Both artists feel that lyrics shouldn’t be used in the courtroom.
Month: June 2022
Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Bun B + More Recreate Classic ‘A Great Day In Harlem’ Photo: ‘Black Web3 Edition!’
A Great Day In Harlem was taken in 1958 and featured 57 jazz musicians with the 1998 iteration featuring 177 rappers.
DJ Drama Claims ‘Legendary’ Status Amid Generation Now Atlantic Records Partnership Extension
Drama addressed picking the beat for the 2016 XXL Freshmen in his tweets.
Casanova Has A Message For Lil Tjay After He’s Rushed Into Emergency Surgery Following Shooting
The 21-year-old rapper was shot in New Jersey on Wednesday (June 22).
The Notorious B.I.G. ‘Sky’s The Limit’ NFT Collection Gets Release Date
The collection features digital figurines and licensed access to a rare freestyle.
TheBasement Series In Los Angeles Is Where You Can See Tomorrow’s Stars Before They Blow Up
Music discovery is at an all-time high. With algorithms, blogs, social media, and direct marketing by artists and their reps, it seems like every day is a chance to find yourself falling in love with a new artist’s music. But the downside is that there are so many that it can be hard to keep track of them all, let alone figure out which ones are fly-by-night flashes in the pan and which are the real deal.
That’s why live shows are still the best form of music discovery, even with all the newfangled technology throwing new rappers and singers onto our radars all the time. There’s an opportunity to connect with what makes each artist special, their unique energy, charisma, and how they engage with a live audience — that’s what separates the one-hit-wonders from the rising stars and the superstars in the making.
In Los Angeles, the live showcase that best displays the next generation of stars before they gain national attention is TheBasement Series. A monthly industry showcase, TheBasement Series highlights some of the hottest emerging talents from across the country. This week, the show featured rising stars Dub Aura, GoGo Morrow, Inayah, Josh Levi, and KenTheMan, who electrified the stage at Break Room 86 in downtown LA. Each artist also told us which song of theirs fans should check out first. You can get to know each from the quotes and photos below.
Dub Aura
“A song that represents and speaks to who I am right now the most would be ‘New Ways.’ It’s a pretty solid depiction of who I am. There’s many dynamics to the record for me – there’s the lyrical aspect, a tone of vulnerability, and also the wittiness of growing up in New York City, specifically Harlem which makes up who I am and what I represent.”
GoGo Morrow
“As an artist on the rise, I think the best song for fans to listen to from me, to get to know me, would be ‘In The Way.’ A lot of people have been through the same situation that I sing about, but it’s the perspective that truly identifies me as a woman and as an artist. In the song, I sing about deserving to be loved properly and if he can’t, that’s ok, because there’s someone else out there who will. In real life, I’m a soft girl, but I’m dominant as well. ‘In The Way’ is just that; vulnerable and cutthroat all at the same time. And that’s truly who I am… that’s GoGo.”
Inayah
“They should definitely tune into ‘Always Something.’ It’s one of those records that just resonates so deeply with many people’s realities with a message that’ll forever be relevant. “
Josh Levi
“if you listened to ‘NASA’ you’d get a super quick look into the world I live in sonically, a combination of the past and the future. ‘VICES’ would give you a picture of where my head has been at mentally and spiritually, making decisions that are healthy and good for the mind, body, and soul.”
KenTheMan
“I would say ‘Love Yourself’ expresses a lot of me but as a KenTheMan supporter you can’t limit yourself to just one of my tracks. There is so much diversity in my music that exudes self-love, women empowerment, and being in control; you find pieces of me in my entire catalog.”
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Former Super Bowl Champion Tony Siragusa Dies At 55
Former Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Tony “Goose” Siragusa has died at 55 years old, former teammate Jamal Lewis confirmed.
“It’s a sad day to be a Raven I must say,” Lewis said on Wednesday.
Siragusa initially came into the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 1990. He joined the starting roster by 1992, and played with the Colts until he was traded to Baltimore in 1997. There, he helped anchor a defense riddled with Hall of Fame talent, from Ray Lewis to Rod Woodson, to win the 2000 Super Bowl against the New York Giants. That season, Siragusa and the rest of the Ravens defense set an NFL record for the fewest points allowed in a regular season.
