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Drake Takes Down The Beatles’ Billboard Record with “Staying Alive” Feature

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Drake Takes Down Another Record of The Beatles with "Staying Alive" feature

Drake hopped on Meek Mill’s “Going Bad” and spit a hell of a bar that will forever remain true: “I got more slaps than the Beatles.”

Billboard cosigned that on Monday, revealing his new collaboration with DJ Khaled and Lil Baby, “Staying Alive,” made a No. 5 debut on the Billboard Hot 100. Drizzy now has 30 Top 5 singles, topping The Beatles, who had 29 and held the record for five decades.

“Ok I broke my records for the month now me and @stake need you to do your thing Bitcoin,” Drake wrote in celebration, also plugging his gambling venture.

DJ Khaled released “Staying Alive,” a song and music video that features Drake and Lil Baby, last month. The new song follows the formula for many previous hits that the executive producer and rap singers have released. On songs like “POPSTAR,” “For Free,” and “No New Friends,” to mention a few, Drake’s vocals were hot off the press. While Khaled worked with Lil Baby on the platinum-certified singles “You Stay” and the summer hit “Every Chance I Get” in 2021.

You can hear the single and watch the video below.

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Karlie Redd, Capella Grey & Spice Releases “Werk” Music Video

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“Werk” is currently #3 on Apple Music’s Top Reggae chart with a bullet.

The Shade Room previewed an exclusive clip last week. Reality star-recording artist Karlie Redd, Capella Grey (“Gyalis”) and Spice (“First Time”) hit the desert for a magnificent carnival-themed party in the new music video for Redd’s charting new single “Werk,” out now, via Legacy Records. Redd’s new single is a spicy booty-shaking Reggae vibe perfect for the summertime wined down. Stream it now.

MORE: Lamar Odom Says He and Karlie Redd Are Friends and Not Lovers

The chemistry between Redd, Grey and Spice on the Video God-directed visual is electrifying. The traditional reggae sound blended with the hypnotizing curves twerking throughout the visual amplifies the song’s hit factor and desire for more collaborations between all parties involved in the future. Spice’s voice creeps in setting the tone then Karlie knocks it out reminding us that she is in fact an artist first. Capella Grey, whose personality bleeds all over the beat, marries the track together in a way that shouldn’t work but does.

Honoring her Trinidadian heritage, Karlie Redd is determined to change the current landscape of sound and carve out her space within the industry to deliver undeniably hits continuously.

Before the release of the “Werk” music video, Redd took to Instagram to praise her friend and collaborator Spice with a heartfelt message. “As I reflect upon my present blessings,” Redd wrote with a video of Spice and her celebrating her birthday on an island destination. “I went into a deep depression and a sunken place while trying to keep a smile on my face then Realized How blessed I am to have you in my life @spiceofficial I Didn’t get to post my bestie for her Birthday. Spice, Grace, Gracey & Aunty who wears many hats. Bestie I have never had a friend who stand up for me, fight for me, and have my back like you. I appreciate you so much. You work so hard. Your Heart Goes a long way. You are so strong. I tried so hard to reciprocate the best birthday as you did for me. I want to celebrate your birthday everyday. 🥳 please allow me to put together another birthday for you. And I Promise To Have Your Back The Same Way! ❤ Thank You 🙏🏽 Pamputae Fen & @wondawoman0 for helping me put this together.”

“Werk” marks Redd’s first release in three years, which is the follow-up to her 2019 single “Ferrari Karlie.” “Werk” is produced by Johnny Blaze and Stadic and available on all platforms via Legacy Records.

MORE: Source Exclusive: Karlie Redd Talks Collaborating With Sean Garrett, New Music, and Her Career Goals

Outside the music, Karlie Redd stars in the new season of the hit VH1 reality show, Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta, with new episodes airing every Monday at 8/7 PM Central on VH1.

