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Rock The Bells Cruise Adds Additional Performers to Lineup Including Busta Rhymes, Method Man & More
by Josh Sharpe - April 29, 2024 The full line-up includes Jadakiss, E-40, Rakim, Talib Kweli, Digable Planets, Busta Rhymes, Method Man and Redman, Scarface, Twista, Goodie Mob featuring Khujo, T-Mo, and Big Gipp, Mia X, 8Ball & MJG, Sa-Roc, and house band The Soul Rebels.... 
Rock The Bells Cruise Announces First Wave Of Artists Including Jadakiss & More
by Michael Major - March 05, 2024 The initial wave of artists includes Jadakiss, E-40, Rakim, Talib Kweli, Digable Planets, and AZ, along with a cast of DJs that set the tone for the inaugural cruise, including DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kid Capri, Mannie Fresh, and Rock The Bells Radio's own The Finisher Mister Cee, DJ Scratch, and DJ Epps. Ro... 
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish & More Nominated For HMMA Awards
by Michael Major - November 02, 2023 The 14th Annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards 2023 nominations have been announced, with artists like Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Justin Timberlake, and Metro Boomin receiving nominations. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alan Menken, The Little Mermaid, Theater Camp, and more are coming nominees for this y... 
DJ Cassidy's 'Pass The Mic Live!' Sold Out Radio City Music Hall Honors Hip Hop's 50th Birthday
by Michael Major - July 25, 2023 The epic three-hour event featured the likes of Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, Rakim, Slick Rick, KRS-One, Grandmaster Melle Mel, Sugarhill Gang, EPMD, Nice ‘N Smooth, Roxanne Shante, Monie Love, Treach of Naughty By Nature, and dozens more, who played to a full house of enthused fans of all ages.... 
Bay Area Recording Artist Jay Kayze Reflects On The Complexities Of A Bi-Racial Upbringing In “You Heard”
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2023 Here to deliver the second single off of his debut EP 'Before I Go', Bay area artist Jay Kayze dives deep with a song inspired by identity and the effects it has had on him growing up. Being biracial, Kayze's experience with identity is complex and in his new single 'You Heard', he relinquishes the ... 
Apple Music Launches New 'Hip-Hop DNA' Audio Series Celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop
by Michael Major - May 08, 2023 Launching now (May 8), Apple Music kicks off “Origins,” with 9 episodes released throughout the month of May dedicated to unearthing the storylines that define hip-hop’s most prominent regions (East Coast, West Coast, Midwest, and South).... 
Bay Area Recording Artist Jay Kayze Releases New Single 'Over Love'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 07, 2023 Bay Area native Jay Kayze is introducing a new sound for the new year with a beautiful blend of Pop and R&B in 'Over Love'. ... 
GRAMMYs To Celebrate 50 Years Of Hip Hop With Historic Segment Featuring Missy Elliot, Queen Latifah & More
by Michael Major - February 02, 2023 The performance will feature Big Boi, Busta Rhymes with Spliff Star, De La Soul, DJ Drama, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Missy Elliott, Future, GloRilla, Grandmaster Flash, Grandmaster Mele Mel & Scorpio/Ethiopian King, Ice-T, Lil Baby, Lil Wayne, The Lox, Method Man, Nelly, Public Enemy, Queen Latifah, and more. ... 
Ayron Jones Releases New Single 'Otherside'
by Michael Major - November 04, 2022 Written alongside Marti Frederiksen (Ozzy Osbourne, Aerosmith, Mötley Crüe) and Scott Stevens (Shinedown, Halestorm), the single features Jones’ signature full-force grooves highlighted by slick synth beats and reverb-drenched vocals. Contemplative lyrics pair with raucous riffs that make even the h... 
Mary J. Blige, Summer Walker & More Join Roots Picnic Lineup
by Michael Major - May 26, 2022 The festival concourse will be rounded out by the Toyota SoundStage featuring performances by Mary J. Blige with the Roots, Summer Walker, WizKid, Kirk Franklin, Jazmine Sullivan and more; the CIROC and DeLeón VIP Experience, Everything Legendary Stage, Picnic Village with local businesses and non-p... 
Bay Area Artist Jay Kayze Releases 'Dollar N A Dream'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 18, 2022 Back with an unmistakable ode to Hip Hop, Bay Area artist Jay Kayze puts his eye on the prize in his new hard-hitting track 'Dollar N a Dream'. The life of an artist is hard enough; but having it paired with doubts from family, friends or even fellow artists can make the mountain that much harder to... 
The Roots & Live Nation Urban Announce 2022 'Roots Picnic'
by Michael Major - February 15, 2022 For the first time ever, Mary J Blige, fresh off a performance at Super Bowl LVI, and The Roots will join forces on stage to headline the proceedings with a once-in-a-lifetime set. The lineup also includes Summer Walker, Wizkid, Kirk Franklin, Jazmine Sullivan, Mickey Guyton, Muni Long, and more. Ch... 
