Big Boi released long-awaited album Boomiverse, with features from Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, and Killer Mike. It was met with very positive reviews and reestablished his place as a hitmaker after a hiatus from music. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Metro Boomin performed an incredible set at Electric Daisy Carnival 2017 in Las Vegas, most notably bringing Drake […]
The Hip-Hop world has been without Sean Price for two years, but fortunately we will not have to go much longer without the Brownsville icon’s music. Duck Down Records announced through a Twitter video that the Boot Camp Clik member’s first posthumous album, Imperious Rex, will be released later this summer. We now know the album, […]
The apple truly does not fall far from the tree. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Chris Rivers, son of legendary Big Pun, is gearing up to release his debut album DeLorean on July 14, 2017. Today he gave fans a taste of what is to come, paying tribute to both Tupac and single mothers with the […]
Today, in an order issued by Judge Kevin Eide, the Minnesota District Court Judge overseeing the administration of Prince Roger Nelson’s Estate, the estate’s Personal Representative, Comerica Bank & Trust (Comerica), was ordered to provide Universal Recordings (Universal) with the 2014 Warner Bros. Agreement entered into by Prince and Warner Bros. Records. The Court also […]
We hinted at 2 Chainz 4th studio album Pretty Girls Like Trap Music being a great work of art, and now you can all experience it for yourself. The 16-track project, released under Def Jam Recordings, features Tity Boi spitting some of his realest bars while simultaneously letting us into his life on a much deeper level. […]
The Source will begin providing up to date, detailed analysis and reports on the latest happenings with the Prince Estate, his heirs and siblings, and what is being done with his extensive media catalog. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Source and its staff have always been, and remain, huge fans of Prince. The Source […]
Another week, another Friday bringing us nothing but heat. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Young Thug is back with another album, Beautiful Thugger Girls. After a great year full of epic features on More Life, Rather You Than Me, and Painting Pictures, here we really the chance get to see the Atlanta native’s range as an artist. There was […]
June 16, 1971. Rap pioneer Tupac Amaru Shakur was born in East Harlem, New York City yet he later became an icon who symbolized West Coast. The world didn’t know the impact that this man would later have in his mere 25 years on Earth, as 2Pac is widely regarded as one of the greatest artists and […]
Words Shaheem Reid // This article was originally published in Issue #272 Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information When you think of the greatest MCs ever, Tupac Shakur is on the Mount Rushmore of rap. While other rappers may be more nimble with skating across tracks with intricate flows, some may have had superior wordplay, none […]
August 19th and 20th will be quite a weekend for 2017 Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival attendees, as they will now have the opportunity to see artists like Miami native Rick Ross and electronic dance producer Marshmello in Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater. New additions to the lineup also included Bea Miller, Cash Cash, and […]
Words by Omari White – This article was originally published in issue #272 Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information HOLLYWOOD SHUFFLE From getting the Juice and flying Above the Rim to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, we take a look at Tupac’s most notable big screen moments. Above The Rim (1994) Regarded as a classic streetball sports film, […]
The A$AP Mob has been on a roll as of late, with the release of the “Wrong” video and single “RAF” featuring Lil Uzi Vert, Quavo and Frank Ocean. A$AP Ferg continued the wave on yesterday, surprising us with 4 new songs on his Soundcloud and reviving #TraplordTuesday. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information He began […]
On July 4th, 2016, Kevin Durant created some fireworks of his own and joined Western Conference juggernaut, the Golden State . The same team that not even a month prior eliminated his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, in the 2016 Western Conference Finals after they held a 3 games to 1 advantage. The same […]
Dave Chappelle, after a long hiatus, made his way back to stand-up comedy this past year and has been all over since. A partnership with Netflix yielded hilarious hour specials The Age of Spin and Deep in the Heart of Texas and his triumphant return will continue on to August 19th at Radio City Music […]
“Brooklyn, home of the greatest rappers” were the words enthusiastically proclaimed by Lil’ Kim in her 2005 hit “Lighters Up.” Sunday’s (June 11) ceremony at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden was just another confirmation of how true this statement is. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Hip-Hop veteran Fabolous has maintained his spot as one of the […]
Dim Mak Records just dropped a video for Kennedy Jones‘ new electronic track “Club Goin” and it’s unique for sure. Shot in Sin City, it features Riff Raff, a cameo from Dim Mak’s Steve Aoki, a club located in a car, trippy lights, an iced-out Tin Man/disco ball looking figure and extremely large bottles of champagne. […]
After Wednesday night’s attempt at hosting the Pretty Girls Like Trap Music listening party in Soho’s ASA gallery ended contentiously due to the “Hip-Hop Cops,” 2 Chainz bounced back big time Thursday night. Nightclub Up & Down was a packed house, featuring appearances from the legendary Swizz Beatz and A$AP Rocky’s insane bar tab. Visit streaming.thesource.com for […]
New Music Friday’s are the best, especially when you get an album you’ve been waiting on for a while. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information After 3 successful EPs, it was time for SZA to really show what she can do on a full-length record. Top Dawg Entertainment’s sole woman-signee teased us with Ctrl for months, releasing singles […]
The Bronx, New York is widely known as the birthplace of the Hip-Hop genre, home to trailblazer DJ Kool Herc. Now, we don’t just have to say it, as it will be visible to any and everyone who passes by Hip Hop Boulevard, formerly known as 1520 Sedgwick Avenue. This exciting unveiling, that took place today, […]
