Smoke DZA and his RFC crew members Nym Lo and 183rd have announced a new project, Driplomatic Immunity, which will be launched on 3/4/22. The announcement comes with the project’s first track, “Trust Issues.” Rome Streetz makes the lone cameo appearance on Driplomatic Immunity.
“When I locked in with my brothers (Nym Lo & 18rd) to do this project I wanted to give the world the best representation of what uptown sounds and looks like in just eight songs” DZA asserted. “We represent of the heart of the hustlers… this is Driplomatic Immunity.”
Smoke DZA recently collaborated with producer Real Bad Man to release “Mood Swings,” which was released ahead of the announcement. DZA and RBM have recently produced a new video for “Run It,” which you can watch below.
Conway the Machine has officially released his major-label debut album God Don’t Make Mistakes, released via Shady Records.
The new album features appearances and production from Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Benny The Butcher, Westside Gunn, Jill Scott, T.I., Beanie Sigel, Hit-Boy, The Alchemist, Daringer, Beat Butcha, Bink, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Novel, Keisha Plum, Cosmo Beats, and Conway’s Drumwork label artists Jae Skeese and 7xvethegenius.
The new album serves as Conway‘s origin story equipped with stories of decisions and battling inner demons, while also celebrating wins, love, and losses.
“It was tough opening up doors that I haven’t opened up in a while. This is my story and sharing it all with the world is different for me, but I was happy to do it” Conway states. “I know fans will love it.”
My Block Inc. introduces the first single of 2022 from singer-songwriter JoiStaRR of, “Love Story.” On JoiStaRR’s Vevo channel, the new track is accompanied by a compelling music video. The new single is available for listening on all streaming platforms.
“Love Story” is written by Joi “JoiStaRR” Campbell and produced by Warryn Campbell of My Block Inc. Charlie Bereal and Kenny Bereal assist as writers and co-producers. SRG-ILS Group distributes the single.
“Love Story” will stoke excitement in true R&B lovers. JoiStaRR’s new single will be a delight to her existing fan base, while also serving as a proper introduction to new fans. “Love Story” is a soulful audio experience, blending JoiStaRR’s stellar vocals with energetic live instruments, flowing through the lyrics of love and loyalty. All relationships come with ups and downs, “Love Story” offers a healthy approach to the ride-or-die love in the lyrics: “Let’s make a deal / and if you stay true, I’ll stay down for real.”
In the video, the sunny skies and palm trees of California line a street leading us to JoiStaRR singing her story on the roof, while also showing the battle a relationship goes through on the street level. In the end, love of the likes of Romeo & Juliet and Bonnie and Clyde makes it through.
If this is your introduction to JoiStaRR, she has already had a hell of a career, earlier on tour with Kanye West. In addition to being a Grammy-nominated songwriter, JoiStaRR is an actress. JoiStaRR has written songs with a variety of artists including Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Price, Estelle, Musiq Soulchild, Mary Mary, Brandy, and more. Her unique vocals may also be heard on tracks by PJ Morton, Vindata, fun., The Game, Rick Ross, Dr. Dre, and Ghostface Killah, among others.
The focus for JoiStaRR is now on her music and work as an actress. She co-starred in the Harlem drama Strive with Danny Glover and was a cast member in the We’re The Campbells docuseries on TV One.
For more information on JoiStaRR, follow her on social media @JoiStaRR.
CMG’s newest artist 10Percent released his new single “Out The Blue,” following his stellar appearance on “Dolla Fo’ Dolla.” The new single has a new video. You can hear the new single and see the video below.
Aside from the feature, 10Percent signed a record deal with Gotti’s famed CMG label, which boasts Moneybagg Yo, 42 Dugg, EST Gee, Mozzy, Blocboy JB, Big Boogie, and others.
As NPR continues to celebrate Black artists for Black History Month, it is now Patti LaBelle’s turn to take the Tiny Desk (home) concert stage. In her 15-minute set, Patti dressed up her the corner of a concert hall in Austin, Texas with her signature heels and Louis Vuitton trunks.
Backed by a band, LaBelle performed “Something Special (Is Gonna Happen Tonight),” followed by “Love, Need and Want You,” “If Only YOu Knew,” and closing with “Lady Marmalade.”
Conway the Machine is gearing up for the release of God Don’t Make Mistakes. Ahead of the drop, the Buffalo spitter hit the L.A. Leakers and let off a freestyle over “Diet Coke.”
Conway the Machine’s Shady Records debut album, God Don’t Make Mistakes, arrives this Friday. Ahead of the drop and in celebration of All-Star Weekend and overall being in a good mood, Conway gifted fans with a new mixtape, Greetings Earthlings.
“I spent my birthday cooking up a plate for y’all, and it’s All-Star weekend too so I’m in a good mood. Here’s something to hold y’all over until the 25th,” The Machine wrote on Instagram.
On the mixtape, Conway tackles Kanye’s “Jail,” Young Thug’s “Hot,” and more.
Over the weekend, Conway The Machine has released the first video from his upcoming God Don’t Make Mistakes album, following the release of two songs from his highly anticipated Shady/Interscope Records debut, “Piano Love” and “John Woo Flick.”
“John Woo Flick” is the first video featuring Conway’s Griselda brethren Benny The Butcher & Westside Gunn since the collective’s “Cruiser Weight Coke” visual from their 2020 WWCD Shady/Interscope album, but it’s also the first video featuring Conway’s Griselda brethren Benny The Butcher & Westside Gunn since the collective’s “Cruiser Weight Coke.”
