Andre Harrell, Founder of Uptown Records, Dead at 59
Andre Harrell, the music executive who founded the influential Uptown Records, has died at the age of 59. “We can confirm the passing of Andre Harrell,” Revolt network,
Teck-Zilla & Psalmurai enter the dragon on “Soul Calibre/Samurai Dreams" –
Teck-Zilla & Psalmurai are slicing and dicing their way through the annals of Kung Fu-inspired hip hop. The Lagos City-based duo’s latest offering is an expertly crafte
Mr Ekow pays tribute to the classics on "I Am Hip Hop" –
London emcee Mr Ekow brings a refreshing vibe to the forefront on his new track “I Am Hip Hop.” Backed by the jazz-infused boom-bap production from Grammy-nominated pro
Rita Wilson, Mother of Chet Haze, Remixes Naughty by Nature's 'Hip Hop Hooray'
— mother of rapper Chet Haze — debuted her rapping skills two weeks ago on Instagram with a cover of ’s “Hip Hop Hooray.” The legendary hip-hop trio m
Mulatto talks collaborating, rapping at 10 years old, and her relationship with God [Interview] –
“I would come home from school at ten years old], do my homework, and then go to the studio. Sometimes, I would finish my homework at the studio. That’s how] I grew up.
Album Review: Jack Harlow – Sweet Action –
On his 22nd birthday, Louisville rapper, Jack Harlow released a full project out of the blue entitled Sweet Action. The seven track EP has production from CuBeatz, Jetsonmade, P
Miley Cyrus: 'This Is a Great Time to Practice Restraint'
has urged her fans not to hoard supplies in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. She included a video clip from her TV series Hannah Montana to illustrate her point. Writing on Twitt
Ariana Grande to Fans Dismissing Coronavirus: 'Please Don't Turn a Blind Eye'
implored her fans to take the pandemic more seriously in a series of tweets Sunday: “It is incredibly dangerous and selfish to take this situation that lightly.” “
Glass Animals make a resounding return to the stage [Interview] –
There is a palpable hum coursing through the air as the crowd inches closer to the stage, heartened whoops escaping their lips. It’s a Sunday night, edging toward the time wh
Future, Big Sean, ScHoolboy Q & More Design Jerseys For New NBA Remix Collection
Bleacher Report is helping bridge the worlds of basketball and hip-hop once again. For their latest campaign, BR enlisted a slew of noted artists to design basketball jerseys in pa
Next Time You Go to Philly, Check Out ‘Avenue of The Roots’
The next time you're rolling down East Passyunk Avenue in Philadelphia, make sure to look up when you drift down below South Street for a tribute to some of the city's
740 Project & Chioke ‘Stretch’ McCoy Launch Blac Noize! Recordings: Exclusive
A new label has entered the music space. Billboard has confirmed that The 740 Project and Chioke "Stretch" McCoy are launching Blac! Noise Recordings, with backing f
5 Best Moments from Loud Records’ 25th Anniversary Celebration
Loud Records founder Steve Rifkind celebrated the 25th anniversary of his renowned hip-hop imprint at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall on Thursday night (Jan. 30). The c
Here’s Every Time Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Honored The Notorious B.I.G.
New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries had a noteworthy mic-drop moment during Donald Trump's impeachment trial on Tuesday night (Jan. 21), after he referenced the late Notori
PuffHost drops "20 Somethings" anthem [Video Premiere] –
Listeners of all ages are tall enough to ride “20 Somethings,” the latest wave from Nashville indie hip pop duo—and presumable 20-somethings—PuffHost. While the mag
Chuck D Slams Grammys Over CEO's Ousting: 'Same Old Bullsh-t'
slammed the over their decision to part ways with their new CEO Deborah Dugan, a stunning move that occurred just 10 days before the Grammy Awards. “I salute Deborah Dugan fo
How City Girls Are Injecting ‘Ratchet Womanism’ Into a Male-Dominated Field
In the midst of the Hot Girl Summer of 2019, Jermaine Dupri heated things up a bit further when, in a television interview, he described Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and Nicki Min