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Mary J. Blige Speaks on Retirement: ‘In a Little While It Will Be Time’

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Mary J. Blige is still considering retirement within this decade. Speaking with Us Weekly, she stated, “When it’s time, it’s time.”

“Sometimes I get fatigued,” MJB said. “I’ve been doing this for thirty-something years. In a little while, it will be time.”

What does retirement look like for The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul? “Retirement looks like traveling the world, going to places I never been before. Relaxing on yachts, in home, and enjoying the fruits of my labor.”

You can hear more from Mary J. Blige below.

Recently, Mary J. Blige dropped a brand new single, “Breathing,” featuring Fabolous.

The single, released through Blige’s own Beautiful Life Productions in partnership with 300 Entertainment, was produced by Shaun “S Dot” Thomas. The song was written by Mary J. Blige, Fabolous, Jocelyn “Jozzy” Donald, PurpleKBeats, and Jay Hawkins and contains samples of “Kick In The Door” by The Notorious B.I.G and “I Put A Spell On You” by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins. Blige was additionally inspired by Nina Simone’s rendition of “I Put a Spell on You.”

“Breathing” is Blige’s second single since the release of Good Morning Gorgeous, her critically acclaimed 15th studio album that received six GRAMMY® nominations at the 65th GRAMMY® Awards, including Album of the Year and Best R&B Album.  

Her first single following the album, “Still Believe in Love,” was released in October 2023 and spent 7 weeks at #1 on The Billboard Adult R&B Airplay Chart. This marked her eighth #1 on the chart, cementing her as having the third-most No. 1s among women artists in the chart’s 30-year history.

“Breathing” showcases Blige’s unparalleled vocals and intimate lyricism. It is a song about what she promised: being happy where she is and reveling in it. Again, Blige proves why she was heralded as the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.” 

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King OSF Unleashes New Album ‘Baby Lord’: A Raw Testament to Resilience and Authenticity

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In the world of hip-hop, few artists stand out as distinctly as King OSF. Known for his dynamic lyrics, magnetic stage presence, and unwavering commitment to authenticity, Antidote Music Group artist— King OSF drops his first project Baby Lord. King OSF is a unique anomaly in the game. Raised on the gritty streets of Providence’s South Side, his journey from the streets of Prov has been nothing short of raw and real.

King OSF has been in the spotlight since the age of 8, performing his own songs—an early testament to his resilience and raw talent. Growing up in a neighborhood where music was a way of life, he found his passion for rhyme early on, freestyling for the older dudes on his block. His poetic prowess quickly turned him into a local sensation, with wordplay that tackles relatable issues and personal struggles with wisdom beyond his years.

Drawing inspiration from hip-hop’s greatest—50 Cent, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, Future, and Drake—King OSF seamlessly blends classic storytelling with a contemporary edge. He burst onto the scene with his debut track, “All on Me,” a powerful anthem that encapsulates the pain of losing friends to the streets. His breakout single, “Bike Life,” became an anthem for the Providence clubbers and bike riders, solidifying his place in the hip-hop world.

Known for his engaging and energetic performances, King OSF has shared stages with industry heavyweights and graced major festivals. His magnetic charisma and ability to connect with audiences have earned him a dedicated fan base, making him the hometown hero of Providence, RI.

Now, King OSF is back with his highly anticipated new album, Baby Lord. This project is a testament to his growth as an artist and his unwavering commitment to his craft. With Baby Lord, King OSF continues to push boundaries, blending genres and challenging the status quo, all while staying true to himself.

In addition to his musical pursuits, King OSF is a passionate advocate for community empowerment. He actively supports initiatives that provide resources and opportunities for underprivileged youth, emphasizing the importance of education and self-expression. Baby Lord showcases his skills on the 15-track debut displaying versatility with tracks like “Searching” and “One More Chance,” which mix rhythmic island influences with infectious beats guaranteed to get any crowd moving. The multi-talented MC has also worked with industry notables like Fabolous, Millyz, G Nipsey, and Babyfxce E, solidifying King OSF’s position as a force to be reckoned with in the hip-hop world.

As King OSF stands poised to leave an indelible mark on the world of hip-hop, Baby Lord is sure to be a project that resonates with fans old and new. Be sure to follow King OSF on social media for updates on his latest projects, tour dates, and the next chapter in his musical journey.

Listen to Baby Lord now on Spotify and Apple Music.

