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Keenon Jackson (born March 9, 1990), most known by his stage name YG (short for Young Gangsta), is an African-American rapper and actor. He was signed by Def Jam in 2009 and released his first single titled "Toot It and Boot It", which peaked at #67 on the Billboard Hot 100, in 2010. After releasing several songs that garnered him a large following on the internet, such as "She A Model" and "Aim Me" he signed to Def Jam. He is working on mixtapes, touring and running his 4Hunnid brand clothing line. . He was also featured in XXL Freshmen Magazine. A song of his entitled "Bitches Ain't Shit", featuring Tyga, and Nipsey Hussle, entered the Hot 100 at #100 and at #11 on the Heatseekers Songs chart.

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Multi-Platinum Global Artist YG Signs New Recording Partnership With BMG Photo Multi-Platinum Global Artist YG Signs New Recording Partnership With BMG
by Stephi Wild - April 04, 2024

Multi-Platinum artist, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist YG has signed a new multi-album global recordings partnership, under his 4Hunnid Records label, with BMG to release his upcoming seventh solo studio album. ...

Composer Tree Adams Releases New Symphony 'ELEMENTS 4' Photo Composer Tree Adams Releases New Symphony 'ELEMENTS 4'
by Blair Ingenthron - March 31, 2024

Tree Adams has announced his latest work, “ELEMENTS 4” is out now and available everywhere you stream music....

Lil Mosey Goes Independent; Inks Deal With Cinq Music For New Project Photo Lil Mosey Goes Independent; Inks Deal With Cinq Music For New Project
by Michael Major - March 20, 2024

Rapper Lil Mosey is taking control of his career by going independent and signing a deal with Cinq Music for his highly anticipated new project. The signing comes ahead of the release of his highly anticipated new single, the pop alternative anthem track “Life Goes On”, from his long-awaited, curren...

Drake Co-Signed Nemzzz Drops New Track 'It's US' With Lil Yachty Photo Drake Co-Signed Nemzzz Drops New Track 'It's US' With Lil Yachty
by Michael Major - March 18, 2024

Drake-endorsed artist Nemzzz releases new track IT'S US featuring Lil Yachty. The song is part of his latest mixtape, DND Deluxe, now available. Nemzzz has gotten co-signs from Drake, Central Cee, iShowSpeed, and other US-based entertainers. ...

TV & Film Composer Tree Adams to Release 'Elements 4' Ft. Bassekou Kouyate Photo TV & Film Composer Tree Adams to Release 'Elements 4' Ft. Bassekou Kouyate
by Michael Major - March 04, 2024

His credits range from the epic, and fan loved sci-fi score for Jason Rothenberg's 'The 100' to more contemporary scores for popular series like Belushi, Legends, NCIS New Orleans and NCIS Hawai'i, Lethal Weapon, Redemption Road, Californication or Swelter to name a few....

Terrace Martin Releases New Album 'Her Thoughts' Photo Terrace Martin Releases New Album 'Her Thoughts'
by Michael Major - February 12, 2024

Renowned as one of the world's leading jazz musicians and hip-hop producers, Martin's newest offering includes flavorful renditions of songs including SZA's “Snooze” (Winner, 2024 GRAMMY Best R&B song), “Kill Bill,” and “I Hate U,” to Coco Jones' “ICU” (Winner, 2024 GRAMMY Best R&B Performance), Sno...

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....

Yfn Lucci Pleads 'Free Me' on New Single Photo Yfn Lucci Pleads 'Free Me' on New Single
by Michael Major - February 02, 2024

YFN Lucci releases new single 'Free Me' and teases more new music to come. Listen to the single now. It notably picks up where he left off on 2020's acclaimed Wish Me Well 3, which flaunted fan favorites such as the platinum-certified smash “Wet (She Got That…)” and “Both of Us” [feat. Rick Ross & L...

