Like father, like daughter. One of Ye’s daughters has chosen to follow in his footsteps by pursuing a career in the music industry. North West announced her debut album, “Elementary School…
‘Pink Friday 2’ Reactions: Nicki Minaj Has Claimed Her Throne Once Again
Nicki Minaj has proven that her crown still sits securely on top of her head. After years of rumors that she’s being outmatched, Minaj has returned with a project that has everybody in awe of th…
All Aboard to Nicki Minaj’s Utopia: ‘Gag City’
Welcome to “Gag City!” The ultimate, vibrant pink metropolis where all the Nicki Minaj stans (Barbz) and brands come to play. Ahead of the release of Nicki Minaj’s fifth studio album…
#HolidayMusic: 5 Christmas Albums and Tracks to Jazz up Your Playlist
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is upon us. In other words, it’s time for festive movies, colorful decorations, cozy nights by the fire, and, of course, Christ…
Six Hits Rihanna Refused During Her Career ?
Rihanna is one of the biggest pop stars in the music industry. From 16 to 33 we saw a huge evolution of her journey. Everything she puts out is bomb and she definitely shows her heritage in her music.…
Jordyn Woods Wants to Drop an Album and Start a Label this Year
After her shocking reveal on The Masked Singer, Jordyn Woods announced that she’s dropping an album before the end of this year. As if 2020 couldn’t get any crazier, the Cali girl’s …
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…
After 6 Long Years, Diggy Returns With Second Album Lighten Up
After a 6-year hiatus, Diggy has returned with his sophomore album by the name, Lighten Up! This record has been highly anticipated since his last release in 2012. The 8 track album dares to ta…
Take a Trip to ASTROWORLD: Why Travis Scott’s Album was an Unexpected Delight
Last Friday, Travis Scott released the heavily anticipated ASTROWORLD that has since been all the rage. With the heavy emphasis on new Album drops this year, Travis Scott’s album, unlike many ot…
Teyana Taylor Delivers a Flawless Sophomore Album With K.T.S.E
On June 22, Teyana Shumpert (nee Taylor) released her debut album Keep That Same Energy. It roams the internet as K.T.S.E. It is the album that we never knew we needed. With only 8 tracks to s…
Kali Uchis’ Debut Album ‘Isolation’ is Gorgeously Enchanting
When Kali Uchis arrived unto the scene a few years ago, it was clear the sound and the direction she desired as an artist. Her signature style was slow-paced and steady and her aura displayed this as …
Edicius Or Suicide: Bow Wow’s Emotional Trauma Sparks New Album Title
Sometimes the bite is rougher than the bark. After a long hiatus from music, rapper Shad Moss otherwise known as Bow Wow is making headlines with his newest album release. The rapper took to social me…
The Video For “Bartier Cardi” is Out and the Visual is PHENOMENAL!!
CARDI B IS NOT LETTING ANYONE BREATHE! Following her lukewarm single “Be Careful” the Bronx native followed up with something unexpected but oh so necessary. Her video for “Bartier C…
Throwback Album of The Week: Why Kanye’s “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” was Iconic
Kanye West is known for having one of the best discographies in Hip Hop history. During his musical career, West’s style has shifted and which each new album he has given us a new sound. This we…
#ICYMI: Azealia Banks Reveals ‘Fantasea II: The Second Wave’ Tracklist
Azealia Banks is infamous for her ability to release in a scattered way, but finally, the tables have turned. In early January she teased fans with Fantasea II: The Second Wave a follow-up to her 2012…
Snoop Dogg To Release Gospel Album “Bible of Love”
Snoop Dogg is reportedly going gospel. The hip-hop legend plans to release his first gospel album soon, titled “Bible of Love”. “I’m working on a gospel album,” Snoop Dogg told Dr. Dre’s B…
SiR Shows Charisma and Vulnerability on His Absolutely Stellar TDE Debut ‘November’
Los Angeles based label Top Dawg Entertainment has their share of popular representatives. Jay Rock opened the door for all of the signees, but his first to really find the limelight was Kendrick Lama…
MEFpicks: 10 of SZA’s Best Songs
After releasing three eps and her first studio album, CTRL, the beautiful big-haired goddess, SZA, has finally landed on the Grammy nominations radar. They have recognized what most of us already knew…
Majid Jordan Takes a Step Forward with “The Space Between”
Majid Jordan is closer to finding their niche. You will learn this with a single listen of their sophomore LP. With the voice of Majid Al Maskati and the production of Jordan Ullman, The Space Between…
Has Chris Brown Proved 45 Song Albums Are a Good Idea? Probably Not.
When you mention the name Chris Brown, many things come to mind. The details of the life he has led so far are at times troubling, but those troubles are tackled headfirst by his talent. For a career …
Starboy Reaches New Heights
Don’t you know that he’s a Starboy? While some fans seem to be missing the darker, more emo side of The Weeknd, the Toronto star is doing damn good. The Weeknd is currently the ONLY artist…
How Travis Scott Kept Our Attention in 2017 Without an Album
Travis Scott is a premier artist. When your that good at making music, your fanbase can become rather impatient. We have been spoiled with two excellent projects in the last two years with 2015’…
Who is Brent Faiyaz, and Why You Should Be Excited for his Debut Album
Brent Faiyaz’s music is what we want modern R&B to sound like. In this hip-hop climate, it’s challenging to discover pure R&B. Rap and R&B have meshed so much over the years th…
Kanye West and Kid Cudi Are Working On A Project Together!
