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ONE Musicfest Celebrates 15th Anniversary With A Star-Studded Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - August 09, 2024 ONE Musicfest (OMF), presented by Procter & Gamble (P&G), in collaboration with Live Nation Urban (LNU), has announced its eagerly awaited lineup for its 15th anniversary of music, culture, and celebration. The annual two-day festival, founded by Jason “J” Carter, is set for Saturday, October 26th, ...
LOGIC Releases New Song 'Deja Vu. (Feat. DJ Drama)'
by Josh Sharpe - May 31, 2024 Grammy-nominated rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer Logic has released his third new track “Deja Vu (ft. DJ Drama)” from his forthcoming full-length album. Logic states, “Almost 10 years ago I released the song “Fade Away” and now we’re running it back with ‘Deja Vu’. Big thanks to my f...
Stove God Cooks Will Embark on 'Let Him Cook Tour'
by Stephi Wild - April 04, 2024 Babygrande Recording artist Stove God Cooks has announced his upcoming Let Him Cook Tour, with special guest The Yutes, will kick off in Dallas, TX on 4-21-24. ...
J. Stone Releases New Album 'The Definition Of Success' Ft Nipsey Hussle, Hit-Boy & Dave East
by Michael Major - November 22, 2023 In 2019, J. Stone's longtime friend, business partner, and frequent collaborator Nipsey Hussle (RIP!), inspired J to create “The Definition” series. J.Stone linked up with DJ Drama for the Gangsta Grillz tape Rollin Stone, which featured collaborations with Curren$y, Young Dolph, Juicy J, Daz Dillin...
ONE Musicfest 2023 Shatters Records and Ignites Piedmont Park in Atlanta With 100K in Attendance
by Michael Major - November 02, 2023 This year's events were made even more remarkable by the presence of sponsors who curated interactive activations for fans to enjoy. Amongst others, Procter & Gamble, Toyota, Sprite, Jack Daniels, and Red Bull provided festival-goers with unique experiences throughout the weekend....
Westside Gunn Releases New Album 'And Then You Pray For Me'
by Michael Major - October 13, 2023 Westside Gunn releases his new album 'And Then You Pray For Me' featuring appearances and production from Rick Ross, J.I.D., Jeezy, DJ Drama, RZA, Benny The Butcher, Conway The Machine, Tay Keith, Giggs, Stovegod Cooks, Est Gee, Boldy James, Denzel Curry, Rome Streetz, Daringer, Conductor Williams, ...
Omb Peezy Links With Peezy for New Single 'Never Change'
by Michael Major - July 19, 2023 Mobile, Alabama native OMB Peezy has created his own lane to Hip-Hop stardom by talking about the only thing that matters—the truth. After gaining the world’s attention with over 20 million streams and a successful run of mixtapes including 2022’s MisGuided hosted by DJ Drama, the 26-year-old lyrici...
YNP Maine Taps Ndotspinalot for New Single 'Aw Yeah'
by Michael Major - June 14, 2023 YNP Maine shares his razor-sharp new single “Aw Yeah” featuring Ndotspinalot. The All Day produced song hears the young MCs trade tightly wound verses with one another over a punishing beat that elicits their most athletic flows. It also comes complete with a Haitian Picasso directed video that capt...
The Roots & Live Nation Urban Announce 2023 'Roots Picnic Weekend'
by Michael Major - February 20, 2023 Diddy will headline and Ms. Lauryn Hill will co-headline and perform the entirety of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill – a rare event– to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the seminal album’s release. Award-winning American comedian, screenwriter, television and film producer, and actor Dave Chappell...
GRAMMYs To Celebrate 50 Years Of Hip Hop With Historic Segment Featuring Missy Elliot, Queen Latifah & More
by Michael Major - February 02, 2023 The performance will feature Big Boi, Busta Rhymes with Spliff Star, De La Soul, DJ Drama, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Missy Elliott, Future, GloRilla, Grandmaster Flash, Grandmaster Mele Mel & Scorpio/Ethiopian King, Ice-T, Lil Baby, Lil Wayne, The Lox, Method Man, Nelly, Public Enemy, Queen Latifah, and more. ...
OMB Peezy Announces Mixtape 'Misguided' Hosted by DJ Drama
by Michael Major - August 11, 2022 Multi-million streamed rap star OMB Peezy has announced the release of his new mixtape MisGuided, available on all music service platforms [An Overkill Ent/ 300 Entertainment]. Renowned music maven DJ Drama will host OMB Peezy's latest full-length offering as a Gangsta Grillz mixtape. Plus, check ou...
Charli XCX, PinkPantheress & Release DJ Mixes For Apple Music
by Michael Major - December 27, 2021 To ring in the new year, Apple Music has launched a series of 24 exclusive DJ mixes from a diverse array of artists including Charli XCX, PinkPantheress, DJ Drama, Illenuium, Just Blaze, and more. The mixes come to Apple Music from over 12 countries and span an array of musical styles, including dan...
Jack Harlow Returns With New Song 'Whats Poppin'
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 21, 2020 Rising Louisville, KY rapper JACK HARLOW kicks off 2020 with the fiery, Jetsonmade & Pooh Beatz-produced “WHATS POPPIN.” The bouncy, urgent new song arrives today alongside an equally energetic companion video, directed by Cole Bennett, out now via Lyrical Lemonade....
Westside Gunn's Announces New Masterpiece 'Hitler Wears Hermes 7'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 29, 2019 Griselda's (Westside Gunn, Conway The Machine & Benny The Butcher) ascension, both collectively and individually is palpable. From their inauspicious Buffalo roots, to signing with Jay-Z's Roc Nation and Eminem and Shady Records, the Griselda juggernaut has created a real and sustaining moment. That...
Atlantic Records and Live Nation Urban Present the 2018 Access Granted: HBCU College Tour
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 21, 2018 Atlantic Records and Live Nation Urban proudly present the first-ever “Access Granted: HBCU Tour” which is set to visit select Historically Black Colleges and Universities throughout the east and southeast during the 2018 homecoming season....
Atlantic Records Officially Welcomes RecoHavoc
by Tori Hartshorn - August 17, 2018 Atlantic Records Officially Welcomes RecoHavoc...
Winners Announced for 2017 BET HIP-HOP AWARDS, Hosted by DJ Khaled
by Caryn Robbins - October 11, 2017 Winners of the 2017 BET HIP-HOP AWARDS were announced last night, Tuesday, October 10th, at a ceremony hosted by DJ Khaled. Among the winners was Kendrick Lamar's DAMN. who took home the award for album of the year....
Hip Hop Icons Honored at 2017 ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Awards
by Julie Musbach - June 24, 2017 The ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards returned toThe Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 22, 2017 for its 30th annual ceremony. The invitation-only event celebrated the songwriters and publishers of the most performed ASCAP songs on the 2016 R&B/hip-hop, rap and gospel charts.... |