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Drake ‘For All The Dogs’ Review: What Type of Dogs Are We Talking About?

By Shirley Ju / October 19, 2023

When you’re the biggest artist in the world, aka Drake, it’s a huge deal anytime you drop music. Not only are...

‘Honestly, Nevermind’ Your Opinion, We Needed This Drake Album

By HesAlwaysWrite / June 24, 2022

Drake put the social media world in a frenzy when he announced the coming of his seventh studio album Honestly,...

Tamil-Canadian Artist Shan Vincent de Paul Releases New Hit Record “Die Iconic II”

By Sha Be Allah / September 24, 2021

A strong follow-up to his original single "Die Iconic", Tamil-Canadian Hip Hop artist Shan Vincent de Paul drops a raw...

On ‘When It’s All Said And Done…Take Time,’ Giveon Issues a Reminder of Longevity

By Sourcestaff / March 18, 2021

Words by Brittany Burton Last week, R&B's latest golden child, Giveon, blessed the general public with a new offering in...

On ‘Nightmare Vacation,’ Rico Nasty Finds Home

By Milca P. / December 13, 2020

On 'Nightmare Vacation,' Rico Nasty masters an artful balance between comfortable and unfamiliar.

‘No Ceilings 3’ Hinges on Nostalgia from the Mixtape Weezy Era

By Jordan Eversley / December 2, 2020

Oh, the nostalgia! For true fans of the culture, Lil Wayne has finally dropped his highly-anticipated project, No Ceilings 3, hosted...

Cordae Reaches A New Pinnacle On “The Parables”

By Milca P. / December 1, 2020

As Cordae preps for his forthcoming sophomore output, the North Carolina-born emcee has been going through changes. Undergoing a metamorphosis...

The Game Releases “Mama” In Memory Of Afeni Shakur

Milan Cassell

May 5, 2016

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Compton rapper The Game has released a new song titled "Mama" featuring vocalist Sonyae Elise in memory of Afeni Shakur and as a shout out to his own mother, just in time for Mother's Day. With the unexpecte... Read Article

Event Recap: Pharoahe Monch Gets Live With PitchBlak Brass Band

KC Orcutt

February 5, 2016

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While many rap shows notoriously never start on time, last night's concert at Kaufman Music Centers's Merkin Concert Hall wasn't your average Hip Hop experience. Promptly at 7:30pm, members of the 17-piece ... Read Article

[Recap] G-Eazy And A$AP Ferg Rock A Sold-Out Crowd In New York City

KC Orcutt

January 26, 2016

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A month into an extensive tour run, G-Eazy and A$AP Ferg are collectively experiencing what every artist dreams of: selling out a New York City venue. Except, much like G-Eazy humbly recalled on stage last nigh... Read Article

Album Review: Chris Brown’s ‘Royalty’ Is A Parallel to Life

Samantha Callender

December 18, 2015

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Chris Brown’s highly anticipated album Royalty is clearly a parallel to his life thus far. Released today Royalty showcases Brown’s transformation from bad boy to a man who embraces his flaws and makes cl... Read Article

The Doppelgangaz Continue “Beats For Brothels” Series With Third Edition

KC Orcutt

December 18, 2015

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The Doppelgangaz take a couple things in life very seriously, namely in this instance: beats and brothels. In an instrumental series the duo credits to inspiration from visiting brothels around the world, Beats... Read Article

Recap: Mac Miller Returns To New York For High Energy Performance

KC Orcutt

December 17, 2015

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Ten minutes before Mac Miller was due on stage last night at Terminal 5, cheers of “We want Mac” from the sold-out crowd echoed throughout the building's multiple balconies and jam-packed showroom. For a rainy... Read Article

Review: Mean Joe Scheme Makes Strong Debut With “You Gotta Watch” LP

KC Orcutt

December 17, 2015

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Opening up with a quick sound bite of “ready when you are” is testament New York City-based rapper, Mean Joe Scheme, has been waiting to share his talents for years, much like a boxer waiting for his first roun... Read Article

Chris Brown Lights Up Chicago On ‘Royalty’ Mini Tour Kickoff

Angela Wilson

December 14, 2015

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Performing the first of three concerts in his surprise Royalty mini-tour, Chris Brown was received as royalty—no pun intended—last night (Sunday, December 13) in Chicago. Breezing through the Windy City, Brown ... Read Article

