The next big rap star is about to be unleashed
beginning New Year's Day when five emerging young hip hop artists, ages 12 to
16 years old, are given the opportunity to rhyme and flow with
highly-sought-after producer, Jermaine Dupri in the all-new unscripted series, "The Rap Game". These young rappers will be immersed in the
Atlanta hip hop scene with Dupri at the helm as their mentor. Queen Latifah and
her partner Shakim Compere will executive produce under the Flavor Unit
umbrella along with Dupri. Each week, special guests such as Usher, Ludacris,
Da Brat, T.I. and Silent
Ice Spice Unveils New Single, 'Did It First' Feat. Central Cee
by Josh Sharpe - July 12, 2024
GRAMMY®-nominated rapper and pop culture sensation Ice Spice teams up with chart-topping UK rapper Central Cee on the explosive new single “Did It First.” The track is from Ice Spice’s debut album, Y2K! — due out July 26. Listen to it now!...
Lil Crix Releases New Single 'Murdaman'
by Josh Sharpe - June 14, 2024
Haitian-American hip-hop breakout Lil Crix has unleashed a brand new single entitled “Murdaman” out now. The track tempers punchy hi-hats with ominous piano, creating tension in the soundscape. Lil Crix locks into a hard-hitting cadence, delivering magnetically menacing bars spiked with swagg...
Lil Durk's Artist YFG Fatso Drops New Music Video 'Ride With Me' Directed By Shot By RXLLO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 12, 2024
YFG Fatso, one of Lil Durk's artists, released a new music video for 'Ride with Me,' directed by Shot by RXLLO, featuring a cameo by rising star MajTNC. Watch now. ...
Ice Spice to Star Alongside Denzel Washington in HIGH AND LOW from Spike Lee
by Josh Sharpe - April 10, 2024
Ice Spice, the popular rapper, will be making her acting debut in Spike Lee's next film. A remake of the 1963 Akira Kurosawa thriller, she will join Denzel Washington (who was previously announced) in her first feature film. In a Tweet, Apple confirmed production on the film with a photo of Lee and ...
Marv Won Releases New Album 'I'm Fine, Thanks For Asking' Feat Quelle Chris, Elzhi, Freeway & Rapper Big Pooh
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2024
Marv Won is one of Detroit’s rap royalty and a musical alchemist – a street poet laureate entrenched in the battle rap scene, as well as a cinematic world-class producer as capable of channeling Dr. Dre as Donald Goines. ...
Marv Won & Quelle Chris Drop 'Good Thangs'
by Michael Major - March 21, 2024
Check out the latest music video, GOOD THANGS, by MARV WON featuring QUELLE CHRIS. Dive into the vibrant hip-hop scene with this new release. The album, featuring collaborations with Quelle Chris, Elzhi, Freeway, Rapper Big Pooh of Little Brother and more, cements Marv Won's status in the rap game....
Ngeeyl Unleashes New Mixtape 'Hiatus 2: Ssetelian'
by Michael Major - January 26, 2024
With his new mixtape HIATUS 2: SSETILIAN, NGeeYL embarks on a sonic journey with guest appearances from Baby Drill and multi-platinum superstar Lil Uzi Vert, who also serves as executive producer of the project. SSETILIAN is a symbol of allegiance and testament to his supporters' awareness of his ar...
Benny The Butcher Unleashes New Single 'One Foot In' Ft Stove God Cooks
by Michael Major - December 08, 2023
Benny The Butcher - the Grammy-Nominated and Emmy-Award-winning member of Buffalo's acclaimed Griselda collective - unleashes a new single and music video entitled “One Foot In” ft. Stove God Cooks, produced by HIT-BOY, via Def Jam Recordings. ...
Lola Brooke Releases Highly Anticipated Debut Project 'Dennis Daughter'
by Michael Major - November 13, 2023
In addition to the release of Dennis Daughter, Lola Brooke recently released the music video to “Don’t Get Me Started” featuring Coi Leray and Nija, out now. The video – co-directed by Ben Marc and Starr Mazi intensifies the action-packed energy of the track as the trifecta pairing do the...
Lil Tony Announces New Mixtape '2 Sides 2 Every Story'
by Michael Major - November 10, 2023
BREAKTHROUGH RAPPER, Lil Tony announces the release of his new mixtape '2 Sides 2 Every Story.' The 20-track collection includes Lil Tony's single “Canoozled” which earned 326k views on the music video and received high critical praise....
Newcomer HD.Picasso Paints Vivid Major-Label Debut With Lead Single 'Fisherman'
by Michael Major - October 18, 2023
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...
Ice Spice Drops Song for 'Pretty Girl (With Rema)'
by Michael Major - October 13, 2023
The collaboration with Rema -- the recipient of MTV’s 2023 Video Music Award for Best Afrobeats -- follows back-to-back smash collaborations with rap trailblazer Nicki Minaj, including “Princess Diana (with Nicki Minaj)” and “Barbie World (with Aqua)”, which marked the biggest female hip-h...
