Today marks the 15 year anniversary of the death of rap legend and actor Tupac Shakur. Tupac is still one of the best-selling artists in the world. Even in death Pac continues to have a large influence on today’s music. Artists sample his work and incorporate lost tracks into their music. In honor of the […]

What do you do you when you’ve been nominated for 2 Emmys, had a summer blockbuster movie (Thor), and a hit TV series (“LUTHER”) ? If you’re Idris Elba, you head down to the beaches of San Juan, Puerto Rico and shoot a music video, and indulge in some some very seductive body painting. Produced […]

Allow us to introduce you to Brooklyn MC, Kris Kasanova. Kris is making waves in the industry with his introspective lyrics over superior production. “War Paint,” is the visual for his latest single. Look out him. He is on the rise. Give us your predictions if you think he will blow or not. If you’re […]

As stars continue to react to the passing of soul singer, Amy Winehouse, Melanie Fiona has posted a cover of her favorite Winehouse joints. Here Melanie Fiona sings “Wake Up Alone” from Winehouse’s master stroke, Back To Black. Rest In Peace Amy Winehouse. Related Posts: Melanie Fiona Talks About “The MF Life”[VIDEO] BET’s Rip The […]

Last week we posted a track from Universal Records signee, Money Malc. We got lots of feedback wanting more information about him. We’ve got more for you. Check this clip of the Jersey native to get a better understanding of who he is. Hit us with your predictions and let us know if he is […]

When Jay-Z and Kanye West dropped “Otis,” the rap world was set ablaze. People talked about the mediocre remixes that were sure to follow. California MC,  Game, hasn’t done a remix. He’s delivered a half baked diss record. I’m not exactly sure who this is aimed at considering he goes from taking shots at Jay-Z […]

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Picture this: You are a singer signed to label that houses artists likeBeyonceand John Legend. On your debut, they pair you with successful producers and musicians like Raphael Saadiq and Salaam Remi and you have a smash single, “The River.” Sound too good to be true? If you’re Noel Gourdin, it was. Although he has a […]

Despite what you’ve heard, Black people are the world’s taste makers. We are the ones who say what’s hot or not. Once it becomes popular in our community, mainstream picks it up and runs away with it. Think about it. Big lips weren’t in style until Angelina Jolie had them. You and I both know […]

When it comes to breaking records in the hip hop arena, Eminem is the man to beat. Besides selling millions of albums in a rapidly declining industry, Em is one of  two rappers to have won the Best Rap Album Grammy each time they’ve released a disc. The other person in that club is Kanye West. […]

After recently signing to Maybach Music Group, Teedra Moses has dropped a new mixtape. Luxurious Undergrind is more of the Teedra we love. The collection of R&B grooves is meant to tide fans over until her sophomore disc hits the streets. Many praised Moses for her 2004 debut, Complex Simplicity. In the midst of working […]

Yesterday it was reported that Rihanna and Britney Spears will be teaming up for a sexy collabo and today we have the S&M official remix leak. The reports stated that the collabo had been confirmed and Rihanna took to her twitter page and tweeted, “It Britney Bitch!” to seal the deal even more. Checkout the […]

Rick Ross’ “9 Piece” Remix featuring Lil Wayne,premiered this morning by DJ Envy of The Breakfast Club on Power 105 New York. This first single off of Rick Ross upcoming album “God Forgives, I Don’t.” Word is Rick Ross and Weezy F. Baby will be shooting the music video today down in Miami! Check out the audio […]