R&B, like any genre, has had its peaks and troughs. Having one of many moments of glory throughout the ’90s, this particular timeline of triumph splintered into the early and mid-2000s, carrying w…
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First Impressions: Megan Thee Stallion ‘Fever’
The rise of Megan Thee Stallion is here. Following a whirlwind year and a half in the industry, where we saw the rap-stress go viral with multiple freestyles — one of which, took place on a street cor…
OVO Sound’s Misdirection: What Is The True Direction of Drake’s Label
Co-signing in hip-hop is a practice that is carried out often. Rappers, both male and female, have frequently gained exposure, support, and features from veterans in the industry as a means to launch …
Why Black Women Are Fed Up: YesJulz and the Problem with Fueled Ignorance
“An entertainment company created to bring an authentic atmosphere to every city.” This statement is one of the headline definitions of influencer YesJulz’s 1AM Entertainment imprint. However, Juliean…
REVIEW: Lucky Daye Strikes Gold On ‘II’ EP
Seasoned A&R Tunji Balogun was once an artist himself in music. It’s this experience he says, that helps aid him in discovering new talent. When it comes to newcomer Lucky Daye, the Keep Coo…
The Grey Area: The Unconventional Unravelling of Jussie Smollett
Scandals occur across industries; for politics, one merely has to utter the word “Clinton” to get a knee-jerk reaction. In business, 2005 was a particularly sore spot for Tyco — a company that faced 6…
Plot Twists: How Dream Doll Found an Unexpected Hip-hop Moment
Lyrical feuds are an all encompassing foundation of the genre of hip-hop From Jay-Z‘s “Takeover,” to Nicki Minaj‘s “Roman’s Revenge,” spats between rappers in…
Sevyn Streeter: The Fighter That’s Committed To Her Craft [Interview]
Reputation is everything across industries. In the music business, it has been known to follow an artist wherever they go. Mariah Carey for example, has a highly publicised track record in regards to …
#MeToo: Will the Movement Ever Be Taken Seriously in Hip-hop?
Me Too. These two words have empowered, informed, and arguably shaped facets of popular culture for the last 12 months or so. The origins of the movement take place way before 2017 however, as the phr…
Goldlink Appears to Take Aim at Sheck Wes on “Justine’s Interlude”
Goldlink is Looking to Start 2019 Strong. On the back of his recent success with “Crew“, (which gained him a Grammy nomination), the MC recently collaborated with COLORS for his latest tra…
Is Quality Control the New and Improved Cash Money?
Rap-based imprints have dominated the genre over time. The likes of Death Row, GOOD Music, and Grand Hustle Records are just some of a long list that are still in existence in 2018. In the early…
Best Hip-hop Platforms of 2018
Over the year, infamous events have taken over the hip-hop arena. Highs such as Drake and Meek Mill resolving their differences, and lows such as the highly reported events surrounding 6ix9ine have co…
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