All Money In/Atlantic Nipsey Hussle has been practicing quality over quantity since he low-rode his way into the game more than a decade ago. The Slauson boy has dropped 12 solo mixtapes and a handful of collab projects that speak to and for the streets. And he really lives the hustler mentality that he weaves into his bars […]
In the hours since DJ Khaled’s song “Top Off” dropped, folks have been dissecting JAY-Z’s and Beyoncé’s fiery lyrics. Bey’s sassy lyrics were determined by fans to be pointed at Kim Kardashian (“I break the internet, top two and I ain’t number two/My body, my ice, my cash, all real, I’m a triple threat”) and […]
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were noticeably absent from this year’s Fashion Week events in New York and Paris, but they have been keeping an eye on what’s popping on the runways. So much so, that Kimmy had to put a legendary fashion house on notice for allegedly copying her husband’s creativity. On Wednesday (Feb. […]
DJ Khaled has dropped the energetic “Top Off” featuring JAY-Z, Beyoncé and Future, from his upcoming album, Father of Asahd. Produced by Khaled, Beyoncé and Joe Zarillo, the track opens with Future wailing about taking the top off the Maybach, with JAY-Z adding he sees the cops behind him but “he ain’t gonna stop.” On the […]
After a three-year hiatus, CeeLo Green is back with a new song called “Brick Road.” It’s a lament of sorts with the former Goodie Mob member reflecting on his days of “cooking up dope.” Produced by Vinny Venditto and YNIGO, the song boasts a somber piano groove and a hip-hop-influenced beat. On the track, Green […]
Suzy isn’t bashful; this slapper more than a shot in the dark. He delivers woofer worthy basslines on the reg, and clean synth lines like no other. This time out, the production is handled by Los Angeles native Paupa, who takes a similar approach to beat construction. “Viral” is no exception to this formula. You’d expect this […]
Dreamville/Interscope Most aspiring rappers view signing a deal with a major record label as confirmation that they’ve made it big—more like a finish line than a fresh beginning. Once the ink dries, these artists can lose the sense of hustle that landed them their spot in the first place. Luckily, J. Cole protégé Cozz doesn’t subscribe to that kind […]
One of the forefathers of the turntablism movement, Rob Swift, gave a keynote speech on “research and teaching as it pertains to the art of DJing” at Indiana University this week. Rob is a co-founder of one of the most influential DJ crews of all time, the X-Ecutioners. That famed New York City squad began […]
The inquisitive members of the Beyhive are on the case again. Some fans spotted a Ticketmaster page pop up in the U.S. and U.K. that seemed to feature Beyoncé and JAY-Z before it was removed. That was enough to get people excited, and start speculating if another joint tour for the couple is secretly in the works. A […]
Rapper Da Brat has announced that she will star in a stage adaptation of the 1996 hood classic, Set It Off. The veteran rapper-actress will play Queen Latifah’s memorable character Cleopatra “Cleo” Sims. Joining her in the play will be R&B singer Latoya Luckett and actresses Kyla Pratt and Demetria McKinney. Playwright Je’Caryous Johnson is […]
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