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Rock The Bells Cruise Adds Additional Performers to Lineup Including Busta Rhymes, Method Man & More
by Josh Sharpe - April 29, 2024 The full line-up includes Jadakiss, E-40, Rakim, Talib Kweli, Digable Planets, Busta Rhymes, Method Man and Redman, Scarface, Twista, Goodie Mob featuring Khujo, T-Mo, and Big Gipp, Mia X, 8Ball & MJG, Sa-Roc, and house band The Soul Rebels....
Video: Gunna Links With Turbo for 'Bachelor' Music Video
by Michael Major - January 18, 2024 Directed by visionary Spike Jordan, the cinematic video puts its own spin on The Bachelor. Gunna romances a cohort of leading ladies from a bevy of classic 21st century hip-hop videos, namely KD Aubert (Fabolous “Into You”), Rosa Acosta (Drake “Best I Ever Had”), Eboni Jackson (50 Cent “Wanksta”), L...
Playy Shows Off Inspirational Flow On His New Track 'Nothing 2 Something'
by Michael Major - January 11, 2024 Grammy-nominated songwriter Playy showcases his inspirational flow on his new track 'Nothing 2 Something'. The track is produced by Mic Moody, someone Playy has worked with for years. Mic Moody is not unknown in the industry, working with artists such as Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Ariana Grande, Vic...
Playy Drops Electric Club Anthem 'Gold On My Lip'; Tribute to Grillz and Houston
by Michael Major - November 06, 2023 Playy is a songwriter and artist who has long been recognized for his talent in creating hits for other artists. He co-wrote and was featured on Ludacris and Nicki Minaj’s hit song “My Chick Bad”. Now he has a video for Gold On My Lip, his newest party anthem. ...
Keep Records Announce New EP 'So Indie It Hurts Vol. 3'
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2023 Keep Records has announced their forthcoming EP So Indie It Hurts Vol. 3 is due for release on May 20th. The project continues Keep Records' unique recording series in which they choose one location, concurrent with a tour, to create an entire record start to finish. ...
Keep Records Drops New Single 'Great Weather'
by Michael Major - April 20, 2023 Keep Records will release their forthcoming EP So Indie It Hurts Vol. 3. The project continues Keep Records’ unique recording series in which they choose one location, concurrent with a tour, to create an entire record start to finish. All eight songs on So Indie It Hurts Vol. 3 were written, produc...
Bianca Shaw Releases New Single 'Lightning'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 08, 2022 Born and raised in Chicago, IL, R&B/Pop artist Bianca Shaw is a true force of nature. The talented emcee, drummer, and singer-songwriter believes in the power of thinking outside the limits of genre as she channels electrifying pop melodies in her latest hit 'Lightning'....
Out of Space Festival Announces 2021 Features Emmylou Harris, Los Lobos, Patti Smith & More
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 02, 2021 Canal Shores kicks off on August 5th with Emmylou Harris and Los Lobos, followed by Patti Smith and her band on the 6th, Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals on the 7th and closing out on August 8th with CAAMP....
Chicago Actor, Dandrell Scott, Enlists Twista For New Rap Song
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 16, 2020 If you search 'Dandrell Scott' online, you'll find several commercials bearing his voice. From quick serve restaurants to automobile manufacturers, Scott is likely the person behind the voiceover. But lately, Scott has been in the recording studio for another reason. Music. Dandrell plans to drop hi...
VIDEO: Richard Orofino Shares 'Rather Die' From Upcoming EP SPELL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 17, 2020 Brooklyn based indie-pop, Richard Orofino shares a taste of his new music with the 'Rather Die' video from the upcoming EP, Spell due later. ...
Rittz Drops New Album PUT A CROWN ON IT
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 02, 2019 Rittz drops the highly anticipated Put A Crown On It album via his own label, CNT. The 12-track effort includes features from Paul Wall, Jelly Roll, Yelawolf, Twista, Dizzy Wright, Big Hud, Too $hort, and Futuristic. The album title comes from Rittz's dedication to excellence--the phrase “put a crow...
Twista, Veronica Vega, DJ G-Love, Crazy Town X with R1ckOne Will Perform at Soundwaves 360
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 06, 2019 Los Angeles is in for a massive infusion of harmonious ripples when 'Soundwaves 360° Music Event' rolls on to the boulevard on Thursday, November 14 at the Academy LA. Party goers will be able to surf a kaleidoscope of genres with acts ranging from hip hop to rock. The evening, presented by Brandi I...