Last we heard of Kid Cudi, he was in rehab conquering his demons. Today, he is rumored to be working on an album with Kanye West. But wait, weren’t they just… beefing? On September 14, 201…
Aminé, Flawless In “Good For You”
Aminé is an American rapper. Most were not familiar with him or his music, until after his commercial debut single, Caroline, which peaked at 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart. With that release, h…
#REVIEW Tyler, the Creator ‘s Flower Boy: PLAY or PASS?
Tyler, the Creator released his album “Flower Boy” advertised as Scum F*** Flower Boy on July 21, 2017. This album talks about same-sex romance and recasts Odd Future’s story in…
#ICYMI: Kendrick Lamar’s New Music Video for ELEMENT is a Solid 10
One of the comments left under this video simply sums up the entire thing. “Kendrick isn’t a rapper, he’s a storyteller” – DEE, YouTube user Kung Fu Kenny has done it aga…
Grateful is here, but is it the best music?
I literally did everything in my power to make sure I got this review right. I listened to Khaled interviews (Hot97 was my favorite), reviewed previous albums, and even annotated the album track by tr…
Rihanna’s ANTI Now Has Over 2 Billion Streams on Spotify
That Rihanna Reign just won’t let up! More than a year after releasing, arguably, her best body of work, Rihanna’s ANTI now has over 2 billion streams on Spotify. ANTI has now become the f…
Migos Scores Platinum Album With ‘Culture’
Migos can add yet another major milestone to their list of this year’s accomplishments, and it’s only four months into 2017. The hip hop trio’s sophomore album, Culture, released back in January, and …
TLC is Set to Release their Final Album this Summer!
TLC’s final album is getting released this June! In 2015, TLC announced that they would be releasing their fifth and final album. A Kickstarter was started and it quickly became “fastest most funded p…
Migos album “Culture” lands No.1 on the Billboard 200 Charts
Migos did it for the “Culture”. They scored their first No.1 album on the Billboard 200 charts. The masters of hip-hop and trap are at it again. Culture reportedly sold 131,193 equivalent …
Nelly Furtado’s Set to Release New Album “The Ride” in March 2017
If you mentioned Nelly Furtado’s name, it would be to reminisce on her hits such as Promiscuous and Say it Right. Seems like her name got lost in the early 2000’s, but don’t forget her just yet.…
A$AP Mob Honors A$AP Yams with “Cozy Tapes, Vol.1 Friends”
A$AP Yams one of the founding members of A$AP Mob, surpassing death last year shocked the music industry. A$AP Mob releases a tribute album “Cozy Tapes, Vol.1: Friends”. Taking over the #1 spot on th…
Why Big Baby D.R.A.M.’s Album is so Damn Good
German born, Virginia raised rapper D.R.A.M is probably the coolest, fun, and playful artist dominating the music industry. His first single “Cha Cha”, released in 2014, gradually gained incredible po…
Kelly Rowland is the New Mona Lisa
Kelly Rowland is officially art -if she wasn’t already considered art as part of Destiny’s Child. Taking a look at her Instagram it’s clear that every moment lead to this unveiling. …
Twenty88 Might be the Most Underrated Album of Twenty16
Twenty88 is the collaboration of Big Sean and Jhene Aiko. Quite honestly, this could be one of the most underrated albums released in 2016. It’s been overshadowed by the drop of overnight releas…
Drake Debuts “Views” and It’s a Masterpiece
It would be an understatement to say Drake has done it again because I don’t expect anything, but the best from him at this point. I’ve been listening to Drake since high school, but this …
Justin Bieber Makes a Comeback on “Purpose” and the Beliebers Couldn’t be Happier
Like many great musical careers, an artist can have many highs and unfortunately, many lows. Justin Bieber’s exciting career is no different. Despite an amazing album, Journals, 2013 and 2014 wa…
Adele is Back After Three Years !!
With November just days away, fans rejoice as its been a long three years and Adele is finally back with her third studio album “25” set to release November 20th 2015. Along with the annou…
Azealia Banks Will Leak the Album!
Despite having no release date for Broke with Expensive Taste, Azealia Banks tweeted that the “Album leaks starting April 15th.” It’s about time she takes matters…
ARTIST OF THE WEEK – JACQUEES
ARTIST OF THE WEEK JACQUEES New artist on the block, Jacquees known for his many remixes or in his case “QUEMIXES” dropped his EP album Jacquees 19 this week! And boy oh boy, can we sa…
Lana Del Rey’s New Album Approaching!
This woman has done it again! Back in late 2013, she created the amazing record, “Young and Beautiful” for the soundtrack of The Great Gatsby and now, she’s made another record that will make &n…
Little Dragon is Back with a Banger!
Your favorite Swedish Trip Hop band is back! Their new single Klapp Klapp is everything that Little Dragon fans can wish for. The song is fun, trippy, interesting and melodic. Front woman Yukimi Nag…