On this day in hip-hop history, George Clinton paints the White House black, Spice 1 is Immortalized, Warren G wants it all, Salt-N-Pepa continue to prove they’re Very Necessary to hip-hop and Mos Def (Yasiin Bey) drops a hip-hop classic. 1993: George Clinton releases Hey Man Smell My Finger Funk ambassador and founding member of Parliament/Funkadelic, George Clinton, […]
At this point, it is hard to tell whether people were more excited for SZA’s sophomore album, SOS, or the corresponding deluxe edition. After releasing her steamy video for the breakout single “Snooze,” starring Justin Bieber, Benny Blanco, Woody McClain, And Young Mazino, fans were on high alert. But after months of rumors, SZA has […]
Indiana has played a significant role in shaping the American music landscape, giving rise to a diverse array of talented musicians who have left an indelible mark on the industry. From the heartland of America, this state has been a cradle of musical innovation and creativity. One of the most notable contributions from Indiana is […]
This year, hip-hop has been thriving with some awesome collaborations between female rappers. As a result of their collabs, more women in hip-hop are increasingly working together rather than competing against one another, which has strengthened their place in the game. One of the most talked about collaborations this year has been between Ice Spice and Nicki […]
On this day, Prince released Controversy, LL Cool J dropped Phenomenon, Gravediggaz delivered their second album and Mase scored a major hit for Bad Boy’s “shiny suit” era with “Feels So Good.” 1981: Prince stirs up Controversy With his fourth release, Controversy, Prince continued to explore the pop-synth sound of its predecessor, Dirty Mind. The album remains among the music icon’s most […]
Busta Rhymes and Coi Leray already demonstrated impressive lyrical chemistry when he remixed her hit single “Players.” But that chemistry is even more advanced on “Luxury Life,” where the two rappers trade dynamic back-and-forth rhymes over a sample of The Whole Darn Family’s “Seven Minutes Of Funk.” In fact, it’s the very sample from Jay-Z’s […]
Arkansas, situated in the southern United States, is a state known for its natural beauty, rich history, and distinctive culture. Nestled between the Mississippi River to the east and the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains to the west, Arkansas offers a diverse range of landscapes, from rolling hills to fertile plains. One of the state’s most […]
As September gets underway, there’s a bunch of new projects from all over the rap map. This week, a New York rhymer drops off an appetizer for his upcoming full-course LP, a hip-hop legend releases an album that’s inspired by his never-ending hustle and an artist that’s been cosigned by Drake tests the sonic waters with […]
The fourth album from Prince, Controversy, arrived in 1981, just one year after his third album, Dirty Mind. The album peaked at no. 21 on the Billboard 200, faring better on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, landing at no. 3. It fared better in sales than its predecessor, becoming Prince’s second album to go platinum, following […]
The Recording Academy is making a grave mistake in allowing the AI-performed song “Heart On My Sleeve” to remain Grammy eligible. The song was apparently submitted for Grammy consideration by its “creator,” an anonymous social media user calling themselves Ghostwriter977. According to Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr., “I knew right away as soon as […]