The saga continues. Russ reups the second installment of his Chomp series with his Chomp 2.5. On this time around, the Atlanta-based artist picks up the mic and unleashes a batch of six rhyme-heavy and solo tracks. Russ handles the production on the “Wicked” opening track before segueing into the Statik Selektah-produced “Blow The Whistle”. […]
Album: Vado ‘V-Day 4’
Happy V-Day. Everyday is Vado Day. Such is the case on the fourth installment of Vado’s V-Day series. On this time around, the Harlem rapper packages 13 tracks featuring the previously released “So Kate“, as well as “V-Day”, “Narcissist”, “Tea Room”, and “Deep Sacrifices”, which he ushers his release day with its video. As far […]
Album: Chinx ‘CR7’
Long live Chinx. Chinx’s legacy continues on the seventh installment of his Cocaine Riot series. In celebration of the 8th anniversary of his passing, the late rapper’s estate releases a surprise posthumous album from the Far Rockaway, Queens legend. CR7 features 12 tracks “Die For Love”, “A.S.A.P.”, “Man I Tell Ya”, “Don’t Take It Personal”, […]
EP: Casey Veggies ‘Ten Toes Down’
Gs up, ten toes down. Casey Veggies and production duo Mike & Keys, also known as The Futuristiks, connect on their collaborative EP, Ten Toes Down. Co-produced by Money Mike and J-Keys, among others, Casey Veggies releases five new cuts beginning with the title-track “Ten Toes Down” featuring MyGuyMars and “Fear God Not Them” with […]
Country Star Jimmie Allen Sued For Sexual Abuse And Assault By Former Manager
Warning: The following story contains descriptions of sexual abuse. Jimmie Allen, one of the breakout country stars of the last few years, has been sued by his former manager for assault and sexual abuse. Variety reports that a former member of Allen’s management team is suing him for an alleged pattern of abuse over a […]
Obongjayar – “Just Cool”
Last year, the London-based Nigerian musician Obongjayar released his debut album, Some Nights I Dream Of Doors, which arrived after a few years worth of EPs and high-profile collaborations. Today, he’s back with “Just Cool,” his first new track since that album’s release a year ago, which promises to be the first in a series […]
Big Bliss – “Tether”
Last fall the darkly melodious post-punk band Big Bliss released “Sleep Paralysis,” the lead single from their new album Vital Return. They’ve since announced an Aug. 18 release date for the album and shared its opening track, “A Seat At The Table.” Today they’re back with new single “Tether,” another winner from what is looking […]
Janelle Monáe – “Lipstick Lover”
Janelle Monaé feels like more of a movie star than a pop star at this point, but their track record in pop music remains spectacular. They’ll add to it this summer with The Age Of Pleasure, their first album since 2018’s Dirty Computer. It opens with Monáe’s recent single “Float” and also features “Lipstick Lover,” […]
The Top One-Hit Wonders Of The ’80s Will Take You Back
While the 1970s was filled with disco and glam rock, the ’80s ushered in an era of catchy pop tunes, synthesizer beats, and new wave songs. With so many new sounds to play around with there were a ton of bands who made it big with one song only to never be heard from again […]
Video: Janelle Monae “Lipstick Lover”
Janelle Monae puckers up and gets nasty on her island-tinged single, “Lipstick Lover”. Along with the release, the highly-provocative clip, directed by herself and Alan Ferguson, finds Janelle getting naughty at an outdoor pool gathering full of women. “I like lipstick on my neck / Leave a sticky hickey in a place I won’t forget,” […]