DIddy and his entire legacy has definitely suffered a severe beating since federal agents raided his L.A., NYC and Miami mansions and the video of him viciously beating went public. Now, one of his most classic hits has been hijacked with L.O.X. MVP Jadakiss’ voice, courtesy of a HOT 97 DJ. That’s my word.
An AI remix of the epic “All About The Benjamins” was made by DJ Cipha Sounds, which features the “So Rapsy” voice of Jada leading off the motivational track, which originally has the Bad Boy founder and CEO at the top of the order on the 2002 Deric “D-Dot” Angelettie-produced smash.
Today, Aftermath/Interscope Records released Grammy-nominated soul icon Marsha Ambrosius’ new album, CASABLANCO, which was executive produced by Dr. Dre. The duo set out to create a jazz album — but instead they made a genre-bending tour de force. A fusion of technical mastery and unbridled imagination, CASABLANCO is a mesmerizing portrait of two legends at work.
To help sculpt the smoldering album, Ambrosius and Dr. Dre enlisted a superteam of creators; Focus…, Erik “Blu2th” Griggs, Dem Jointz, Phonix and DJ Khalil. Across studio sessions that began in 2021, the duo and their collaborators hit a creative apex, driving the sonics of what would become an exhilarating album.
Ambrosius gave fans tantalizing glimpses of CASABLANCOin the months leading up to its release with the singles “The Greatest,” “One Night Stand” and most recently, “Greedy“.
From her time in R&B outfit Floetry to her solo career, Ambrosius has captured the imaginations of fans with her captivating voice and relatable lyrics. With singles like “Far Away,” “Run” and “Late Nights & Early Mornings,” she shared the raw, intoxicating feelings of loss, heartache and true connection. And that does not even begin to touch upon her important contribution as a songwriter, crafting tracks for the likes of Michael Jackson, Alicia Keys, Solange and H.E.R. Now, with the arrival of CASABLANCO, Ambrosius embarks upon a thrilling new musical chapter that captures the full extent of her artistry.
“Dr. Dre dared me to dream bigger and aim higher,” says Ambrosius. “CASABLANCO took on a life of its own once we grasped the concept. The ideas just kept coming, and everyone was on the same page at the same time.”
The first-ever collaboration between JAY-Z and Nas will soon be on streaming services. The collaboration was on “No Love Lost,” which was supposed to be on Shaq’s third album, You Can’t Stop The Reign.
According to Andrew Barber, the single will be available on streaming this Friday as part of Shaq’s album. You can get a tease of the release below.
Shaq’s third album ‘You Can’t Stop The Reign’ FINALLY comes to DSPs this Friday, June 28th…
And for the first time ever, the previously unreleased original version of “No Love Lost” featuring both Nas & Jay-Z will be included (their first-ever collab) pic.twitter.com/hPncEqP7uR
Shaquille O’Neal and Jersey Legend Productions are bringing back hits from Shaq’s legendary hip-hop album You Can’t Stop The Reign, which was initially released in 1996 by O’Neal’s TWisM record label during his prominence in the NBA and the Hip-Hop scene. The album paired him with some of the most iconic emcees of the time, including The Notorious B.I.G, Jay-Z, Mobb Deep, and Rakim, and also featured appearances from Bobby Brown, DJ Quik, and Ralph Tresvant, among others.
The album’s title track, a nod to Shaq’s success on and off the court, as well as the musical prowess of B.I.G., became a Billboard Top 100 hit on the Hip-Hop/R&B Airplays and No. 17 on the official Dance Singles Chart.
The “You Can’t Stop The Reign” single is now available for the first time at all DSP, and the full album will be officially released on 6.28.24.
Today, GRAMMY-nominated artist GloRilla unleashed the full version of her highly-anticipated song “TGIF”.
“TGIF” first gained traction when Glo previewed the song on social media, which created massive demand for the song’s release. She eventually started performing the song during stops on Megan Thee Stallion’s Hot Girl Summer Tour, with the crowd rapping along with her memorable lyrics “It’s 7pm Friday, it’s 95 degrees…I ain’t got no n—a and no n—a ain’t got me.”
“TGIF” comes on the heels of her star-studded collaboration “Wanna Be (Remix)” featuring Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B. First teased at Megan and Glo’s tour stop at Madison Square Garden last month, the pair teamed with Cardi, who delivered a dynamic verse, stamping the remix as the official go-to anthem for the summer. “Wanna Be” first debuted at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 upon its release and, after this star-studded remix, soared back into the top 15, proving why GloRilla remains one of the genre’s top hitmakers.
“The God Emcee,” Rakim returns with his first official single, “Be Ill,” and project in 15-years, showing the world his “G.O.D.” status extends to more than just lyricism.
Alongside, Eric B and as a solo-artist, Rakim has released a total of seven studio albums. Now, along with the release of his new single, Be Ill,” featuring Kurupt and Masta Killa, Rakim has also announced his new project, G.O.D.’s Network (Reb7rth), will be released on 7-26-24. G.O.D.’s Network (Reb7rth) is also the first project that is entirely produced by the God himself.