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Diamond D Taps 38 Spesh, RJ Payne, Inspectah Deck, KRS-One, And More For ‘The Diam Piece 3: INITIUM’ Album

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Grammy-winning Hip-Hop legend Diamond D released The Diam Piece album in 2014, followed by the project’s sequel, The Diam Piece 2, in 2019. Today (8/16/2024),  the Diggin’ In The Crates Crew co-founding member shares INITIUM, the first of three parts to The Diam Piece 3, which will serve as the final installment in Diamond D’s production compilation series. With star-studded guest features such as Fatman Scoop, Skyzoo, RJ Payne, 38 Spesh, and more, INITIUM will be followed by Duo and Tria to complete The Diam Piece 3 over the course of the next 12 months.

“I would never release an album with 28 songs in this age of short attention spans. With that being said, I’ll be releasing he ‘Diam Piece III’ album in three separate parts over a 12 month timespan: ‘INITIUM’, ‘Duo’ & ‘Tria’. This will give each release a chance to breathe on its own and to be appreciated. The Diam Piece 3 album will complete the trinity for my production series. It was an honor to work with all the talented spitters on the new album. If you’re familiar with both Diam Piece parts 1 and 2 then you already know what to expect: hard hitting tracks and dope lyricism. I stand on that.” – Diamond D

The Diam Piece 3: INITIUM arrives on all major digital streaming platforms via Dymond Mine Records/EMPIRE just a month short of the 32nd anniversary of Diamond D’s 1992 classic debut Stunts, Blunts and Hip Hop.

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Lil Yachty And Veeze Drop Visual For Their New “Sorry Not Sorry” Track

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Lil Yachty and Veeze have officially released their latest song “Sorry Not Sorry” along with an accompanying music video. The new track follows last month’s release of Yachty and Ian’s “Hate Me,”  adding to Yachty’s collaborative hot streak.

Directed by AMD and Little Miles,, the “Sorry Not Sorry” music video shows the two trendsetter emcees going bar for bar under the spotlight of a pitch-black stage in their signature nonchalant swagger. Earlier this summer, Lil Yachty teamed up with James Blake to deliver their genre-defying collab album, Bad Cameo, along with a set of visualizers for “Save The Savior,” “Run Away From The Rabbit,” “Red Carpet,” and “Transport Me.”

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Mary J. Blige Drops Hot New Single “Breathing” Feat. Fabolous

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9x GRAMMY® award winning, 2x Oscar nominated and 1x Emmy award winning artist, producer, actress and entrepreneur Mary J. Blige releases a brand new single “Breathing” featuring Fabolous.

he single, released through Blige’s own Beautiful Life Productions in partnership with 300 Entertainment, was produced by Shaun “S Dot” Thomas. The song was written by Mary J. Blige, Fabolous, Jocelyn “Jozzy” Donald, PurpleKBeats, and Jay Hawkins and contains samples of “Kick In The Door” by The Notorious B.I.G and “I Put A Spell On You” by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins. Blige was additionally inspired by Nina Simone’s rendition of “I Put a Spell on You.”

“Breathing” is Blige’s second single since the release of Good Morning Gorgeous, her critically acclaimed 15th studio album that received six GRAMMY® nominations at the 65th GRAMMY® Awards including Album of the Year and Best R&B Album.  

Her first single following the album, “Still Believe in Love,” was released in October 2023 and spent 7 weeks at #1 on The Billboard Adult R&B Airplay Chart. This marked her eighth #1 on the chart, cementing her as having the third-most No. 1s among women artists in the chart’s 30-year history.

“Breathing” showcases Blige’s unparalleled vocals and intimate lyricism, delivering a song about what she promised, being happy where she is and reveling in it. Blige once again proves why she was heralded as the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.” 

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.38 Spesh Releases New Single Feat. Method Man “Speshal Methods”, Announces New Project

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38 Spesh has announced that his forthcoming project Mother & Gun will be released on 8.16.24.  To set things off, Spesh has dropped the project’s first single, “Speshal Methods,” featuring Method Man and Ti-Lar Bee.  “Speshal Methods” is produced by Jimmy Dukes and is now available. 

38 Spesh shared his excitement about the collaboration with Method Man, saying, “I found out Meth was a fan of my music when he mentioned my name in an interview, and so I immediately reached out to him to get a record done.”  Trust Gang & Wu-Tang is way overdue; as Method Man’s iconic flow & Spesh’s signature sound is sure to resonate.

Mother & Gun is a testament to 38 Spesh’s evolution as an artist and a producer, showcasing his unique blend of gritty storytelling and sharp lyricism; it’s a narrative journey reflecting 38 Spesh’s experiences and the realities of life in upstate NY. Mother & Gun features appearances and production from Method Man, Havoc, Benny The Butcher, Lloyd Banks, StreetRunner, Che Noir, and Jimmy Dukes.

