Theo Wargo, Getty Images To celebrate the 44th anniversary of hip-hop’s dawning, Google created some incredibly dope digital turntables, where you can choose your own records and do your own mixes. Plus, once you get on it, it’s truly addictive. The game is hosted by the legendary Fab 5 Freddy, who’s gives you not only a tutorial on […]
[embedded content]Subscribe to TheBoombox on DJ Envy is the co-host of the Power 105.1’s popular syndicated radio show The Breakfast Club, but he’s also a notable hip-hop producer. On Thursday (Aug. 10), he premiered his new single “Text Ur Number” featuring Fetty Wap and DJ Sliink. Produced by Esentrik and Envy, it’s a club banger […]
Roc Nation Chicago’s reemergence as a breeding ground for rap talent may have been spurred in large part by the city’s patented drill sound, however, its extended presence on the national stage has been more the product of artists that would rather heal their hometown than glorify the violence that engulfs it. Vic Mensa, an […]
MF Doom is undoubtedly one of the most enigmatic figures in hip-hop. On Monday (Aug. 7), the supervillain came out of hiding to announce that he’s a presenting a 15-week song series called “The Missing Notebook Rhymes.” The first single from the series is “Notebook 00 – Negus” featuring the late and great Sean Price. […]
Slaughter Gang LLC / Epic Records When the 2016 XXL Freshman Class was revealed to the world in June of last year, one of the most unfamiliar faces to grace the cover was likely 21 Savage. Mainstream hip-hop fans were surely in the know when it came to picks like Anderson .Paak, Desiigner and Lil […]
The Other People’s Money Company / Interscope A stint in jail can throw off an artist’s entire career but luckily for Los Angeles native Jay 305, the setback was inspiration for his comeback, which is detailed on his debut album, Taking All Bets. This new LP lets listeners know more about the West Coast new […]
Roc Nation When one of the great musical icons of all-time decides to release an album, the occasion is sure to manufacture equal amounts anticipation and expectation. This has been a formality JAY-Z has gone through for much of his career, and continues to do so with the release of his 13th studio album, 4:44. […]
For nearly 40 years, the Kennedy Center Honors have celebrated people in the performing arts who have made significant contributions to American culture during their lifetimes. Unlike the Grammy Awards, Academy Awards and other such award shows, the Kennedy Center Honors do not focus on a single art form. Instead, they cover the entirety of […]
[embedded content]Subscribe to TheBoombox on Big Boi is hankering for some “Chocolate.” The OutKast member delivers a sweet and sexy visual for his latest single from Boomiverse. The G Visuals-directed clip features Daddy Fat Sax saluting the lovely ladies that catches his eyes that he dubs “Chocolate.” “We ain’t throwing rice / I’m just throwing […]
Vivien Killilea, Getty Images Blac Chyna is now reportedly pursuing a rap career. According to TMZ, Rob Kardashian’s ex is in the studio recording music and getting her bars up. An insider told the outlet that Chyna wants to be the new Nicki Minaj. Apparently, there are several record labels courting the bodacious model who […]