In his 12 years in the league, Siragusa recorded 22 sacks and over 560 total tackles.
After the NFL, Siragusa worked as a sideline reporter for NFL games and as a football analyst for Fox. His comedic delivery and unique knowledge of the game made him a fan favorite. He also worked as the host for the reality TV show Man Caves.
The cause of death is currently unknown. Reports say he died in his sleep.
Zion Williamson Unveils The Air Jordan 1 Low “Voodoo”
Zion Williamson has had some injury problems ever since coming into the NBA, however, he has never let it get in the way of pursuing other big endeavors. For instance, Zion has his own signature shoe with Jordan Brand, and today, the Jordan Zion 2 hit store shelves. This brand new sneaker is dropping in a very unique colorway called “Voodoo” which pays homage to some of the culture one would find while taking a stroll throughout New Orleans.
In an Instagram post today, Williamson dropped a bombshell on sneakerheads as he revealed that the “Voodoo” colorway would be coming to the Air Jordan 1 Low. As you can see in the post below, this shoe will contain the green and brown DIY aesthetic of the Jordan Zion 2 version. The shoe is meant to look like a voodoo doll and this Air Jordan 1 Low certainly accomplishes that task. “Dedicated to the city of New Orleans, The #Zion2 ‘Voodoo’ is available now. You gotta stay tuned for that AJ1 low though,” Zion wrote.
Based on Zion’s statement, it is clear that it could be a while before this AJ1 Low actually gets a release date. With that being said, stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates from around the sneaker world.
Chris Brown Reveals Official “Breezy” Tracklist
The summer soundtrack for 2022 is shaping up to be incredible. We’ve received albums from a few of the biggest artists in hip-hop and R&B but Chris Brown has one of the most anticipated albums of the year.
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Over the past few weeks, Chris Brown’s slowly unveiled new information on his forthcoming album. The rapper shared the cover art a few weeks ago, along with a list of collaborators. He hinted at appearances from Lil Wayne, Tory Lanez, Lil Durk, and more. Today, he unveiled the official tracklist for the project. Breezy will boast 24 songs in total with features from EST Gee, Bleu, Ella Mai, H.E.R, WizKid, Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, and more.
Earlier this week, Chris Brown set the internet ablaze with the release of the music video for “WE (Warm Embrace).” It’s the first music video off of the project and included an appearance from Normani, who serves as Chris Brown’s muse throughout the record.
Following the release of Chris Brown’s new album, he’ll be hitting the road for the One Of Them Ones tour alongside Lil Baby, who will appear on the song “Addicted.” The tour kicks off on July 15th in Raleigh, NC before concluding in Las Vegas on Aug. 27th.
Check the official tracklist for Breezy below and sound off in the comments with your thoughts.
6ix9ine Taunts Lil Tjay After He’s Shot In New Jersey
Earlier today, news emerged that Lil Tjay was one of two men who were shot in New Jersey. Though there isn’t much information regarding the motive, officials confirmed that the rapper had to undergo emergency surgery. It sounds like Tjay is doing better but TMZ said that he’s “still not out of the woods yet.” Fans, friends, and peers have been showing love to the New York rapper and wishing him a speedy recovery.
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Tekashi 6ix9ine also chimed in on the Tjay’s shooting under Akademiks post. The media personality revealed the news on his Instagram page before 6ix9ine slid in the comments with laughing emojis. Fans immediately reacted to 6ix9ine’s comments on both Instagram and Twitter. Viral Instagram user, @ProdByZaqq, called out Tekashi, stating that karma is bound to come back in his direction.
“Fuck 6ix9ine bro, u had the whole world in ya palm a few years back, now u publicly makin fun of Lil TJay bein shot??? Like I said ‘Karma always comes back around,'” he wrote, adding, “6ix9ine da [rat emoji] no [cap emoji].”
The issues between Tekashi 6ix9ine and Lil Tjay stem back to 2020 when the two traded shots over the King Of New York title. From there, Lil Tjay accused 6ix9ine’s team of trying to pay him to keep up their fabricated feud for the Internet.
Check out a few reactions to 6ix9ine’s comments below.