@TheKelseyNykole, of VH1’s ‘Couples Therapy’, Shares Her Plans as an Urban/Pop Artist & Being a Positive Role Model [EXCLUSIVE] Abner Jackson III Monday, February 17, 2014 Feature, On The Block, Script Xclusive, The Script, The Vault Rising starlet Kelsey Nicole Byers, better known to many as Kelsey Nykole, is setting her footprints in the entertainment industry. Kelsey Nykole is currently a cast member of VH1’s "Couples Therapy"...
VIDEO: Nicki Minaj – “Lookin’ A$$ Nigga” Ms. Bels Friday, February 14, 2014 The Studio I guess the purpose of Nicki Minaj recently taking out her weave to reveal her real hair (on Instagram) was to let us all know that she was going back to her roots. And in this new video,...
Music Review: Algebra Blessett (@yesitsalgebra ) – Recovery Mark Harris Friday, February 14, 2014 Studio Xclusive, The Studio Oddly, it has been five whole years since Algebra Blessett has released an album. For many artists, that could be close to career suicide in this ADHD infused musical landscape. However, this...
Music: T-Pain – “If I Got It” feat. Akon & 2Face Ms. Bels Thursday, February 13, 2014 The Studio 3 Comments T-Pain is back. After a long hiatus from the music industry, the Florida-native is back on his grind and seems to be comfortable with the reception. "Up Down", the infectious club...
Music: Future – “Drunk In Love” Remake…Is It a Bust?? admin Wednesday, February 12, 2014 The Studio I’m a fan of Future’s music, just as many of you are, but I think he went too far with his version of Beyoncé’s ‘Drunk in Love.’ Ciara definitely has him drunk and in love with pending...
Music Review: @TyDollaSign – Beach House EP Mark Harris Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Studio Xclusive, The Studio 1 Comment I have been hearing Paranoid so much on the radio that it is sickening. Yet, I couldn’t get enough of its infectious chorus and foolhardy lyrics. Easily, Ty Dolla $ign had a hit on his hands....
Music: Elijah Blake feat. Rick Ross & Game – “Sing For Me” admin Tuesday, February 11, 2014 The Studio Elijah Black is a R&B cat signed to Roc Nation. With the release of this new joint "Sing For Me", which features Rick Ross and Game, we assume he's prepping to release a project sometime...
Music Review: The Step Brothers ( @Evidence x @Alchemist) – Lord Steppington Mark Harris Sunday, February 9, 2014 Music 101, The Studio If you are in the know, then you would understand that Evidence and The Alchemist has some of the best emcee-producer chemistry there is to have. Anything that they have worked on together has been...
Diddy to Co-Executive Produce ‘Mastermind’ + BTS In-Studio w/ JD, Rick Ross, Bieber, Wale & Stalley [PHOTOS] Ms. Bels Friday, February 7, 2014 The Studio Although the ATL nightlife took over headlines Thursday, it wasn't all play for Diddy, Rick Ross, Justin Bieber, Jermaine Dupri, and a host of others. Apparently, Diddy wasn't in the city to...
VIDEO: @RichHomieQuan – “Party” admin Friday, February 7, 2014 Studio Xclusive, The Studio Rich Homie Quan continues to push singles off of his Still Goin In - Reloaded album. The visuals to "Party" is pretty self-explanatory. It's refreshing when directors don't get too...
Nas to Celebrate 20 Years with Release of ‘Illmatic XX’ + Official Cover Art admin Thursday, February 6, 2014 The Studio Twenty years ago, Nasir Jones (aka Nas) released Illmatic, which has been revered as one of the best hip hop/rap albums ever. Well, for the 20th year anniversary of its release, Nas will be...
Music Review: @JamlaRecords – Jamla Is the Squad Compilation Mark Harris Wednesday, February 5, 2014 Studio Xclusive, The Studio Jamla is 9th Wonder’s label. The biggest issue is that many keep thinking that 9th is the work horse and not the label owner/mastermind. Yet, with the success of Rapsody at the helm, people are realizing...
Music: Sevyn Streeter feat. Q Parker – “It Won’t Stop” admin Tuesday, February 4, 2014 Studio Xclusive, The Studio 1 Comment Most people fell in love with Sevyn Streeter’s joint “It Won’t Stop,” when they first heard it some odd months ago. Since then there has been many mixes and covers done to the song. The most recent...
New Music: Ciara & Future – “Anytime” admin Tuesday, February 4, 2014 Studio Xclusive, The Studio Photo Credit: @Ciara/Instagram The newly engaged couple and soon-to-be parents, Ciara & Future, has dropped another song together. This time, "Anytime" is the smooth mid-tempo joint that...
Mixtape: @DJMLK and @DJScream Presents ‘Super Bowl XLVIII’ admin Monday, February 3, 2014 The Studio DJ MLK and DJ Scream joined forces and released a mixtape in time for the super bowl festivities all across the U.S.. The Official Super Bowl XLVIII mixtape features tracks from T.I., Doe...
