Battle Rap or Main Mainstream Hits, Couture Can Do It All

Chad Mauli Apr 24, 2024

With her new single, “Icon,” Couture silences the doubters of her ability to switch between battle rapping and mainstream effortlessly. Home to Providence, Rhode Island, Couture came up admiring female artists that shaped the legacy of hip hop. Her ears grew infatuated with the lyricism and artform of Femcees like Lauren Hill, Missy Elliot, Remy Ma, Foxy Brown, Lil Kim, and Nikki Minaj. As fate would have it, Couture became the future of the female hip hop movement, spending countless hours defining the sharpness of her craft. Her name now…

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King Lor Rudy’s Music Is as Real as It Gets

Chad Mauli Apr 23, 2024

Seeing the sides of life often hidden from the world, King Lor Rudy speaks the real to fans wanting music authentic and inspired by life. King Lor Rudy grew up in environments that showed aspects of life many kids never had to experience. Even with struggles residing about him, one thing was certain, his passion to tell his story through music. As his life continued through the hardships of the streets, King Lor Rudy dedicated his grind to making that goal more than simply a dream. After enduring many battles,…

Rappers Who Started Their Own Weed Brands

Rappers Who Love Weed So Much They Started Their Own Weed Brands

Chad Mauli Apr 23, 2024

It is a well-established fact that hip-hop and cannabis share a lengthy and interconnected past. Since the early days of the genre, rap lyrics have incorporated mentions of marijuana, symbolizing a culture of defiance, artistic expression, and relaxation. However, this romantic involvement has expanded beyond the lyrical content, as numerous rappers are now venturing into the realm of cannabis entrepreneurship by establishing their own prosperous marijuana labels.The Cultural Connection Between Hip-Hop and CannabisThere is a correlation between rappers and weed for a reason. The hip-hop genre originated from marginalized communities…

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DUMAKA’s versatility and dedication to his legacy opens the path to success

Hulda Hicks Apr 23, 2024

Reaching for the pinnacle of his dreams, DUMAKA continues to shatter milestones on his way to becoming a successful artist. David Lee spent his early years of life growing up in the Bay Area, California where he came up around the streets, learning through his experiences as he aged. He would discover his ability behind the mic to take his experiences and weave them into dope lyrics and smooth melodies that create music like artists he aspired to reach. He would begin releasing songs of his own under his middle…

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Tay Keith Collaborates with Sexyy Red and Hints at Upcoming Joint Project

Chad Mauli Apr 23, 2024

Tay Keith and Sexyy Red have formed a dynamic partnership in the hip-hop scene, with their collaboration on the hit track "Pound Town" making waves. In a recent interview with Billboard on April 22, Keith praised Red's authenticity and raw talent, highlighting their strong bond and creative synergy. Their joint projects include popular songs like “SkeeYee,” “Bow Bow Bow (F My Baby Dad),” and “Hood Rats,” among others. Keith's involvement in Red's 2023 project, Hood Hottest Princess, further solidifies their successful collaboration. When asked about the possibility of a full-length…

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Donald Glover Collaborates with Ye and Kid Cudi in GILGA Radio Exclusive: A Preview of New Music

Chad Mauli Apr 23, 2024

Donald Glover, also known as Childish Gambino, announced his plans to retire his musical alias after releasing two more albums. One of those projects, Atavista, will be a rework of 2020’s 3.15.20, while the other will serve as the soundtrack for his upcoming film, Bando Stone & The New World. During a recent episode of his “GILGA Radio” on Instagram Live, Glover previewed new music featuring Ye and Kid Cudi. The track, speculatively titled “Say Less,” hinted at a potential Watch the Throne sequel, with Ye rapping about the new…

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Everyday Words With Completely Different Meanings In Rap

