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…
Snubs? A 2019 Grammy discussion
The Recording Academy announced their 2019 Grammy nominations list in full last Friday via both social and conventional media channels. Travis Scott, Drake and Kendrick Lamar (‘Black PantherR…
Tay Keith Hits Number One: A Look Over An Incredible Year for the Super-producer
As far as producers go, Tay Keith has undeniably owned 2018. The Memphis-born Song-creator has worked from start to finish and ensured that his tag (“Tay Keith, f*ck these n*gga’s up”…
#WATCH: British Documentary Sheds Light on “Hidden” R&B Scene
While R&B continues to fluctuate in the US market – now on the rise again, in the UK, it is shockingly sparse when it comes to mainstream exposure. The likes of Puma Blue, Taliwhoah, Rachel …
Rico Nasty Shows the World She’s ‘Countin’ Up’ on COLORS
Rico Nasty knows how to garner attention The talent recently impressed at Camp Flog, going viral with her set. Following this, she was announced as one of Forbes‘ ‘30 Under 30′ stars…
Meek Mill Teams Up with The New York Times to Tackle Prison Reform
Meek Mill has been hard at work since his release from prison in April. The Philadelphia based rapper has performed on the likes of the BET Awards, and even made time to make amends with Drake. Now, t…
Misogyny, Hypersexual Double Standards, and Sexism are Delaying Leikeli47’s Success
Despite challenges in the Music industry, women in Rap are thriving The space is bigger than ever and feels oddly similar to how the ’90s were in terms of visibility. The likes of Tierra Whack, Rico N…
Jodie Turner-Smith to Share the Screen with Daniel Kaluuya In ‘Queen & Slim’
Congratulations are in order for Jodie Turner-Smith. The rising actress recently landed a role alongside Daniel Kaluuya in ‘Queen & Slim.’ The hard-hitting plot, tells the story of a c…
#OpinionSegment: A Budding Career? Debating Joe Budden’s Current Position
Joe Budden has Worn Many Hats in His Career Career trajectories are in an unconventional state. An individual now has the ability to be a marketer one day and a mogul the next. Joe Budden has been abl…
#UnderControl: The Importance of Quality Control’s Impact On The Rise of City Girls
The Hip-hop marketplace is in a state of a constant transition in 2018. Behind the scenes, management companies, PR agencies, and record labels work tirelessly to maintain the relevancy of upcoming ra…
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