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Big Sean’s ‘Precision’ Release Sparks Fan Debate on Timing

Chad Mauli Mar 24, 2024

On Friday, March 22, Big Sean unveiled his latest track, "Precision," inspired by Three 6 Mafia. The accompanying visual showcases the Detroit-born rapper in various settings, including a scene where he is connected to a hyperbolic chamber reminiscent of "Dragon Ball Z," symbolizing his two-year hiatus from solo music releases. https://youtu.be/DBfpm5FrsHI https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4vz_vwPNRr/ Despite his break to recharge and embrace fatherhood, Big Sean returned with full force. In "Precision," he confidently raps, "I studied the target/ I’m never gonna miss it/ I call that precision." https://youtu.be/N9bKBAA22Go Earlier in the week, he…

Systovis, an Artist Whose Music Can Change the World

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Systovis, an Artist Whose Music Can Change the World

Chad Mauli Mar 24, 2024

Systovis is not only versatile as an artist, but the message in his music serves the purpose of enlightening the world for the better. Born and raised in St. Louis, MO, Jacob Osseck is the one-of-a-kind artist that goes under the moniker, Systovis aka Stovey. Influenced by distinctive artists like Yelawolf and Rittz, he has developed his craft to a level of audible perfection that makes quality music over any genre he touches. Whether edgy rhyme schemes, interstellar bars, varying flows, or R&B smoothness, Systovis has the versatility to captivate…

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How 10 Artists Received Their Rap Monikers

Natalia Privalova Mar 23, 2024

1. Busta Rhymes - Chuck D dubbed his Long Island protege after Oklahoma college football star Buster Rhymes. 2. C-Bo - Short for “Cowboy.” 3. DMX - New York's top rap dawg originally built his rep on his Yonkers home turfas a human beat box, taking his name as a funky homosapien answer to the classic DMX beat making drum machine—much like Just-Ice's mid-'80s beat-box sidekick, “Cool” DMX. Wow, what a coincidence! 4. E-40 - Named for his ability to drink four to ɹve 40 oz. bottles of malt liquor…

The Final Hours of Proof

Chad Mauli Mar 23, 2024

April 10th 2006, DeShaun Dupree Holton, known as the Detroit hip-hop legend Proof and founder of the iconic rap collective D-12 was out for a night of fun as he was accustomed to https://youtu.be/W_4IViBAvWs (1:32-1:49) https://youtu.be/W_4IViBAvWs (2:10-2:29) Old habits die hard and Proof had the most respect for the city that raised him. His patriotism was bar non and that resulted in him staying close to the neighbourhood even if he was now a star and could have moved to a safer location and distance himself from dangerous company and…

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Midwest artist Real Deal Wit It shares inspiring musical journey with ever-widening global fanbase

Natalia Privalova Mar 23, 2024

AKRON, OH – To understand the music and talent of Midwest artist Real Deal Wit It, you have to understand where he comes from. Living in the streets of Akron, Ohio is already a rough starting place, and it’s easy to see how this young man might be led to a life of drugs and violence. By the age of 14 he was in-and-out of juvenile prison while dodging life-or-death situations on the streets. But through it all, music was his escape and became sources of refuge for him, and ultimately…

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Tyla’s Debut Album: A Collaborative Masterpiece with Gunna, Tems, and Travis Scott

Chad Mauli Mar 23, 2024

Tyla unveiled her debut album, TYLA, on March 22, featuring a total of 14 tracks. The album includes her hit song “Water” along with collaborations with Travis Scott, Tems, Gunna, Skillibeng, and Becky G. Notable tracks on the project are “Truth or Dare,” “On and On,” “Butterflies,” and her 2022 single “To Last.” Tyla also released the music video for “ART,” which has garnered nearly 500,000 views on YouTube. The standout single from the album, “Water,” reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned Tyla her first Grammy…

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Keith Lee Commends Cardi B Following Their Viral Food Critiques: “Authenticity Shines Through”

Chad Mauli Mar 23, 2024

Keith Lee recently shared insights into his collaboration with Cardi B after their popular food reviews went viral. The duo recently came together to sample Easy Street Burgers and Buldak ramen noodles from Samyang Foods in LA. During a TikTok Live session, Keith Lee expressed his admiration for Cardi B, stating, “I don’t think I can even have a conversation without saying Cardi B one of them. From the bottom of my heart, she’s one of them.” He also recounted their first in-person meeting, where Cardi B warmly interacted with…

