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The Staten Island Museum presents a major exhibition, Taking Care: The Black Angels of Sea View Hospital opening to the public on January 26, 2024. 

Jeymes Samuel reveals the music video for 'Hallelujah Heaven' featuring Lil Wayne, Buju Banton, and Shabba Ranks. The video, filmed in Jamaica and Los Angeles, features appearances from Samuel, Lil Wayne, Buju Banton, Shabba Ranks, LaKeith Stanfield, and RJ Cyler. The track is the first from the highly anticipated film 'The Book of Clarence.'

It collates fan favorites previously only available on Soundcloud: Warmest Winter Ever (2014) and Warmest Winter Ever II (2016). Last month, eight brand new tracks—“Bad Bad Bad,” “Bring That Shit To Santa,” “Christmas List,” “Magic,” “Miracle,” “Mrs. Claus,” “Sleigh,” and “Unwrapped”—were unveiled alongside the album's announcement.

Commended for his indisputable impact on the music business, Sony Music Publishing Chairman and CEO Jon Platt is the 2024 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons honoree. The Recording Academy and Clive Davis will celebrate Platt's achievements at the renowned Pre-GRAMMY Gala preceding the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards.

The R&B-infused track, written, produced and engineered by BONZIE, is a haunting tale of personal trauma and evolution, representing the shattering and dismantling of a certain intangible violence. Utilizing the unique voice of Chicago rapper Teo The Artist on his crushing verse, “Spiritual Violence” is a balance of two perspectives.

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 upon its release. 

'Hallelujah Heaven' by Jeymes Samuel ft. Lil Wayne, Buju Banton & Shabba Ranks is the first track released from the highly anticipated film 'The Book of Clarence.' The track, written and produced by Samuel. The official soundtrack will feature collaborations with Jay-Z, Jorge Ben Jor, Kid Cudi, Adekunle Gold, Jorja Smith, Yemi Alade, and more.

Jalen Harris announced the release of ManneKin The EP, his debut collection. He is a former Simba actor for the Tony Award-winning and critically acclaimed Disney’s The Lion King North American Broadway Tour and is currently on the road starring as Eddie Kendricks of The Temptations in the renowned play Ain’t Too Proud.

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 release. 

The Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) announces the 2024 nominees for induction at its Induction & Awards Gala in New York City. Voting members have until December 27, 2023, to submit their ballots. Check out the complete list of nominees on songhall.org.

Setting the stage for the record, Fauntleroy shares eight new tracks from the LP, including “Bad Bad Bad,” “Bring That Shit To Santa,” “Christmas List,” “Magic,” “Miracle,” “Mrs. Claus,” “Sleigh,” and “Unwrapped.” With the full project release, on December 8, James will roll out the final track “The Neck.”

Mitski, Eboni Booth, and Whitney White have been announced as the newest additions to the creative team of the Broadway production, THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT. Learn more about these talented individuals and how they will contribute to the success of the show.

Actor, model and singer Jalen Harris has announced the release of his addictive new single and video “Delicious,” that was produced by Matt Wilder (Warner, Sony) & Jai Widdowson-Jones (Jay Z, Tyler the Creator). Watch the new music video now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates.

Under the talented and guiding hand of music director and conductor Steven Reineke, this exceptional orchestra gives Broadway songs a majesty and heft that most Broadway orchestra pits cannot provide.

Homeboy Sandman will present a November livestream residency with Ursa Live and upcoming mixtape 'I Can't Sell These Either' due out on November 17th.

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, and more.

Tee Grizzley shares his new single and music video “Robbery 6” out now via Grizzley Gang/300 Entertainment. Of course, it picks up where he left off on “Robbery 4” and “Robbery 5,” which adorned his acclaimed 2022 album Chapters of the Trenches. 

The bass-knocking latest release from the Brooklyn-born emcee yields an unruly club-banging feel as Lola and French go back-to-back with boisterous bars and charismatic rawness. The official music video, which arrived earlier with the accompanying new song, vividly highlights the dynamism of “Pit Stop.'

The project was written and produced by Infinity Song, with the exception of their fan-favorite cover of Fleetwood Mac's iconic song “Dreams”. The seven tracks on the ‘Metamorphosis' EP showcase the siblings' growth and expansive talents as songwriters, arrangers, producers, and musicians.

Burgeoning New Jersey rapper HD.Picasso makes his major-label debut with new single “Fisherman.” With the rapper’s pointed yet laidback delivery on full display, the track showcases his undeniable talent, as well as his fiercely original outlook as he rises in the rap game. Watch the new music video now!