Breakout Rapper Lil Tony Drops New Single 'Canoozled'
by Michael Major - September 29, 2023
The track hinges on an uneasy keyboard melody and off-kilter finger-snaps. Anxious cymbals underline his confessional rhymes as he laments, “All my friends is dead I fuck with Blueface like Lil Uzi,” before he repeats the chantable chorus, “I’m Canoozled.”...
DJ Sliink Announces Upcoming EP & Shares New Single 'In the Night' Ft. Safe & Bandmanrill
by Michael Major - August 18, 2023
One of the foremost ambassadors and most prolific producers in the Jersey scene, DJ Sliink's distinct blend of club music blurs the line between hip-hop and electronic music. Gathering close collaborators for a collection of dancefloor-obliterating bangers, the acclaimed Newark native announces Bric...
Video: Lil Tony Unveils Music Video for New Single '3AM'
by Michael Major - July 10, 2023
The video finds him alone inside of a massive house. Grainy footage evokes intensely introverted emotion as he stares out the window. The clip jumps into moments in a speeding luxury car and a graffiti-covered warehouse, matching the frenetic pace and showcasing his presence....
West Coast Rappers Mother Wata & WADE08 Link Up for Their Latest Song 'Cry'
by Michael Major - June 26, 2023
Rising multi-talented lyricists and NOFUN! members Mother Wata and WADE08 merge the Bay and LA with their latest single, 'Song Cry.' The two float over a stripped-back beat produced by Grammy-winning and Diamond-selling MYGUYMARS. Mother Wata, born Jasmin Jerrai Barnett, is an American rapper, songw...
Taylor Swift Drops 'Midnights: The Til Dawn Edition' With Ice Spice, More Lana Del Rey & New Track
by Michael Major - May 26, 2023
Taylor Swift has dropped 'Midnights: the Til Dawn Edition' featuring a remix of 'Karma' with rising rapper Ice Spice. The deluxe album also features more of Lana Del Rey on 'Snow on the Beach' and the fan-favorite 'Hits Different' track, which was previously only available on a CD sold at Target. W...
Taylor Swift Enlists Ice Spice For 'Karma' Remix on Friday For 'Midnights: Til the Dawn Edition' With More Lana Del Rey & New Tracks
by Michael Major - May 24, 2023
Taylor Swift will release a remix of 'Karma' featuring rising rapper Ice Spice. The new remix aligns with Swift's Eras Tour arriving at MetLife Stadium, where she will perform 3 shows this weekend. Check out all of the Taylor Swift tour dates now! The track is the latest single off Swift's 'Midnight...
Taleban Dooda Release Emotional New Single 'Going Global'
by Michael Major - May 05, 2023
Breakout East Tampa rapper Taleban Dooda returns with the poignant new single “Going Global.” Melodic, laid back and full of raw truth, the unfiltered track speaks to the up-and-comer’s lofty ambitions while delivering the poise and raw talent to back it up. Watch the new music video now!...
Nicki Minaj Hops on Ice Spice's “Princess Diana” Remix
by Michael Major - April 14, 2023
Home to her three breakout viral hits – 'Munch (Feelin U),' 'Bikini Bottom,' and the recent 'In Ha Mood' – her recent EP 'Like..?' adds three new infectious bangers to the burgeoning Ice Spice canon. 'Gangsta Boo with Lil Tjay' is a bass-boosted collaboration with fellow Bronx native Lil Tjay, t...
Bronx Drill Star Sha Ek Releases New Single 'It's About Time'
by Michael Major - March 31, 2023
The song’s production overflows with energy sped up by a warped loop and a low end. Meanwhile, his gritty delivery lands with fair warning. He teased the track by unveiling the music video earlier this month, and it has already generated upwards 315K YouTube views and counting. He affirms his plac...
Rob49 Drops Off New Single '4 God II'
by Michael Major - February 03, 2023
Rob49, just dropped his latest street anthem, “4 God II”. This single, produced by Schife, Rico on the Keys and Tupun, is the first of the year, following his highly successful “Welcome to Vulture Island” album released in 2022. The video, directed by Gerard Victor, shows the Vulture Island ...
Ice Spice Drops 'Like..?' EP
by Michael Major - January 20, 2023
Named after one of her signature catchphrases, Like..? is the best showcase yet for the 23-year-old artist's defiant charm, packed with Instagram-caption worthy couplets written by Ice Spice and inventive instrumentals from Ice and her frequent collaborator and EP executive producer RIOTUSA....
VIDEO: Latto Performs 'Trust No Bitch' for Vevo LIFT
by Michael Major - September 28, 2022
“Trust No Bitch” follows Latto’s previous Vevo LIFT performances of “Sunshine” and “Stepper.” The recent BET “Best New Artist'' winner has also previously worked with Vevo for Ctrl performances of 777’s “Wheelie” and “Trust No Bitch,” and a Ctrl At Home performance of “Yo...
VIDEO: Latto Performs 'Sunshine' for Vevo LIFT
by Michael Major - September 14, 2022
The recent BET “Best New Artist'' winner has also previously worked with Vevo for Ctrl performances of 777’s “Wheelie” and “Trust No Bitch,” and a Ctrl At Home performance of “Youngest N Richest” from her 2020 album, Queen of Da Souf. “Sunshine” follows Latto’s previous Vevo LI...
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