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Exclusive interview with rapper Ljak

Natalia Privalova Mar 22, 2024

Today we had an exclusive chance to interview Ljak: Who do people say you sound like? People say I sound like Tupac, J. Cole, or Eminem. I think they say so because of my delivery and how I manage what I say. What’s your best advice for handling criticism?The best thing I can say for handling criticism is to love it.I love criticism. 95% of our existence is made up of criticism. The best advice about handling criticism I can give is, whether positive or negative, take it all as…

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Star-Studded Lineup Announced for Milwaukee’s 2024 Summerfest

Chad Mauli Mar 22, 2024

Today, on March 21, Summerfest unveiled the complete lineup for its highly anticipated 2024 festival. The event, spanning multiple weekends, will feature a stellar array of performers including Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Yachty, JID, Rico Nasty, Key Glock, Jamila Woods, Ken Carson, K Camp, Certified Trapper, Lil Tecca, Bryson Tiller, BigXthaPlug, Mariah the Scientist, and DC The Don. Tickets for Summerfest are currently on sale through the festival's official website, offering single-day general admission passes starting at $28. Milwaukee World Festival Inc. CEO Sarah Pancheri expressed excitement about the festival's…

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The Final Hours of Soulja Slim

Chad Mauli Mar 22, 2024

November 26th 2003, the city of New Orleans would be shaken by a disaster they never believed was possible. It was the day they would lose one of their very own, the legend and city Icon, James Tapp known globally by his alias Soulja Slim. On the morning of November 26th 2003, Soulja Slim, as his mother recalled, was in an especially good mood. His music career was flourishing, he was taking over the airwaves, his name was reaching into the highest hierarchy of the music industry, it was his…

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Aries Singers Embodying the Fire Sign

Chad Mauli Mar 22, 2024

Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, spans from March 21 to April 19, marking the beginning of the astrological year with a surge of energy and initiative. Individuals born under this sign are often characterized by their leadership qualities, enthusiasm, and pioneering spirit, which drive them to explore new horizons. The attributes of the fire sign harmonize naturally with the evolution and expression found in R&B music, a genre known for its emotional depth, innovation, and personal touch. Rooted in themes of love, struggle, and self-discovery, R&B provides a…

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Prince Lit Seeks To Elevate, Educate, and Emanate God’s Will With His Latest Single, “WI-FI”

Wimana Mar 22, 2024

“As Christians, we must learn to live in the world, but be not a part of it,” words of lyrical rapper Prince Lit that inspired his single, “Wi-Fi.” Coming out of Colorado, gifted rapper Prince Lit has been grinding to solidify his place in hip-hop. His mother was a poetess, and this talent for wordplay and rhyming sprouted in him at the young age of 6. Those poems did more than feed his love for lyricism, they became an outlet for his life, and at his lowest, was what he…

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Danish Devise Releases New Song “Serve ’em Up”

Marty McFly Mar 21, 2024

Danish Devise talks about her struggles in the music industry. “People have come to me as if they wanted to collab, but they really wanted me to sign over the rights to my music through their crafty contracts.” Truth be told, Danish Devise is a talent without a team, and this puts her at a disadvantage. It makes her more susceptible to being taken advantage of by people who want results without putting in any real work. “Good thing I like to read. So I read the contracts,” Danish explains.…

The Final Hours of Lil Marc

The Final Hours of Lil Marc

Chad Mauli Mar 21, 2024

January 12th 2011, the life of a Chicago native and rapper by the name of Marc Campbell aka Lil Marc changed forever. https://youtu.be/NwoaIY0V38E (3:01-3:28) https://youtu.be/S0Y5Xe-abqQ https://youtu.be/s3L6EOtbsPo (0:35-0:54) https://youtu.be/s3L6EOtbsPo (0:55-1:10) https://youtu.be/6yKc6R9r-9c (6:12-6:41) https://youtu.be/xQ68P8p8Ef4 (0:07-0:11) https://youtu.be/Kts2w2yEBVI (3:14-3:20) https://youtu.be/6Et5xR12nCY (0:53-1:00) https://youtu.be/80bXMp96xrw (0:16-0:22) https://youtu.be/ktXp8NLJgXo (1:14-1:27) https://youtu.be/b2zQiycsHM0 (2:10-2:20) https://youtu.be/huA_DL0-RyU (2:20-2:23) https://www.reddit.com/r/Chiraqology/comments/oliu8p/lil_durk_sneak_dissing_lil_marc/ It was the day that he lost his brother Shondale Gregory aka Tooka to the violent streak of gang feuds in the city https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/police-boy-16-killed-in-possible-gang-related-shooting/ (0:00-0:17) The turf rivalry was only on the incline with every murder that occurred. The anger and pain that triggered…

