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Madlib Returns With New Track Featuring Black Thought and Your Old Droog
by Josh Sharpe - May 01, 2024 The visionary musician Madlib has introduced his new single 'REEKYOD,' featuring the lyrical prowess of Black Thought and Your Old Droog. 'REEKYOD' serves as more than a song; it's a manifesto of artistic independence and musical brilliance, a celebration of real rhymes, mesmerizing beats, and the u... 
Madlib & Karriem Riggins Release New Jahari Massamba Unit Single 'Otis' Tambourine'
by Michael Major - February 22, 2024 Karriem Riggins and Madlib released “Otis' Tambourine,” the third single from their upcoming Jahari Massamba Unit album YHWH is LOVE. Driven by a tambourine, “Otis' Tambourine” sounds like astral jazz playing underwater. It pays homage to Jahari member Madlib's years of bold musical exploration into... 
BJ the Chicago Kid Announces 'The Gravy Tour'
by Michael Major - January 31, 2024 “The Gravy Tour” will begin on April 27th, 2024, in Alexandria, Virginia, at Birchmere Music Hall, making stops across North America in New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Nashville, Atlanta, and more before wrapping up in Honolulu, Hawaii at The Blue Note Hawaii on June 6th! Fans can expect to he... 
Madlib & Karriem Riggins Announce New Jahari Massamba Unit Album 'YHWH Is LOVE'
by Michael Major - December 14, 2023 Revered producers and multi-instrumentalists Karriem Riggins and Madlib announced a March 1st release date for YHWH is LOVE, their second album together as Jahari Massamba Unit. The full-length will be the official release for Law of Rhythm, a new record label founded by Riggins and music executive ... 
Benny The Butcher Unleashes New Single 'One Foot In' Ft Stove God Cooks
by Michael Major - December 08, 2023 Benny The Butcher - the Grammy-Nominated and Emmy-Award-winning member of Buffalo's acclaimed Griselda collective - unleashes a new single and music video entitled “One Foot In” ft. Stove God Cooks, produced by HIT-BOY, via Def Jam Recordings. ... 
Sly5thAve Shares Fresh Orchestral Take On Destiny's Child Hit 'No, No, No Pt. 2'
by Michael Major - December 07, 2023 The song originally achieved iconic status through the collaboration of Destiny's Child and Wyclef Jean, soundtracking school dances and car rides alike. Sly5thAve's inventive reinterpretation delves into one of the song's sources from Barry White's “Strange Games & Thangs.”... 
Video: Chika and Freddie Gibbs Link Up for Cinematic Music Video 'Truth or Dare'
by Michael Major - November 09, 2023 Grammy®-nominated artist CHIKA presents the epic music video for her new single “TRUTH OR DARE” featuring Freddie Gibbs. The regal visual finds CHIKA embodying an African Queen with fearless female warriors by her side as she walks through the wilderness to hold court. Watch the new music video now!... 
Video: Earl Sweatshirt & the Alchemist Share New Music Video for '100 High Street'
by Michael Major - October 17, 2023 Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist surprised both the music and media landscapes at large with the initial August release VOIR DIRE, which arrived with the exciting lead single, 'Sentry' ft. MIKE. As the anticipation for the album in its entirety continued to grow, the second DSP-accessible track, 'T... 
Zacari Returns With “Reverse” Featuring Grammy Award Winner James Fauntleroy
by A.A. Cristi - September 29, 2023 Gearing up for the release of his debut album this fall, TDE signee and singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Zacari – who made waves with his previous singles like 'LOVE.' with Kendrick Lamar and the Black Panther soundtrack feature “Redemption” – returns today with the contempora... 
Zacari Recruits James Fauntleroy for 'Reverse'
by Michael Major - September 29, 2023 Zacari – who made waves with his previous singles like 'LOVE.' with Kendrick Lamar and the Black Panther soundtrack feature “Redemption” – returns with the contemporary R&B track “Reverse” featuring multiple GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, and record producer James Fauntleroy (Kendrick Lama... 
BJ the Chicago Kid & Coco Jones Duet on New Single 'Spend the Night'
by Michael Major - September 08, 2023 GRAMMY-nominated singer BJ The Chicago Kid and R&B songstress Coco Jones releases a new single, “Spend The Night” via RTW Records/RCA Records. BJTCK & Coco Jones bring the heat with 'Spend The Night,' a much-needed feel-good R&B anthem to bid farewell to summer. The infectious beats, masterfully cra... 
Deftones Announce the Fourth Annual 'Dia de Los Deftones'
by Michael Major - August 15, 2023 Multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning Sacramento band Deftones share the details for their fourth annual Dia De Los Deftones set for Saturday Nov. 4 at Petco Park in San Diego, CA. Headlined, hosted, and curated by Deftones, the all-ages festival lineup also features 100 Gecs, Knocked Loose, Doechii,... 
