Category: The Business of Hip Hop

Meek Mill, Cardi B and Mary J. Blige at The 7th Annual BET Experience at L.A. LIVE

BET Networks announces update to its STAPLES Center concerts line-up at the 7th annual BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola(R) taking place Thursday, June 20- Sunday, June 23. On Thursday, June 20 the star-studded all-female line-up titled “Ladies (U)nite!” includes Mary J. Blige, H.E.R., Summer Walker, Queen Naija and Bri Steves. On Friday,… Continue reading Meek Mill, Cardi B and Mary J. Blige at The 7th Annual BET Experience at L.A. LIVE

Diddy Covers Essence’s 49th Anniversary Issue

“Before this, I was a part-time father, you know? My family was always first, but there are countless times when I chose work over everything else. But every day I can hear her telling me to go and spend some time with the kids and make sure everybody’s all right, like she would do. I’m… Continue reading Diddy Covers Essence’s 49th Anniversary Issue

Urban Legends Reissues N*E*R*D’s Sophomore Album ‘Fly Or Die’

Urban Legends reissues N*E*R*D’s critically acclaimed, RIAA gold-certified album, Fly or Die, in honor of its 15th anniversary. Featuring the hits “She Wants To Move,” “Maybe,” and “Jump” (featuring Good Charlotte’s Joel Madden and Benji Madden), the album is available now on limited edition 2LP red vinyl. Purchase Fly or Die in the Urban Legends… Continue reading Urban Legends Reissues N*E*R*D’s Sophomore Album ‘Fly Or Die’

The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Octavia Bostick

  Title: CEO/President Company: Ballyhoo Public Relations Location: United States Octavia Bostick began her career in music as an intern at the world-famous Capitol Records tower in the early 90’s, where she cut her teeth in the promotions department working projects including: MC Hammer, Tracie Spencer, Freddie Jackson, Portrait, BeBe & CeCe, DRS and more. Learning… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Octavia Bostick

NYU Clive Davis Institute and Billboard Magazine Collaborate

The Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, in collaboration with Billboard magazine, today announced Music Industry Essentials; a unique program designed to illuminate and instruct learners on the inner-workings of the $17 billion music industry. Provided entirely online, the program is powered by Yellowbrick, a New York-based education… Continue reading NYU Clive Davis Institute and Billboard Magazine Collaborate

Donald Glover and adidas Originals launch Donald Glover Presents

– Donald Glover Presents is the creative partnership between the multi-talented artist and iconic sportswear brand – – Glover re-imagines classic adidas footwear styles, the Nizza, the Continental 80, and the Lacombe – – Donald Glover Presents is a new series of short films, starring Glover and award-winning Actress-Comedian and Executive Producer Mo’Nique, created by Glover… Continue reading Donald Glover and adidas Originals launch Donald Glover Presents

Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, and ScHoolboy Q to Headline Summerfest on July 7

Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance announced that Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, and ScHoolboy Q will headline the American Family Insurance Amphitheater, closing out the festival on July 7, 2019.  It will be the only concert in the country featuring these three rap all-stars. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, April 12, 2019 at… Continue reading Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, and ScHoolboy Q to Headline Summerfest on July 7

A1 – Tuh feat. OT Genasis

A1 BENTLEY DROPS NEW ALBUM TURBULENCE AND NEW VIDEO FOR “TUH” WITH OT GENASIS! The Album Features Chris Brown, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Ty Dolla $ign & More! (LOS ANGELES, CA) April 5, 2019 – A1 Bentley has been dropping smokin’ hot videos for “Secret” with T-Pain, and the hilarious “Cash App” collab with YBN Almighty Jay leading… Continue reading A1 – Tuh feat. OT Genasis

2 Chainz Interviews Steve Stoute on Crate Talk

  2 CHAINZ INTERVIEWS STEVE STOUTE FOR ‘CRATE TALK’ SERIES WITH YOUTUBE MUSIC 2 Chainz and Steve Stoute go head-to-head in the first of five episodes of Crate Talk, a new interview show part of YouTube Music’s recently announced short-form video mini-series program. 2 Chainz’s fifth album, RAP OR GO TO THE LEAGUE, out now,… Continue reading 2 Chainz Interviews Steve Stoute on Crate Talk

Jermaine Dupri Becomes Co-Owner of Slush Naturals

The Slush Naturals Company, Inc., a purveyor of vegan certified, Non-GMO Project Verified, all-natural beverages infused with fruit/vegetable juices and plant essence, is happy to announce that GRAMMY® Award-winning producer, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, recording artist, TV star and So So Def’s founder, Jermaine Dupri has become a minority shareholder. “Slush Naturals® proudly creates… Continue reading Jermaine Dupri Becomes Co-Owner of Slush Naturals

TMG Fresh Has ‘Silk Pajamas’

  TMG FRESH REFLECTS ON THE GOOD LIFE WITH NEW EP SILK PAJAMAS CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO ‘SILK PAJAMAS’ BY TMG FRESH ON SPOTIFY (LOS ANGELES, CA) February 21, 2019 – The latest audio release Silk Pajamasfrom luxury rapper TMG Fresh is a more reflective project from his previous work, painting a picture of… Continue reading TMG Fresh Has ‘Silk Pajamas’

Quelle Chris Will Have ‘Guns’ March 29, 2019

Quelle Chris Announces New Album GUNS + Complex Title Track Premiere QUELLE CHRIS Guns “Guns is an arsenal of both sounds, styles and subjects. At its core it’s about things that can be weaponized for good or evil, including ourselves. The words we say, what we fear, how we love, how we live, what we ingest, what… Continue reading Quelle Chris Will Have ‘Guns’ March 29, 2019

5 Questions With… Anthony Burrell

What do you do after being successful with your craft and want to help others? Well, if you’ve worked with the likes of Mariah Carey and Beyonce and have worked on so many music videos that you’ve lost count, and have won MTV Video Music Awards due to your talents in choreography, you open up… Continue reading 5 Questions With… Anthony Burrell

Kodak Black is ‘Dying To Live’ on Tour

Atlantic recording artist Kodak Black has announced plans for a North American headline tour. The Dying To Live Tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off March 14th at the Mahalia Jackson Theater in New Orleans, LA and will travel through 32 cities across North America including Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York and more,… Continue reading Kodak Black is ‘Dying To Live’ on Tour

Willie The Kid Signs On As Producer Of PBS Langston Hughes Documentary

Joint Project With Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter Kevin Willmott (BlakkKlansmen) “I Too Sing America: Langston Hughes Unfurled” Will Air In 2020   Hip Hop artist & entrepreneur Willie the Kid has joined on as a producer for I Too Sing America: Langston Hughes Unfurled a documentary slated to be released in 2020 through PBS’ American Masters Series… Continue reading Willie The Kid Signs On As Producer Of PBS Langston Hughes Documentary

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