The Studio

  It’s been often said that one monkey don’t stop no show and it looks like rapper Meek Mill is saying word is bond. After recently being denied the privileges of venturing off on his European...

  There are those artists in the hip hop industry that do things by their own rules. Kool Keith will disregard anything that represents “the wack” in his eyes. Andre 3000 will loathe music just...

  Originality can be defined as the ability to express oneself in an independent and individual manner. The term “original” would be the way to describe the music made by ANTHM. After giving it...

After making a name for himself with his “Nostalgia Ultra” mixtape, hip-hop artist Frank Ocean will be taking his career to the next level with the release of his debut studio album, “Channel...

  Curren$y's all out independent hustle has helped him reap great rewards.  Breaking camp from both No Limit and YMCMB has only lead to his own Jet Life material.  With albums and mixtapes...

After pretty much being ghost from the music scene once the hype settled down over his 2007 self-titled debut album, Rich Boy says he’s back and has some new music headed our way. The Alabama rapper not...

  After recently signing both Mystical and Limp Bizkit, the Cash Money/Young Money family spearheaded by ‘Birdman’ and ‘Slim’ are upping the ante once again when it comes to their roster....

  Up and coming hip-hop artist Azealia Banks recently released a new video for her single ‘Liquorice’. The bad girl steez she shows off in the video is pretty much a match for the songs...

  Usher premiered the visuals to the sexy single "Lemme See".  The track, which features Rick Ross, is gaining momentum on the airwaves and is sure to become one of ladies summertime...

  T.I. finally released the visuals to the single "Love This Life".  The Atlanta native kept it simple this go round with pretty ladies and his undeniable swag.  Peep the silk shirt. LoL.  No...

  Authenticity: — adj - of undisputed origin or authorship; genuine: an authentic signature.   Authenticity is a quality that is lacking in this rap industry. While many claim to be...

  Maybach Music Group's head honcho, Rick Ross,  released the official artwork for the upcoming album, God Forgives, I Don't.  The Miami native is set to release his next classic on July 31. ...

  El-P makes music when he is inspired to make it. Fantastic Damage broke loose back in 2002. I’ll Sleep When You’re Dead came to the scene in 2007. His new album did not properly hit the scene...

  In the late 80's, a new sound arose on the hip hop scene.  The sound was called "bass music".  Originating in the South, bass music was the foundation to many artists who has since become known...

Every notable Big K.R.I.T. release has served a purpose. K.R.I.T. Wuz Here was an introduction of sorts; a coming out party to let everyone know who he was. Return of 4 Eva was his project to bear more of...

With summer quickly approaching, things are heating up on the music scene. Coming by way of an old school favorite is a remix that’s sure to grace the airwaves quite often. Young or old…if you know...

 Kanye West dropped the visuals to his new banger, "Mercy".  In the video, which is artistically simple, his G.O.O.D team is creatively draped in dark "talibanish" garbs.  Although the song features lyrics...

  via press release: In 94 Jeru The Damaja and DJ Premier created a song called "Da Bitchez" for the "Sun Rises In The East" LP. The song touched on the back stabbing, gold digging, trifeling...

  SL Jones and DJ Burn One have been putting in work for quite some time. SL was first introduced as part of Killer Mike’s Grind Time Rap Gang. On the flip side, DJ Burn One has been producing...

Check out the video for Chris Brown’s single “Till I Die” from his upcoming album Fortune. The song features Big Sean and Wiz Kahlifa with. The video was directed by C Breezy himself and includes a...

No matter her trials and tribulations when it comes to this music thing, Ciara has kept on trucking and is now letting it be known that she has an album on the way. While out promoting the film she’s...

It looks like Usher is about to shake things up and do things a little differently with the release of his new album, Looking For Myself. The day before the album’s release, the singer will live stream...

In an effort to further his comeback after recently releasing a mixtape entitled “The Weigh In” and appearing on the reality show Couples Therapy, rapper DMX will soon release his new album...

  If any emcee can be considered a conundrum, it would be Erk. Known for his radio jams that get play in the bay, he is quick to have an auto tuned chorus. Yet, he will have those songs that are...

After just giving birth to her first child five months ago, Beyonce shows us all that being a full-time mom and entertainer is possible.     The new Revel Resort, in Atlantic City, NJ, ...

  Rocking a dreaded ponytail, one of Stacks Mag’s favs known to you as Rihanna hit the stage during the American Idol finale and straight did her thing. Performing her hit song “Where Have You...

    Ever since he set foot back in the free world, rapper T.I. has been full speed ahead and seems to be in non-stop mode. As of late, T.I. has been making his rounds on the scene by way of...

  DJ Khaled has released his first single of his upcoming album, Kiss The Ring.  The street banger, Take It To The Head, features YMCMB label mates Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj. Rick Ross and Chris...

  Last week, at a small yet intimate place called the Koo Koo Room, media/press were invited to meet former member of Xscape, LaTocha Scott.  The meet-n-greet is one of several promotional tools...

  R. Kelly fans get ready because after making us wait for 2 years the Kellz is back with a new album on the way. Gearing up for the release of what will be his 11th studio album, the king of R&B...