Ghost and Rae bring the back the classics for their two-for-one. Utilizing the old school gems from Bob James and Eric B & Rakim, the Staten Island duo unleash their sleek rhymes on each of the classic breaks. The two drops arrive from their previous “Purple Essence” remix with WizKid and during their ongoing 3
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Moneybagg Yo’s got “Scorpio” love in his new video. Moneybagg Yo recently released his A Gangster’s Pain: Reloaded album and has since released the new video for one of its new tracks featuring Janiyah. Accompanied by Janiyah along the city skyline, Moneybagg Yo details the traits of his female Scorpio. The couple rides through the
This is Hov. The nominees for the 64th annual Grammy Awards were announced on Tuesday (Nov. 24) and JAY-Z picks up three nominations. Now with a total of 83, Hov is currently the most-nominated artist in Grammy history, surpassing Quincy Jones (80). This year, the rap artist and business mogul is nominated in the Album
After nearly four years, Mack Wilds makes his return with the “Simple Things”. Produced by Anwar Sawyer, the Staten Island croonerand actor sings the highs and lows of a relationship and the uncomplicated things to hold it together. “It’s been some time since our last full-on release, and so it made sense to lead with
New Meth alert. To coincide with his NFT collection deal, Method Man brings takes it to the old school on his new track. Anchored by an retro beat by Adam McAleer and The Lordz Of Brooklyn, the rap veteran infuses his energetic flow with modern day rhymes. The single arrives with the release of his
Young Money is Rich Forever. Lil Wayne and Rich The Kid revisit their mixtape Trust Fund Babies with their new music video. Directed by Mooch, the whimsical clip centers the two turning up at an indoor skating park. Here, their faces are depicted on the bodies of toddlers sitting on a bed full of money.
Longtime Wu-Tang affiliate Remedy is set to release his Remedy Meets Wu-Tang album on Friday (Nov. 26) and rounds up the clan for his posse cut. Over Danny Caiazzo and Ross Filler’s sharp production, Rem rounds up selected members of the clan as well as his fellow affiliates Solomon Childs and Streetlife. [embedded content]
Saweetie twerks that ass for a “Icy Chain”. Over a melodic bassline and an infectious chant, the Bay Area rapper spits her cocky and sassy raps while preaching girl power and dominance. Saweetie is set to perform the new single during her SNL debut on November 20. “Icy Chain” proceeds her Insecure contribution “Get It
Saweetie makes her SNL debut. Hot off hosting duties at the MTV EMAs, Saweetie served as the musical guest on Saturday (Nov. 20). Dressed in a wintry dress, the Icy Chick performed her hit single “Tap In” before stripping down from her gown for a solo rendition of her Doja Cat collaboration, “Best Friend”. Later
Pusha T returns with new music for the Arcane: League Of Legends soundtrack. As fans patiently wait for new music from Pusha T, he lends his services to the soundtrack to Arcane: League Of Legends. Lead by a sonic-production and a hook from Mako, King Push unleashes scathing bars for his enemies inspired by the
Long live X. The final years of DMX will be televised on HBO for late rapper’s upcoming documentary, Don’t Try To Understand. Directed by Chris Frierson, the film will explore the year following DMX’s prison release and his new journey to rebuilding his career. The first look shows never-before-seen footage of the rap legend touring
Popcaan “Levels” up in his new music video. Directed by Nicky ‘SlimTing’ Walker and Femi Oyeniran, the flashy clip finds the Unruly dancehall artist receiving a fresh cut, throwing on his finer threads, and hitting a jewelry shop before taking it to the night spot. “Levels” arrives following his previous video “Good Only” and “Superior“.
EST Gee pulls out the Lambo’s in his new video. Courtesy of Diesel Films, the animated-filtered clip centers the Louisville rapper showcasing his raspy flow while racing his Lamborghini, lighting up, counting money, and pouring up. Buckle up. “Lamborghini Geeski’ is EST Gee’s first new music since his summer’s release, Bigger Than Life Over Death.
Freddie and Jada reunite for the “Black Illuminati”. Freddie Gibbs taps Jadakiss for the first single off his upcoming album, Soul Sold Separately. In the accompanying music video, the two trade raps nodding to their come up and success from a lavish estate to a cruise through the streets. SSS (Soul Sold Separately) will feature
Somebody say, “We want some money”. Still nothing move but the money. Such is the case on Rico Nasty’s new single featuring Flo Milli. Utilizing interpolations from 2 Live Crew’s “We Want Some Pussy”, the two unleash their pussy power and finesse the ballers out for some cash. Along with the single, the two release
R.I.P. Young Dolph. Young Dolph was shot and killed in Memphis on Wednesday afternoon (Nov. 17). He was 36. Fox13 Memphis reports the shooting occurred at the Makeda’s Butter Cookies, a frequent shop where he visited when he was home. Law enforcements say the Dolph was purchasing cookies before a vehicle pulled up and opened
Montana delivers a six-piece for his L.A. Leakers freestyle. With his album They Got Amnesia due this Friday (Nov. 19), French Montana reminding folks he gets busy on the mic during a visit with the L.A. Leakers. For The Lift Off show’s 124th episode, Montana showcased his skills over six beats including Mobb Deep’s “Back
Written & Photos: Ismail “Calligrafist” Sayeed Day N Vegas returned to the desert after a hiatus due to Covid and minus a headliner switch was an amazing weekend of performers and stages. Day N Vegas is one of my favorite festivals to photograph because of the diversity of their line up, with the likes of
Brooklyn’s finest Flipp Dinero pulls up a chair for his Table For One, his new collection of music. Serving up a fresh batch of five new records, the Cinematic/Epic/We The Best artist provides “No Option”, “For You”, “Need Me”, “On Me”, and “Riche$”. This marks Flipp’s first project since 2019’s Love For Guala. This year,
Postey and Abel face off in the video for “One Right Now”. Directed by Tanu Muino, the bloody and graphic visual finds the two wounded hitmakers in a series of shootouts with their enemies before coming face to face in their final draw. The uptempo collaboration follows Post Malone’s previous single “Motley Crew” and are