Watch Loko Wit Tha Mask's New Video For 'Hot Sh*t'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 31, 2019 Loko Wit Tha Mask aims at his rivals with his new mosh pit anthem “HOT SH*T.” Directed by NoFuture, the frightfully riotous clip features Loko delivering ferocious verses into the camera over production by 5heriff that blends elements of drill music and black metal....
Dillon Francis Share Music Video and New Mixtape Release Date
by Abigail Charpentier - October 16, 2019 After releasing the first half of his forthcoming mixtape Magic Is Real, due out in full on November 15th via his own IDGAFOS imprint and Mad Decent, Platinum-selling artist, DJ and producer Dillon Francis today releases the music video for mixtape track “Still Not Butter.”...
Dillon Francis Releases MAGIC IS REAL, PT. 1
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 02, 2019 Platinum-selling artist, DJ and producer Dillon Francis today releases Magic Is Real, Pt. 1, the first half of his hotly anticipated new mixtape Magic Is Real, out in full on November 15th via Dillon's own IDGAFOS imprint and Mad Decent....
VIDEO: Netflix Drops Trailer for Hip Hop Competition Series Feat. Cardi B, Chance and T.I.
by Abigail Charpentier - September 25, 2019 Global superstars Cardi B, Chance the Rapper, and Tip a?oeT.I.a?? Harris search for the next hip hop sensation in Rhythm + Flow, Netflix's first music competition show. The series brings together industry legends across a multi-city search in hip hop epicenters Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta and Chi...
Dillon Francis Enlists Big Freedia and TV Noise for New Track 'Bawdy'
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 18, 2019 Following the release of his contagious recent single “GO OFF (Nuthin' 2 It),” platinum-selling artist, DJ and producer Dillon Francis has linked with New Orleans bounce queen Big Freedia and Dutch DJ-producer duo TV Noise for new bounce-heavy heater “Bawdy” — the latest offering from Dillon Francis...
Supa Bwe Releases 'Time For Me' Ft. Rexx Life Raj
by Julie Musbach - March 27, 2019 Supa Bwe releases his self-produced single, 'Time For Me,' featuring Rexx Life Raj. Over stripped down guitar chords and gentle hi-hat rolls, Supa Bwe showcases his sonic range with a more subdued approach than fans typically expect from the wild and defiant Chicago artist....
Cumberland Music Collective Announces Acquisition of KCA Artists
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 17, 2019 Cumberland Music Collective is proud to announce its acquisition of Nashville's premier acoustic music agency, KCA Artists. CMC will continue to book legendary acts, such as The Seldom Scene, Radney Foster, Blue Highway, and The Fairfield Four, in addition to greatly diversifying their roster. ...
Cumberland Music Collective Out of the Gates with All-Star Lineup
by Tori Hartshorn - January 17, 2019 Cumberland Music Collective is proud to announce its acquisition of Nashville's premier acoustic music agency, KCA Artists. CMC will continue to book legendary acts, such as The Seldom Scene, Radney Foster, Blue Highway, and The Fairfield Four, in addition to greatly diversifying their roster. ...
Canadian Hip-Hop Group Unity Sound Crew Shares Visuals For 'Only When Iam High'
by Caryn Robbins - January 20, 2018 Unity Sound Crew is a Hip-Hop group consist of two brothers, Vaughan James and Cryptic Versus, coming out of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The group has been thriving in the Canadian Hip-Hop scene over the years, collaborating artists such as Madchild, Prevail. and Demrick of Swollen Members....
Hip-Hop Group Unity Sound Crew Shares Visuals For 'Only When Iam High'
by Caryn Robbins - December 20, 2017 Unity Sound Crew is a Hip-Hop group consist of two brothers, Vaughan James and Cryptic Versus, coming out of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The group has been thriving in the Canadian Hip-Hop scene over the years, collaborating artists such as Madchild, Prevail. and Demrick of Swollen Members....
Columbia College Chicago Offers New Hip-Hop Studies Minor
by A.A. Cristi - November 29, 2017 Columbia College Chicago launched a new interdisciplinary Hip-Hop Studies minor in Fall 2017 to offer practice-based learning around the history and aesthetics of hip-hop culture, and to connect students with Chicago's vibrant community of hip-hop artists and practitioners. On Dec. 2, a special laun...
Smith And Hay Take Music Industry By Storm With Major Artists On Board for New Releases
by Caryn Robbins - July 24, 2017 The dynamic public figures Mike Smith and Jonathan Hay have reached new heights with their brand Smith and Hay. They have now amassed a catalog of over 300 songs with millions upon millions of streams.... |