Busta Rhymes News

BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) will honor the multiple award-winning songwriter/rapper/producer and actor Busta Rhymes with the BMI Icon Award at its 2022 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. The private event, held at the LIV Nightclub Miami Beach, will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill and BMI Vice President, Creative (Atlanta) Catherine Brewton.

Check out the latest podcast episode of Little Known Facts- hosted by stage and film actress Ilana Levine. This episode features Jared Grimes, who currently plays the role of “Eddie Ryan” in the Broadway revival of Funny Girl. ​​​​​​​The Tony nominee talks about the how he got the role, the self-tape process, and so much more!

The deluxe album features three brand new tracks with Melé, Raumakustik and Joeski and an entire second disc comprised of 17 remixes by some of the biggest names in dance music such as LP Giobbi, Andhim, DJ Seinfeld, Major League Djz, Honeyluv and more. Listen to the new deluxe album now!

Freddie Gibbs and A-Trak join Meechy Darko on a new track. The hard driving song “On GOD” is found on his long awaited debut album, Gothic Luxury. The track was co-produced by Jay Versace and Dot Da Genius and finds Darko trading verses with the legendary rapper Gibbs while A-Trak adds a sweeping cinematic energy to the beat.

DOMi & JD BECK have released their highly anticipated debut album NOT TiGHT, which is out now on Anderson .Paak's new label APESHIT in partnership with Blue Note Records. The duo—keyboardist DOMi Louna and drummer JD Beck—are joined on the album by a line-up of special guests which includes .Paak, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Herbie Hancock, Thundercat, Mac DeMarco, and Kurt Rosenwinkel.

Watch Sean 'Diddy' Combs' new music video, directed by Teyana 'Spike Tey' Taylor. The visual ushers audiences into the world of “Club Love” for the first time, featuring Tiffany Haddish, Bryson Tiller, London on da Track, Joie Chavis, Serayah, KenStarrrz, Diddy’s sons Quincy Brown, Justin and Christian “King” Combs.

The fashionista and songstress’ newest release is a bangin’ 7-track onslaught of uber-confident pop infused with sass and swagger. It’s confident, sexy, powerful, and showcases Stella’s undeniable flow that fans of the Norwegian-Kenyan artist and model will surely be eager to hear. Mwangi shows off her impeccable rhythm on the title track “Icon.”

Nick Arnstein might get all of Fanny's love, but this Broadway season, the Tony Awards are all about Eddie Ryan. Jared Grimes makes his Broadway musical debut in the hit revival of Funny Girl- a performance for which he was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical.

Watch Doja Cat's video for her single “Vegas” from the ELVIS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. The video features Shonka Dukureh, who plays Big Mama Thornton in the film.

Today we're studying up on Jared Grimes, nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for FUNNY GIRL.

RCA Records drops Doja Cat’s melodic, bouncy new single “Vegas” from the ELVIS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. The soundtrack is set to be released the same date as Baz Luhrmann’s forthcoming film ELVIS, starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks. The track incorporates “Hound Dog” in a unique, singular way that only Doja Cat could ever do.

The ten-episode season will include interviews with industry insiders and experts such as Sha-Rock, considered the first female emcee; Grand Wizzard Theodore, credited with inventing the popular “scratching” technique; and Kurtis Blow, one of the first commercially successful Hip Hop artists.

ELVIS is an epic spectacle from filmmaker Baz Luhrmann that explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler) through the prism of his relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). The soundtrack features Elvis’s body of work spanning the 1950s, 60s and 70s, while also celebrating his diverse musical influences.

Across eight hours, the series will explore the origins of Busta Rhymes, Eve, Fat Joe, Grandmaster Flash, Ice-T, Ja Rule, Lil Jon, and Uncle Luke as they reflect on their personal journeys and the evolutions of their artistic points of view through their own eyes. The series will be narrated by renowned rapper Nas. Watch a promo for the series now!

Doja Cat, the voice of the Taco Bell people, was one of the first to confirm the news last night, live from one of the biggest music stages on earth, when she literally dropped the mic with the HOT news of the Mexican Pizza’s return. Watch Doja Cat announce the menu item's return during her Coachella performance now!

THE DJANGO, downtown Manhattan’s premier jazz club, is celebrating the next generation of jazz with a special concert series this month. During the month of May, The Django welcomes rising stars as part of its new Next Gen Series.

Released on Diplo's Mad Decent label imprint, the song quickly went viral. It was remixed by Azealia Banks, Gangsta Boo, Grimes, and Busta Rhymes and a second version of the song featuring fellow American rapper Njena Reddd Foxxx soon followed. “Ima Read” has accrued 8 million+ streams across platforms.

With his new project, Bing Kong, coming tomorrow, NEMS discusses how the “Bing Bong” single and its remix has changed his life and given him an appreciation for all the years of grinding. Bing Kong also features two more remixes, an underground Remix featuring Vado and Shoota93 and an “H-Town” (Remix) featuring Trae Tha Truth and Paul Wall. 

The highly anticipated Broadway revival of Funny Girl is beginning performances tonight, March 26, at the August Wilson Theatre, ahead of an official opening on April 24. Meet the cast bringing this iconic show back to the stage!

Over the last several months, American electronic music producer, DJ and tastemaker DESTRUCTO (Gary Richards) has been entertaining listeners with a varied but unique body of new work ranging from a remix of Dolly Parton’s classic “Jolene” to dancefloor cut “Distorted Reality” with Brazil’s DJ Glen. Today, March 4 DESTRUCTO releases a fresh future funk bop, “F with Me (feat. Chromeo & Tima Dee).”