A sample used almost 40 years ago on a song that was recently sampled by Metro Boomin that bore the single, “Like That” featuring Future and Kendrick Kamar (Which lit the fire for the Drake/Lamar battle that took place this year) has been flagged by the estate of Barry White in a recent copyright infringement… Continue reading ‘Like That’ Barry White’s Estate Sues Creators Of Song Sampled By Metro Boomin, Future And Kendrick Lamar
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Robert Glasper Releases Keys to the City: Volume 1 Exclusively On Apple Music
ROBERT GLASPER RELEASES THIRD NEW ALBUM OF 2024 KEYS TO THE CITY: VOLUME 1 OUT NOW VIA LOMA VISTA RECORDINGS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH APPLE MUSIC ROBTOBER RESIDENCY LIVE AT THE BLUE NOTE NYC UNTIL NOVEMBER 3 APPLE MUSIC AND ROBERT GLASPER LAUNCH ‘IN MY ELEMENT’ RADIO Today, five-time Grammy award-winning pianist and composer Robert Glasper… Continue reading Robert Glasper Releases Keys to the City: Volume 1 Exclusively On Apple Music
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Evil Dee
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Evil Dee Da Beatminerz was a responsible party and some may consider one of the architects of the backpack movement in Hip-Hop back in the 90s when that term was placed on a certain brand of emcees. The sounds, the mindset, and the attitude of the movement were… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Evil Dee
Otis Redding Posthumously Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Otis Redding Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Posthumously October 7, 2024 (Los Angeles, CA) – On Friday, October 4, 2024, legendary singer and songwriter, Otis Redding, was posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The unveiling ceremony took place at 6150 Hollywood Boulevard, where the late artist’s… Continue reading Otis Redding Posthumously Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Ralph McDaniels
If you’re a fan of music, more specifically Hip-Hop, Ralph McDaniels should be listed as one of your heroes. Every hip-hop artist was influenced by the work that Uncle Ralph (as he is affectionately known) has done over the 40 years he has been working in this fickle industry. No matter who you support or… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Ralph McDaniels
Victoria Monét Releases JAGUAR II : Deluxe
VICTORIA MONÉT RELEASES JAGUAR II : Deluxe EXPANDED VERSION OF CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED GRAMMY-WINNING DEBUT ALBUM OUT NOW VIA LOVETT MUSIC / RCA RECORDS FEATURING SINGLES “1900s” AND “SOS” FEATURING USHER PRE-ORDER DELUXE VINYL NOW + SHOP THE JAGMART MERCH POP-UP THIS THIS WEEKEND IN LOS ANGELES “Victoria Monét embodies the essence of an Artist with… Continue reading Victoria Monét Releases JAGUAR II : Deluxe
Lifetime’s ‘Mary J. Blige’s Family Affair’ Set For 2025
‘Mary J. Blige’s Family Affair’ THE QUEEN OF HIP-HOP SOUL MARY J. BLIGE, AND AWARD-WINNING PRODUCERS JORDAN AND JOHN DAVIS EXTEND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH LIFETIME (Mary J. Blige photo credit Will Sterling) MARY J. BLIGE’S FAMILY AFFAIR (working title) COMING 2025 AS PART OF THE NETWORK’S VOICES OF A LIFETIME MOVIE SLATE (R to L: Ajiona Alexus photo credit Brian Jones, Da’Vinchi photo… Continue reading Lifetime’s ‘Mary J. Blige’s Family Affair’ Set For 2025
Jermaine Dupri Announces Student Internship at Ideas Festival Emory
Grammy-winning producer Jermaine Dupri announces new student internship at Ideas Festival Emory (from top row l to r) Greg Fenves, Emory University President; Jermaine Dupri; Dr. Joycelyn Wilson, Georgia Tech Culture Scholar; Badia Ahad, dean of Oxford College at Emory; Ken Carter, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Psychology and founding director of the Center for Public… Continue reading Jermaine Dupri Announces Student Internship at Ideas Festival Emory
Leon Thomas Releases MUTT
GRAMMY® WINNER LEON THOMAS RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM MUTT FEATURING TY DOLLA $IGN, WALE, MASEGO, FREDDIE GIBBS, BABY ROSE, AND AXLFOLIE LISTEN TO MUTT HERE DROPS VIDEO FOR “MUTT (REMIX)” FEATURING FREDDIE GIBBS WATCH HERE NORTH AMERICAN MUTT HEADLINE TOUR DATES THIS FALL SUPPORTING BLXST ON SELECT TOUR DATES, STARTING OCTOBER 1; TICKETS AVAILABLE… Continue reading Leon Thomas Releases MUTT
Queen Latifah Biopic Is On The Way!
The details about Dana Owens’ life are about to be told to the masses! According to Forbes, Owens, better known as Queen Latifah will have an upcoming biopic for the viewing audience. The New Jersey-bred entertainer, who started her career as a rapper, has worn many hats including movie producer, actress, singer, and many other… Continue reading Queen Latifah Biopic Is On The Way!
NAN 2024 Triumph Awards to Honor Robert De Niro, Gladys Knight, Wynton Marsalis
NAN 2024 TRIUMPH AWARDS TO CELEBRATE REV. AL SHARPTON’S 70th BIRTHDAY, HONOR GLADYS KNIGHT, ROBERT DE NIRO, WYNTON MARSALIS AND CAROLYN “COOKIE” MASON LUMINARIES New York, NY (September 23, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network (NAN) announced this year’s Triumph Awards recipients will include ten-time Grammy Award winning musician Gladys… Continue reading NAN 2024 Triumph Awards to Honor Robert De Niro, Gladys Knight, Wynton Marsalis
Ciara Celebrates Launch of bebe Fall 2024 Capsule Collaboration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ciara Celebrates Launch of bebe Fall 2024 Capsule Collaboration New York, NY- September 26, 2024 – Ciara celebrated the launch of the bebe x Ciara Fall 2024 Capsule, with a star-studded evening, last night in New York City. The Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and fashionista was joined by Model Alessandra… Continue reading Ciara Celebrates Launch of bebe Fall 2024 Capsule Collaboration
Frankie Beverly’s Music Catalog Sees Massive Gains After Singer’s Death
Master performer and revered R&B soul singer Frankie Beverly passed away on Sept. 10 at the age of 77. Music lovers flocked to listen to his songs online shortly after his death and three of his songs were among the top ten songs on Billboard’s R&B Digital Song Sales chart. According to RatedRnB, the singer… Continue reading Frankie Beverly’s Music Catalog Sees Massive Gains After Singer’s Death
Teddy Swims – Bad Dreams
Teddy Swims – Bad Dreams Stream “Bad Dreams” now: https://TeddySwims.lnk.to/BadDreams Follow Teddy Swims: / teddyswims / teddyswims404 / teddyswims / teddyswims / teddyswims Join Teddy Swims’ mailing list: https://TeddySwims.lnk.to/signup Teddy Swims – Bad Dreams
Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) October 23 and 27
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHITNEY HOUSTON – THE CONCERT FOR A NEW SOUTH AFRICA (DURBAN) COMING TO CINEMAS WORLDWIDE ON OCTOBER 23 and 27 Trafalgar Releasing and Sony Music Entertainment in Partnership with The Estate of Whitney E. Houston and Primary Wave Music to Bring the Fully Remastered Never-Before-Seen Concert Film to Global Audiences in… Continue reading Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) October 23 and 27