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Apple Music Launches New 'Hip-Hop DNA' Audio Series Celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop
by Michael Major - May 08, 2023 Launching now (May 8), Apple Music kicks off “Origins,” with 9 episodes released throughout the month of May dedicated to unearthing the storylines that define hip-hop’s most prominent regions (East Coast, West Coast, Midwest, and South).... 
Sugarhill Ddot Releases Bold New Single 'Let Ha Go'
by Michael Major - April 21, 2023 Boasting boundless energy and rapid-fire lyrics, the melodic concoction showcases the young MC's unfiltered approach and undeniable suave charisma.'Let Ha Go' produced by MCVertt (known for Lil Uzi Vert’s “Just Wanna Rock”) is accompanied by a striking video, which depicts the teenager's rise to sta... 
Leon Thomas Releases on New Single 'Crash & Burn'
by Michael Major - April 07, 2023 “Crash & Burn” was produced Faxxonly & BNYX of Working on Dying who has previously worked on projects with artists such as Drake, Future, and Lil Uzi Vert. Electric Dusk will feature tracks “Love Jones” ft Ty Dolla $ign, “X-Rated” ft. Benny The Butcher, and “Breaking Point” – a fan and media favorit... 
Mura Masa Shares New Track 'Whenever I Want' & Confirms Headline Dates
by Michael Major - April 03, 2023 Grammy-winning artist, producer and songwriter Mura Masa shares a new single, “Whenever I Want,” via his own Pond Recordings alongside a video directed by The Reids. The new track follows Mura Masa’s production on the chart-topping, global hit, “Boy’s a liar Pt. 2” with PinkPantheress and Ice Spice.... 
iann dior Releases New Single 'do it all'
by Michael Major - March 24, 2023 In January 2022, dior released his latest album. The record showcased his musicality, tapping into his alt-pop/rock sensibilities on tracks like “obvious,” which dior performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! with Travis Barker, while still maintaining his capabilities as a rapper on trap influenced tracks li... 
Jealous Of The Birds Returns With 'Morse Code' From 'Hinterland'
by Michael Major - March 23, 2023 Produced, engineered and mixed by Declan Legge, the album is heralded by the premiere of the first single, “Morse Code,” available now at all DSPs and streaming services. An official animated video – directed by filmmaker Andrew William Ralph (Lil Uzi Vert, Iggy Pop). Watch the new music video now!... 
Stack or Starve Announces Joint Venture With Def Jam
by Michael Major - March 03, 2023 Curtis ‘Boonah’ Brinkley and Director of A&R at Def Jam Shana Sherman have announced their joint venture with Def Jam Recordings. The partnership will help develop the careers of their growing roster via the label arm of their Philadelphia-based full-service entertainment company and creative incuba... 
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... 
Taylor Swift, Adele & More Nominated For iHeartRadio Music Awards - Full List of Nominations!
by Michael Major - January 11, 2023 Artists receiving multiple nominations include, AJR, Anitta, Bailey Zimmerman, Bad Bunny, Bebe Rexha, Beyoncé, BLACKPINK, Black Eyed Peas, Blxst, Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic, BTS, Calibre 50, Carrie Underwood, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Lil Nas X, Lizzo, Rihanna, Sam Smith, Selena Gomez, Shania... 
Smino Unveils Highly Awaited New Album 'Luv 4 Rent'
by Michael Major - October 28, 2022 After moving the culture to the beat of his own drum, generating hundreds of millions of streams, and earning widespread critical acclaim, St. Louis artist, rapper, songwriter, producer, and disruptor Smino presents Luv 4 Rent, his third album and debut project with Motown Records, in partnership wi... 
Fousheé Announces New Album 'softCORE'
by Michael Major - October 28, 2022 Genre-defying singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Fousheé is thrilled to share the news of her highly anticipated debut album, softCORE. A genius new song from the album, entitled “supernova,” is available to hear now. Fousheé is opening for Steve Lacy’s sold out Give You The Worl... 
Lozeak Shares New Alt-Pop Single 'XO'
by Michael Major - October 12, 2022 XO showcases everything from Hole, Kasabian, and Radiohead, to Avril Lavigne, Britney Spears, and Sugababes. The track was co-written with Jason Gil (Katy Perry, Doja Cat, Bebe Rexha, Lil Uzi Vert) and is the latest example of how lozeak is leading a new wave of British artists who are shaping the c... 
Quavo x Takeoff Reveal Pre-Save & Tracklist for Collaborative Debut Album 'Only Built For Infinity Links'
by Michael Major - September 23, 2022 Quavo and Takeoff have released the tracklist for their new album 'Only Built For Infinity Links.' Quavo brings his triplet flows and personalized style to his solo releases. Takeoff is the youngest member of trap trendsetters Migos, whose songs 'Versace' and 'Bad and Boujee' became major streaming ... 
iann dior Releases New Single 'Saddest Soundtrack'
by Michael Major - September 22, 2022 Multi-platinum selling and chart-topping recording artist iann dior releases his new single “saddest soundtrack.” The track premiered earlier on BBC Radio 1’s Future Pop show with Mollie King. Produced by Travis Barker, “saddest soundtrack” takes a more somber turn for dior. Plus, check out upcoming... 
