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Lucky Daye Releases New Album 'Candydrip'
by Michael Major - March 10, 2022 Produced by longtime collaborator D’Mile, the 17-track body of work is the taste of a new era for Lucky, bringing listeners on a ride they’ve never experienced before. Also, along for the journey are collaborators and friends – rapper Smino, modern Chicago-drill zeitgeist Lil Durk, and synth-soul gr...
VIDEO: 2 Chainz Releases 'Bet It Back' & '10 Bracelets' Live Performances
by Michael Major - March 08, 2022 Vevo’s Ctrl series highlights the work of hard-hitting, cutting-edge musicians making an impact in today’s music scene – both emerging and established. These artists demand attention, and Vevo’s Ctrl shines a spotlight. 2 Chainz's performances follow sessions from Rick Ross, Common, Rapsody, Fat Joe...
Lucky Daye Releases New Single 'Nwa' with Lil Durk
by Michael Major - February 18, 2022 New Orleans-native, R&B powerhouse Lucky Daye has debuted his new single “NWA” ft. OTF Chicago rapper Lil Durk. Produced by longtime collaborator D’Mile, “NWA” ft. Lil Durk blends Daye’s smooth vocals over a trap infused, bossa nova-esque synth beat. Listen to the new single now! Plus, check out upc...
Pandora Expands Billionaires Station Suite with Two New Latin Billionaires Stations
by Michael Major - February 07, 2022 Latin Billionaires Pop features J Balvin, Shakira, Ozuna, Bad Bunny, Romeo Santos, Marc Anthony, Farruko, Zion & Lennox, and more. Latin Billionaires MX highlights billion-streaming Mexican artists including Marco Antonio Solis, Calibre 50, Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga, Los Tigres Del Norte, Intocab...
Cordae Releases New Album 'From A Birds Eye View'
by Michael Major - January 14, 2022 The 14-track album release is celebrated by the premiere of the brand new singles, “Chronicles (Feat. H.E.R. & Lil Durk),” and “Today (Feat. Gunna)” available at all DSPs and streaming services; an official music video for “Today (Feat. Gunna)” is streaming now via YouTube. Listen to the new album a...
PnB Rock to Celebrate EP Release With Livestream Concert
by Michael Major - December 21, 2021 The EP contains 6 tracks, including the officially released viral TikTok hit “HIGH” with DJ Luke Nasty, and boasts features from Lil Baby and Young Thug. “HIGH” follows Rock’s star-studded May release “Forever Never,” which has racked up over 15M streams and 2M video views to date, and the introspec...
Pandora Listeners Make Cardi B #1 Artist of 2021
by Michael Major - December 15, 2021 For the second year in a row, the megastar artist took the top spot on Pandora’s Top Thumb Hundred, led by her GRAMMY-nominated #1 hit, “Up.” Last year, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s “WAP” seized Pandora’s #1 most-thumbed spot. Other top artists on the list include Adele, Drake, Lizzy, and Doja ...
Vevo Names The Weeknd's 'Save Your Tears' Video of the Year
by Michael Major - December 13, 2021 Both worldwide and in the U.S., The Weeknd’s “Save Your Tears” tops the list with 615M views globally, and 102.9M views in the U.S. Released at the top of the year, “Save Your Tears” popularity was fueled by The Weeknd’s massively successful Superbowl performance. Other winners include Lil Nas X and...
Joyner Lucas & Lil Durk Team Up For 'Rambo'
by Michael Major - December 03, 2021 2x GRAMMY® Award-nominated independent rapper Joyner Lucas has announced today’s premiere of an incendiary new collaboration with chart-topping superstar Lil Durk. Lucas recently contributed his own “Shoot My Shot” to the Space Jam Soundtrack. Listen to the new collaboration now!...
VIDEO: Latto Shares New 'Soufside' Music Video
by Michael Major - November 08, 2021 Atlanta-based rapper Latto (formerly Mulatto) has shared her melodic and catchy new single and video “Soufside”. The new single follows “Big Energy'' released last month, and a viral freestyle on LA Leakers last week. Watch the new music video now!...
