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Jermaine Dupri Joins Forces With Ashanti, Nelly, & Juicy J for New Sizzling Single 'This Lil' Game We Play'
by Michael Major - February 09, 2024 Jermaine Dupri has teamed up with Ashanti, Nelly, and Juicy J for their new single 'This Lil' Game We Play.' Hinging on a hypnotic sample of Subway & 702's classic 1994 track of the same name, “This Lil' Game We Play” unites three powerhouse voices while featuring production from Dupri. Right out th...
Jermaine Dupri and So So Def Recordings Inks Multi-Year Deal with Create Music Group
by Michael Major - February 07, 2024 The new partnership will bring the legendary label and all its recordings, publishing, as well as its historic So So Def Recordings back catalog to Create Music Group. In addition, the new collaboration will launch new music and new artists under the direction of GRAMMY Award-winning producer, hall ...
Xscape, Jagged Edge, Anthony Hamilton, Da Brat, TLC, Dem Franchize Boyz & Youngbloodz to Perform at So So Def Festival
by Michael Major - August 23, 2023 DJ Jermaine Dupri, announced his upcoming So So Def Festival, a celebration of hip-hop and R&B music. The multi-day festival will feature performances from well-renowned artists, including Xscape, Jagged Edge, Anthony Hamilton, Da Brat, TLC, Dem Franchize Boyz, and Youngbloodz. Watch a video promo!...
Jermaine Dupri and Curren$y to Play Concert at Webster Hall
by Michael Major - April 24, 2023 Grammy® Award-winning producer, songwriter, and rapper Jermaine Dupri, and New Orleans-based rapper and founder of Jet Life Recordings, Curren$y, recently announced they will showcase a live performance of their highly anticipated EP For Motivational Use Only at New York’s infamous Webster Hall on T...
Jermaine Dupri and Curren$y Announce Upcoming Concert at the Eastern in Atlanta
by Michael Major - March 30, 2023 Following the release of their debut single “Essence Fest,” Grammy® Award-winning producer, songwriter, and rapper, Jermaine Dupri, and New Orleans-based rapper and founder of Jet Life Recordings, Curren$y, announced their upcoming concert at The Eastern in Atlanta, GA on April 7th in support of the...
Jermaine Dupri Makes a Guest Appearance on MARIAH CAREY: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL Special
by Michael Major - December 20, 2022 Grammy Award-winning songwriter, superproducer, visionary, and CEO of So So Def Jermaine Dupri makes a guest appearance on CBS’s MARIAH CAREY: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!, a new two-hour primetime concert special. Additional special guest appearances include Drew Barrymore, Billy Porter, Slick Rick, and...
VIDEO: Erica Banks Drops New Song 'Designer'
by Michael Major - November 12, 2021 The new song and video that pairs luxurious flexes and fierce bars with a nostalgic, fitting, and booming sample of Crime Mob's 'Stilettos (Pumps).' “Designer” arrives hot on the heels of Banks’ 2021 American Music Award nominations — for “Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist,” and “Favorite Trending Song...
ABC News Announces Special Honoring Women in Hip-Hop
by Michael Major - October 12, 2021 Narrated by Salt of Salt-N-Pepa, 'Real Queens of Hip Hop' features spoken word by MC Lyte, new interviews with Rappers Eve, Da Brat, Trina, City Girls, Monie Love, Yo-Yo and More, and an original score by WondaGurl....
Urban One Pays Tribute To Black Women Leading The Change
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 05, 2021 Each musical selection will commemorate electrifying performances of the jazz and soul ensemble's hit singles with a modern twist. The ceremony will also feature with talented, contemporary, female performers including Jazmine Sullivan, Da Brat, Le'Andria Johnson, Avery Sunshine, and the all-female ...
Hitmaka Shares 'Thot Box (remix) ft. Young MA, Dreezy, Mulatto, DreamDoll, Chinese Kitty'
by Abigail Charpentier - November 15, 2019 GRAMMY-nominated producer Hitmaka enlisted the help of Young MA, Dreezy, DreamDoll, Mulatto, and Chinese Kitty to respond to his summer single “Thot Box” with a tenacious remix. “Thot Box (remix) ft. Young MA, Dreezy, Mulatto, DreamDoll, Chinese Kitty” drops alongside an out-of-the-box visual, direc...
WE tv Releases Sneak Peak of POWER, INFLUENCE AND HIP-HOP: THE REMARKABLE RISE OF SO SO DEF
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 18, 2019 The prolific career of hip hop mogul Jermaine Dupri and his indelible influence on music over the last 26 years is explored in 'Power, Influence and Hip-Hop: The Remarkable Rise of So So Def' debuting Thursday, July 18 on WE tv. In addition, Dupri will celebrate the world premiere of the documentary...
Ciara, Missy Elliott, and Dua Lipa to Perform at the AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 28, 2018 Dick clark productions and ABC today announced a red-hot collaboration from multiplatinum-selling artist Ciara and two-time American Music Award winner Missy Elliott, as well as a performance from singer/songwriter and first-time AMA nominee Dua Lipa. Ciara, Missy and Dua join previously announced p...
Anthony Hamilton Joins Jermaine Dupri's So So Def 25th Anniversary Cultural Curren$y Tour
by TV News Desk - August 08, 2018 Iconic GRAMMY® Award-winning multiplatinum-selling R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Anthony Hamilton joins Jermaine Dupri's So So Def 25th Anniversary Cultural Curren$y Tour this fall. It kicks off October 14 in Washington, D.C. at Capital One Arena, stops at major arenas across the country, and...
Jermaine Dupri Announces So So Def 25th Anniversary Cultural Curren$y Tour
by Tori Hartshorn - July 30, 2018 Grammy Award-winning Producer, Hall of Fame Songwriter, recording artist, and TV star Jermaine Dupri, has been an iconic presence in the music industry for 25 years. Celebrating his legacy and So So Def's quarter century of success, Jermaine is bringing all his artists together on one stage at Barcl...
Legendary Jacksons to ReceiveLifetime Achievement Award & Perform at 'Black Music Honors'
by Caryn Robbins - August 03, 2017 Central City Productions will pay tribute to The Jacksons, Donnie McClurkin, Slick Rick, Guy, Oleta Adams and Jody Watley, at Black Music Honors. Thelive television special taping will take place on Friday, August 18, 2017 at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) in Nashville, TN.... |