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Dodgers Monster Trade Could Be Chess Move for Bryce Harper
Cincinnati, OH- The Reds and Dodgers just pulled off one of the biggest trades at the winter meetings in all of baseball. Star OF’s Matt Kemp and Yasiel Puig, along with LHP Alex Wood and backup catcher Kyle Farmer for Starting Pitcher Homer Bailey. The Dodgers also sent a buttload of cash in the sum […]
See John Mayer’s ‘Swim Forever’ Tribute Tee Made In Memory of Mac Miller
Those that tuned into the “Mac Miller: A Celebration of Life” concert last night saw a lot of performances in tribute to the late MC, including sets from Travis Scott, SZA, Miguel, Vince Staples, Action Bronson, Chance The Rapper and even John Mayer — the latter musician going as far as creating a long-sleeve shirt […]
Nas, Roxanne Shanté and DaniLeigh Will Have SOLE DXB Lit For Dubai’s Biggest Cultural Festival
As a company that thinks from a global perspective, The Source is always looking to see what’s going down in the sneaker community all over the world. With that said, it’s looking like Dubai might just have things on lock as they’re prepping a massive sneaker expo for the culture with an even larger line-up […]
Anderson .Paak Grooves Out With Kendrick Lamar On New Single “Tints”
When it comes to soul music, nobody delivers the funk quite like Anderson .Paak. As fans patiently await the arrival of his upcoming Oxnard EP, the multifaceted crooner decided to deliver a smooth cut from the project that features the Pulitzer Prize-winning MC himself, Kendrick Lamar. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Advertisement With “Tints,” which […]
TODAY! Meek Mill, Van Jones, Headline Hakeem Jeffries Congressional Black Caucus Forum On Criminal Justice And Music In Washington D.C.
Today at 2:00 p.m., U.S. Representative Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), in coordination with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, will host a panel discussion on music, criminal justice and racial equality featuring activist and platinum rapper Meek Mill, author and CNN host Van Jones, author and professor Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Universal Music group general counsel Jeffrey […]
SOURCE360: A Hip-Hop Family Block Party At Its Finest
Hip-Hop, family fun, boxing, marching bands, fashion, a heath pavilion, dancing and, yes, even cotton candy and double dutch all in one place? You may have seen these things before, but none have brought all these elements together quite the way we did this past weekend at our 5th Annual SOURCE360 Block Party! Visit streaming.thesource.com […]
BROCKHAMPTON Unveils Drop 1 From the Band’s New ‘Iridescence’ Album Merch
After getting through a controversial bandmate exit at the beginning of summer, popular music collective BROCKHAMPTON is back with a new album on the horizons and a series of album merch drops to hold fans over for their undying support throughout the trails and tribulations. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information MERCH DROP 01https://t.co/hW7QOs9hXO — BROCKHAMPTON […]
MUSIC FRIDAYS: Nicki Minaj Releases New Album ‘Queen’
Each Friday, The Source combs through all the releases and brings you the hottest new music in the culture in our series, Music Fridays. Source Correspondent and Music Friday Host, Zae Diggs (no relation to Taye Diggs), hit the street to see if the world is checking for Nicki Minaj’s early release of her new album Queen […]
Source Exclusive: Julius “J” Erving Details How Decades In the Biz Led to a Next Level Record Distribution Company
What does it take to make it in “the biz”? Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Is it talent? Patience? Hard work and decades-worth of knowledge about how records go from the studio to the radio, and all the revenue in between? For seasoned music exec Julius “J” Erving — “Jr.” if you know who his […]
Source Exclusive: Casanova 2x Speaks On His Recording Process
[jwplayer Tle878fb] Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information One of Brooklyn’s hottest emerging artist, Roc Nation signee Casanova 2x, reminds fans and aspiring rappers the value of authenticity in the studio. Fans have been patiently waiting for new hood bangers from the rapper, and he’s giving them what they want with his nine-track EP Commissary. […]
9 Times Michael Jackson Showed Us His Love for Hip-Hop
Words by Keenan Higgins, Amber McKynzie and Shawn Grant Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Today marks nine years since we lost Michael Jackson, the undisputed King of Pop and arguably the King of Music altogether. The pioneering icon paved the way for each and every one of your faves, whether that be the number one […]
Phresher Talks Relationship With Desiigner, Drake, And What To Expect For ‘PH’
Words by Kyra Donahoo Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Brooklyn native, Phresher definitely rings bells anytime he is the topic of discussion especially from his hit record “Wait a Minute” featuring Remy Ma. As another Emcee putting on for New York, Phresher makes it known that he is indeed a fan of music first, […]
UPDATE: XXXTentacion Pronounced Dead After Being Shot In South Florida
We just got an update on an earlier report regarding rapper XXXTentacion: the Florida-bred MC was just pronounced dead after being shot in Broward County earlier. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information See the official statement below, which was broke via TMZ a few minutes ago: “LATEST UPDATE: 2:40 PM PT — Broward Co. Sheriff’s Dept. […]
BlocBoy JB Releases New Music Video for His ‘Simi’ Mixtape Cut ‘Mamacita’
After taking over the game alongside Drake with his breakout Billboard 100 hit “Look Alive,” BlocBoy JB ‘shoots’ us with another delivery of new music off his new SIMI mixtape. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Advertisement The new music video for “Mamacita” was directed by Icy House Studios and features the Memphis rapper […]
PHresher Premieres Visuals for the Latest Single Off His Upcoming Debut Album ‘PH’
Brooklyn-bred MC PHresher is heavy on the promo trail for his upcoming album, PH, and the latest single from the project is definitely an ode to the ladies out there. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Advertisement With “You Do,” PHresher shows off his softer side by serenading his ideal lady with compliments on […]
Source Exclusive: Universal Music VP of Urban Catalog Andre Torres Talks Kicks, Culture and the ‘Urban Legends’ of Vinyl
Any self-respecting music fan understands the significance, importance and just straight up awe that comes with the words Universal Music Enterprises — a company with decades worth of classic records at their disposal. Now, imagine having that same enthusiasm about the music empire, and then getting the dream opportunity to spearhead its department of urban […]
Ladybug Mecca of Digable Planets Talks Femcees, The State of Music and Her Plans For 2018 [Exclusive]
Digable Planets embodied the “internet-cool aesthetic” before the internet was a thing. Their effortlessly charismatic approach to music landed them the No.15 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, a certified Gold single via the RIAA, and a Grammy award for the Best Rap Performance by a duo or group all before they were old enough […]
RGF Production’s B’iousha Debuts ‘Over Again’
Tampa Bay has found a new heroine in the R&B/Hip Hop scene with the emergence of B’iousha. Her debut EP High Off Lust, transports listeners on an emotional journey with spotlights on lust, pain, happiness and longing. At just 9 years-old, B’iousha realized that she could actually sing, and hasn’t stopped since then. With years […]
Childish Gambino Scores First Number 1 Single
If the “Awaken, My Love!” album is really going to be his last, Childish Gambino is truly making it his best. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “This Is America” has officially reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, giving Gambino his first career number one single. The thought-provoking visual for the song wasn’t a bad push either, […]