WondaGurl Produces 'Made A Way' ft. Future & Lil Durk
by Michael Major - October 08, 2021 WondaGurl, the multi-platinum and GRAMMY-nominated producer behind hits for Travis Scott, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Drake and more, just produced the newly released song “Made A Way” by FaZe Kaysan ft. Future & Lil Durk....
Meek Mill Announces New Album 'Expensive Pain'
by Michael Major - September 15, 2021 As part of the announcement, the Philadelphia native unveiled the album artwork for Expensive Pain, which was created from an original painting by renowned artist Nina Chanel Abney....
MTV Video Music Awards Announce Pre-Show Performers
by Michael Major - September 03, 2021 The pre-show will include special performances from Kim Petras, Swedish House Mafia, and Polo G. MTV will also open two special fan-voted social categories this week....
Toosii Shares New Song & Video 'head over hills'
by TV News Desk - July 16, 2021 The Syracuse-born, North Carolina-raised rapper – who has surpassed one billion combined global streams across all of his songs – will return to the road next Friday, July 23....
Lil Baby Announces 2021 The BACK OUTSIDE Tour
by A.A. Cristi - June 21, 2021 Lil Baby will embark on a nationwide tour with Lil Durk performing hits off their recent collaborative album, The Voice of the Heroes, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. ...
BET AWARDS 2021 Announces Star-Studded Performance Line-Up
by TV News Desk - June 17, 2021 Hosted by Academy Award®-nominated and Golden Globe®-winning actor, filmmaker and philanthropist Taraji P. Henson, the 2021 “BET AWARDS” will air LIVE at 8 PM ET/PT on BET....
Kevo Muney Releases Surprise EP 'Because I Love Y'all'
by TV News Desk - June 11, 2021 BECAUSE I LOVE Y’ALL follows the recent arrival of Muney’s acclaimed new mixtape, LUCILLE’S GRANDSON, available now at all DSPs and streaming services....
BET Awards 2021 Announces Official Nominations
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 27, 2021 This year’s nominees reflect an abundance of creative expression and Black excellence across music, television, film, and sports. ...
Calboy Releases New Single 'Miseducation'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 22, 2021 Written from the third person’s perspective, “Miseducation” describes the gun violence in the inner cities. In just the last year, Calboy has lost six close friends to gun violence, including KJ Balla....
Trap Manny Returns With 'IN TRAP WE TRUST'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 19, 2021 IN TRAP WE TRUST introduces the new single, “Mine (Feat. Rubi Rose),” which includes a sample from Sisqo’s classic “Thong Song” and is joined by an official companion video available now. ...
OMB PEEZY Teams Up With RYLO RODRIGUEZ For 'DOPE BOY'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 05, 2021 Today rapper OMB Peezy releases his new single 'Dope Boy' featuring Rylo Rodriguez. With a beat crafted by renown producer Hitmaka, the two rappers join forces bringing their unique styles to the melodious production....
French Montana and VEVO Release Performance Video for 'YOU DESERVE AN OSCAR'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 18, 2020 Vevo announces French Montana as the next artist in their Ctrl.At.Home series with a performance of “YOU DESERVE AN OSCAR” premiering today. 'YOU DESERVE AN OSCAR' follows the previously released 'FTMU.'...
French Montana and VEVO Release Performance Video for 'FTMU'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 16, 2020 Vevo announces French Montana as the next artist in their Ctrl.At.Home series with a performance of “FTMU” premiering today....
VIDEO: Lil Zay Osama Shares New Video for 'Ride 4 Me'
by Sarah Leiber - December 15, 2020 On the heels of his video for “Rumors” released last week Friday, Native Chicago artist Lil Zay Osama drops off another excellent video today for the breezy 'Ride 4 Me' featuring Florida rapper Jackboy....
VIDEO: IV JAY Releases Cinematic Music Video for 'Loser'
by Sarah Leiber - November 12, 2020 IV JAY is fresh off the release of her 5th Element project, a 9-track EP that showcases the R&B singer-songwriter’s versatility. IV is continuing to celebrate the release of 5th Element with a brand-new music video for “Loser.” ... |