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“Powin Up (The Spirit Of Peer Pressure)” is an attempt to confront the times by engaging culture and speaking on societal conflicts as they relate to youth and Christianity. While everybody’s vibing to the music and indulging in unhealthy practices, the message is clear: I love you, God loves you, and He’s STILL here and able to help. Meet them where THEY are to bring them where YOU are, folks.
Read moreEllai Mai shares a visual for track #4 off her “Change” EP.
Read moreAlina Baraz joins forces with Khalid on her new single “Electric”. Press play below.
Read moreB.o.B. returns with “Run The Night (Siege Of Detroit)”. Listen below.
Read moreEmbracing the role of music as a catalyst for healing and change, J.PERIOD joins forces with artist/activists including Jesse Williams, Rhymefest, Aloe Blacc, Joss Stone, Black Thought (The Roots), DJ Jazzy Jeff, Pharoahe Monch, Posdnous (De La Soul) and more for “RISE UP! Music Inspired by America Divided.” The first single “Miranda” features an introduction from actor/activist Jesse Williams, with rappers Rhymefest & Xzibit posing provocative questions about the state of our nation over a J.PERIOD-produced beat. “We’re pointing fingers at each other and we’re missing the point…” Rhymefest begins. Unity, not division, is the solution for what ails our country—a fitting message in honor of what would have been Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 88th birthday earlier this week.
Read moreFor this episode of Rhythm Roulette, Mass Appeal linked with Philly’s own Jahlil Beats. Jahlil flips a track off of Roxy Music’s Country Life. Watch him add his flavor to it above and then OT The Real spit some bars on top of the finished product.
Read moreSaba shares a new loosie called “Monday To Monday”. Check it out below.
Read moreThis will appear on Jonwayne’s upcoming project, “Rap Album Two”, due out February 17th. Pre-order here.
Read moreFuture is back with a visual for “Poppin’ Tags”.
Read moreTo commemorate what would be the 52nd birthday of late groundbreaking DJ / producer, Jam Master Jay of legendary hip-hop trio Run DMC, his son TJ Mizell has teamed up with turntable artisan Skratch Bastid for a tribute to the legacy of JMJ. The three minute session features both turntablists laying it down on the 1s and 2s in an epic side by side performance. Mixing and sampling classic Run DMC tracks, the celebration of JMJ induces a fond nostalgia for the hay days of the trailblazing hip-hop pioneer. The tribute is brought you by Doperoots, a multi-facted music label founded by Jam Master Jay’s sons TJ and Jesse Mizell. Check out the video below and keep it locked for additional Doperoots content in 2017. RIP JMJ.
Read moreDJ Absolut liberates an unreleased remix to Jadakiss’ “Why” track from 2004. Hear it below.
Read moreBig Sean speaks to Westwood about his new track “No Favours” featuring Eminem. **Update** Watch part 2 of the interview after the break.
Read moreTaken from Trey Songz and Fabolous’ “Trappy New Year” mixtape.
Read moreHere goes the first release from Chris Spencer’s (Chris Crack x Vic Spencer) sophomore project, “Blessed”.
Read moreSey releases his first music video from his latest album for the single, KYLIE. KYLIE is the official first single from his upcoming album, BETYOUAINTKNOW II. The video was shot in one day during January at various locations in Chicago and directed by Sey. The video comprises of a vibrant, colourful theme with Sey creating point of view scenes in front of a number of diverse, colorful backdrops that keep changing. “We chose KYLIE as the first single and video from the album, seeing as we got a lot of great feedback about the song from fans and collaborators alike. It’s also one of our favorites from the album.” The song is very energetic and up-tempo which fits the vibrant, fun colors of the video. Musically the song isn’t ‘dark’, which also inspires the use of the colors and interesting compositions. The song does however feature a bit of an edge and to accompany that, we chose urban locations. In the past Sey has had quite a few storyline videos, and videos that made people engage with the concept through questions and figuring it out. This one has less to figure out, and we opted to try to convey and communicate a feeling, rather than an explicit message.
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