The 64th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony was held last night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The award show was hosted by Trevor Noah (again) and featured performances from Lil Nas X, Nas, a…
The Governors Ball: New York City’s Coachella
Newly referred to as, New York City’s “Coachella“, The Governors Ball kicked off on Friday, May 31st at Randall’s Island. This began what would be a whirlwind of 3 days of all …
Nas New Album ‘Naszir’ is Mental Food for Your Subconscious Strength
The new album Nasir, by Nas, can easily be considered a classic in today’s era of music, and here is why. Nas, the 44-year-old rapper, released “Nasir,” his 11th studio album! If you’re already a fan…
The Story of Roxanne Shanté Is Finally Being Told
Pioneers are often neglected. That’s why it is with utmost grace to see Netflix bring Roxanne Shanté’s Roxanne, Roxanne to life. The life of Hip-Hop would not have amounted to what …
“Rapture” Trailers With Nas, Dave East & T.I Out Now
Earlier this year, Netflix announced a new rap documentary series called Rapture. A first look at the series, premiering on March 30, is here! From Mass Appeal, Rapture stares directly into the bright…
Hip Hop and Rap had a Baby! But are New Wave Rappers For Real?
Hip Hop/Rap has changed! It has morphed into something different. For almost half a decade, artists have been reinventing, redefining and changing the culture of hip hop/rap music as we know it…
Nas & Jay-Z Star In New Trailer For Upcoming Biggie Documentary
A&E Network is preparing to premiere a new documentary on the late and great rapper, Notorious B.I.G. on September 4, titled Biggie: The Life of the Notorious B.I.G. The documentary is set to feat…
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…
#ICYMI: Lauryn Hill and Nas are Going on Tour
Lauryn Hill and Nas are set to kickoff an EPIC North American tour. The two legendary musicians have collaborated back in 1996 on the track “If I Ruled the World (Imagine That)”. This will be the seco…
Nas Urges Action in “Trump Era” in An Open Letter
Nas, considered one of the most politically conscious rappers in the game, penned an open letter to his fans urging action to combat what he said was institutionalized racism and the policies of Presi…
Nasty Nas Is Back! Confirms New Album For 2017
It’s been five years since Nas dropped Life Is Good, but fans won’t have to wait much longer for his next project. In an interview with Billboard, the New York legend confirmed that his yet-to-be-name…
#TBT: The Impact of Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp A Butterfly” Album
High school required reading gave us Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird. The novel had elements of humor, pain, love and sorrow. It did this all while discussing serious racial themes. Similarly, two …