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Rock The Bells Cruise Adds Additional Performers to Lineup Including Busta Rhymes, Method Man & More
by Josh Sharpe - April 29, 2024 The full line-up includes Jadakiss, E-40, Rakim, Talib Kweli, Digable Planets, Busta Rhymes, Method Man and Redman, Scarface, Twista, Goodie Mob featuring Khujo, T-Mo, and Big Gipp, Mia X, 8Ball & MJG, Sa-Roc, and house band The Soul Rebels....
Tampa Bay Rapper Rublow Drops Debut Mixtape 'Blow Print'
by Josh Sharpe - April 19, 2024 East-side Tampa Bay rapper Rublow is making a bold statement with powerhouse bars on his debut mixtape, Blow Print, out now via Cash Money Records. Blow Print opens with the cinematic “No Love In Da Streetz” where a piano melody tightens around a soulful sample as he explains, “I came from hard time...
Rock The Bells Cruise Announces First Wave Of Artists Including Jadakiss & More
by Michael Major - March 05, 2024 The initial wave of artists includes Jadakiss, E-40, Rakim, Talib Kweli, Digable Planets, and AZ, along with a cast of DJs that set the tone for the inaugural cruise, including DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kid Capri, Mannie Fresh, and Rock The Bells Radio's own The Finisher Mister Cee, DJ Scratch, and DJ Epps. Ro...
Rublow Keeps the Momentum up With Fiery Single 'No Weight'
by Michael Major - February 02, 2024 “No Weight” follows the release of “Blow Talk” whose buzzing music video has already clocked 222K YouTube views and counting. Rublow continues to earn tastemaker acclaim. None other than Ebro Darden co-signed him, and ATTACK THE CULTURE raved, “It's all types of big flexing for the Cash Money Record...
Video: Watch Killer Mike Perform 'Motherless' For Vevo
by Michael Major - January 16, 2024 Vevo and Killer Mike release performance video for 'Motherless' in new collaboration. Vevo Ctrl artists demand attention, and Vevo's Ctrl shines a deserving spotlight. Killer Mike's performance follows sessions from Rick Ross, Common, Rapsody, Fat Joe, Jeezy, Jadakiss, Fabolous, A$AP Ferg and more. ...
Tampa Bay Rapper Rublow Ignites New Single 'Blow Talk'
by Michael Major - January 10, 2024 The visual has already picked up traction right out of the gate, gathering 100K YouTube views and counting. The official video showcases Rublow's charisma and confidence front-and-center. It plunges viewers into his world as he spits bars to the camera in a hometown convenience store, in an abandone...
AZ Releases New Album 'Truth Be Told' Featuring Appearances Fat Joe & Pharoahe Monch
by Michael Major - December 01, 2023 The album features appearances and production from Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, T-Pain, The Alchemist, Conway The Machine, Dave East, Pete Rock, Statik Selektah, Idris Elba, Bink, Buckwild, Kaygee, Heatmakerz, Rockwilder, and Baby Paul, Doe Or Die II was a mainstay at the top of the DSP charts up...
AZ & Fat Joe Release 'How We Get It' From New LP 'Truth Be Told'
by Michael Major - November 24, 2023 Featuring appearances and production from Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, T-Pain, The Alchemist, Conway The Machine, Dave East, Pete Rock, Statik Selektah, Idris Elba, Bink, Buckwild, Kaygee, Heatmakerz, Rockwilder, and Baby Paul, Doe Or Die II was a mainstay at the top of the DSP charts upon its re...
Billy Danze (M.O.P) & Lady Lee Release 'Blessings & Prayers'
by Michael Major - November 17, 2023 Along with the new single and visual, Billy announced a new solo album, The Answer, which will be released in the first quarter of 2024. The Answer will include guest appearances from his M.O.P. brethren Lil Fame, Ghostface Killah, Jadakiss, Redman, Pharoahe Monch, Faith Evans, Evidence, Styles P, ...
Video: Watch Offset Perform 'ON THE RIVER' With Son, Wave Set Cephus
by Michael Major - November 07, 2023 Vevo, the world's leading music video network, announces Offset as the next artist in their ctrl series with a performance of “ON THE RIVER' off his sophomore solo album, SET IT OFF. 'ON THE RIVER' serves as not only Offset's debut ctrl performance, but the debut performance of his toddler son, Wave...
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....
Video: Mr Eazi Shares Live Performance of 'We Dey'
by Michael Major - November 01, 2023 Vevo’s Ctrl series highlights the work of hard-hitting, cutting-edge musicians making an impact in the music scene. These artists demand attention, and Vevo’s Ctrl shines a deserving spotlight. Mr Eazi's performance follows sessions from Rick Ross, Common, Rapsody, Fat Joe, Jeezy, Jadakiss, Fabolous...
Giggs & Diddy to Perform Together in a Special One-Night-Only Event in London
by Michael Major - October 30, 2023 Giggs and Diddy are set to deliver a groundbreaking performance at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London, come Tuesday, November 7th. This collaboration brings together two titans of the hip-hop and music world for a special one-night-only event, creating a ‘not to be missed’ experience for fans....
