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Chris Patrick Releases New Mixtape 'The Calm'
by Stephi Wild - April 03, 2024 Back in his childhood home in East Orange, New Jersey, rapidly ascending rapper Chris Patrick reconnects with his roots and reaffirms his core values through his latest mixtape, THE CALM, featuring a single collaboration with Atlanta-based lyricist Ben Reilly....
J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, SZA & Chris Brown Headline Dreamville Festival 2024
by Michael Major - March 07, 2024 J. Cole and Dreamville, the internationally recognized entertainment brand and multi-platinum record label for which he cofounded, have announced the new music lineup for Dreamville Festival 2024 as their flagship music festival returns to Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, North Carolina on Saturday, Ap...
Forest Claudette Drops Infectious Cover of Red Hot Chili Peppers' 'Can't Stop'
by Michael Major - January 05, 2024 Breakout alt-R&B singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Forest Claudette (They/He) drops their audacious cover of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' classic track 'Can't Stop' on all streaming services. Previously an Amazon Music exclusive, Claudette's version merges the kinetic energy of the original ...
J. Cole's Dreamville Festival Kicks Off 2024 Ticket Sale This Week, Special Presale Begins Tomorrow
by Michael Major - November 06, 2023 Global superstar J. Cole and his award-winning Dreamville team have announced a new early-bird ticket sale for their flagship event, Dreamville Festival, which will officially return next spring to Raleigh, North Carolina on Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7, 2024. Find out how to get tickets n...
DijahSB Announces New Album 'The Flower That Knew' This Month
by Michael Major - November 01, 2023 Polaris Music Prize-shortlisted rapper DijahSB announces their new album The Flower That Knew. To celebrate the album announcement, DijahSB is also sharing two new singles from the record, 'Don't Touch!' and 'I'm Blooming.' ...
Visionary Atlanta Duo EarthGang Announces Partnership with UnitedMasters
by Michael Major - August 30, 2023 This newly minted strategic venture preserves the integrity of the group’s signature creative vision as UnitedMasters along with Sincethe80s/Dreamville will organically amplify their impact and influence on the culture. UnitedMasters will leverage their artist services, brand, and sync teams to ampl...
Akintoye Releases Spirited Fight Song 'F*ck Em Up Moses'
by Michael Major - August 30, 2023 Fast-rising hip hop artist Akintoye has released his new single “f**k Em Up Moses,” out now on all DSPs. Produced by Dan Vucko, “f**k Em Up Moses” is a display of clever lyricism, spotlighting his unfiltered bravado and steadfast confidence....
Yung Bae Releases 'Too Cool to Feel This Lonely'
by Michael Major - August 23, 2023 Yung Bae continues the journey toward his highly anticipated new album Groove Continental: Side B with the single and music video “Too Cool To Feel This Lonely.” Co-created with multi-platinum producer Diamond Pistols and Quinn XCII collaborator YOG$, it’s an exhilarating blend of funk and hip-hop a...
Yung Bae Announces Fall North American Tour
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023 On the heels of releasing the fittingly titled “Awesome Ways” with Nile Rodgers, dance-pop maestro Yung Bae announces a fall 2023 North American tour in support of his forthcoming album, Groove Continental: Side B. Winding across the continent from Washington, DC, to Vancouver, BC, the tour will inc...
Snakehips Release Deluxe Album Plus Single With Muni Long
by Michael Major - July 28, 2023 Muni Long’s vocals flow across the track, imbuing her ultra-melodic vocals with fiery lyricism in tow. The single was co-written and produced by prolific hit-makers Stargate, who have 10 Billboard number 1s, multiple Grammy award nominations and wins, and have penned chart-topping records for Beyonc...
Yung Bae Unveils 'Awesome Ways (Ft. Nile Rodgers)' & Announces New LP
by Michael Major - July 26, 2023 The upbeat “Awesome Ways” mixes Yung Bae’s colorful production with Rodgers’ signature guitar licks, making for the ideal summer smash as the past, present, and future of funk collide. On the heels of the acclaimed “Body Talk” with Mayer Hawthorne — “a dynamic piece of funk-pop” according to Sheesh...
Madeon Shares New Single 'Gonna Be Good'
by Michael Major - June 22, 2023 Madeon releases his newest single “Gonna Be Good,” a bouncy, feel-good track along with a video directed by SWISH Projects. The Grammy-award nominated artist expands on his Good Faith Forever live performance’s dramatic visual direction and vision, creating a cinematic world that enhances his show’s...
Chicago Heavyweights No ID & Saba Release New Single 'Hue_man Nature'
by Michael Major - June 01, 2023 Saba and GRAMMY® Award-winning super-producer and the “Godfather of Chicago Hip-Hop” No ID serve up a new collaborative single and music video titled “hue_man nature.” It heralds the upcoming arrival of their first joint mixtape From the private collection of Saba & No ID out later this summer via A...