God Don’t Make Mistakes, a new album by Conway The Machine, will be released on February 25th, and has collaborations with Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Benny The Butcher, Westside Gunn, Jill Scott, T.I., Beanie Sigel, The Alchemist, Hit-Boy, Daringer, Beat Butcha, and others.
Conway’s Love Will Get You Killed Tour will go international with newly announced dates in the UK and Canada, in addition to his Coachella appearances on 4-17 and 4-24-22. The tour’s foreign leg kicks off on 3-25-22 in Amsterdam and wraps up on 5-8-22 in Montreal.
Besides starting Roc-A-Fella Records, founding arguably the greatest rapper of all time and losing it all within a ten year span, what else hasn’t Dame Dash done? Country music!
Released on Valentine’s Day, the Roc co-founder does a Johnny Cash rendition for his country music debut, complete with ten gallon hat and boots. The video, “You’re So Fine”, is an ode to his wife and had no shame making this his first musical offering since the collapse of Roc-A-Fella Records.
Conway the Machine’s Shady Records debut album, God Don’t Make Mistakes, arrives this Friday. Ahead of the drop and in celebration of All-Star Weekend and overall being in a good mood, Conway gifted fans with a new mixtape, Greetings Earthlings.
“I spent my birthday cooking up a plate for y’all, and it’s All-Star weekend too so I’m in a good mood. Here’s something to hold y’all over until the 25th,” The Machine wrote on Instagram.
On the mixtape, Conway tackles Kanye’s “Jail,” Young Thug’s “Hot,” and more.
Over the weekend, Conway The Machine has released the first video from his upcoming God Don’t Make Mistakes album, following the release of two songs from his highly anticipated Shady/Interscope Records debut, “Piano Love” and “John Woo Flick.”
“John Woo Flick” is the first video featuring Conway’s Griselda brethren Benny The Butcher & Westside Gunn since the collective’s “Cruiser Weight Coke” visual from their 2020 WWCD Shady/Interscope album, but it’s also the first video featuring Conway’s Griselda brethren Benny The Butcher & Westside Gunn since the collective’s “Cruiser Weight Coke.”
God Don’t Make Mistakes, a new album by Conway The Machine, will be released on February 25th, and has collaborations with Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Benny The Butcher, Westside Gunn, Jill Scott, T.I., Beanie Sigel, The Alchemist, Hit-Boy, Daringer, Beat Butcha, and others.
Conway’s Love Will Get You Killed Tour will go international with newly announced dates in the UK and Canada, in addition to his Coachella appearances on 4-17 and 4-24-22. The tour’s foreign leg kicks off on 3-25-22 in Amsterdam and wraps up on 5-8-22 in Montreal.
The popularity of XXXTentacion is just as big as ever. The late rap superstar’s ? album is officially the most streamed album in the history of Spotify. XXX’s effort passed Drake’s Scorpion for the honor.
According to Complex, last November Drake’s Scorpion had a billion stream lead on ? but now trails the effort in a score of 7.884 to 7.883.
Earlier this year, XXXTENTACION’s “vice city” is became available on all DSPs for the first time.
“vice city” is one of X’s most well-known compositions from his “SoundCloud Era,” and it was the first song to appear on his SoundCloud page. From sampling Laura Mvula to using a Logic-style rhythm he found on YouTube, the song demonstrates XXXTENTACION’s talent even at the tender age of 16. This piece of work is more than just a song for X fans. It was the first glimpse inside the complicated and at times depressing mind of someone with whom many of his fans could identify. When compared to other artists at the time, it was instantly evident how raw and original X was, and his genre-free approach established a gateway to the music-making environment we take for granted today.
Ahead of the release, The Estate of Jahseh Onfroy released an official statement:
We continue to be amazed at the love and support that X’s fans show on a daily basis. We know how much his music means to all of you, and his impact continues to be as powerful as it’s ever been.
It is important to us to continue to honor Jah’s legacy, and in that spirit we are planning an exciting 2022. One of our first initiatives is to get as much of X’s music from his earliest days as an artist up on all DSPs. We have been working diligently to clear as much of it as possible, and we are excited to announce our first release this Friday with “vice city” hitting all streaming services for the first time. We will continue to release music as we clear it, and are making sure we do it in a way that stays true to how X released each song originally.
Visit www.makeouthill.com now to sign up and stay up to date with X-related news, and be the first to be notified as the site evolves. Follow @makeouthill on Twitter for more updates.
Beyond the music, we know X’s fans have been waiting patiently for the documentary and we will be sharing updates on it soon.
Thank you again for your support and for continuing to honor and celebrate the life of Jah.
Conway The Machine has released the first video from his upcoming God Don’t Make Mistakes album, following the release of two songs from his highly anticipated Shady/Interscope Records debut, “Piano Love” and “John Woo Flick.”
“John Woo Flick” is the first video featuring Conway’s Griselda brethren Benny The Butcher & Westside Gunn since the collective’s “Cruiser Weight Coke” visual from their 2020 WWCD Shady/Interscope album, but it’s also the first video featuring Conway’s Griselda brethren Benny The Butcher & Westside Gunn since the collective’s “Cruiser Weight Coke.”
God Don’t Make Mistakes, a new album by Conway The Machine, will be released on February 25th, and has collaborations with Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Benny The Butcher, Westside Gunn, Jill Scott, T.I., Beanie Sigel, The Alchemist, Hit-Boy, Daringer, Beat Butcha, and others.
Conway’s Love Will Get You Killed Tour will go international with newly announced dates in the UK and Canada, in addition to his Coachella appearances on 4-17 and 4-24-22. The tour’s foreign leg kicks off on 3-25-22 in Amsterdam and wraps up on 5-8-22 in Montreal.