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Ciara Teams Up With Bossman Dlow On “Run It Up”

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Grammy winning, multi-platinum selling superstar Ciara has released her new single “Run It Up” featuring BossMan Dlow via her very own label, Beauty Marks Entertainment. Written by Ciara, Theron Thomas, and Courtlin Jabrae, and produced by JR Rotem, The song is an anthemic club banger that amplifies the idea of Leveling Up. 

Of the song Ciara states, “Run It Up is about staying focused on the hustle and grind to achieve your dreams while remaining unbothered and blessed.”

Bossman Dlow adds, “She’s the greatest, run that sack up crazy.”

The track arrives in the midst of the critically acclaimed OUT OF THIS WORLD Tour – Missy Elliott’s first ever headline tour, joined by Ciara, Busta Rhymes, and special guest Timbaland. The tour will hit Newark, NJ at the Prudential Center tonight, before concluding later this month on August 22, in Rosemont, IL.

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LL COOL J Drops New Single “Proclivities” Featuring Saweetie Ahead of Upcoming Album ‘The FORCE’

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The hip-hop world is buzzing as LL COOL J, the GRAMMY® Award-winning icon and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, released his sultry new single “Proclivities” featuring chart-topping rapper Saweetie. This latest track, filled with seductive energy and magnetic appeal, is a standout preview from his highly anticipated album, The FORCE, set to drop on September 6th.

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In “Proclivities,” LL COOL J delivers his signature smooth flow and lyrical mastery, while Saweetie adds a fresh, confident vibe with her silky verses. The track is a powerful blend of both artists’ distinct styles, creating a dynamic collaboration that’s as sexy as it is fun. The provocative lyrics and infectious beat are sure to make “Proclivities” a hit on the charts.

Lyrics Sample:

“Damn baby I don’t know if you dance or not
I’d love to see you on the pole
I don’t know if you conservative or if you a freak
But I’d love to see you lose control”

From the first beat drop, “Proclivities” takes listeners on a thrilling ride, with LL COOL J and Saweetie exchanging verses that ooze confidence and allure. The accompanying music video amplifies the track’s seductive energy, reminiscent of LL’s classic “Doin’ It,” set against a captivating after-dark backdrop.

“‘Proclivities’ is a fun song about the inner secrets we all have,” LL COOL J shared. “It’s one of my favorites on the album. Keep it on repeat, baby!”

“Proclivities” is the third single from The FORCE, following the release of “Saturday Night Special” and “Passion.” The FORCE marks LL COOL J’s first new album in over a decade, and it promises to be a powerful return to the music scene. Produced entirely by Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest, the album is a blend of modern soundscapes with LL’s legendary lyrical finesse. LL describes the process as “learning how to rap again,” likening it to a director returning to film school after a series of blockbusters.

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Last week, The Source was invited to an exclusive preview of The FORCE at Lavan Midtown in New York City, where LL COOL J sat down with Elliot Wilson to discuss each track. The event, complete with light bites and specialty cocktails by COORS Light, showcased LL’s renewed energy and passion for his craft. Attendees left convinced that LL is poised to reaffirm his status as one of the greatest of all time.

The FORCE Track Listing:

  1. Spirit of Cyrus (Featuring Snoop Dogg)
  2. The FORCE
  3. Saturday Night Special (Featuring Rick Ross and Fat Joe)
  4. Black Code Suite (Featuring Sona Jobarteh)
  5. Passion
  6. Proclivities (Featuring Saweetie)
  7. Post Modern
  8. 30 Decembers
  9. Runnit Back
  10. Huey In Da Chair (Featuring Busta Rhymes)
  11. Basquiat Energy
  12. Praise Him (Featuring Nas)
  13. Murdergram Deux (Featuring Eminem)
  14. The Vow (Featuring Mad Squablz, J-S.A.N.D., and Don Pablito)

With The FORCE, LL COOL J is not just making a comeback—he’s reasserting his place at the top of the hip-hop hierarchy. As fans eagerly await the full album, “Proclivities” sets the stage for what promises to be one of the most talked-about releases of the year.

The FORCE is available to pre-order and pre-save now through the link HERE.

Watch ‘Proclivities’ below!

