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Video: Skip Marley Marks New Chapter With Latest Single 'Close'
by Josh Sharpe - October 25, 2024 Skip Marley released his new single 'Close,' featuring a music video directed by Gabriella Kingsley. The track, produced by Rykeyz, reimagines Maxi Priest's classic 'Close To You.'...
Buju Banton to Play First-Ever US Arena Tour
by Josh Sharpe - July 15, 2024 The historical run kicks off on August 24th in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at the Amerant Bank Arena, making stops across United States to Tampa, Washington DC, Boston, MA, Atlanta, Houston, TX, Inglewood, CA before heading to Brooklyn NY, Barclays Center. ...
Spice 1 Ft Snoop Dog, Rick Ross & Q Bosilini Drop 'Gangsta Shhh'
by Michael Major - March 05, 2024 The Bay Area legend's brand of vivid, raw and uncut lyricism, venting on the complexities of street life, has resulted in Gold plaques, soundtrack singles (“Trigga Gots No Heart” from Menace II Society Film), and respect from Hip-Hop's elite; including making classics with Tupac, Too Short, MC Eiht,...
French Montana Serves Up Fifth And Final Chapter Of The 'Mac & Cheese' Mixtape Series With Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Lil Baby, Rick Ross, Westside Gunn & More
by Michael Major - February 26, 2024 The mixtape includes collaborations like 'Splash Brothers” featuring Lil Wayne and Rick Ross, a nod to two of the best NBA All-Star guards on Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, showcasing the power of Montana at the intersection of music and sports. Other tracks include “Stand United” featuring Kanye ...
1999 Write the Future Releases Debut Album 'hella (˃̣̣̥╭╮˂̣̣̥) ✧ ♡ ‧º·˚:'
by Michael Major - February 09, 2024 Featuring genre-spanning collaborations from artists including Rich Brian, Warren Hue, Ghostface Killah, Busta Rhymes, Smino, Cuco, Amaarae, Offset, BADBADNOTGOOD, Westside Gunn, Dumbfoundead and more, the album boasts A-list features across 24 songs, pulling back the curtain on 1999 WRITE THE FUTUR...
1999 Write the Future Announces Debut Album 'hella (˃̣̣̥╭╮˂̣̣̥) ✧ ♡ ‧º·˚:'
by Michael Major - February 06, 2024 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE released their latest single “LONG in the tOOth” (feat. Pos of De La Soul & The Budos Band) by legendary hip hop group De La Soul & Indonesian rapper Warren Hue. The brassy, bass-heavy track weaves the inimitable swagger of De La Soul together....
Yfn Lucci Pleads 'Free Me' on New Single
by Michael Major - February 02, 2024 YFN Lucci releases new single 'Free Me' and teases more new music to come. Listen to the single now. It notably picks up where he left off on 2020's acclaimed Wish Me Well 3, which flaunted fan favorites such as the platinum-certified smash “Wet (She Got That…)” and “Both of Us” [feat. Rick Ross & L...
1999 Write the Future Release 'Steakface' Ft. Phum Viphurit & Masiwei
by Michael Major - February 02, 2024 Out now via 88rising and RCA Records, the groove-laden single fuses retro-influenced production with each artist's signature styles, juxtaposing Phum Viphurit's melodic vocals with Masiwei's slick lyricism. Blending English and Mandarin, “STeAKFACe” marks the latest in a streak of genre-blurring rel...
1999 Write the Future Release New Single 'Silence Stares Me Down' Ft. Rich Brian & Cuco
by Michael Major - January 26, 2024 “silence STArEs me down” sees Indonesian powerhouse Rich Brian team up with Latin indie pop multi-instrumentalist & producer Cuco, an unexpected but brilliant pairing. The result is a uniquely mesmerizing track, with its airy rhythm and mellow instrumental seamlessly complementing both Cuco's laid-b...
Offset & Warren Hue Join Forces on New Single 'Slopes' From '1999 Write the Future'
by Michael Major - January 19, 2024 Out now via 88rising and RCA Records, “SLOPES” is another hip-hop-heavy gem from 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE's anticipated debut project, set for release this year. Pairing 88rising artist Warren Hue with Migos member and trap veteran Offset, “SLOPES'' is a confident and braggadocious track, with Hue and ...
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. ...
1999 Write the Future Releases 'Light Rails' Ft. Rick Ross & Rich Brian From Forthcoming Project
by Michael Major - January 12, 2024 “LiGhT rAiLs” is a reunion for Rich Brian and Rick Ross, who previously collaborated on “Run It” alongside DJ Snake for the soundtrack of Marvel Studios' film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. On the new track, they continue to build rapport exchanging fun, hard-hitting bars set to an infec...
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...
Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, K. Michelle & Jaheim to Play the Prudential Center
by Michael Major - November 21, 2023 Get ready Newark, N.J. for A Night of Love presented by S.J. Presents with a stellar musical lineup featuring R&B superstars Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, K. Michelle, and New Jersey's own Jaheim. Find out how to get tickets now!...
Rick Ross & Meek Mill Release New Album 'Too Good to Be True'
by Michael Major - November 10, 2023 Ross and Meek have integrated an impressive line-up of star-power on the album with special guests including DJ Khaled, Fabolous, French Montana, Future, Jeremih, Teyana Taylor, The-Dream, Vory, Wale and the legend himself, Shaquille O'Neal with Dame D.O.L.L.A. Check out their latest music now!...
Elyrix Sheds A Tear On Album 'NO SORROW'
by Michael Major - November 09, 2023 Elyrix is thrilled to release his new album, No Sorrow, now available on all streaming platforms. Following a string of singles featuring the likes of Gunna and Nav, Elyrix is back and better than ever with his newest body of work No Sorrow. Heading in a more pop direction, No Sorrow is certainly hi...
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...
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...
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, ...
Westside Gunn Releases New Album 'And Then You Pray For Me'
by Michael Major - October 13, 2023 Westside Gunn releases his new album 'And Then You Pray For Me' featuring appearances and production from Rick Ross, J.I.D., Jeezy, DJ Drama, RZA, Benny The Butcher, Conway The Machine, Tay Keith, Giggs, Stovegod Cooks, Est Gee, Boldy James, Denzel Curry, Rome Streetz, Daringer, Conductor Williams, ...
Rick Ross + Maybach Music Group Partners With Gamma
by Michael Major - September 29, 2023 gamma., the artist-first multimedia platform providing creative and business services across all artistic and commercial formats, announces a major expansion of its artist, executive, and content rosters with the addition of the illustrious hip-hop impresario, business magnate and cultural icon Rick...
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...
Ja Rule To Headline Amazon Music's Final '50 & Forever' City Sessions
by Michael Major - August 04, 2023 Amazon Music announces the final “50 & Forever” City Sessions livestream of the summer. On August 10, the eve of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, legendary Grammy-nominated rapper Ja Rule and a lineup of friends and collaborators will hit the stage for a special performance from The Rooftop at Pier 17 in...
Rap Phenom Kash Doll Is 'Ridin'' on Energetic New Single
by Michael Major - June 16, 2023 On the track, a nostalgic R&B loop underlines Kash’s hard-hitting and emotionally-charged bars. Between thumping 808s, sizzling hi-hats, and lively snaps, she unleashes three incendiary verses punctuated by her nimble flow and quotable punchlines. Alternating between deft rapping and dynamic singing... |