AZ Releases New Single 'This Is Why' & Ahead of New Album 'Truth Be Told'
by Michael Major - October 27, 2023 AZ, Grammy-nominated artist, is back with a new single and album produced by Buckwild. The album features appearances from Fat Joe & Pharaohe Monch. His debut album featured Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, T-Pain, The Alchemist, Conway The Machine, Dave East, Pete Rock, Statik Selektah, Idris Elba, ...
Video: BIA Shares Performance of 'FALLBACK' For Vevo Ctrl
by Michael Major - August 24, 2023 Vevo’s Ctrl series highlights the work of musicians making an impact in the music scene – both emerging and established. These artists demand attention, and Vevo’s Ctrl shines a deserving spotlight. BIA's performance follows sessions from Rick Ross, Common, Rapsody, Fat Joe, Jeezy, Jadakiss, Fabolou...
Ralo Unveils New Single 'Street Honors' Featuring Jadakiss
by Michael Major - April 10, 2023 One of the most needed voices on the Atlanta rap scene, Ralo has released his latest track, “Street Honors,” featuring Jadakiss. 97 Months follows Ralo 2021 project release Political Prisoner, which featured T.I., 2 Chainz, Jacquees, Mozzy, Bigga Rankin, Derez De’Shon, and Jessica Dime....
VIDEO: Macklemore Performs 'HEROES' Off Upcoming Album 'BEN'
by Michael Major - February 27, 2023 Vevo’s Ctrl series highlights the work of musicians making an impact in the music scene – both emerging and established. These artists demand attention, and Vevo’s Ctrl shines a deserving spotlight. Macklemore's video performance follows sessions from Rick Ross, Common, Rapsody, Fat Joe, Jeezy, Jada...
VIDEO: Flo Milli Performs 'Conceited' and 'Bed Time' for Vevo ctrl
by Michael Major - February 23, 2023 Previously, Flo Milli worked with Vevo for Ctrl performances of 'In The Party' and 'My Attitude,' as well as a Ctrl.At.Home performance of 'Weak.' She was also named a 2020 Vevo Artist To Watch, performing '19' and 'Not Friendly' for the series. Watch the new videos now!...
VIDEO: A Boogie Wit da Hoodie Performs 'Secrets' For Vevo ctrl
by Michael Major - February 21, 2023 Vevo, the world's leading music video network, announces A Boogie Wit da Hoodie as the next artist in their Ctrl. series with performances of 'Secrets' premiering off his album, Me vs. Myself. Previously, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie worked with Vevo in 2015 for two 'Live at Vevo' sessions of 'Drowning' a...
VIDEO: Paul Rello Shares 'GLORY' Short Film
by Michael Major - December 20, 2022 This new music video was produced by Jon Vulpine of Glass Dagger Film Co who previously worked on music videos for artists like Lil Wayne, Sean Kingston, Soulja Boy, Trina, Backstreet Boys and more and follows the success of the music video for Paul’s previous single “Ain’t That The Truth” that was...
DJ Khaled Nominated for Six 2023 Grammy Awards
by Michael Major - November 16, 2022 Another one! Global mega-star DJ Khaled has once again risen to the top of the game with six nominations at the 2023 GRAMMY® Awards. He has earned a total of 10 nominations throughout his career to date. He has also notably tied Future for most rap category nominations this year....
Malaa Unveils Debut Album Ft. Fivio Foreign, Ghostface Killah, Jadakiss, & More
by Michael Major - September 30, 2022 Malaa has finally unveiled his long-awaited debut album: Don Malaa. Cementing the artist as a heavyweight in electronic music, hip-hop, and beyond, it’s a far-reaching project that features a staggering list of collaborators including A-Trak, DJ Snake, Fivio Foreign, Ghostface Killah, Jadakiss, Tcha...
DJ Khaled Releases New Album 'GOD DID'
by Michael Major - August 26, 2022 The album includes Eminem, Future, Kanye West, SZA, 21 Savage, Lil Wayne, Lil Durk, Roddy Ricch, Travis Scott, Latto, City Girls, Don Toliver, Jadakiss, John Legend, and the late Juice WRLD. Of course, he also reunites with longtime brothers Drake, JAY-Z, and Rick Ross, while his sons Asahd and Aala...
VIDEO: Pusha T Shares 'Dreamin of the Past' & 'Brambleton' Performances
by Michael Major - August 18, 2022 Vevo has named Pusha T as the next artist in their Ctrl. series with performances of 'Dreamin of the Past' and 'Brambleton' premiering off his album It's Almost Dry. Previously, Pusha T worked with Vevo for an exclusive interview around his previous album called 'How The Purple Tape Shaped Daytona' ...
M For The Movement Drops New Single 'I FEEL IT TONIGHT'
by Michael Major - May 31, 2022 The three-artist group, J. Vision, Mega Sean and Mz. Tulip bring passion and a unique approach to the Hip-Hop/Pop genre’. The group’s fresh sound has garnered the attention of Rihanna, Eminem's former group D12, Grammy winning reggae artist Wayne Wonder, Sass Jordan, Choclair, Snow, Bare Naked Ladie... |