Countree Hype's EP Cosa Nostra Features Konshens, Intence, Tommy Lee And More Photo Countree Hype's EP Cosa Nostra Features Konshens, Intence, Tommy Lee And More
by Michael Major - December 14, 2023

Cosa Nostra is the latest in an annual tradition where Countree Hype drops a year-end project, with last year's being the Yakuza EP. The Manchester, Jamaica native has become a key producer in the modern dancehall scene by regularly rolling out hits like Valiant's “Rasta,” Alkaline's “Cree,” and Int...

Shootter Ledo & Jon Z Launch 'Tiburones' Single From Shootters EP 'Headshot' Photo Shootter Ledo & Jon Z Launch 'Tiburones' Single From Shootters EP 'Headshot'
by Michael Major - November 13, 2023

Shootter Ledo, the talented urban singer born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, presents his new single titled 'Tiburones' in collaboration with the renowned Trap artist, Jon Z. This single is part of Shootter Ledo's highly anticipated EP 'HEADSHOT,' a collection of songs that promises to captivate fans of t...

Valee & MVW Release New Album 'Valeedation' Photo Valee & MVW Release New Album 'Valeedation'
by Michael Major - October 20, 2023

VALEEdation offers a unique language that Valee and MVW have developed through their shared artistic vision. The project's sonic correlation with fine art allows it to transcend the boundaries of genre, blending into sounds featuring salient reconstruction of genres. The structural elements of class...

Olivia Lunny Releases 'Heartbreak on Repeat' EP Photo Olivia Lunny Releases 'Heartbreak on Repeat' EP
by Michael Major - October 16, 2023

Canadian singer-songwriter and rising superstar Olivia Lunny has released her brand-new EP, HEARTBREAK ON REPEAT (Infinity & Recordings / UMG Music Canada), a truly versatile collection of emotional yet edgy pop hits which will be on repeat for the heartbroken, those looking to dance, and everyone i...

Valee & MVW Releases Feat Pink Siifu 'Creme De La Creme' Photo Valee & MVW Releases Feat Pink Siifu 'Creme De La Creme'
by Michael Major - October 13, 2023

Dynamic Duo Valee x MVW share new track 'Crème de la Crème' featuring Pink Siifu. VALEEDATION. Every time Valee drops it's a gift for Chicago and those from the city who prevail. This track was easy off top, thanks to MVW. The production was brought to me on a platter and the lay up verse was sensat...

Video: Ricky Montgomery Plays 'Truth or Dare' in New Video Photo Video: Ricky Montgomery Plays 'Truth or Dare' in New Video
by Michael Major - October 12, 2023

Rick, breakout alt-pop artist Ricky Montgomery shares the official video for his new single “Truth or Dare.' With 2 billion streams and 8 billion TikTok views, Ricky continues to foster his devoted young fanbase that hangs onto every word of his sunny, soul-searching alt-pop about life in all its me...

Valee X MVW Announce New LP 'Valeedation' & Release New 'Tailor Swift' Single Photo Valee X MVW Announce New LP 'Valeedation' & Release New 'Tailor Swift' Single
by Michael Major - September 29, 2023

Valee x MVW's new LP 'Valeedation' featuring Pink Siifu, Bbyafricka, Zelooperz, and Tony Shhnow. This new album follows up Valee's project with Action Bronson and Greedo 03 produced by Harry Fraud. Valee has also collaborated with Lil Yachty, YG, G Herbo, King Louie, and Vic Mensa. His EP GOOD Job, ...

Photos: Doja Cat, Ice Spice & More Attend Jean Paul Gaultier and KNWLS' Party Photo Photos: Doja Cat, Ice Spice & More Attend Jean Paul Gaultier and KNWLS' Party
by Michael Major - September 11, 2023

Friends and special guests of Jean Paul Gaultier, KNWLS, and SSENSE were on hand to toast the collection launch, including Charlotte Knowles, Alexandre Arsenault, Thom Bettridge, Doja Cat, Ice Spice, Julia Fox, Coi Leray, Caroline Polachek, Central Cee, Doechii, Matty Healy, Maeta, NLE Choppa, Offse...