Natalia Privalova Apr 22, 2024

BARRE In hip hop, barre is a trippy cocktail of codeine cough syrup and Sprite. For twenty years, rap artists like C-Note, Jay-Z, Talib Kweli, and A$AP Mob have been spitting about “sip- sip- sipping on some sizzurp,” or barre. So, put those leg-warmers away. Related words:leandirty Sprite purple drank WOES When Drake raps “It’s prolly cause I’m from the snow, with all my woes,” he’s not complaining about having 99 problems with his snow shovel. Woes is another way of saying “friends.” Other rappers hail their “woes,” and it’s…

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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF RAVO

Natalia Privalova Apr 22, 2024

Some artists follow, and some lead, but Ravo has created a world of his own that’s steadily growing in popularity. San Francisco, CA, born and raised, Los Angeles living, Eric Ravo is a creative whose list of talents and accomplishments extend beyond most in the music industry. His takeoff to success began with his love for filmmaking. While being a student at UC Davis, his career in the film industry began taking root. He landed various internships at Warner Bros. Records in the International Marketing department, DreamWorks Animation and Nickelodeon…

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Davido Partners with UnitedMasters to Launch Nine+ Records

Chad Mauli Apr 22, 2024

Davido, the three-time Grammy-nominated Nigerian superstar and Afrobeats pioneer, has officially unveiled his newest venture, Nine+ Records, in partnership with UnitedMasters. The innovative music distribution company has been making headlines with its commitment to Africa, investing in artists, education, and technology. With this new venture, Davido will spearhead artist development, A&R, and behind-the-scenes curation, nurturing a pioneering lineup of artists under Nine+ Records. UnitedMasters has been expanding its presence in Africa, launching in Nigeria in December 2023 and hosting an all-star lineup at its annual “A Celebration of Independence” Grammy…

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Eminem’s Milestone: 16 Years Sober – Social Media’s Reaction

Chad Mauli Apr 22, 2024

Eminem, one of the highest-selling emcees of all time, celebrated his 16th year of sobriety on social media. The post received over 800,000 likes on Instagram, with fans congratulating him on his commitment to sobriety. Eminem has been open about his struggles with drug addiction and his dedication to maintaining his sobriety. Eminem's public feud with Benzino led to Coi Leray catching an unfortunate stray in his latest feature, "Doomsday, Pt. 2." The Detroit rapper took jabs at Benzino's sexuality and name-dropped his daughter, sparking controversy and criticism from fans…

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Music as a Way to Relax From Studying

Natalia Privalova Apr 21, 2024

Students often feel overwhelmed and stressed after school. Fortunately, they can listen to music to calm their thoughts and find peace in their minds. Here is how it works. Music as a Way to Relax From Studying Many people view music as a necessity. It is one of the most common ways we perceive art in modern days. Music can follow us everywhere. We listen to music on our daily commute to school, when doing homework, and before sleep. However, why do we choose music in most of those situations?…

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Can Listening to Music Improve Your Academic Performance?

Natalia Privalova Apr 21, 2024

While listening to music may sound distracting and annoying for some students, it is an effective way to stay more productive for others. Check out a few statements that will make you turn on the music right away. Can Listening to Music Improve Your Academic Performance? Studying is a complicated process that requires excellent skills, deep knowledge, experience, and motivation. Striving to succeed with the most challenging academic assignments, students have to dive into the basics of effective time management and goal orientation techniques. Additionally, it is critical to remember…

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Coachella Weekend 2: Lil Uzi Vert’s Electric Performance Sparks Social Media Buzz

Chad Mauli Apr 21, 2024

Lil Uzi Vert has been a controversial figure in the music industry since his rise to fame. Recently, during Coachella, fans had mixed reactions to his performance. Some criticized his energetic stage presence, with one fan questioning the use of a main stage spot for dancing and splits, while another fan expressed disappointment in what they perceived as lip-syncing rather than live singing. Despite the criticism, some fans appreciated his unique style and stage antics. In a separate incident at Coachella, Lil Uzi Vert was captured leaving the stage hurriedly…

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Meek Mill Recounts Car Crash Consequences

