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1999 Write The Future Releases New Single 'Pump It Up Ε=┌(^_^)┘' Photo 1999 Write The Future Releases New Single 'Pump It Up Ε=┌(^_^)┘'
by Nicole Rosky - March 29, 2024

Catch the latest single 'PUMP IT UP ε=┌(^_^)┘' by 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE, featuring artists Rich Brian and TiaCorine. A fresh sound from the dynamic trio, set to shake the music scene....

Xscape & SWV Set the 'Queens of R&B' Tour With Mýa, Total, and 702 Photo Xscape & SWV Set the 'Queens of R&B' Tour With Mýa, Total, and 702
by Michael Major - March 26, 2024

Join the Queens of R&B tour featuring XSCAPE & SWV with special guests Mýa, Total, and 702. Get ready for a night filled with soulful melodies and powerful vocals. The Queens Of R&B Tour is a testament to the power of what can be accomplished when women come together with respect, admiration and und...

1999 Write the Future Releases Debut Album 'hella (˃̣̣̥╭╮˂̣̣̥) ✧ ♡ ‧º·˚:' Photo 1999 Write the Future Releases Debut Album 'hella (˃̣̣̥╭╮˂̣̣̥) ✧ ♡ ‧º·˚:'
by Michael Major - February 09, 2024

Featuring genre-spanning collaborations from artists including Rich Brian, Warren Hue, Ghostface Killah, Busta Rhymes, Smino, Cuco, Amaarae, Offset, BADBADNOTGOOD, Westside Gunn, Dumbfoundead and more, the album boasts A-list features across 24 songs, pulling back the curtain on 1999 WRITE THE FUTUR...

Mariah Carey And Lenny Kravitz Honored With Global Impact Award At Third Annual Recor Photo Mariah Carey And Lenny Kravitz Honored With Global Impact Award At Third Annual Recording Academy Honors Presented By The BMC
by Michael Major - February 02, 2024

The event included performances by Yolanda Adams, Babyface, Busta Rhymes, Erica Campbell, George Clinton, Davido, Andra Day, Manny Fresh, Tori Kelly, Quavo, Gabby Simone, Chad Smith, Andrew Watt, Verdine White, and Stevie Wonder, with appearances by H.E.R and Chair of the BMC, Rico Love....

Doja Cat's 'Scarlet Tour' is Coming to VR Photo Doja Cat's 'Scarlet Tour' is Coming to VR
by Michael Major - January 09, 2024

Doja Cat: The Scarlet Tour in VR brings a thrilling spectacle that blends reality and imagination, complete with cutting edge visuals and beats. From a gigantic spider that looms above Doja Cat, to a full band and fire pyrotechnics, Doja Cat: The Scarlet Tour in VR takes the intensity of Doja Cat's ...

Scarlip Releases 'Blick Remix' With NLE Choppa Photo Scarlip Releases 'Blick Remix' With NLE Choppa
by Michael Major - January 05, 2024

Scar is joined by some of the hottest and most engaging digital entertainers around: Pinky Doll, Jacob Berger, Nate White, Archer, Jersey Joe, Drelle, Malisha, Chellie, Dre, Kiki, Huon, Q, Shafar, Storm, Tianna and Yannie Rae. The sentiment is clear: “Blick” is universal and so is the energy of Scar...

Video: DJ Premier & Common Drop 'In Moe (Speculation)' Photo Video: DJ Premier & Common Drop 'In Moe (Speculation)'
by Michael Major - November 17, 2023

As is the case with every Volume, every beat has its own unique origin story; from who they initially may have been produced for, to why they ended up collecting “dust.”  The beats may be dusty, but they still bang, and one of Beats That Collected Dust, Vol. 3 songs, “In Moe,” has now added another ...

Video: Watch ScarLip's Live Performances for Vevo's 'DSCVR Artists To Watch' Photo Video: Watch ScarLip's Live Performances for Vevo's 'DSCVR Artists To Watch'
by Michael Major - November 15, 2023

Bronx-bred rap phenomenon ScarLip releases live performances of 'No Statements' and 'Blick' as part of Vevo's 'DSCVR Artists To Watch' 2024 campaign, now in its tenth year. Vevo, the world’s leading music video network, is currently showcasing high-quality live performance video content from the cla...

Audrey Nuna Unveils New Single 'Cellulite' Photo Audrey Nuna Unveils New Single 'Cellulite'
by Michael Major - November 03, 2023

AUDREY NUNA continues to blaze a trail with her latest single, 'Cellulite.' One of the first tracks written for her forthcoming body of work; 'Cellulite' finds AUDREY NUNA turning inwards while tapping into a whole new genre that she coins, 'Rage n B,' marrying 'the sentiment of RnB' to 'the harsh e...

Doja Cat Drops New Album 'Scarlet' Photo Doja Cat Drops New Album 'Scarlet'
by Michael Major - September 22, 2023

The album includes recently-released singles 'Attention,' 'Paint the Town Red,' and 'Demons,' and 'Balut.' It was entirely self-written by Doja Cat. GRAMMY Award-winning global superstar's new album also features songs like 'Wet Vagina,' 'Go Off,' 'Skull and Bones,' and more....

Coi Leray Releases New 'Blue Moon' EP Photo Coi Leray Releases New 'Blue Moon' EP
by Michael Major - August 30, 2023

The project finds Coi firing on all cylinders, using her songwriting as a diary to reveal her unique perspective on life. She laces highly quotable bars with irresistible hooks, showcasing her lyrical acumen and impressive vocal delivery at the same time. She opens up the world of Blue Moon with the...