Capella Grey appears on the song and video courtesy of Allepac The Family. Spice appears on the song and video courtesy of VP Music Group, Inc.

Check out Karlie Redd’s new hit above and watch the official visual below.

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ICYMI: Megan Thee Stallion Drops New Sophomore Album “Traumazine”

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Megan Thee Stallion surprised fans with the announcement of her sophomore album Traumazine. The GRAMMY award-winning Rapstar took to social media on Thursday to announce Traumazine will be hitting streaming platforms today via 1501 Certified Ent/ 300 Ent.  

She released a cover art and a tracklist that includes features from Pooh Shiesty, Latto, Jhené Aiko, and more.  She also shared a teaser trailer for the album which shows her attending a funeral and placing a rose on top of a casket. 

READ MORE: Inside The Looks of Megan Thee Stallion’s New Video “Plan B” Styled and Directed By Mugler

After 4 EPs, Fever, Make It Hot, Tina Snow and Suga and her 2 LPs, Good News and Something For Thee Hotties, the 27 year-old rapper, entrepreneur and philanthropist, unleashes her deepest thoughts and touches on her journey of self-actualization and dealing with trauma.

 The 18-track LP Traumazine follows Thee Stallion’s 2022 Billboard Music Awards “Top Rap Female Artist” win, her second consecutive victory. Boasting features from the hottest names in Hip Hop and R&B including, Future, Pooh Shiesty, Latto, Key Glock, Jhené Aiko, Rico Nasty, and Lucky Daye, as well as Houston heavyweights such as Sauce Walka, Big Pokey & Lil Keke, Traumazine is on par to keep the hot girl coach’s winning tradition. 

Take a listen to the latest effort from Megan Thee Stallion, Traumazine below. 

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[LISTEN] Megan Thee Stallion Surprises with New Sophomore Album “Traumazine”

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Megan Thee Stallion surprised fans with the announcement of her sophomore album Traumazine. The GRAMMY award-winning Rapstar took to social media on Thursday to announce Traumazine will be hitting streaming platforms today via 1501 Certified Ent/ 300 Ent.  

She released a cover art and a tracklist that includes features from Pooh Shiesty, Latto, Jhené Aiko, and more.  She also shared a teaser trailer for the album which shows her attending a funeral and placing a rose on top of a casket. 

READ MORE: Inside The Looks of Megan Thee Stallion’s New Video “Plan B” Styled and Directed By Mugler

Today, after 4 EPs, Fever, Make It Hot, Tina Snow and Suga and her 2 LPs, Good News and Something For Thee Hotties, the 27 year-old rapper, entrepreneur and philanthropist, unleashes her deepest thoughts and touches on her journey of self-actualization and dealing with trauma.

 The 18-track LP Traumazine follows Thee Stallion’s 2022 Billboard Music Awards “Top Rap Female Artist” win, her second consecutive victory. Boasting features from the hottest names in Hip Hop and R&B including, Future, Pooh Shiesty, Latto, Key Glock, Jhené Aiko, Rico Nasty, and Lucky Daye, as well as Houston heavyweights such as Sauce Walka, Big Pokey & Lil Keke, Traumazine is on par to keep the hot girl coach’s winning tradition. 

Take a listen to the latest effort from Megan Thee Stallion, Traumazine below. 

Continue the conversation on social media.

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[WATCH] Remy Ma and Rapsody Join DJ Premier for “Remy Rap” Video

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The first music video from DJ Premier’s DJ Premier: Hip Hop 50 Volume 1 is currently available via Mass Appeal. The “Remy Rap” video, created by DJ Premier, features Grammy-nominated Rapsody and legendary femcee Remy Ma, both of whom are from the Bronx. The music video, which was directed by Maya Table, pays homage to early-nineties Hip Hop, right down to the bucket hats, Cuban link chains, and DJ Premier scratching on a turntable. It also has grainy black-and-white imagery of inner-city building rooftops.

