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Wax & Eric Krasno to Release Single 'Higher' on May 3 Photo Wax & Eric Krasno to Release Single 'Higher' on May 3
by Josh Sharpe - May 01, 2024

Modern funk guitar hero Eric Krasno and indie rap legend Wax are back with the second single from their upcoming collaborative album 'LIGHT YEARS,' releasing on Feel Music Group. The new song 'Higher' is a heartfelt boom bap banger that hearkens back to 'Kanye's first and second album' era of rap. T...

Rock The Bells Cruise Adds Additional Performers to Lineup Including Busta Rhymes, Me Photo 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....

The Roots & Live Nation Urban Set 'Roots Picnic' 2024 Lineup Photo The Roots & Live Nation Urban Set 'Roots Picnic' 2024 Lineup
by Michael Major - February 19, 2024

Don't miss the blockbuster lineup featuring Lil Wayne, Jill Scott, André 3000, and more at the Roots Picnic 2024 celebration. As such, multi-GRAMMY Award-winning legend Lil Wayne will headline the festival with The Roots delivering a set highlighted by decades of definitive hits which will include s...

LOGIC Releases New Single 'Fear' Photo LOGIC Releases New Single 'Fear'
by Michael Major - February 02, 2024

The release of “Fear” comes on the heels of Logic's eighth studio album, College Park (2023), which spawned the singles “Wake Up,” “Paradise II” featuring Norah Jones, “Lightsabers,” and “Highlife,” and also included a video directed by actor and filmmaker Kevin Smith....

The Blue Note Quintet (Gerald Clayton, Immanuel Wilkins, Joel Ross, Kendrick Scott, M Photo The Blue Note Quintet (Gerald Clayton, Immanuel Wilkins, Joel Ross, Kendrick Scott, Matt Brewer) to Embark on 2024 Tour
by Michael Major - December 14, 2023

The Blue Note Quintet—a collective comprised of Blue Note recording artists pianist and musical director Gerald Clayton, alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, vibraphonist Joel Ross, and drummer Kendrick Scott, as well as bassist Matt Brewer—will embark on an extensive North American tour next month in...

AZ Releases New Album 'Truth Be Told' Featuring Appearances Fat Joe & Pharoahe Monch Photo AZ Releases New Album 'Truth Be Told' Featuring Appearances Fat Joe & Pharoahe Monch
by Michael Major - December 01, 2023

The album features appearances and production from Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, T-Pain, The Alchemist, Conway The Machine, Dave East, Pete Rock, Statik Selektah, Idris Elba, Bink, Buckwild, Kaygee, Heatmakerz, Rockwilder, and Baby Paul, Doe Or Die II was a mainstay at the top of the DSP charts up...

AZ & Fat Joe Release 'How We Get It' From New LP 'Truth Be Told' Photo AZ & Fat Joe Release 'How We Get It' From New LP 'Truth Be Told'
by Michael Major - November 24, 2023

Featuring appearances and production from Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, T-Pain, The Alchemist, Conway The Machine, Dave East, Pete Rock, Statik Selektah, Idris Elba, Bink, Buckwild, Kaygee, Heatmakerz, Rockwilder, and Baby Paul, Doe Or Die II was a mainstay at the top of the DSP charts upon its re...

Billy Danze (M.O.P) & Lady Lee Release 'Blessings & Prayers' Photo Billy Danze (M.O.P) & Lady Lee Release 'Blessings & Prayers'
by Michael Major - November 17, 2023

Along with the new single and visual, Billy announced a new solo album, The Answer, which will be released in the first quarter of 2024.  The Answer will include guest appearances from his M.O.P. brethren Lil Fame, Ghostface Killah, Jadakiss, Redman, Pharoahe Monch, Faith Evans, Evidence, Styles P, ...

Sinkane Returns With New Single 'Everything Is Everything' Photo Sinkane Returns With New Single 'Everything Is Everything'
by Michael Major - November 08, 2023

Sudanese-American musician Sinkane releases his new single “Everything is Everything,” launching a new era of exciting global music. Released via City Slang, “Everything Is Everything” is the first original Sinkane track since the release of the last album Dépaysé in 2019. Watch the new music video ...

AZ Releases New Single 'This Is Why' & Ahead of New Album 'Truth Be Told' Photo AZ Releases New Single 'This Is Why' & Ahead of New Album 'Truth Be Told'
by Michael Major - October 27, 2023

AZ, Grammy-nominated artist, is back with a new single and album produced by Buckwild. The album features appearances from Fat Joe & Pharaohe Monch. His debut album featured Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, T-Pain, The Alchemist, Conway The Machine, Dave East, Pete Rock, Statik Selektah, Idris Elba, ...

DJ Cassidy's 'Pass The Mic Live!' Sold Out Radio City Music Hall Honors Hip Hop's 50t Photo 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....

Citizen Cope Shares Soothing 'Dancing Lullaby (Let's Give Love A Try)' Photo Citizen Cope Shares Soothing 'Dancing Lullaby (Let's Give Love A Try)'
by Michael Major - June 09, 2023

Featuring a classic reggae inspired arrangement complete with a lyrical shout out to Bob Marley, the track futhers Cope’s message of positivity and strength through struggle. Here, the track is a tribute to resilient women artists who inspire Cope, containing mentions of Maya Angelou, The I Threes, ...

Neo-Soul Rapper G. Finesse Taps Drummer Adam Deitch for 'Off Road' Single Photo Neo-Soul Rapper G. Finesse Taps Drummer Adam Deitch for 'Off Road' Single
by Michael Major - March 09, 2023

Over the past several years, the rapper has taken his talents to Colorado by teaming up with Denver producer Jay.Greens and his new, community-oriented record label Perception Records. Perception Records has sought to spark energy into Denver music by building up the city’s recording industry, and t...

'Frank Kimbrough 2003-2006' to Be Released on Vinyl Photo 'Frank Kimbrough 2003-2006' to Be Released on Vinyl
by Michael Major - December 30, 2022

Frank Kimbrough 2003-2006 brings together 2003’s Lullabluebye, featuring longtime collaborators Ben Allison (bass) and Matt Wilson (drums); and the 2005 follow-up, Play, boasting a new trio with the then relatively unknown bassist Masa Kamaguchi alongside legendary drummer Paul Motian....












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