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Queen Of Dancehall Spice Debuts No. 1 Album On iTunes Reggae Chart With ‘Mirror 25’ Project

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Grammy® Award-Nominated, chart-topping, global superstar Spice, is heating up the Summer as she unveils the arrival of her highly anticipated third studio album, ‘Mirror 25’ releasing today, Friday, August 9, 2024 via Spice Official Entertainment with distribution through Empire. The chart-topping album debuts as the #1 album on Reggae iTunes chart, #2 in the USA and UK all genres, #1 in Israel all genres, and #3 in Canada for all genres charts, within just minutes after its release–debuting as the highest charting album for a Jamaican artist on iTunes this era!

Executive produced by Spice, ‘Mirror 25’ is an iconic 25 track album showcasing Spice’s legendary sound infused with a unique kaleidoscope of rhythmic tracks intertwined with a melting pot of genres; further reinforcing the powerhouse performer’s signature influence in the genre of Reggae/Dancehall and beyond; cementing her presence as one Jamaica’s most versatile and creative artists of today’s time. 

Across 25 tracks, ‘Mirror 25’ is a unique body of work serving as Spice’s raw, open diary of her past trials and tribulations– with each track revealing a vulnerable part of her life. The album title, ‘Mirror 25’ symbolizes reflection and self-discovery, marking a new era for Spice to artistically showcase her growing pains and lessons learned as an artist and as a woman. 

Spice’s previous singles from her ‘Mirror 25’ album– “Gangster” featuring Chronic Law, and her empowerment anthem, “Ex Boyfriend,” were well received; along with her controversial single, ‘2085 Tea’ followed by her breakout hit, ‘Round Round,’ the infectious party anthem featuring 12-time Grammy® Award-Nominated Rapper, Busta Rhymes; with both reaching #1 on iTunes Reggae charts. 

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Common and Pete Rock Drop New Video “Fortunate,” + Announce Tour Dates

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Fresh off their album release week, where The Auditorium, Vol. 1 debuted at #3 on the Rap Album charts, hip hop legends Common and Pete Rock have released a new video for their song “Fortunate.” The visually captivating short film, directed by Marleaux Desire and ILLIMITEWORD, features Common in his hometown of Chicago, paying homage to the people and experiences that have shaped his life.

In “Fortunate,” Common returns to The Deck (87th Street) and The Foundation (Chicago), reconnecting with childhood friends and marking a poignant moment in his career. This is a standout track from The Auditorium, Vol. 1, their first full-length collaboration released via Loma Vista Recordings. The album melds Common’s evocative lyricism with Pete Rock’s celebrated production, creating a timeless piece that echoes the past, present, and future of hip hop.

The “Fortunate” short film began its rollout on Monday, July 29, with a BET’s 1st Look Premiere. It received hourly airings across multiple BET/MTV channels, including BET Jams, Yo! MTV, MTV Live, and MTVu. Additionally, it was featured prominently on Paramount’s Times Square billboard throughout the day, showcasing its broad appeal and cultural significance.

The Auditorium Tour

In support of their album, Common and Pete Rock are hitting the road for The Auditorium Tour. The 18-stop tour kicks off on August 28 in Del Mar, California, and includes stops in major cities such as Los Angeles, Dallas, Nashville, Boston, and more, culminating in a three-night residency at New York City’s Blue Note Jazz Club from September 23-25.

Tour Dates:

  • Wed, Aug 28 – Del Mar, CA – The Sound
  • Thu, Aug 29 – Los Angeles, CA – United Theatre
  • Fri, Aug 30 – Napa, CA – Blue Note Jazz Festival
  • Tue, Sep 3 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
  • Fri, Sep 6 – Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge
  • Sat, Sep 7 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre
  • Mon, Sep 9 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
  • Tue, Sep 10 – Charlotte, NC – Fillmore
  • Wed, Sep 11 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
  • Fri, Sep 13 – Norfolk, VA – The Norva
  • Sat, Sep 14 – Baltimore, MD – Soundstage
  • Sun, Sep 15 – Washington DC – 930 Club
  • Tue, Sep 17 – Red Bank, NJ – The Vogel
  • Wed, Sep 18 – Boston, MA – House Of Blues
  • Fri, Sep 20 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
  • Mon-Wed, Sep 23-25 – New York, NY – Blue Note Jazz Club (2 shows per night)

This tour not only promises to deliver live performances of tracks from their critically acclaimed album but also offers fans a chance to witness the duo’s synergy and creativity on stage. As Common and Pete Rock have solidified their legacies in hip hop, The Auditorium Tour stands as a testament to their enduring influence and dedication to hip hop.

Watch Common and Pete Rock talk about their new project below.

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