Chika Releases Searing New Single 'Demigod'
by Michael Major - July 07, 2023 Grammy®-nominated artist CHIKA unleashes her powerful new single “DEMIGOD,” a blistering meditation on creativity, fame, and self-belief. Following an atmospheric intro, the rapper breaks down her mindset and motivations with razor-sharp bars that seemingly nod to opps and mounting expectations in t... 
BJ the Chicago Kid Taps Freddie Gibbs for New Track 'Liquor Store in the Sky'
by Michael Major - June 12, 2023 BJ The Chicago Kid, a 7X GRAMMY-nominated singer and songwriter, releases a new single, “Liquor Store In The Sky” ft. Freddie Gibbs via RTW Records/RCA Records. 'Liquor Store In The Sky' was born at Memphis' legendary Royal Studios, the very same creative sanctuary once graced by the iconic Al Green... 
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... 
Young Jimmy Releases Cover of Nirvana's 'Come As You Are'
by Blair Ingenthron - March 19, 2023 Young Jimmy has a genre defying sound dubbed HOOD ROCK, showcasing a dynamic rock rhythm in reinterpreted Nirvana classic: 'COME AS YOU ARE'.... 
Joyce Wrice Announces New 'Motive' EP Featuring KAYTRANADA
by Michael Major - September 28, 2022 The highly anticipated announcement arrives with the release of her official video for Motive lead single “Iced Tea” produced by frequent collaborator KAYTRANADA. The Kill Bill and Anime-inspired visual, directed by Xavier Tera, pays homage to Wrice’s Japanese heritage and showcases her innate danci... 
Thing Festival Shares Full Weekend Schedule With Jungle, Modest Mouse, Father John Misty & More
by Michael Major - August 10, 2022 This year’s lineup includes Jungle, Modest Mouse, Father John Misty, Goose, Sparks, Freddie Gibbs, José González, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and more, with Jerrod Carmichael, Reignwolf, Modern Biology and Your Last Meal with Rachel Belle recently added.... 
Meechy Darko (Flatbush Zombies) Shares New Single 'on GOD'
by Michael Major - August 03, 2022 Freddie Gibbs and A-Trak join Meechy Darko on a new track. The hard driving song “On GOD” is found on his long awaited debut album, Gothic Luxury. The track was co-produced by Jay Versace and Dot Da Genius and finds Darko trading verses with the legendary rapper Gibbs while A-Trak adds a sweeping ci... 
Deftones Announce the Third Annual 'Dia de Los Deftones'
by Michael Major - August 02, 2022 After a two-year hiatus, multi-platinum GRAMMY Award-winning Sacramento band Deftones will return the annual Dia De Los Deftones, taking place Saturday, Nov 5 at Gallagher Square at Petco Park in San Diego. This all-ages festival lineup includes Deftones, Turnstile, Phantogram, Freddie Gibbs, Audrey... 
Mary J. Blige, Summer Walker & More Join Roots Picnic Lineup
by Michael Major - May 26, 2022 The festival concourse will be rounded out by the Toyota SoundStage featuring performances by Mary J. Blige with the Roots, Summer Walker, WizKid, Kirk Franklin, Jazmine Sullivan and more; the CIROC and DeLeón VIP Experience, Everything Legendary Stage, Picnic Village with local businesses and non-p... 
Japanese Breakfast, Jason Isbell & Brittany Howard to Perform at 2022 A2IM Libera Awards
by Michael Major - May 25, 2022 The event celebrates the talent of the indie music community, honoring DJ, producer, and rapper Madlib with the Independent Icon Award. A legend in the indie hip hop community and one of the most prolific producers and DJs of all time, Madlib began his career in the early nineties when he joined the... 
YO! MTV RAPS Hosted by Conceited and DJ Diamond Kuts to Premiere on Paramount+
by Michael Major - May 02, 2022 Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, YO! MTV RAPS will be a comprehensive deep dive into the current state of hip hop, with hosted segments from renowned battle rapper Conceited and celebrated deejay DJ Diamond Kuts, live performances, cyphers and lifestyle content. Check out the episode lineup an... 
Grammy Nominated Rapper Freddie Gibbs Joins Rick Ross on 'Ice Cream'
by Marissa Tomeo - April 01, 2022 Today, Indiana’s first Grammy®-nominated rapper and budding actor Freddie Gibbs releases “Ice Cream.” Arriving ahead of his Coachella performance with Madlib, Gibbs teams up with Rick Ross for a fiery rap anthem that finds the collaborators flexing their financial success and flipping birds over a... |
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