Fans of the hit show Power are already anxiously waiting for season five to premiere in July of this year. But the news of a season 6 renewal will make the wait worth it, with fans knowing there is at least some security for the show. As reported by Deadline.com, Power will be renewed for a sixth season […]
Maryland rapper Logic’s ascension to the top of the rap game was covered by Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 radio show. In the 30 minute interview at Logic’s home, Logic spoke with Lowe on how he came from marginal beginnings to rising to the upper echelon of rap in 2017. He also spoke about how the […]
This past weekend, a debate on whether or not Bruno Mars used cultural appropriation with his 24K Magic album spread across social media. On Thursday night (Mar. 8) The Grapevine released a two-part, one-hour discussion regarding Bruno Mars and cultural appropriation. Seren Sensai’s portion of the discussion regarding Mars is what has garnered the most attention, in […]
Life After Death is the Notorious B.I.G.’s Bad; it’s considered a classic but sometimes can’t escape the shadows of its predecessor Ready to Die (Michael Jackson’s Bad couldn’t escape Thriller’s shadow.) Generally, Biggie’s debut album, Ready To Die gets the praise for his best work. But since the 21 years of his death on March 9th, 1997, Biggie’s legacy has […]
After a stellar 2017, Logic is back with a new project. On Friday at midnight ( Mar. 9) Logic released the second installment to 2016’s Bobby Tarantino, Bobby Tarantino II. Logic announced the project on Thursday (Mar. 8) and some notable guests featured are 2 Chainz, Big Sean, and Wiz Khalifa. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In a new track off of Ethika’s RGB Mixtape 2, Zoey Dollaz links up with A-list songwriter PartyNextDoor and Euro for the new track “Just Like That.” PartyNextDoor, although only featured on the track, is looking to eventually make the jump from star writer to star performer and he’s off to a […]
Gunned down on March 9, 1997, The Notorious B.I.G was taken from us too soon, but left behind a impressive catalog. The track “I Got A Story To Tell” from his final studio album Life After Death remains a fixture among fans for its lyrics and production. The song is about Biggie going to the home of […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information There was once a time when a Lil’ Wayne release would have everyone swarming to a download link upon listening. Those days have come and gone, but Wayne hasn’t relinquished his ability to create. On Sunday (March 4) Lil’ Wayne released a new track called “Vizine.” This is the first track […]
Mobb Deep’s “Shook Ones Part II” is considered a hip-hop classic to many, but those that follow the political landscape may take notice of the songs meaning. MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts The Beat and according to Genius, uses hip-hop lyrics in his segments to help explain political concepts in a way that could be understood. So on Friday (March 2), […]
A$AP Rocky debuted his first project Live. Love. ASAP in the fall of 2011 and it immediately made him a star. The rapper would go on to release two solo albums, while also further pushing his group, A$AP Mob into the music landscape. In the process, Rocky has become a presence in the fashion world, too. But […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information After releasing his newest single “44 More” last week, Logic returns to remind us his career wasn’t by luck in the song “Overnight.” Produced by frequent production collaborator 6ix, Logic takes more of a victory lap approach, concentrating on catchiness and melody. The chorus to ‘Overnight” is a reminder that […]
Top Dawg Entertainment’s star singer SZA nabbed five nominations at the 2018 Grammy Awards. SZA’s 2017 year was nothing short of amazing, with SZA releasing her long-awaited debut album Ctrl to much fanfare and critical acclaim. But with five nominations, it was expected for SZA to at least nab one win. Unfortunately, it didn’t happen, losing to […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information After having one of the more notable dropoffs in recent memory, rapper Pill is back from the shadows with a new track called “Back Right.” The track’s production is supplied by 808 Mafia. The Atlanta rapper first burst on the scene in 2010 with the mixtape hit “Trap Goin Ham.” […]
The multi-talented Janelle Monae has been dragging her feet with releasing new music since her 2013 album The Electric Lady, but it isn’t mainly because of lack of effort. She’s appeared in three movies since that release, including the critically acclaimed Hidden Figures that was released in 2016. Monae, who is overcoming the fear of releasing her […]
In 2016, Logic released the mixtape Bobby Tarantino which featured the fan-favorite track “44 Bars.” The track chronicled his pain, struggles to succeed and what he assumed the rap star’s life was about. This was, as he revealed in the song until he realized the most important part of his music was his fan base. Visit streaming.thesource.com […]
A lot can change in a year. The Migos are a testament to that, elevating to superstar status with the release of their Culture album in January of 2017. The album spurred the No. 1 single, “Bad & Boujee” and street hits “Deadz” and “T-Shirt.” With the release of Culture II at the end of January becoming another […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Blocboy JB linked up with Drake on the track “Look Alive” and the response from music consumers have been positive. So positive, that the track debuted in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 for this week. Blocboy JB became the first artist since Harry Styles accomplished the feat last […]
Tony Williams, who is also Kanye West’s cousin, has been featured prominently on West’s albums. But he made his mark on Jay-Z’s 2009 album Blueprint 3. There, he was featured alongside J. Cole on a track titled “A Star Is Born.” The song featured production by No I.D., Ke’noe & Kanye West and was also seen as J. […]
In the fall of 2017, pop star Taylor Swift was sued over her 2014 hit “Shake It Off.” But last week (Feb. 13) Judge Michael Fitzgerald ruled in favor of Swift, concluding that she, Max Martin and Shellback (writers of the song,) did not infringe lyrics from R&B group 3LW’s hit “Playas Gon’ Play.” The […]
After months of only being available as a SoundCloud song, producer/rapper Pi’erre Bourne finally gives his song “Honey Berry” the treatment of a single. Released this past Friday (Feb. 18) Bourne extended the song by making it a 3:27-second offering. The track features what could be considered as Bourne’s signature sound; an emphasis on the off-kilter-yet-melodic chord […]
