Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Janelle has taken her talents to the house that L.A.’s building Janelle Monae has announced that her label–Wondaland Records–is entering a joint partnership with Epic Records, and she isn’t wasting any time getting the music onto the airwaves. In a press release dated February 16, Epic announced the partnership, noting […]
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Bobby’s debut release comes with an interesting cover
Everyone cannot catch bullet holes, Bobby Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Bobby Shmurda had a better summer than any rapper we can think of, with the exception of maybe Iggy Azalea, but some legal trouble from his recent past could put a damper on that. As per a TMZ report, back in June, Shmurda was […]
There was a time when you had to go straight to the label heads to find get the clean, dirty and instrumentals of the latest songs out. Luckily, Nashville, Tennessee and the southeastern region had Cory Sparks. Giving your favorite DJs the latest club bangers on vinyl, MP3s and of course exclusive access to listening […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Historian V.P. Franklin said that, “through politics, education, religion or violent and non-violent resistance, self-determination has been the central goal of African Americans.” Well, Professor Franklin is on point with this, but with all due respect, professor, I’d like to add music to this philosophy. Advertisement Black folk have […]
This week, Epic recording artist Future celebrated the release of his new album, Honest, with a celebratory dinner at STK in NYC.
While the “King Of Pop”, Michael Jackson, may have passed, his music continues to live on. His classics are a must at every party, DJs constantly feel compelled to remix tracks from his catalog, and his influential style can be heard in every singers’s music. Jackson left us before he could hit the road one last time, […]
Congratulations to Sylvia Rhone! Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The longtime music exec has officially been named the president of Epic Records. Rhone headed Elektra Entertainment Group, then Universal Motown for nearly two decades. Advertisement Her new appointment comes just a year after she launched Vested in Culture (VIC), her joint venture with Epic. VIC […]
The Source Magazine was on the scene fore LA Reid’s pre Grammy’s event. “Epic After Dark” was held at DBA Hollywood.
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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Yo Gotti’s new album is out, and he’s got new visuals to support it. Yo Gotti‘s last album, Live From The Kitchen, was released via RCA Records, after Gotti’s previous record label, J Records, eventually folded. Looking for a fresh start and better promotion, Gotti linked up with L.A. Reid […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information New visuals from the Memphis mainstay. Yo Gotti has revived his career via his new deal with Epic Records, his relationship with L.A. Reid, and his street smash hit, “Act Right”, featuring Young Jeezy and YG. Previously thought to be more valuable to the mixtape circuit, Gotti has powered into […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Vested In Culture’s newest signee is currently on deck. Cashius Green‘s buzz has been slowly building over the past few years, and its caught the eye of Sylvia Rhone and her start-up label along with the higher-ups at Epic Records, and his new ep, Right Now, is just about ready […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information When he’s not out looking for the next top artist to sign to Epic Records, Aaron Reid is working on his number one love, and that is music. The 23-year-old, recently released his second EP entitled, White Noise. The project features 8 tracks with guest appearances from Vinny Cha$e, Ricky […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Tattoo Tales #9: Gilbere Forte – ‘Vulture Proof’ “Show them how to move in a room full of vultures / The industry is shady, it needs to be taken over”. Jay-Z’s diagnosis of the backhanded characters that populate the music business is still one to take heed of twelve years […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Sha Money XL becomes Executive Vice President of Urban A&R at Epic Records. After serving as the Senior Vice President of A&R at Island Def Jam for three years, Sha Money XL has parted ways with Def Jam and signs on as the Executive Vice President of Urban A&R at […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information After much speculation and countless Instagram uploads insinuating that Harlem MC Vinny Cha$e would be signing with Bad Boy, it was announced today that Vinny in fact signed a deal with Epic Records. According to MTV News, the deal is worth a clean $2.5 million and will include his Cheers […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Harlem native, Deon Young is the latest signee to Sylvia Rhone’s joint venture label with Epic Records. Check out Deon Young’s music video “Blackin’ Out”, where he puts his spin on the hottest track in the streets right now going over ‘Cashin’ Out’ by Ca$h Out! Advertisement Walford Guillaume (wallywall$treet)
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Ca$h Out recently stopped by The Source to speak on his top charting single “Cashin Out,” signing with L.A. Reid, what’s next and a whole lot more. He also decided to take a member of The Source staff and give them a little cashin out tutorial. Advertisement – Sean Lynch […]
