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Shaboozey, a trailblazing Black country rapper and singer, is currently celebrating a significant milestone in his career. His song “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” has reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100, making him the first Black male artist to achieve this feat on both the Hot 100 and the Hot Country Songs charts. This […]
Chance the Rapper is set to release his highly anticipated album, “Star Line,” later this year. The album is inspired by Marcus Garvey’s Black Star Line steamship corporation and Chance’s transformative trip to Ghana. Chance discussed his unique DIY approach to the music industry, emphasizing accessibility and the potential of AI in helping aspiring artists. […]
SZA, the “Kill Bill” singer, recently shared her journey from gymnastics to music in an interview on NBC Sports. During the interview with Olympic champion Simone Biles, SZA revealed that she used to be a gymnast before transitioning to music. The interview was ahead of the 2024 Olympics in Paris. SZA reflected on her decision […]
Directed by Lamar and his pgLang co-founder, Dave Free. Lamar’s family are among the cameos from California, including Tommy the Clown, Compton native and former Toronto Raptors All-Star DeMar DeRozan, producer Mustard (pointedly wearing a Toronto Blue Jays cap), and Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith. The new “Not Like Us” video follows Lamar’s Pop Out concert that […]
Childish Gambino announced the July release of his final album, “Bando Stone & The New World,” and released the first single from the album, “Lithonia,” a track that marks a shift to a rock sound with heavy guitars and reverb vocals. The song is named after a city in Georgia, the setting of his TV […]
Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup, often referred to as the father of rock ‘n’ roll, wrote the 1946 song “That’s All Right,” which became Elvis Presley’s first hit. Despite his significant contribution to music, Crudup received minimal royalties due to a recording contract that funneled earnings to his manager. Crudup spent his later years in Virginia […]
Snoop Dogg is heading to Paris for an exciting new role as an Olympics correspondent for NBC Sports at the upcoming Paris Games. The iconic hip-hop artist and Death Row Records executive expressed his enthusiasm for the position, emphasizing his love for being in front of people and his passion for sports. Snoop, known for […]
Album of the Year – Killer Mike, Michael Best Female R&B/Pop Artist – SZA Best Male R&B/Pop Artist – Usher Best Group – ¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign Best Collaboration – Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, “All My Life” Best Female Hip-Hop Artist – Nicki Minaj Best Male Hip-Hop Artist – Kendrick Lamar Best New Artist […]
Gloria Hallelujah Woods, known to the world as recording artist GloRilla, recently revealed that she became financially responsible after getting a great tip from the man who signed her, fellow Memphis native Yo Gotti. The Memphis rapper was on “The Shop” podcast with co-hosts Maverick Carter and Paul Rivera, discussing several things, including Machine Gun […]
Lupe Fiasco’s ninth album, “Samurai,” pays tribute to the late Amy Winehouse, blending evocative battle raps with references to her legacy. Inspired by a scene from Winehouse’s documentary “Amy,” where she likened her material to battle raps, the Soundtrakk-produced LP delves into her struggles and celebrates her musical genius. The album, conceived during the pandemic, […]
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