Carly Rae Jepsen, Hozier & More to Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Photo Carly Rae Jepsen, Hozier & More to Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - July 07, 2023

The lineup includes some of the hottest names in music, with live performances by GRAMMY Award®-winning country superstar Tim McGraw, international sensation Hozier, multiplatinum group Fitz and The Tantrums, pop singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen and bestselling artist Sam Hunt....

Coi Leray Drops New Single 'Run It Up' Photo Coi Leray Drops New Single 'Run It Up'
by Michael Major - June 16, 2023

2023 is in full force for Coi due to her chart-topping success of her smash hit “Players”, bountiful new music releases, and major festival performances such as Rolling Loud California, Austin City Limits, Summer Jam and more. Coi is also joining the lineups at Jay-Z’s Made In America and Kid Cudi’s...

Busta Rhymes to Receive Icon Award at 7th Annual Innovators & Leaders Awards Brunch Photo Busta Rhymes to Receive Icon Award at 7th Annual Innovators & Leaders Awards Brunch
by Michael Major - June 15, 2023

This exciting and unprecedented move will be unveiled with an incredible lineup of experiences and moments as we bestow upon him the prestigious Icon Award during the highly anticipated 7th Annual Innovators and Leaders Awards Brunch. ...

BEAM Covers Busta Rhymes Classic 'Gimme Some More' Photo BEAM Covers Busta Rhymes Classic 'Gimme Some More'
by Michael Major - June 09, 2023

The celebration around 50 years of hip-hop continues on Apple Music with this year’s Juneteenth 2023: Freedom Songs playlist, featuring exclusive covers of beloved classic rap songs by rising stars 2Rare, Baby Tate, BEAM, Big Yavo, Blxst, Lola Brooke, redveil, Symba, and more. Previous collections i...

Video: Coi Leray Drops Music Video for 'Bops' Photo Video: Coi Leray Drops Music Video for 'Bops'
by Michael Major - June 06, 2023

The video was produced and directed by Coi’s multi-media production company Trendsetter Studios with Coi credited as Creative Director. The video sees Coi letting loose and celebrating her success with friends, complete with a cake and impressive dance moves in front of the framed records that got h...

Bay Area Recording Artist Jay Kayze Reflects On The Complexities Of A Bi-Racial Upbri Photo 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 ...

Sa-Roc Announces Co-Headline Tour with Rah Digga Photo Sa-Roc Announces Co-Headline Tour with Rah Digga
by Michael Major - May 23, 2023

Sa-Roc has announced a co-headline tour with Rah Digga. Arguably one of the most vibrant MCs in the world now. The tour includes dates in Washington, DC, New York, Boston, Atlanta, Durham, Asheville, and Nashville. Check out the full lineup now!...

JESUS PIECE Release New Album '...So Unknown' Photo JESUS PIECE Release New Album '...So Unknown'
by Michael Major - April 14, 2023

Jesus Piece is composed of vocalist Aaron Heard, guitarists David Updike and John Distefano and drummer Luis Aponte. Formed in Philadelphia in 2015, the band released a trio of EPs (the S/T EP, 3 Song Tape and the Malice at the Palace split) before delivering their massive 2018 debut LP for Southern...

Bay Area Recording Artist Jay Kayze Releases New Single 'Over Love' Photo 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'. ...

JESUS PIECE Release 'Silver Lining' From New Album 'So Unknown' Photo JESUS PIECE Release 'Silver Lining' From New Album 'So Unknown'
by Michael Major - March 15, 2023

JESUS PIECE’s highly anticipated album …So Unknown drops in just one month. Now, they’ve shared its atmospheric centerpiece “Silver Lining” which was inspired by vocalist, Aaron Heard’s son. It kicks off with a deceptively clean, eerie minor scale riff, followed by another mid-tempo steamroller just...

The Roots & Live Nation Urban Announce 2023 'Roots Picnic Weekend' Photo The Roots & Live Nation Urban Announce 2023 'Roots Picnic Weekend'
by Michael Major - February 20, 2023

Diddy will headline and Ms. Lauryn Hill will co-headline and perform the entirety of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill – a rare event­– to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the seminal album’s release. Award-winning American comedian, screenwriter, television and film producer, and actor Dave Chappell...

JESUS PIECE Release New Single 'Tunnel Vision' Off Forthcoming Album Photo JESUS PIECE Release New Single 'Tunnel Vision' Off Forthcoming Album
by Michael Major - February 13, 2023

Jesus Piece is composed of vocalist Aaron Heard, guitarists David Updike and John Distefano, bassist Anthony Marinaro and drummer Luis Aponte. Formed in Philadelphia in 2015, the band released a trio of EPs (the S/T EP, 3 Song Tape and the Malice at the Palace split) before delivering their 2018 deb...

GRAMMYs To Celebrate 50 Years Of Hip Hop With Historic Segment Featuring Missy Elliot Photo 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. ...

Jesus Piece Announce New Album '...So Unknown' Photo Jesus Piece Announce New Album '...So Unknown'
by Michael Major - January 20, 2023

Their new single, “Gates of Horn” infuses industrial ambiance juxtaposed against start-stop rhythms that recall classic Ministry, breathing and blasting before merging towards a terrifying, swinging groove. Its accompanying video, directed by Eric Richter takes viewers through a series of recurring ...











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