Stephen Marley to Hit the Road in August & September 2021
by A.A. Cristi - July 21, 2021 Cementing his iconic status while proudly carrying on the Marley legacy, Stephen aptly titled his tour after his father Bob Marley and The Wailers' iconic 1978 live album. The headlining tour spans the United States' Pacific Coast, Southwest, The Rocky Mountains, Midwest and Southeast region, wrappi... 
Young Devyn Announces Debut 'Baby Goat' EP
by TV News Desk - June 08, 2021 On her signing, Young Devyn shares, “I am very excited about joining a legacy label with legendary acts like Eric B. & Rakim and I truly believe my career as a professional recording artist is going to flourish by partnering with LaTrice Burnette and the 4th & Broadway team.”... 
Toronto Rapper Shad Shares New Single & Video 'Work'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 26, 2021 The last single “Out of Touch” received an overwhelmingly positive response by media and fans alike and was picked up by Brooklyn Vegan, Exclaim!, Strombo, KEXP, American Songwriter and many more.... 
Urban Legends Honors Black Music Month With Weekly Streaming Events
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 17, 2020 Urban Legends today announced a month-long celebration of Black Music Month that includes live DJ sets, new mini-documentaries about James Brown, new episodes of the docu-series Through the Lens, and new releases of re-mixes of classic songs.... 
Fortress Festival Announces 2020 Music Lineup Feat. Miguel, Diplo, Cuco, & More
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 16, 2020 Fortress Festival is proud to unveil the full music lineup for the fourth annual music festival, which is set to return to Fort Worth's iconic Cultural District on Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26 after a successful sold-out weekend event last spring. Weekend GA and VIP passes are available now for ... 
Audible Originals Announces New Titles from Common and Rufus Wainwright
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 02, 2020 Audible Inc., the world's largest producer and seller of spoken-word entertainment and audiobooks, today announced that Oscar, Grammy, Emmy, and Golden Globe-winning artist, actor, activist and two-time New York Times best-selling author Common, and Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and composer R... 
Gang Starr Announces 'One Of The Best Yet,' Releases New Single
by Abigail Charpentier - October 18, 2019 Gang Starr is undoubtedly one of the most revered, beloved and influential groups in Hip Hop. Over the course of their distinguished career, they became a cultural institution and a brand you could ultimately trust. The group's “Chain and the Star” logo symbolized power and excellence and it permeat... 
Kevin Durant Co-Signs Radamiz's 'Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes' Album
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 07, 2019 “Bringing New York back” is a phrase to describe rappers restoring the grittiness of the '90s, steeped in lyricism and storytelling without compromising their sound for a mainstream hit. For Radamiz, a skilled battle rapper and artist from Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, he's taken those core elements of hip-ho... 
2 Chainz Acquires Stake in Atlanta's A3C Festival & Conference
by Abigail Charpentier - September 27, 2019 A3C has announced that GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist Tauheed “2 Chainz” Epps has purchased a stake in the world-famous A3C Festival & Conference and is now part of the ownership group. The festival, which is celebrating its 15th year, has brought thousands from around the world to Atlanta e... 
2019 A3C Music Festival Adds Burna Boy, Yasiin Bey, Mr. Eazi, Buddy, Tokyo Jetz and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 12, 2019 A3C announces their 2019 artist lineup with a brand new festival experience featuring more artists and shows over a 5-day span, across Atlanta's premier venues: Center Stage, Masquerade and Tabernacle. More than 50 events will be held this year with hundreds of artists & DJs from around the world. F... 
Lil Jon & Friends, Rakim and Big Daddy Kane Announced for A3C Music Festival
by Tori Hartshorn - August 06, 2019 A3C Festival & Conference has just announced the first group of artists for their acclaimed annual music festival. Celebrating their 15th year anniversary October 8th-13th in Atlanta, GA, A3C has curated The Hip-Hop Trailblazer series which invites Lil Jon & Friends along with Rakim & Big Daddy Kane... 
Prince Newman Announces Debut Album 'Lifestyle'
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 26, 2019 Bay Area rapper and hip-hop artist Prince Newman announces the upcoming release of his debut album, “Lifestyle,” out in late 2019. Official drop date and release party details are to be announced, and the campaign is starting out with a bang. Newman first came onto the scene after being discovered b... 
King Myers Releases New Music Video For 'Stuck In My Ways'
by Julie Musbach - November 30, 2018 After releasing his brand new mixtape 'MK Ultra Vol. 1', Long Island rapper King Myers has dropped a new music video for 'Stuck In My Ways'... |
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