In addition to Remy and Rapsody, DJ Premier: Hip Hop 50 Volume 1 features Nas, Lil Wayne, Run The Jewels, Joey Bada$$, and Slick Rick.

“I will always seize the moment of being unique when it comes to releasing music,” said Premier. “To be a part of Hip Hop 50 is an additional blessing to preserving the culture.”

The release is the first of 10 EPs with new music celebrating Hip Hop 50. The next nine editions will be curated by Swizz Beatz, Mustard, The-Dream, Mike Will Made It, No I.D., Hit-Boy, Take A Daytrip, and Tainy.

To commemorate Hip Hop’s 50th birthday, Mass Appeal has launched a big #HipHop50 project that features strategic alliances, all-encompassing worldwide activations, and creative content and programming. In order to offer live event content, Mass Appeal has announced its relationship with Live Nation Urban. This collaboration will produce moments that will unite the voices that made hip hop a way of life, from Park Jams to Festival stages.

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The Game Drops Eminem Diss “The Black Slim Shady”

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Right on the heels of Compton rap star The Game’s comments about Eminem’s daughter Haillie’s bikini photos, The Documentary rapper released a 10-minute diss record with Eminem on the receiving end entitled “The Black Slim Shady”.

Not only does The Game diss Mr. Mathers, he takes aim at the entire Aftermath camp, including Dr. Dre and 50 Cent. The single is just in time for The Game’s forthcoming Drillmatic album release.

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[WATCH] Run The Jewels Perform “A Few Words For the Firing Squad” on Colbert

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Last night, Cochemea Gastelum’s soul-stirring saxophone performance helped Run The Jewels’ passionate rendition of “A Few Words For the Firing Squad” from RTJ4 on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. You can see the performance below.

Run the Jewels will also play the iVoted Festival on Election Day, November 8th, 2022. the #iVoted Festival will take place virtually. Fans can RSVP to watch the Mandolin-hosted stream by taking a picture outside their polling location or at home with their blank, unmarked ballot. Underage fans RSVP by informing the #iVoted Festival about the election for which they will be 18 and why they are enthusiastic to vote. Non-citizens and ineligible voters can RSVP by stating which artist they are most looking forward to seeing. Fans can sign up for the festival’s email list to be notified when the RSVP site opens later this year.

Over 250 performers have been announced for #iVoted Festival 2022’s election night broadcast by the 100 percent women-led non-partisan 501(c)3 non-profit voter participation organization. The data of the top streaming and trending musicians is used to book talent in crucial states where electoral margins are often determined by the size of a musical venue.

In addition to Run the Jewels, Lake Street Dive, CNCO, Carl Craig, Rise Against, Umphrey’s McGee, Lil’ Scrappy, Halestorm, Jamby El Favo, Shakey Graves, An Exclusive Video Message from Piper Perabo, 3OH!3, DeVotchKa, Yonder Mountain String Band, Jaret Reddick of Bowling for Soup, The Suffers, Eliot Sloan of Blessid Union Of Souls, Doll Skin, Lotus, Twiztid, The Starting Line, Duane Betts, ACRAZE and more are scheduled to perform.

Run the Jewels’ Co-Manager Amaechi Uzoigwe, Live Nation’s Jay Byrd, Biz 3’s Kathryn Frazier and Dana Meyerson, SongHero CEO and former Blondie touring keyboardist Kevin Patrick, and LOUD Capital CMO and former Vans Warped Tour drummer Brian Penick are among the new board members announced by #iVoted Festival. Kevin Lyman, Roc Nation’s Evangeline Elder, Mandolin CEO Mary Kay Huse, Joyce Dollinger, Steve Ferguson, tenured M.I.T. Economist Jon Gruber, Kennita Hickman, WNYC’s Rebecca Kennedy, Lyte’s Lawrence Peryer, and Melanie Shark are among the previously announced board members.

