Music

7 New Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of March 24)

Navy Blue leads our spotlighted albums of the week. The Brooklyn rapper released his impressive return on Friday: Ways Of… Read More

March 24, 2023

JAY-Z Achieves $2.5 Billion Net Worth

In a new report, Forbes revealed that hip-hop's first billionaire, JAY-Z, now has a net worth of $2.5 billion. And… Read More

March 24, 2023

Danny Brown & JPEGMAFIA Are ‘Scaring the Hoes’ on Their New Album

Alternative rap wordsmiths Danny Brown and JPEGMAFIA have released their debut collaborative album Scaring the Hoes. Danny Brown and JPEGMAFIA… Read More

March 24, 2023

Listen to Navy Blue’s Major Label Debut, ‘Ways of Knowing’

On Thursday, Navy Blue released his Def Jam Recordings debut LP Ways of Knowing, fully produced by Budgie. Navy Blue… Read More

March 24, 2023

Raphael Saddiq to Revisit Tony! Toni! Toné! for ‘Just Me And You’ Tour

Raphael Saddiq announced that he'd revisit former trio Tony! Toni! Toné! during his 'Just Me And You' Tour this year.… Read More

March 23, 2023

Herbie Hancock, Thundercat, Kamasi Washington & More Set For Newport Jazz Festival

The 2023 Newport Jazz Festival lineup has been announced, with performers including Herbie Hancock, Thundercat, and more. The 2023 Newport… Read More

March 22, 2023

Sly Stone Announces Memoir Via Questlove’s New Publishing Imprint

Music legend Sly Stone has announced a new memoir co-authored by Ben Greenman, titled Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf… Read More

March 22, 2023

Behind the Beat: How Heatmakerz & the Diplomats Reenergized “Gangsta Music” on “Dipset Anthem”

With “Dipset Anthem”, the Diplomats created an immortal song, which restored pride in Harlem’s rap scene after years of setbacks.… Read More

March 22, 2023

After 17 Years, Zippyshare Is Going Defunct

File-sharing music website Zippyshare has announced that they'll be shutting down at the end of March after 17 years of… Read More

March 21, 2023

Rap Twitter Ranks Their Favorite “Sneak” Diss Lines in Hip-Hop History

Rap enthusiasts on Twitter are ranking their favorite sneak rap diss lines bar for bar, with songs from Drake, Jay-Z,… Read More

March 21, 2023

Ronald Isley Is Being Sued By Rudolph Isley Over The Isley Brothers Trademark

Rudolph Isley is suing Ronald Isley, over The Isley Brothers trademark, requesting a 50 percent share in the group's earnings.… Read More

March 21, 2023

Little Simz Releases New Documentary ‘On Stage Off Stage’

New Little Simz documentary On Stage Off Stage follows the UK rapper on the European leg of her Sometimes I Might Be… Read More

March 20, 2023

Mixtape Monday: Yo OG x buddy.not.bud, AJ McQueen, El Maryacho x Nowaah The Flood, O Dawg x Passport Rav + More

Yo OG x buddy.not.bud, AJ McQueen, El Maryacho x Nowaah The Flood, O Dawg x Passport Rav and more this… Read More

March 20, 2023

Killer Mike to Feature André 3000, Lil Wayne & Dave Chappelle On New Album ‘Michael’

During SXSW, Killer Mike held a listening session of his forthcoming solo album Michael, which features André 3000, Lil Wayne… Read More

March 20, 2023

8 New Albums You Should Be Listening To (March 17)

Mac Ayres, ELHAE, EST GEE, and LQ Malique released new albums that caught our attention this week. A handful of… Read More

March 17, 2023

The De La Soul Catalog is Thriving, But Where’s The “Buddy” Remix?

The revered remix for "Buddy" first appeared on the 12" vinyl release of the single in 1989 and was later… Read More

March 17, 2023