Approximately seven years ago, Kendrick Lamar signed with Warner/Chappell Music and has since become one of the publishing company’s most explosive famed acts. His deal with the publisher will soon expire, and now, new publishing deal offers are coming at him from all different directions at attractive monetary volumes. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According […]
Today, Monday, Jan. 15, MLK Day, the 49th annual NAACP Image Awards will take place in Pasadena, California with actor Anthony Anderson hosting the prestigious event. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Danny Glover, the legendary actor will receive the President’s award for his professional successes as an actor and film director, and for his philanthropic […]
Cardi B continues to make headlines; and for the right reasons. She was undoubtedly, 2017’s breakout star and most polarizing figure. Her success came in a plethora of forms. The Bronx femcee became the first female artist since Lauryn Hill, to top the Hot 100 charts, without a feature. She scored 3 songs in the […]
TDE’s Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith teased some new Jay Rock music Wednesday, and Thursday, it came to fruition. Featuring Kendrick Lamar, James Blake, and Future, Rock’s new track, “King’s Dead” will be featured on the Black Panther movie soundtrack. The song’s production is provided by Mike Will Made-It, 30 Roc and Teddy Walton, producer of Goldlink’s “Crew.” […]
Kendrick Lamar’s ambitious 2017 release Damn pushed the West Coast rapper to new heights. The album pushed over 600k units in the first week, and generated three top 15 singles. The project caused the conversation to move from Lamar being the best technical lyricist, to the best rapper period. But even with the praise, apparently some aren’t willing […]
Marvel’s “Black Panther” is about hit the mainstream shortly as a big-budget Ryan Coogler-directed blockbuster and retail merchandising phenomenon. There couldn’t be a more appropriate musician to helm the soundtrack as a Press Release this morning confirmed that Kendrick Lamar and TDE will be assisting in composing the official soundtrack to the movie and released […]
Today (Jan. 3), the line up for the 2018 Governor’s Ball Music Festival was revealed with Eminem, Jack White, Travis Scott and The Yeah Yeah Yeahs set as headliners. Current rap sensations Post Malone, Lil Uzi Vert, 2 Chains, and Vic Mensa along with r&b rising star Khalid join the jocular lineup. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more […]
Before 2017 came to an end, the 44th president of the United States, Barack Obama decided to share a list of his top books and songs for the year. It is actually a tradition, if many can recall, the former President did annually before the end of each Gregorian year during his presidency. Visit streaming.thesource.com […]
Words by Nick Slay Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information For most studio heads, it’s all about the equipment. Any Hip-Hop purest will swear by the sampling power of the MPC from Swizz Beatz to Kanye West. Apparently, industry newcomer Steve Lacy is going to change that. Armed with a iPad touch and a gadget called […]
He knows his lyrical worth. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Being an emcee who is under the mentorship of esteemed hip-hop legend, Nas, it simply screams the certainty of his lyrical clout. In a recent interview with Canadian magazine SSENSE, Dave East revealed he is not the biggest fan of his collaboration with Lil Uzi Vert, […]
Last week, shortly after receiving the news that Joe Budden would not be returning to Complex’s Everyday Struggle, we learned that him and Charlamagne Tha God would be broadcasting a year-end wrap-up show titled, This Year Was Dope/Trash. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Premiering on Tuesday on Revolt TV, the year-end segment discussed the top […]
The collaboration drops on the biggest night in music. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In August, Kendrick Lamar officially announced his partnership Nike, and in October, Kung Fu Kenny was spotted on tour wearing an all red pair of Nike Cortez sneakers inspired by his latest album, DAMN. The shoe was rumored to be a […]
There is a great chance Coachella will be heralded as the biggest festival of 2018. Consequence of Sound has reported Beyoncé, The Weeknd and Eminem as official headliners for the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information When it comes to Beyoncé, this is actually the second time the mother […]
What a perfect way to end an incredible year. The California-based record label, Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE), hosted their 4th annual Christmas toy drive Thursday, Dec. 21, in Watts, California. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The admission fee to the concert was a toy donation. Kendrick Lamar took the stage to perform hits from his double platinum […]
Rihanna and E-40 came through yesterday to hit the stage at the TDE’s anuual Toy Drive/Holiday concert. If the concert was not enough, both Kendrick Lamar and SZA released highly anticipated videos to hit singles, “Love” and “The Weekend” respectively. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Compton native cracked Billboards Top 20 with the release of […]
Words by Jasmine Johnson Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Top Dawg Entertainment is having their fourth annual Holiday Concert and toy giveaway on December 22 in California. There will be performances by TDE’s own SZA and Kendrick Lamar, plus Rihanna and E-40. Anthony Tiffith, CEO of TDE, announced that the two recent artists are performing at this year’s […]
Jeezy releases some pressure in his latest visual for “American Dream” featuring Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and Spyder from the award winning artist’s recently released ‘Pressure’ album. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information
Today Zane Lowe took to Beats 1 to gift fans with a highly anticipated cut from N*E*R*D and Kendrick Lamar entitled “Don’t Don’t Do It,” with an intro penned by Frank Ocean. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Listen to song here, and look out for NO_ONE EVER REALLY DIES, when it drops this Friday (December 15).
Monday night, fans of Jeezy got the chance to hear a sneak preview of the highly anticipated Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole featured track, “American Dream” at a New York City listening party for the release of his new album, Pressure. From the sounds of it, this track is probably going to be the Lamar […]
Grammy nominated multi-platinum rap superstar Jeezy builds up to the December 15th arrival of his highly anticipated new studio album Pressure, with today’s announcement of the “Cold Summer Tour” set to open at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA on February 7, 2018. The 6-week, 31-city U.S. tour with special guest Tee Grizzley will […]
