Tag: rap music
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2 Chainz Announces Next Album ‘Rap or Go to the League’
Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz has announced his upcoming LP Rap or Go to the League, a project which follows an EP that was released earlier this month, the hard-hitting The Play Don’t Care Who Makes It. 2 Chainz knows how to rattle his fans. The news of his forthcoming LP—its recency to The Play Don’t Care Who Makes It, or…
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Donald Glover Will Retire After Next Childish Gambino Album
Though it’s been quite the busy year for Donald Glover, being high in demand isn’t anything the artist isn’t used to. From creating the hit series Atlanta, to releasing his third LP Awaken, My Love! under his moniker Childish Gambino, to securing the role of Simba in the upcoming production of The Lion King, Donald Glover continues to be one of the most…
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Listen to Miguel and J. Cole’s New “Come Through and Chill”
Miguel’s fourth album War & Leisure is due out this Friday, December 1st. Leading up to the highly anticipated release, Miguel has recently dropped a new version of “Come Through and Chill” with longtime collaborator J. Cole. The “Power Trip” duo’s new track kicks off with Miguel’s signature smooth, sultry sound, which is elevated by Salaam Remi’s keen…
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Everything We Know About A$AP Rocky’s New Album
It’s turning out to be a busy year for the A$AP Mob, with even more material coming your way. Last month, A$AP Rocky helped complete the long awaited Cozy Tapes, Vol. 2: Too Cozy. Not to mention there are projects from A$AP Ferg, A$AP Nast and Key! that are due to arrive before the end of 2017. But the…
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Macklemore Announces Solo ‘Gemini Tour’
Last week, Macklemore revealed a new music video for his single “Marmalade” feat. Lil Yachty. The video, in the same vein of humor as other videos released for his upcoming project, finds “Mini Macklemore” and “Lil Lil Yachty” cruising in their luxury cars. “Marmalade” was the second single from Macklemore’s upcoming solo album, his first…
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Macklemore Features His Grandma in New “Glorious” Video
Macklemore has shared a new music video for his song “Glorious“. Known for his extravagant music videos, the Seattle rapper doesn’t let up on his latest offering, which stars himself and his grandmother Helen. In the video, Macklemore surprises his grandmother on her 100th birthday and ends up taking her on a joyride, going to the…
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Everything We Know About JAY-Z’s New Album
Two weeks ago, the beans concerning a new JAY-Z album were finally spilled, as Damian Marley confirmed that the legendary rapper was at work on a new record. This, preceded by the mysterious “4:44” ads that popped up in various cities across the U.S, led fans to believe that Jigga was finally ready to drop…
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Damian Marley Confirms Jay Z is Working on a New Album
It’s been four years since Jay-Z released his 12th studio album Magna Carta…Holy Grail, a record which soared to the top of the Billboard 200, not to mention racking up nine nominations at the 2014 Grammy Awards, more than any other artist that year. Since, we’ve seen Hov busy with Roc Nation and Tidal, on top of…
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2 Chainz Announces Pretty Girls Like Trap Music Tour
It’s been a crazy six years for 2 Chainz, a rapper first known more for his guest verses than his solo work but who has definitely claimed a high-standing place in today’s hip-hop world. This year alone, 2 Chainz soared to the top and proved he is one of the most prolific rappers out there by rapidly…
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It’s Official: Nas Will Release a New Album This Year
It’s been five years since Nas, one of the best living rappers, released Life is Good, but those of you who’ve been watching Netflix’s original series The Get Down have been listening to the words of Nas for two seasons now, as he’s the executive producer and top lyricist for the Baz Luhrmann directed project. Though we’ve enjoyed hearing…
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New Music: Frank Ocean feat. Jay-Z and Tyler, the Creator
When Frank Ocean dropped “Chanel” last month at the end of his Beats 1 blonded Radio show, we were elated. The duality of Ocean’s lyrics, the cadence of the mood, and his vulnerable yet observant delivery throughout “Chanel” was absolute proof that he’s only getting better. This past Friday, Ocean previewed his new song “Biking”. The trailer primarily…
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Chance the Rapper Will Embark On a 40-City Arena Tour
Things have been moving pretty quickly for 23 year old Chance the Rapper since releasing his third mixtape back in May 2016. Before even a year has passed, Chance has appeared on pretty much every major talk show, was the first independent artist to perform on SNL (twice), hosted the first music festival—the Magnificent Coloring Day—to…
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Migos Release ‘Culture’ And Will Perform in NYC Tonight
Three years into their career, Migos—the three member hip-hop group from Lawrenceville, Georgia—released “Versace”, their first viral rap hit. The song was remixed and then performed by Drake at the 2013 iHeartRadio Music Awards, a true honor in itself. “Versace” was followed up by “Look At My Dab“, the first of many hits from Migos…
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Chance the Rapper Nominated for Seven Grammys
When The Recording Academy determined that streaming-only albums are eligible for Grammy nominations, the possibility opened up for independent artist Chance the Rapper to be recognized for his popular acclaim. And it turns out all he needed was the green light in order for Coloring Book to be given the consideration it deserves. Chance the Rapper…