Quavo's The Rocket Foundation Launches $100,000 Grant Program for Gun Violence Prevention in Atlanta

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Quavo’s The Rocket Foundation Launches $100,000 Grant Program for Gun Violence Prevention in Atlanta

Chad Mauli Mar 21, 2024

Quavo introduced the SPARK Grants initiative today, March 20, in partnership with The Rocket Foundation, aiming to assist organizations combatting gun violence in Atlanta, GA. Established by the Migos artist after the tragic shooting of Takeoff in 2022, the SPARK Grants program will allocate $10,000 to each of 10 organizations, totaling $100,000 to bolster prevention efforts. In a statement, Quavo expressed his gratitude, stating, "I am honored to launch this grant program to honor Take and the countless families affected by gun violence. There is significant work underway in ATL,…

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Megan Thee Stallion Unveils “Hot Girl Summer Tour” Schedule with GloRilla as Special Guest

Chad Mauli Mar 21, 2024

Megan Thee Stallion has officially unveiled the dates for her highly anticipated "Hot Girl Summer Tour" on March 20. The tour is set to kick off on May 14 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with GloRilla as the supporting act. Following the opening show, the tour will stop in various cities across the United States, including Chicago, Detroit, New York, Philadelphia, Memphis, Atlanta, Houston, and more. The European leg of the tour will commence on July 4 in Glasgow, with stops in Manchester, Paris, Amsterdam, Dublin, and London,…

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Travis Ford drops “Where I come from” EP

Hulda Hicks Mar 21, 2024

Travis Ford is a new hot Los Angeles artist signed to Royalty Records. He just dropped “Where I come from” EP and dropping “Hood with Palm treez in it” EP this end of June 2020. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_qT686g5PF/ Travis is a very hard working and very talented artist from the east of Southern California, with features from Compton, CA artist Compton Av, Slim 400 and hosted the top artist Jadakiss “Hood wit palm treez in it”. If you want heat fire universal music that’s very dope, go stream “Where I come from”…

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Henry Awad: Entrepreneur, Music Producer, Record Label Owner, and Global Music Sensation

Wimana Mar 20, 2024

When it comes to a multifaceted skill set, Henry Awad is at the peak of worldwide impact, talent, and business acumen. 25-year-old Henry Awad is the Chile native with roots growing in Los Angeles. To say he is highly skilled doesn’t begin to dissect the layers of talent in his arsenal. Not only is he a master of various instruments, but his knowledge of multiple languages has made him a prime collaborator for English and Spanish artists. Combined with his skills as a music producer, Henry Awad has been privy…

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AGON IS BACK
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My Queen

Hulda Hicks Mar 20, 2024

February 10, 2022 - Agon is making big plans to release a handful of fantastic new singles, each combining his love of modern rap and old-school hip-hop, with his genuine blend of inspirational songwriting. One of his upcoming tracks, My Queen, is going to be yet another remarkable example of how Agon always sets the bar higher, aiming not only to entertain his fans, but also to inspire them and to motivate them with his positive message. The new release is going to be a step forward for the artist,…

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#NewVideo Billionaire Buck (@comptonsbuck) – Good Day / CO Starring James Brock

Natalia Privalova Mar 19, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xkzlrlk6Er0 Still putting the finishing touches on "Billions" Billionaire Buck (@ComptonsBuck) In his latest visual throws a few bars and punchlines that The Money Team can respect. ft. cameos by well-known boxer James "Baby Tyson" Brock and Marcus or Brandon Watson of "The Sam Watson Twins". the #BILLIONAIRE is having a "Good Day" so press play and bob & weave then holla at Buck IG: @billionaire_buck_ or Twitter: @comptonsbuck https://www.instagram.com/p/ByOhrf3ggZs/ https://twitter.com/ComptonsBuck