Subscribe to TheBoombox on Recently, we shared two new Pharrell songs for the Despicable Me 3 soundtrack, “Yellow Light” and “There’s Something Special.” Now, three more songs from the film hit the Internet. One of them is called “Hug Me,” an ’80s styled tune, complete with heavy synths and punk rock vocals. There’s also the catchy “Doowit,” which could […]
R&B singer Shateish may not be a familiar name, but she’s been putting in work with the help of producer Nottz since 2008. The Portsmouth, Va. native has appeared on tracks with Scarface (“Still Here”), Pusha T (“How Many Tears”) and The Game (“Blood Moon”). Shateish just released a new bluesy track called “Hurt Away” […]
Kevin Winter, Getty Images Dr. Dre has vowed to donate $10 million to help construct a performing arts facility at the new Compton High School in Compton, Calif. The Los Angeles Times reports that Dre will be hands-on with raising monies for the complex, which is expected to open in 2020. The facility will provide […]
Subscribe to TheBoombox on In 1988, Ice Cube said “F— the police” and nearly 30 years later, ain’t a damn thing changed. In his new video for “Good Cop Bad Cop,” the rap veteran addresses police brutality while getting victimized by the crooked cops he talks about his his song. Directed by Gabriel Hart, the […]
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony‘s Krayzie and Bizzy Bone — collectively known as the group Bone Thugs — just released a video for their track “If Heaven Had a Cellphone,” featuring Tank. In the clip, the group borrows the overall vibe from their classic “Crossroads” video. In a statement, Krazyie said he and Bizzy came up with the song after they thought […]
If you like your rap grimy, then check out Mozzy and Gunplay’s collaborative album, Dreadlocks & Headshots, which is available for streaming on Spotify. The project consists of 12 bangers, including the kick-off single, “They Know.” Mozzy and Gunplay’s album is catered for the streets so there’s plenty of hardcore rhymes and head-nodding productions throughout. […]
With very little fanfare, Yo Gotti and Mike WiLL Made-It teamed up to release their collaborative project, Gotti Made-It. The streaming album features Gotti rapping all things trap-related over some Mike WiLL’s infectious productions. The project features only one rap cameo — Nicki Minaj on the bouncy on “Rake It Up,” which has become a […]
Subscribe to TheBoombox on Iggy Azalea and O’dell Beckham, Jr. rumors have been swirling all week, ever since Page Six reported that Iggy was spotted with the New York Giants receiver at Bowlero Woodland Hills bowling center in Los Angeles. Beckham addressed the chatter via Twitter earlier this week, and now Iggy has chimed in. […]
Mary J. Blige has just dropped the new video for the remix of “Love Yourself” featuring A$AP Rocky from her recent album, Strength of a Woman. The visual, directed by Taj and Dre and shot in both Los Angeles and New York City, follows video release for the title track and “Thick if It,” and finds […]
Solange brought her Seat at the Table to the Guggenheim Museum in New York as part of the Red Bull Music Academy Festival on Thursday (May 18). The R&B singer delivered a powerful performance that tore down walls and put Black power on display, according to Billboard. “Being a black woman of color, I’m not […]
