In what has been a rocky road to say the least about this year for many, it has also proved to be one to stretch the industry and challenge artists to truly be creatives. Singer/songwriter Rotimi has stepped up to that challenge and after rolling out top streaming new music and providing job opportunities for […]
The entertainment industry is completely halted due to the coronavirus pandemic, but Rotimi is keeping the show going. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The singer took a new creative approach with his latest music video, “In My Bed” featuring Wale. This was also a great job opportunity for 37 animators from 24 cities in 5 […]
Power might have come to an end, but Rotimi is still booked and busy. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The actor, recording artist, and entrepreneur announced his collaboration as the face of Sean John’s Spring/Summer 2020 Tailored Suit campaign. “I’m excited to be a part of such a monumental and game-changing brand such as Sean John,” […]
Whew Chile, “Power” was something else. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The second half of season 6 began with a huge climax. Dre is finally dead. Andre “Dre” Coleman is played by actor and singer Rotimi. Throughout “Power’s” 6 seasons, Rotimi’s role has grown to play a crucial part in the storyline of the Starz […]
Rotimi headlined his first live show supporting his debut project, Walk With Me Tuesday night at SOB’s and it was nothing short of a great experience. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The countdown for the premiere of the sixth season of Power has begun and many fans are wondering if Rotimi’s character, Dre, will finally […]
The Power spinoff is about to be big with the announcement of the legendary Mary J. Blige set to star in the new show. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information During the Television Critics Association summer press tour, series creator and co-showrunner Courtney A. Kemp announced that the “first of several” prequel series will be titled […]
Rotimi is next in line to pay his debt to 50 Cent. The Empire artist recently released his Walk With Me EP last weekend and was excited to announce its early success. Walk With Me hit number 1 on the iTunes R&B charts. That announcement certainly triggered 50 because he began to troll his the “Love Riddim” artist […]
Coming full circle back to his original passion of music, Rotimi spent months in the studio perfecting his craft and creating his latest collection, Walk With Me. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The collection is led by the single “Love Riddim,” which has already reached over 4 million streams across all platforms. Walk With Me […]
Hip-Hop started in the Bronx. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information But the African-American experience that birthed Hip-Hop started far beyond the borough. In fact, it started beyond the city, the state, the south or the country. It started beyond the belly of slave ships that brought over millions of enslaved Africans from the west coast […]
On Wednesday, global fitness lifestyle brand Reebok joined forces with international rapper and brand partner Lil Yachty to host an unforgettable fashion and music experience celebrating the iconic Reebok Workout Plus sneaker and Reebok’s ‘Always Classic’ campaign. The evening was a living representation of the eclectic culture upon which the Reebok Workout Plus was built, […]
The holidays typically bring about cold temperatures. Tell that to radio station, Hot 97 because they brought the heat. On a cold 30 degree night in Newark, NJ, some of music’s biggest stars lit up the Prudential Center. The performance line-up included: Chris Brown Cardi B Remy Ma and Fat Joe Lil Kim Yo Gotti […]
Looks like a remix for Chris Brown’s “Pills and Automobiles” is in the works, as if there weren’t enough good features as is, however still exciting. Actor/Singer Rotimi posted a clip on his Instagram on Nov. 12, of him singing his added verse and announcing that a remix in the works. He stated:“Pills and Automobiles […]
There is nothing like an HBCU Homecoming. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information That could be the entirety of this re-cap but would that really be fair? ABSOLUTELY NOT! Especially since this year, The Source was front and center of all the hot action during two historic homecomings at Howard University and Morehouse College— as they […]
This article was originally published in The Source issue #271, Interview by Shaheem Reid Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Since 50 Cent and Rotimi met on the set of Power—which 50 co-stars on and co-executive produces, they’ve hit it off and the Hip-Hop legend has taken the young New Jersey native (Rotimi grew up in […]
Power‘s Olurotimi Akinosho a.k.a. Rotimi for short liberates his new five-track project, Summer Bangerz. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Featuring production from Brandon B.A.M Hodge, Bongo, Corte Ellis and more, Summer Bangerz takes fans back with samples from Mya‘s “Movin On,” LL Cool J‘s “Doin It” and Black Rob‘s “Whoa.” Listen to Rotimi’s new project below, and be sure to catch him […]
This year’s Hot 97 Summer Jam Festival will take place at Metlife Stadium once again, on Sunday, June 5, and the station has officially announced its festival stage lineup this morning. The festival stage is known as the primary stepping stone to the Summer Jam Main Stage, where some of the most memorable live performance […]
This young man has not only manage to steal the show with his jaw dropping looks, but dominates his bad boy role and claims his character! Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The finale of Starz hit series Power has fans at the edge of their seats, eager to catch next season. The show introduced the […]