Music Review: Isaiah Rashad – Cilvia Demo Mark Harris Monday, February 3, 2014 Studio Xclusive, The Studio When I first caught wind of the signing of Isaiah Rashad to TDE, I really didn’t know what to expect. I knew very little of the emcee to begin with. Also, I wondered how he would fit into a league...
@YoungThugWorld Reportedly Offered $1.5 Million to Sign with @1Future’s FreeBandz admin Friday, January 31, 2014 The Studio Complex recently sat down with Atlanta rapper Young Thug to get caught up on a few lingering rumors. The 21 year old rapper has been buzzing on the low for a minute. But, it's been most...
[UPDATE] It’s A Wrap for Bad Boy Records…Well, Not So Fast Ms. Bels Friday, January 31, 2014 $1 Rumors, The Receipt, The Studio Scroll down for update... What may come as a shock to many...legendary hip hop label, Bad Boy Records, is rumored to have closed its doors for good. After learning that...
Lil Boosie to Be Released in 2 Weeks + Announces #TD2CH Tour admin Friday, January 31, 2014 The Studio After originally being slated for release in August 2014, word is rapper Lil Boosie will be a free man in just a few weeks. According to his brother Taquari Hatch, Boosie will be...
Much Ado About Twerking… By: LaQuesha Williams admin Thursday, January 30, 2014 The Receipt, The Studio The term "twerk" surfaced a few years ago, although the dance has been popular and given several different names for years now. Twerking was once juking, which was once bumping, which was...
New Music: @NipseyHussle feat. @KCamp427 – “Between Us” admin Thursday, January 30, 2014 Studio Xclusive, The Studio Nipsey Hussle has been making major moves lately. In 2013, he released his highly-anticipated project, Crenshaw. From there, he begin touring the states - most recent spot being Atlanta (Jan 28)....
Kelis Reveals Official Cover & Tracklist for ‘Food’ Album Ms. Bels Wednesday, January 29, 2014 The Studio Yaaasssss! Like myself, I'm sure many Kelis fans has been waiting for her to release another music project. Lucky for us, she will be on April 22! If you follow Kelis's Twitter or...
New Music: Yelawolf – “Box Chevy V” admin Wednesday, January 29, 2014 The Studio Yelawolf is back out with some heat. Set to release Love Story LP later this year, he's giving the fans new music from the project. "Box Chevy V" is a funky soul-induced song with that southern...
#OnTheBlock: @BravoOfVA Transitions from Ex-Convict to Freestyle Champion; Releases “For The Record” Video Ms. Bels Wednesday, January 29, 2014 On The Block, The Studio, The Vault Meet Taijuan "Bravo" Kenney of Richmond, Virgina. The emcee recently won the 2013 DTLR and Converse Rubber Tracks 16 Bar battle in New York City. Still riding the wave from this nationally...
@Rasheeda Hints of New Mixtape with “Cut Her Off” Freestyle [VIDEO] Ms. Bels Tuesday, January 28, 2014 Studio Xclusive, The Studio "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" co-star, Rasheeda, is definitely feeling K Camp's "Cut Her Off" single. The beautiful and talented mother of two recently let fans hear what's she's been cooking up...
Guess Who’s Back? Day 26 Reunites for Special Performance @ SOB’s [PHOTOS + VIDEO] admin Tuesday, January 28, 2014 Studio Xclusive, The Studio That's right. The five member all-male R&B group Day 26 is back! Despite past differences and a quick "came and went" career, the boys have joined together once again. Over the...
VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson – “I Can’t Describe (The Way I Feel)” feat. T.I. admin Friday, January 24, 2014 Studio Xclusive, The Studio Jennifer Hudson released her first single for her upcoming album, which is expected later this year. The song, "I Can't Describe (The Way I Feel)", samples the Evelyn Champagne King's "I'm In...
Jhené Aiko Performs “The Worst” at BBC Radio’s 1st Annual Future Fest [VIDEO] admin Thursday, January 23, 2014 The Studio The west coast chick with one of the hottest EP's out, Jhené Aiko, has been showing the world that she's next. She's finally off tour with Drake, who has been her biggest champion - even...
Lil Wayne’s Camp Set to Release Compilation Album, “Young Money: Rise of an Empire” admin Thursday, January 23, 2014 The Studio Cash Money Records and Young Money's rise as two of the most powerful labels in hip hop is undeniable. Young Money, for example, is the headquarters for Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Tyga - three of...
Music Review: Kenyon Dixon – The Higher Ground EP Mark Harris Wednesday, January 22, 2014 Studio Xclusive, The Studio Kenyon Dixon is a case of the background trying to come to the forefront. His career has been spent either playing as a background singer (Usher, Kimbra, Kelly Rowland, Faith Evans) or writing tracks (Tyrese,...