Event Review: Jeremih SOB’s Show

Sha Be Allah

December 9, 2015

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Jeremih was in hot demand this weekend in the Tri-State area. After performing at the Hot for The Holidays concert at the Prudential Center on Saturday night, he serenaded fans at the world famous SOB's; where ... Read Article

Event Review: Busta Rhymes And Friends Make History In New Jersey

Sha Be Allah

December 7, 2015

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After a twenty-plus year tenure in Hip-Hop, not many artists have the individual star power as well as strong relationships, countless hits and more to put on a celebrity-studded show like Busta Rhymes. "The... Read Article

Duck Down Music Celebrates 20 Years of Independence

KC Orcutt

December 4, 2015

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“There’s a lot of 40-year-olds in the building tonight!” hosts Peter Rosenberg and Cipha Sounds teased into the mic, as the audience at B.B. King’s Blues Club erupted into laughter. They weren’t necessarily ... Read Article

Review: “Diamond Mind” EP By Pearl Gates

KC Orcutt

November 27, 2015

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With Diamond Mind, the ambitious debut EP of newcomer Pearl Gates, the rapper succeeds in introducing his well-rounded nature as a taste-making musician. He also surrounds himself with the best company, includi... Read Article

Review: Koncept and J57 Release “The Fuel EP”

KC Orcutt

November 20, 2015

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Much like all great timeless pieces of art, The Fuel EP has been a lesson in trusting the process for MC/producer duo Koncept and J57. Recorded over a year ago at Red Bull Studios in LA, The Fuel EP is the pre... Read Article

Mysonne Releases Powerful New Track, “T.H.U.G.S.”

Simone Amelia

November 16, 2015

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Independent New York rapper Mysonne is embracing his (growing) voice as a representative of the Hip Hop community's fight against social injustice. The Bronx-born artist has released "T.H.U.G.S.", a new ... Read Article

Take a Ride in Appleby’s “Glossy Ride” On His Latest Single.

C.J. Rucker

October 19, 2015

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Before you take a ride in Appleby’s “Glossy Ride” it’s imperative that you don’t try to place the song in one particular genre. The mysterious Chicago crooner blends sounds and genres in a way that very few can... Read Article

Album Review: ‘Hamilton’ Original Broadway Cast Recording

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October 18, 2015

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Alexander Hamilton founded the Federalist Party; he wrote over half of The Federalist Papers; he was a chief aide to George Washington during the Revolutionary War; he established a national bank; he had an ext... Read Article

Review: The Game’s ‘Documentary 2’ is His Best Album Since His Debut

C.J. Rucker

October 15, 2015

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The Game The Documentary 2 Blood Money/eOne Features: Kendrick Lamar, Dej Loaf, Sha Sha, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, will.i.am, Diddy, Ab-Soul, Marcus Black, Jelly Roll, Q-Tip, Eric Bellinger, Future, Sonyae, Kanye W... Read Article

Listen to Drake and Futures surprise mixtape What a Time to be Alive

Review: Future and Metro Boomin Threw A Party On What a Time to Be Alive and Drake Showed Up Late

C.J. Rucker

October 6, 2015

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Drake & Future What A Time To Be Alive Cash Money/ Epic Records Production: Metro Boomin, Boi-1da, Southside, Allen Ritter, Noah "40" Shebib “Sh*t is purely for sport, I need a 30 for 30,” Drake claim... Read Article

Album Review: Mac Miller’s transparency on GO:OD AM leads him to the best album of his career.

C.J. Rucker

September 28, 2015

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Mac Miller GO:OD AM Warner Brother Records Features: Ab-Soul, Lil B, Miguel, Chief Keef, Little Dragon Production: Tyler, the Creator, I.D. Labs, Vinylz “To everyone who sell me drugs/ don’t mix it with ... Read Article

#CruiseControl: Stream Lovel’s Latest EP “Backseat Memories”

Evie Blanco

September 22, 2015

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R&B has turned from strictly baby making odes, to unrequited love, into the complete 180 degree turn of the anti-love song. However, contemporarily, the genre has become a musical blank canvas where artists... Read Article