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Cormega Drops “Essential” Produced By Havoc From ‘The Realness II” LP

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Iconic emcee, poet, and entrepreneur, Comega, recently inked a partnership with NYC-based label Viper Records to release The Realness II, the highly anticipated sequel to his classic studio album, The Realness, (originally released on July 23, 2001). Executive Produced by Cormega, The Realness II is slated for release at the end of Summer, and features verses from his longtime friends Nas and Havoc, with more to be announced.
The Alchemist, Sha Money XL, Havoc, and Big Ty, all of whom produced on The Realness, return for powerful tracks on The Realness II. “I originally wanted to put out the album sooner, but it took patience and luck to get all the producers and artists back who appeared on the first Realness album on The Realness II. Although it took time, it was well worth it.” Additional tracks on The Realness II are produced by Harry Fraud, Large Professor, Streetrunner and more.

The first single to be released is “Essential,” produced by multi-platinum producer, Havoc. “Havoc and I have known each other for years! He’s been on more Cormega albums than any other artist. I appreciate that Havoc put extra effort into my single, Essential. The lesson I’ve learned when selecting producers is that it’s not just about their name and recent hit, but the extra effort they put into your music. With Havoc I have it all, name, track record, and most importantly we have history and chemistry!”

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Scarface Talks ‘The Fix’ in New Series Interview ‘Classic Record Reflection’

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The first installment of a new series called Classic Record Reflection is presented by Rock The Bells. The definitive look back at vintage Hip-Hop records and the musicians that created them is provided by Classic Record Reflection.

The first of an all-new three-part interview series features legendary rapper Scarface as he discusses the 20th anniversary of the release of “The Fix” on August 6, 2002, the creation of the critically acclaimed album, and his collaboration with Jay-Z, Nas, Beanie Sigel, and Faith Evans, Kanye West, The Neptunes, Nottz, and T-Mix.

In the three episodes, Scarface does a “Lyrical Deep Dive,” which details his writing process. “The Industry,” discusses the process of creating the album, and “In The Booth” chronicles everything from the budget to the art of the record.

You can see all three episodes below.

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TDE Artist Doechii Releases “she / her / black b*tch” EP

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Doechii drops her first EP for Top Dawg Entertainment / Capitol Records she / her / black b*tch. 

The Tampa native comes out swinging as she flexes her distinct voice and versatile talents that range from quick-fire bars to seductive singing that cement her as Rap’s newest ‘it girl.’

Doechii lends her signature half-rap, half-singing flow over production from Kal Banx, Hit-Boy, Bankroll Got It and Devin Malik. Her EP is Executive Produced by Anthony ‘Top Dawg’ Tiffith and Anthony “Moosa” Tiffith Jr.  

The self-proclaimed ‘swamp princess’ noted that her EP title was a way for her to reclaim the power of being put down in the past. “Many times I’ve been referred to as a “b*tch” as a way to gaslight me out of certain spaces, something I think many people can relate to in one way or another,” says the 23-year-old.

READ MORE: [Watch] Doechii Performs “Persuasive” and “Crazy” on Jimmy Fallon for TV Debut

“Lots of people will call you various names for doing something differently. So I decided to take ownership of the ‘Black b*tch’ and title my EP she/ her/ black b*tch and reclaim that motherf***ing power,” Doechii added. “So if you’ve ever been put down for being yourself, just remember you’re powerful and unapologetic- these songs are for you.”

The breakout star had an impressive 2021 gaining momentum with a new audience from her viral TikTok song “Yucky Blucky Fruitcake” and a dope feature on “Wat U Sed” from Isaiah Rashad’s The House Is Burning LP. 

The 5-track project follows up Doechii’s remix featuring fellow labelmate and GRAMMY winner SZA on “Persuasive,” which also made Obama’s Summer playlist.

Check out Doechii’s 13 minute mixture of Hip Hop, R&B and Electro-Pop, on she/ her/ black b*tch below. 

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