The Studio

Virgin Islander, Verse Simmonds has returned with a smooth summertime groove.  The "Fully Loaded" track features Young Jeezy and is produced by Verse's own production team, Sak Pase.  This is...

Remember Triple Six Mafia...the energetic rap group from Memphis, Tenneesee that birth Juicy J, DJ Paul, and a raw and uncut female rapper name Gangsta Boo?  Well, if you do or you don't, one third of the...

Laura Mvula is an artist that I have no familiarity with. In fact, I know about her from the Facebook ads that I kept seeing. From what I have read, she is from the United Kingdom with Jill Scott, Lauryn...

  Fat Joe, Wiz Khalifa and Teyana Taylor are all about the stacks in Fat Joe’s new song “Ballin’.” Fancy suits, mansions, jewelry and expensive cars make their rounds as the three drive home...

  The release of French Montana’s debut album Excuse My French is less than 24 hours away and he’s getting his fans ready.   While he’s been a constant on the music scene lately,...

Throughout his career, the eight-time Grammy Award winner Usher has definitely stood the test of time when it comes to his musical talents securing him a solid place in the entertainment industry. So much so...

Ok...it sounds like B.o.B. is rejuvenating our crazy obsession with whistling on songs. In his new song, "Head Bang" he's "whistling dixie" as he talks about his infatuation with a particular young...

On July 9, the world better get ready.  Although, it's been a long road for Ciara in this music business, she's been able to maintain her relevance and push out a few good songs. Well now she's back...

When the sun goes down, the city of Atlanta becomes wide awake as many of the locals hit the streets.  Known as the city that parties seven days a week, one hot spot in particular packs'em in for a...

Kelly Rowland is coming out hard with her new song “Dirty Laundry.”   Not only are her vocals on point, but the transparency of herself in the lyrics drive it all home. In her new single,...

As a fan of Pusha T's, his latest video took me back to the 90's. That was time when east coast rap was in the forefront and you had great producers/artists like DJ Premiere, Das EFX, Smith & Wesson,...

  Finally, Aftermath/Interscope put the money up for Kendrick Lamar's hit "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe."  Considering the album was released months ago, none of Kendrick's fans didn't anticipate it...

    When I kept seeing Chance The Rapper’s name around the internet, I always wondered “What the hell is supposed to be so good about this guy”. I never truly gave him an honest...

  John Legend is definitely in a sexy mood these days. His latest release "Who Do We Think We Are" can be considered borderline soft porn. The models bare naked breasts and sensually move about the...

  Spree Wilson is both inspired and inspirational. Being the Atlanta-by-way-of-Nashville artsy musician (of sorts), he has strong roots in the Atlanta sound. Yet, it took a precise time partying in...

  I don’t know about you but I’ve been wondering where Mr. Ghetto Love has been. It’s been three years since Jaheim has given us any of his good old R&B swag. But the wait is over because...

In preparation of the release of her fourth studio album, snazzy soul singer Chrisette Michele has released the third single from the compilation.   With her tracks her lead single “A Couple of...

  Well, the A-town rapper told us he'd never stop with this rap game.  He's back. Our boy DG Yola is stepping things up on his new mixtape release. Neva Gon Stop 2 is the follow-up to his first...

  Lately, there's been several "gangs" or label crews popping up out of no where. Well, Grand Hustle is the next up to do so with their pack of emcees called Hustle Gang.   Their first...

  OKAY! She did that!   Tamar Braxton released a new track today that has been on repeat all day. "The One" is a feel good R&B joint perfect since the summer is on its way. It...

  Hot 97FM's DJ Mr. Cee is back in the news again for soliciting a male prostitute.   Last week, Calvin Lebrun (aka Mr. Cee) was arrested in New York after picking up a...

  Who is Bloody Jay?  I asked myself that a few months back while scrolling through my Twitter timeline.  So, I Googled him to see what I could find out.  After finding a mixtape and couple...

  Ghostface Killah is always good for putting out some music. The only problem is that his last albums either wasn’t up to snuff or were ignored. However, liking up with Adrian Younge is part of...

  Well, she's may be a little too experienced to be featured in our On The Block series.  But considering that we're here in the south and haven't heard of her, this could easily justify her...

  Kendrick La'Dale Hawkins Sr (aka "K Hawk") is a 21 year old emcee from Belzoni, Mississippi.  He has been entertaining for several years but decided to take a serious approach towards his music...

  Percy "Master P" Miller, the CEO of No Limit Records, celebrated a birthday on April 29.  He turned 46 years old.  Thinking about the label and the contribution he made to hip hop, one can't...

  Trina released a new video this week. Despite the recent tragedy with her younger brother , she's keeping the business aspect of her life on track. The video "Round of Applause" isn't anything...

  Chris Kelly, one half of the multi-platinum selling rap group Kriss Kross, was pronounced dead last night. Kelly was found unresponsive in his home and later pronounced dead at an Atlanta...

    About a month ago Ashanti shocked fans with the release her new song “Never Should Have.” Needless to say she came out swinging with the emotional track. Well now she followed up...

  With already having released her first official mixtape last year titled Love Always…The Introduction, Ne-Yo’s new artist RaVaughn is already releasing more new music. Her new single titled...