Lil Tjay uplifts the spirits this holiday on his new tune. Over sombering pianos, the young rapper from the BX salutes the incarcerated ones who won’t be home this holiday season. The Christmas tune follows Lil Tjay’s previous single, “Not In The Mood” featuring Fivio Foreign and Kay Flock. [embedded content]
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Chomp 2 coming soon. Two months after premiering the track, Russ checks in with the video to one of his weekly drops. In front of a series of colorful backdrops, a Rolls Royce, a couple of eye-candy and pitbulls, Russ boast his success and rings off on industry politics and his competition. [embedded content]
Barbados has declared Rihanna a national hero. On Tuesday (Nov. 29), the former British colony cut ties with Queen Elizabeth II and began a new era as a republic country. During its presidential inauguration in Bridgetown, Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley bestowed the 33-year-old musician and business mogul the honor. “On behalf of a grateful
Out on bail, fresh out of jail. As Fetty Wap awaits trail for his federal drug case, the Patterson, NJ native sheds light on the current situation for his “First Day Out”. With his ankle monitor on, Fetty posts up on the corner and kicks it at the crib while addressing the ordeal and both
She love me, she love me not. Nardo Wick is set to release his debut album, Who Is Nardo Wick? on Friday (Dec. 3) and drops his collaboration with Future and Lil Baby. Produced by Z3N, the trio boasts their riches and salute the go-getting ladies and their desire to ball on their level. “Me
R.I.P. Virgil Abloh The music and fashion world is mourning the loss of Virgil Abloh. On Sunday (Nov. 28), the designer for Louis Vuitton and Off-White passed away after a private battle with cancer. He was 41. “We are devastated to announce the passing of our beloved Virgil Abloh, a fiercely devoted father, husband, son,
Troy Ave is back. Troy Ave releases his latest album, God Is Great Paper Straight. With no features, the Brooklyn rapper holds it down throughout the 11-track set. It’s lead by his “Money Dance (1-2-3)” and his most recent “The Weatherman“. Other tracks include “The Brooklyn Story”, “GOD is Great”, “Biggest Riches”, “So Toxic”, “So
Hot off the release of his Remedy Meets Wu-Tang, longtime Wu-Tang affiliate Remedy rounds up the posse for the video to his “Crazy 8s”. Over Danny Caiazzo and Ross Filler’s sharp production, Remedy and a few members of the clan mask up and spit their sharp and gritty verses on an all-white backdrop. [embedded content]
Snoop Dogg exhibits art in his new video with Dave East and Fabolous. In the artsy clip, the trio perform in an art gallery of colorful art and vibrant fashion while showcasing its Black artists and designers. Buy Black. The collaboration is off Snoop’s new compilation album, Algorithm which features guests Mary J. Blige, Method
Dear diary, Nick Grant lets his pen write past the margins on his new EP, Carolina Diaries. On his most personal project to date, the South Carolina drops four new tracks including “Boogey Man”, “24/8”, “Holy Ghost”, and “Automatic”. Carolina Diaries is Nick Grant’s first body of work since last year’s God Bless The Child.
Boosie Badazz takes it out of state on his new LP. From his controversial public comments to his ongoing feud with Lil Nas X, Boosie Badazz gets back to the music on his new album, Mississippi. At 19 tracks, the Baton Rouge rapper releases new music including “Scared Of You”, “Confessions Of A Thug”, “Liquor
Remedy keeps his deep-rooted ties with the Wu with his new album, aptly titled Remedy Meets Wu-Tang. Produced by himself along with Danny Caiazzo, the Staten Island veteran releases 14 songs which is lead by his collaboration by Inspectah Deck “Death Defying“, “The Pulpit” with Ghostace Killah, Capadonna, and Conway The Machine, and the most
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
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