Newark Symphony Hall, one of New Jersey’s largest arts and entertainment venues, today announced that Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has appointed Grammy-winning record producer, Jerry “Wonda” Duplessis, to the venue’s Board of Directors....
Avenue Beat's 'F2020' Tops NY Times Best Songs of 2020 List
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 07, 2020 When Sami Bearden, Savana Santos and Sam Backoff couldn’t take the cultural hostility, COVID-19 shutdown, Say Their Names injustice and general anxiety this year turned into, they did what they do best.... |