With “Be Ill,” Rakim holds down vocals, production and cuts, and he is joined by Dogg Pound and Wu-Tang contemporaries Kurupt and Masta Killa. “Be Ill” is now available at all DSP’s. The video for “Be Ill” will be released on 6-21.24 at 10 am EST and will be premiered by Rolling Stone at 8 am EST. The video provides the viewer a golden-era esque time capsule for when all you needed to showcase your skills were two turntables and a microphone. Rakim, Kurupt and Masta Killa all shine in their very unique ways throughout the Rakim produced soundscape, and it serves as a further reminder that it was Rakim’s production that brought to life previous classics such as “Juice” (Know The Ledge), “Don’t Sweat The Technique,” “Paid In Full,” and so many others.
G.O.D.s’ Network (Reb7rth) will feature collaborations with Nipsey Hussle, DMX, B.G., Method Man, Prodigy, 38 Spesh, Kurupt, Masta Killa, Skyzoo, Kool G Rap, Joell Ortiz, KXNG Crooked, Planet Asia and more.
Rakim fans worldwide can rejoice that G.O.D.s Network (Reb7rth) will be released in all formats; including Digital, CD, Cassette, and 12” and 7” Vinyl via www.rakimpresents.com and courtesy of Holy Toledo Productions/Compound Interest Entertainment/RRC Music and 1332 Records.
While the world enjoys the first new Rakim single, and eagerly awaits the release date for his new project, fans can catch him performing live throughout the U.S. until the end of the year in support of G.O.D.’s Network (Reb7rth). In addition, to debuting new material, Rakim will also be performing all of the classics from his beloved catalog.
Rakim’s G.O.D.’s Network (Reb7rth) will be released on 7-26-24.
Shaquille O’ Neal and Jersey Legend Productions are bringing back hits from Shaq’s legendary hip-hop album You Can’t Stop The Reign; which was initially released in 1996 by O’ Neal’s TWisM record label during his prominence in the NBA and the Hip-Hop scene. The album paired him with some of the most iconic emcees of the time including The Notorious B.I.G, Jay-Z, Mobb Deep and Rakim; and also featured appearances from Bobby Brown, DJ Quik and Ralph Tresvant among others.
The album’s title track, a nod to Shaq’s success on and off the court, as well as the musical prowess of B.I.G., became a Billboard Top 100 hit on the Hip-Hop/R&B Airplays and No. 17 on the official Dance Singles Chart.
The “You Can’t Stop The Reign” single is now available for the first time at all DSP’s and the full album will be officially released on 6.28.24.
Following a long string of success with chart-topping singles, Tems’ debut album has finally dropped and does not disappoint.
Born in the Wild, which dropped June 7, showcases the artist’s lyrical genius as well as her versatility and range from the hypnotic opening track “Born in the Wild” to the dance-track beat-heavy sound of “Forever” to her own spin on hip-hop on “T-Unit.”
The artist’s eclectic musical influences are evident throughout the 18-song album, which includes previously released track “Love Me Jeje” and include R&B, African beats and rhythms, soul, hip-hop, and poetry “Burning” is reminiscent of old-school R&B sounds, but with a distinct switch up of pace that keeps the listener engaged while simultaneously being hypnotized by Tems’ voice, which is overlaid to sound almost like a duet on the track.
The Nigerian singer’s African influence is evidence with the subtle Afrobeats sound that’s infused with a classic R&B sound in the musical tracks as well as the spoken interludes. Tems’ musical ability never overshadows her talent for lyricism with her poetic capabilities shining through exceptionally well on “Ready.”
Guest artists include Asake (in the Reggae-esque “Get it Right”) and J. Cole (on “Free Fall”), demonstrating her ability to weave seamlessly between genres all on the same album.
As for the name and symbolism behind the debut album, Tems stated: “Born In The Wild is a story of transformation, from a cocoon to a butterfly,” continuing to explain that the album “speaks on surviving mental wilderness and coming to a place where one can thrive. It’s about finally accepting oneself and embodying the woman I was born to be. It shows the different dimensions of who I am, from a cub to a lioness.”
The album release coincides with Tems’ upcoming BORN IN THE WILD WORLD TOUR, which starts on June 12 in London and will continue throughout Europe and North America before heading to Africa and finally concluding in Australia on November 15. Tour information can be found at https://www.leadingvibe.com/.
Underground hip-hop veterans, Dillon and Batsauce have been making unorthodox rap music together for nearly 20 years with a simple formula: Batsauce makes the beats, Dillon writes the songs, and whatever happens, happens. After carving out their own lane with a catalog of EPs and LPs over the past two decades, the duo has finally slowed down enough to ask themselves, “what have we done”?
Is the title of their latest effort rhetorical or meant to be an actual question? If so, Dillon and Batsauce probably don’t want to know the answer. They probably don’t want you, the listener to think too much about it either. Instead, What Have We Done is an invitation to experience the trials and tribulations, the small wins and the big losses of being aging independent artists in an increasingly cut-throat world for music makers.
