New Google Tool Lets Artists Post Messages in Search Results
Google has introduced a way for artists to communicate with their fans. Starting today, artists can post text, GIFs, and videos inside of a...
French Montana, Wiz Khalifa to Star in Netflix Hip Hop Comedy ‘The After Party’
Netflix is set to premiere a hip hop comedy that will star Wiz Khalifa, French Montana and Teyana Taylor. "The After Party" is being slated as a...
MTV Announces Return of “Total Request Live” & New Hosts
Remember back in July 2016 when we told you all that MTV's new "Classic" network was going to be airing old episodes of "Total Request Live?" Well,...
Jamie Foxx Hypes Up New Music Game Show ‘Beat Shazam’
Funny man Jamie Foxx is hyped about a new show that he's executive producing called "Beat Shazam." The interactive game show was first announced...
Can an Artist Depend on “Superfans”?
Let's face it. The days of when millions of adoring fans could easily translate into sales are OVER. Even now with social media, top artists can't...
iHeartMedia’s $21 Billion Problem…
Despite the streaming app, the iHeartRadio Music Festival, and such, iHeartMedia isn't flourishing we'd like to think. Bob Pittman, the visionary...
Kelly Rowland in Search of the Next Superstar Girl Group
Kelly Rowland is taking a stab at creating the next superstar girl group. In a documentary series, which will air on BET in April, "Chasing...
GRAMMY Amplifier Program Now Open for Aspiring Artists; Submissions Deadline Dec. 16
via press release... Hyundai and The Recording Academy® today announced the launch of the fourth annual GRAMMY Amplifier® program. ...
FBI Shuts Down Sharebeast, But Who’s Really the Blame??
The RIAA made an announcement yesterday (Sept. 14) that the file-sharing site, Sharebeast.com, was officially shut down by the Feds. Apparently,...
ON THE BLOCK: Damien Escobar aka The Violin Crooner (@dameesco)
Every now and then we get a gem that hit our inbox. This time, that gem just happens to be a violinist and his name is Damien Escobar. We don't...
Berklee Report Put PRO’s On Blast, Says Royalty Statements are Outdated & Wrong!
In a recent report issued by Berklee College of Music and ReThink Music, several components of the music industry was dissected to see what problems...
EXCLUSIVE: Head Coach, Fred Williams, Talks WNBA, Skylar Diggins, & Hip-Hop Jazz
Fred Williams is not what you would expect. As the head coach for the WNBA's Tulsa Shock, Williams has an extensive career history but finds the...
#OnTheBlock: @TrophyBoi_ARK – “Right Away”
NAME: Trophy Boi (real name Dewayne Millbrooks) BORN: Marvell, Arkansas MIXTAPES: Humble But Hungry, One Take Shawty, and Come...
Music Review: Pell (@PellYeah) – Floating While Dreaming
Nowadays, there has been an uprising of emcees that blur the line between hip hop and R&B. Drake has become the master of this...
#OnTheBlock: @KoreStacks …Gay DMV Rapper Out to Prove That Artistry Outweighs All
Kore Stacks is an indie rapper trying to make his mark on the industry. As many others, he has the charisma, image, and...
Agree or Disagree: T.I. Told Jay Z “Doe B’s The Southern Biggie” + New #DOAT3 Mixtape
With the untimely death of Alabama rapper, Doe B, some have speculated the level of success he may have encountered if still living. As...
MUSIC: ProbCause ft. Chance the Rapper – “LSD” (Hood Internet Remix)
Unlike the multitudes of hip-hoppers before him, ProbCause enjoys a high of a different variety - the psychedelic kind, to be more...
MUSIC: @WindsorJonesATL – “Deion”
Atlanta rapper, Windsor Jones (formerly known as "Dat Boy Tragic"), recently dropped a hot new joint. The song "Deion" references...
VIDEO: Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga – “Loyal”
Chris Brown recently dropped the visuals for his hit song "Loyal". The song features Lil Wayne and Tyga in the vivrant state of...
Happy Birthday Aretha! By: LaQuesha Williams
“Being a singer is a natural gift. It means I'm using to the highest degree possible the gift that God gave me to use. I'm happy with...
MUSIC: Jay Z & Jay Electronica’s “We Made It” Remix
OK, this is a sign that Jay Electronica will continue his rap career and that he may release a full album soon. What great news for his...
MUSIC REVIEW: @SchoolboyQ – Oxymoron
Schoolboy Q has made a name for himself. Albeit is enormous personality and no-holds-barred attitude, Schoolboy is well equipped with...
VIDEO: Stalley feat. Crystal Torres – “Long Way Down” + ‘No Place Like Home’ Tour Dates
MMG's low-key team player, Stalley is still out here working. No matter if we hear a lot about him or not, this Honest Cowboy is...
FOOLERY: Anita Baker Wanted By DPD; Sued for Unpaid Paint Job
The Detroit Police Department is looking for R&B soul singer Anita Baker. TMZ is reporting that she was recently a no-show for a...
MUSIC: Keyshia Cole feat. Juicy J – “Rick James”
Keyshia Cole has been in the studio grinding out tunes for her upcoming sixth studio album. No word yet on the title of the new...
MUSIC: @FreddieGibbs – “Real” (Jeezy Diss)
Since departing from CTE in December 2012, Gary, Indiana-native Freddie Gibbs has been taking shots at Jeezy. Freddie's disgust with...
MIXTAPE: @IAmKevinGates – “By Any Means”
Rapper Kevin Gates dropped his new mixtape "By Any Means" this week. The project features include 2 Chainz, Doe B, Plies, and Rico...
MUSIC: Roc-A-Fella 1st Lady, Amil…Remember??
Wow....haven't heard her name in a while. According to Miss Info, Amil, Roc-A-Fella’s former First Lady (who famously...