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London, England, United Kingdom emcee/producer King Kashmere prepares for his upcoming 8th album Zero Point Modulations under High Focus Records by letting Potent Funk Records founder Dabbla, Genesis Elijah & Killa P all ripping the mic for the lead single “Big[Bad]”. I should also note that this will be different from what The Iguana Man has done previously since he’ll be taking a backseat vocally for this new LP to let his production skills shine & it’ll be interesting to see who else he gets for what he’s been calling a new path of his storied career. Source link
The Bronx, New York rapper, occasional producer & illustrator S. Mesa continues the Slug Boys Entertainment’s ongoing Slug Singles series with quite possibly the best installment so far: “The Anvil”. From the drumlessly soulful Mike Shabb instrumental to the lyrics detailing S. Mesa’s own personal experiences with growth as well as turmoil & conviction within the military, it could also be my favorite song in the latter’s entire discography capturing how far he’s come since the Twin Parks West tape. Source link
This is a new collaborative EP between New Orleans, Louisiana rapper, songwriter & record executive Curren$y as well as Vallejo, California rapper & songwriter Larry June. Both of whom began their careers 2 decades ago each, crossing paths on a number of tracks in recent years like “Sunday Morning Drive” or “Vintage Haze” to name a couple. They’re also known for their own individual projects produced by one of my top 10 producers of all-time The Alchemist, who’s bringing them together to walk up a set of Spiral Staircases. “Stars on the Roof” opens up with a rap rock instrumental talking about how…
Lord Finesse – By Loe Kee Phlicks On Sunday, February 22nd, legendary MC and producer Lord Finesse brought true hip-hop energy to Los Angeles, shutting down the stage at The Regent Theater with a night fans won’t soon forget. Representing the Bronx in full force, Lord Finesse curated a powerful lineup alongside comedian Russell Peters, with performances from Diamond D, Sadat X, Nice & Smooth, Peter Gunz, DJ Boogie Blind, and Psycho Les of The Beatnuts. The evening reached another level when KRS-One made a special guest appearance, delivering selections from his iconic catalog and electrifying the crowd. Diamond D…
Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss track “Not Like Us” was used to celebrate the USA Men’s Hockey Team winning gold against Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics.On Sunday (Feb. 22), the USA Men’s Olympic Hockey Team beat their longtime rivals Canada 2-1 in overtime to win their country’s first Olympic gold in 46 years (since 1980) at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. It was a crowning achievement for the United States, which won 12 gold medals overall at the winter Olympics.On Monday (Feb. 23), the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Team shared their celebration for the USA Men’s hockey team…
Show & Prove: PlutoWords: Kyle EusticePluto’s meteoric rise to rap popularity began last year, and during that time, she not only landed a hit with the rousing party track “Whim Whammie,” but had a summer smash in the process. The Zaytoven, Mikey and Jai-produced song, which arrived last February and marked the second single of her career, grew legs thanks to the power of social media. The viral factor caught the attention of major labels looking to sign the rising talent.In the span of four months, Pluto released two albums and unloaded an arsenal of videos for singles like “Bow,” “Motion” featuring Sexyy Red,…
A jury trial against Ye begins today as a contractor is seeking $1 million in damages from the rapper.According to a People.com report, Ye’s trial against Tony Saxon, a designer and contractor, who sued the Chicago rapper-producer over alleged unsafe working conditions and unpaid wages, begins today (Feb. 23) with jury selection in Los Angeles. The trial will not be televised.Saxon first filed his lawsuit in September of 2023. According to Saxon’s legal documents obtained by XXL, in September 2021, Ye and his wife, Bianca Censori, hired Saxon as a project manager for the renovation of the Tadao-Ando-designed mansion in…
Show & Prove: ChuckyyWords: C. Vernon Coleman IIChuckyy has a voice that commands attention. So, it almost seems like fate that after rapping for only about a year, the 19-year-old Chicago native was being courted by the self-proclaimed “The Voice,” Lil Durk, and Alamo Records, the label Durkio is signed to. To make things even more serendipitous, Chuckyy inked a deal with Alamo sister label Santa Anna Records in the first quarter of 2024, but he remains closely affiliated with Durkio’s Only The Family imprint. A bond that solidified the night that Durk won his first Grammy Award that year.“He could have did anything…
Four people were reportedly shot during a memorial for the late rapper Lil Poppa yesterday in Florida.According to an Action News Jax (CBS 47) report, gunfire erupted at a memorial service for Lil Poppa in Jacksonville, Fla., early Sunday morning (Feb. 22), resulting in four people being shot. Jacksonville Police say that someone or more than one person fired 12-15 shots, hitting four victims: two women, ages 34 and 39, and two men, aged 37 and 43.The 34-year-old woman was found at the location and transported to a local hospital, while the three other victims went to the hospital on…
50 Cent, T.I. and Tip’s son King are going to war after Fif posted an offensive photo of T.I.’s wife Tiny on Instagram.The 50 and T.I. back-and-forth kicked back off on Sunday (Feb. 22), when Tip appeared on the Millon Dollaz Worth of Game podcast and addressed the topic of doing a Verzuz with 50 Cent, which has previously led to mudslinging between the two rappers. According to T.I., 50 agreed to do a Verzuz in a conversation with Tip a few years ago, then went back on his word.”We talked about this. We said what we were gon’ do,”…