But Dillon & Batsauce aren’t the only ones on this joyride, we also hear from a well-curated crew of characters they’ve befriended along the way, from bonafide legends like Grand Puba and Kool Keith to modern day rap heroes, Quelle Chris & Reef the Lost Cauze. The end result is a collection of songs that runs the gamut from personal to aspirational to … delusional. Whether it’s “too much’”or “not enough,” the answer to the question, “what have we done?” remains open to interpretation. Perhaps it’s not a question at all, but merely the naturally visceral reaction when career creators look back at a life lived on the edge.
Today, South Florida rapperKodak Black drops his record label, Vulture Love’s first official project, Vulture Love Presents: The Last Zombies On Earth.Listen HERE via Vulture Love / Capitol Records. Brimming with ferocious bars and bone-rattling beats, the 15-track collection showcases the new generation of rap stars. Alongside Kodak, the label compilation boasts contributions fromVVSNCE, Lil Crix, G6reddot, GorditoFlo, Big Fredo, Jay Dirty, Taji Akeil, Project Pooh, NFL Tuewop, Jit4 Stan, Yung Mula, and JME Tmoe. Production credits include SkipOnDaBeat, ATL Jacob, Xairr, Dr. Zuez, Ayo B, and more.
“I got the next generation of stars. I have a voice in this game and I’m using it to put my artists on until everyone knows their names. Watch out for Vulture Love. We ain’t stopping.” – Kodak Black
To complement Vulture Love Presents: The Last Zombies On Earth, the first lady of Vulture Love, VVSNCE releases her summery “Palm Trees” video. Watch HERE. Meanwhile, G6reddotpartners with Kodak on the island of Capri in “The Way.” Watch HERE. G6reddot is an award-winning songwriter with success which includes penning on Cardi B’s hit number one record “Up.”
Among the many standouts on the project is “Feel My Face,” a face-off between Kodak and G6reddot that manages to be soulful and sentimental — while also not pulling any punches. Other highlights include “Like a Cowboy,” an old-school low-end bumper that leans into Kodak’s melodic hook complemented by bars from NFL Tuewop, Big Fredo and VVSNCE, and the climatic track “Good Day,” which pairs G6reddot, VVSNCE, and JME Tmoe trading verses amid a gospel choir and thumping percussion. Then there’s the ominous “Whippin Alot” which find Kodak and Yung Mula boasting their confidence.
As expected, Kodak spearheads the collective, bringing his inimitable brand of rap to solo sizzlers “1800 Degrees” and “Lil Bra Dem.” He champions his newcomers who also get their moment to shine such as VVSNCE’s“Palm Trees” and Lil Crix’s“I Can’t Turn Down.” In short, the talent on display on Vulture Love Presents: The Last Zombies On Earth is nothing short of show-stopping. See the full tracklist below.
Vulture Love Presents: The Last Zombies On Earth arrives on the heels of Kodak’s recent introspective singles “Dis Time,” “Stressed Out,” and “Non Believer.” It was preceded by “Shampoo,” a confident burst of street rap that typifies the style that made him a superstar. Of course, that song followed When I Was Dead, an engrossing album in which Kodak explores both his nightmares and blood-stained aspirations. Featuring the smash hit “Lemme See,” the project only reaffirmed Kodak’s status as one of the most gifted artists of his generation.
Kodak’s status transcends the rap world. Over the years, he has cultivated the role of a prophetic storyteller in the culture at large, and his reach continues to grow. He holds over 25 billion global streams to his name and continues altruism towards his Pompano Beach community. Now, with Vulture Love Presents: The Last Zombies On Earth, Kodak propels Vulture Love into the spotlight giving the next generation their shot.
Vulture Love Presents: The Last Zombies On Earth Tracklist
01 Roll With The Snipes (feat. Taji Akeil, Project Pooh, GorditoFlo, Big Fredo, Jay Dirty)
02 Feel My Face (feat. Kodak Black & G6reddot)
03 Palm Trees (feat. VVSNCE)
04 1800 Degrees (feat. Kodak Black)
05 Save Us (feat. VVSNCE, G6reddot)
06 Like A Cowboy (feat. Kodak Black, VVSNCE, NFL Tuewop, Big Fredo)
Multi-platinum-selling recordingartist Cory Gunz is back at it again with his latest single “Real Rights” featuring Jim Jones and Whispers released via YMCMB/Militia.
The song’s cover art is an ode to the John Singleton classic 1991 film Boyz N The Hood. Produced by Jahlil Beats, “Real Rights” effortlessly serves as a summer anthem. On the track, Cory doesn’t back down from a challenge and is joined by Harlem head honcho Jim Jones with an assist from Whispers on the chorus, as they rap about what it means to be a “real right.” The release of “Real Rights” serves as the fourth single off Cory’s upcoming mixtape Loosie Pack 3 set to drop on June 11th.
The Bronx native has been on a hot streak, consistently releasing new music. “Real Rights” comes off the heels of “Die Slowly” featuring Chris Rivers, “Redrum (Freestyle Militia Mix),” “Laundry” and“Rick Owens x Nike Tech” featuring Jae’wonwhich have been featured on various playlists such as Spotify’s State of Mindplaylist, Apple Music’s BARS and others.