Video: Snakehips, Daya & Earthgang Drop Video for 'Sometimes'
by Michael Major - May 25, 2023 The pair have collaborated with pop and dance music stars alike including Chance The Rapper, Zayn, MØ, H.E.R., Anderson Paak, Joey Badass, and Troyboi- alongside having delivered official remixes for Taylor Swift, Khalid & Normani, Sam Smith, The Weeknd, Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat and more. Watch the ne...
Snakehips Release Debut Album With Daya, Tinashe, Earthgang, Bia, Lucy Daye & More
by Michael Major - May 05, 2023 Snakehips have lent their irresistible touch to a number of trendsetting artists. They’ve had the likes of Aminé, Chance The Rapper, H.E.R., MØ, Tinashe, Rivers Cuomo, ZAYN, Anderson .Paak, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Anne-Marie, and more all feature on their records, the pair constantly seeking out ver...
Chicago Heavyweights Saba & No ID Team Up on 'Back in Office'
by Michael Major - April 12, 2023 RIAA gold-selling Chicago rap virtuoso and Pivot Gang leader Saba links up with GRAMMY® Award-winning super-producer and the “Godfather of Chicago Hip-Hop” No ID for a collaborative single titled “Back In Office.” It notably paves the way for the release of additional tracks from the private collect...
Madeon Announces Brooklyn Mirage Show in May
by Michael Major - April 12, 2023 Madeon signed with Mom + Pop Music and released “Love You Back,” originally made for his album Good Faith. The fan favorite and cult classic follows his work with Lady Gaga on her hit single “911” from Chromatica, a remix of “No Fear No More” with hip hop duo EARTHGANG and the Lena Headey-directed v...
J. Cole Welcomes Drake, Usher, Burna Boy, Summer Walker & More to Dreamville Festival 2023
by Michael Major - February 28, 2023 Day 1 on Saturday will be headlined by multi-platinum-selling R&B global superstar USHER, with additional performances from Lil Durk, Ari Lennox, City Girls, Sean Paul, EARTHGANG, Jessie Reyez, and Key Glock, among others; while Sunday features one of the world’s biggest international superstars Bur...
Tommy Newport Drops New Album 'Glasshead'
by Michael Major - February 17, 2023 Garnering a substantial buzz with his 2018 debut, Just To Be Ironic, while he was still a teenager, Newport continued the paramount success with his EP’s Tommy Gun, Ultra Mango and Liquid. Now, unveiling his sophomore album Glasshead, the new 10-track release is demonstrative of the artist's growth ...
TRY and RAC Team Up For 'Fire Sign' Remix
by Michael Major - February 10, 2023 TRY shared a club-ready RAC remix of last month’s “Fire Sign” featuring Mikky Ekko. The track came complete with a vividly colored video directed by Sam on location in Mumbai, India, choreographed by Longinus Fernandes (Slumdog Millionaire)....
Malik Baptiste Debuts 'All You Need to Know' Featuring Snoh Aalegra
by Michael Major - January 11, 2023 GRAMMY award-winning producer and artist Malik Baptiste kicks off a new chapter and releases his new single “All You Need To Know,” featuring GRAMMY nominated, Iranian Swedish-born singer Snoh Aalegra. The track tightly packages Baptiste’s upbringing in Texas and the singular experiences that shaped...
Set Mo Rounds Off Remix Package for Snakehips and Tinashe
by Michael Major - November 18, 2022 Set Mo strips Snakehips and Tinashe’s collaboration “Who’s Gonna Love You Tonight” back into a minimalist tech-house thumper meant for peak-time DJ sets. Driving four-four rhythms grind into a groove, softened by synth droplets amongst Tinashe’s chopped-up vocals. The club-ready Set Mo remix breathe...
VIDEO: Tank and The Bangas return to TODAY to perform “Communion In My Cup”
by Michael Major - November 14, 2022 Best New Artist Grammy nominees Tank and The Bangas returned to the “TODAY Show” to perform their track “Communion In My Cup” featuring The Ton3s. The upcoming run of concert dates features a variety of special guests such as Big Freedia, Kat Edmonson, Brandee Younger and Isaiah Sharkey. Watch a vid...
Tank and the Bangas Team Up With Earthgang for 'Communion in My Cup' Remix
by Michael Major - November 09, 2022 Best New Artist Grammy nominees Tank and The Bangas team up with acclaimed hip-hop duo EARTHGANG for a remix of their track, “Communion In My Cup.” In addition, the band continues to take their lauded live show on the road this year, including a residency at New York’s Blue Note Jazz Club....
VIDEO: Tinashe and Snakehips Release Official Music Video
by Michael Major - November 08, 2022 Snakehips and Tinashe continue to build upon the buzz of their delicate, piano-driven single “Who’s Gonna Love You Tonight,” with a touching new music video. Directed by Axel Kabundji (Dom Kennedy, Hit Boy), it’s an intimate tale of romance and perseverance starring Tinashe and a partner seeking red... |