Video: Saweetie Presents Intoxicating 'Shot O' Clock' Music Video Photo Video: Saweetie Presents Intoxicating 'Shot O' Clock' Music Video
by Michael Major - August 03, 2023

Saweetie unveils the music video for her latest anthem “Shot O’ Clock.' Next up, Saweetie, YG, and TYGA will perform “Birthday” when they hit the road this fall for the “STR8 to the Klub Tour.” Spanning 13 West Coast cities in North America, the California rappers will also enlist Kamiyah, Wallie Th...

Saweetie Releases Two Singles 'Shot O' Clock' & 'Birthday' Ft. Yg & Tyga Photo Saweetie Releases Two Singles 'Shot O' Clock' & 'Birthday' Ft. Yg & Tyga
by Michael Major - July 28, 2023

Grammy-nominated artist Saweetie releases two new singles that are sure to make waves in music and pop culture. She joins forces with fellow rap luminaries YG and Tyga for the club-ready new single “Birthday” and turns all the way up on “Shot O’ Clock.”...

Bryce Vine Crushes on Barbie With New Single 'Margot Robbie' Photo Bryce Vine Crushes on Barbie With New Single 'Margot Robbie'
by Michael Major - July 24, 2023

Margot Robbie may be on the big-screen this weekend in Barbie, but she’s also starring in Bryce Vine’s dreams! The multiplatinum maverick crushes hard on everybody’s favorite blonde starlet in his new single “Margot Robbie” out now via Warner Records. Look out for the official video starring Bryce a...

Snoop Dogg Collaborates with Destructo on 'You Only Die Once' Photo Snoop Dogg Collaborates with Destructo on 'You Only Die Once'
by Michael Major - April 21, 2023

The LA-based artist (né Gary Richards) made a name for himself in the 90s for his hard-techno sets. He then continued his claim to fame in the 2000s by founding influential dance music festival brand HARD, using his boundary-pushing curatorial talents to help push dance music events into the mainstr...

Kaien Cruz Returns with Heartfelt New Single 'Black Ice' Photo Kaien Cruz Returns with Heartfelt New Single 'Black Ice'
by Michael Major - April 19, 2023

Written by Kai with Tre Wright (Ty Dolla $ign, YG, Guapdad 4000) who co-produced it alongside Cam Griffin (Summer Walker, Kiana Lede, Rico Nasty), “Black Ice” sets the tone for what’s further to come from the multi-faceted artist’s forthcoming project due out later this year. ...

G-Eazy Returns With New Single 'Tulips & Roses' Photo G-Eazy Returns With New Single 'Tulips & Roses'
by Michael Major - March 30, 2023

Multi-platinum selling superstar G-Eazy returns with new track, “Tulips & Roses” via RCA Records, a bold re-introduction after a yearlong hiatus. The song features a sample of “Blame,” a song from the critically acclaimed band Gabriels. Watch the musical film now!...

Nas Announces February Show at Madison Square Garden Photo Nas Announces February Show at Madison Square Garden
by Michael Major - November 14, 2022

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) and Live Nation announced that Grammy Award winning rap legend, Nas, will perform at Madison Square Garden on Friday, February 24, 2023 at 8:00PM – marking the icon’s first headline show at The World’s Most Famous Arena....

K-Pop Spotlight: BLACKPINK is Back in Your Area With 'Shut Down' From Second Album 'B Photo K-Pop Spotlight: BLACKPINK is Back in Your Area With 'Shut Down' From Second Album 'Born Pink'
by Stephi Wild - September 16, 2022

BLACKPINK is back with their latest release 'Shut Down' from their second full album 'Born Pink'. The song is a clapback at haters, boldly stating 'Praying for my downfall, many have tried, baby / Catch me when you hear my Lamborghini go vroom.'...

Bryce Vine Releases New Single 'Moonrock' Photo Bryce Vine Releases New Single 'Moonrock'
by Michael Major - August 19, 2022

Continuing a prolific summer, multi-platinum maverick Bryce Vine reveals a new single entitled “Moonrock.” This time around, he co-wrote the song with long-time collaborator/producer Sir Nolan [Justin Bieber, Nick Jonas, Selena Gomez], producer/writer John Ryan [One Direction], and Ian Pollack [LANY...











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