Chad Mauli Apr 21, 2024

Meek Mill, an American rapper from Philadelphia, has had a tumultuous relationship with vehicles, as evidenced by his recent tweet about a car he owned that lacked basic safety features. The car's malfunctions, which included a missing brake pedal and a malfunctioning laser sensor, caused him to crash and lose consciousness. Despite the incident, Meek Mill has continued to make headlines for his feuds with other celebrities. He recently called out his former labelmate, Wale, after the latter took pictures with a mutual friend. The feud escalated when Meek Mill…

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Why Open Back Headphones are Ideal for Sound Producers

Natalia Privalova Apr 20, 2024

As a sound producer, the importance of having high-quality headphones to achieve a perfect mix cannot be understated. The quality of your music production depends on the headphones you choose and the range and accuracy of the sound they can reproduce. This is where open back headphones come in. Step into the world of professional audio production and experience enhanced audio output with the ultimate tool for sound engineers and producers - open back headphones! Discover the unparalleled precision and accuracy of sound that only these headphones can offer. Whether…

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RARE40RM is Compton’s newest rising prodigy

Hulda Hicks Apr 20, 2024

With the release of his new EP “From The Bottom,” RARE40RM is making his presence and aim for the throne known. Compton, California born native Branden Wilson is the new artist buzzing in the industry. He goes under the moniker RARE40RM that stands as a reflection of his limitless talent and ingenuity. The now 28-year-old lyricist found his passion for hip hop after being introduced to legendary artists such as NWA, Tupac, Dr. Dre, and Nate Dogg among others. In time, he would develop a sound of his own that…

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Nicki Minaj Collaborates with Travis Scott, Chris Brown, and Sexyy Red in New “FTCU (SLEEZEMIX)” Track

Chad Mauli Apr 20, 2024

Nicki Minaj's "FTCU (Sleeze Mix)" featuring Travis Scott, Chris Brown, and Sexyy Red was released on streaming platforms at midnight on April 19, 2024. The remix features new verses from all three artists, with Brown's verse being particularly explicit. The original track appeared on Minaj's album "Pink Friday 2" and has been on the Billboard Hot 100 for 18 weeks, peaking at No. 15. The remix is expected to boost the track's chart performance. https://youtu.be/rV7zBXq5JsY Minaj and Brown have collaborated on several tracks in the past, including "Only," DJ Khaled's…

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Rick Ross, Ice Spice Back Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets’ Inspiration

Chad Mauli Apr 20, 2024

Taylor Swift's latest album, "THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT," was released at midnight on April 19, 2024. Surprisingly, Rick Ross showed his support for the project ahead of its release, praising Swift's songwriting skills and describing her song titles as "gangsta" in a tweet on April 18. This unexpected endorsement raised eyebrows among fans, with one follower even questioning if Ross is a Swiftie. Ross's endorsement of Swift's album came after Drake's release of "Push Ups," where he humorously mocked Kendrick Lamar for collaborating with Swift on the "Bad Blood (Remix)."…

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Rising International Star 17dreams Releases Debut Album ‘’Mr Nice Guy’’

Natalia Privalova Apr 19, 2024

Music that moves us comes alive in its own manner, breaking through the barrier between us and the speakers through soothing sound frequencies around us. There are no boundaries to a pulsating percussive entity like 17dreams style of music creation, In which he does effortlessly throughout his music. Soon after hitting the music scene with genre breaking singles like “Music Save Me” and “Crashed'' 17dreams has officially released his long-awaited debut album “Mr Nice Guy” The 20 year old international rising star has had his fans in a frenzy with…

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Cold Sholda fires up the industry with new album “CAESAR” in support of his New Rome Movement

Wimana Apr 19, 2024

Tired of the negativity and vanity plaguing hip hop, rapper Cold Sholda takes a stand with his new album, “CAESAR” to unite the youth towards building a New Rome. Born in the harsh upbringing of Gravesend, Brooklyn, Sebastian Zinna found a way out of the madness through his love for hip hop. Adopting the stage name, Cold Sholda he became an artist versed in the sounds of Hip Hop, boombap and traditional east coast rap. Channeling the style and artistry of lyrical prodigies like Nas, Canibus, and WU-Tang, Cold Sholda…