Mura Masa Releases New Album 'demon time'
by Michael Major - September 16, 2022 The album features previously shared tracks “e-motions” with Erika de Casier, “Blessing Me” with rising Jamaican rapper Skillibeng and Gambian-British breakout star Pa Salieu—which was later remixed by Kali Uchis—“bbycakes” featuring Lil Uzi Vert, PinkPantheress and Shygirl—the album’s lead single r... 
Mura Masa Shares New Song 'e-motions' With Erika de Casier
by Michael Major - September 09, 2022 “e-motions” follows initial album offerings “Blessing Me” with rising Jamaican rapper Skillibeng and Gambian-British breakout star Pa Salieu. Late last year, Mura Masa teased demon time with the surprise track “2gether,” which followed collaborations with Shygirl—on a rework of Lady Gaga’s “Sour Can... 
Mura Masa Shares Kali Uchis Remix of 'Blessing Me' Ahead of 'demon time' Album
by Michael Major - August 16, 2022 Mura Masa has shared a remix of his track, “Blessing Me,” featuring Grammy-winning artist Kali Uchis. The original version of the track, which debuted in May as a BBC Radio 1 Hottest Record and has topped charts in Jamaica since its release, features rising Jamaican rapper Skillibeng and Gambian-Bri... 
Kelow Latesha Taps Asian Doll for New Single 'He Ain't Mine'
by Michael Major - July 21, 2022 Kelow LaTesha arrives full speed with the release of her base-knocking new single “He Ain’t Mine” featuring Dallas-born rapper Asian Doll. Kelow LaTesha is gearing up to release her forthcoming new project set for arrival before the last quarter of this year. Her single “Titanic,” featuring Goonew a... 
MAGDALENA BAY Announce Deluxe Reissue & Share Danny L Harle 'Chaeri' Remix
by Michael Major - July 20, 2022 To celebrate the Deluxe's release, Magdalena Bay announce a U.S. headline tour, and share the first taste of the reworked record. “Chaeri” receives a remix courtesy of Danny L Harle, who has written and produced for the likes of Charli XCX, Caroline Polachek, Clairo, Rina Sawayama, Carly Rae Jepsen,... 
Kelow Latesha Unveils 'On the Radar' Freestyle Performance
by Michael Major - July 18, 2022 Kelow garnered acclaim and a range of fans thanks to her definitive album TSA which was released in 2019 followed closely by TSA Deluxe in 2020. Songs like “PowerPuff Girls,” “Hammer Time,” and “The Real Deal,” showed off her ability to transcend genres and consistently innovate. Listen to the new p... 
iann dior Treats Fans to Surprise Track 'I Find It Hard'
by Michael Major - July 15, 2022 After uploading to SoundCloud, Dior's first song gained 10,000 plays in its first week and caught the ear of Internet Money founder Taz Taylor who invited the budding songwriter to work with him in LA. Shortly afterwards, iann dior inked a deal with Elliot Grainge’s label 10K Projects in April 2019 ... 
Mura Masa Unveils 'Hollaback Bitch' With Channel Tres and Shygirl
by Michael Major - June 23, 2022 Mura Masa unveils “hollaback bitch,” a new collaboration with Channel Tres and Shygirl. “hollaback bitch” follows recent release “Blessing Me,” featuring rising Jamaican rapper Skillibeng and Gambian-British breakout star Pa Salieu, which has exploded on TikTok with more than 111 million views and c... 
Iann Dior Unleashes New Single 'Live Fast Die Numb'
by Michael Major - June 09, 2022 Produced by the legendary John Feldmann (Blink-182, Avril Lavigne, 5 Seconds of Summer) and Mark Schick (Dua Lipa, Noah Cyrus, JP Saxe), the anthemic record demonstrates dior’s ability to channel his vulnerability through his music.... 
SoundCloud Profiles Underground Rap Scene Plugg Featuring Mexikodro, Nebu Kiniza, Bktherula & More
by Michael Major - June 07, 2022 The episode dives into how the underground hip-hop movement “plugg” first broke out on SoundCloud and in close-knit communities around Atlanta, and is exploding around the globe today. Interviews include producer Mexikodro, Nebu Kiniza and Yung Bans, and up-and-comers BabySantana, Bear1Boss, Bktheru... 
Mura Masa Confirms New Album 'Demon Time' With 'Blessing Me' Single
by Michael Major - May 25, 2022 Late last year, Mura Masa teased Demon Time with the surprise track “2gether,” which followed collaborations with Shygirl—on a rework of Lady Gaga’s “Sour Candy” for her remix album Dawn of Chromatica—and PinkPantheress—on “Just For Me.' “Blessing Me” features rising Jamaican rapper Skillibeng and G... |
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