Welcome to Dreamville. In the wake of NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan’s 3 billion sale of the Charlotte Hornets, J.Cole has acquired a share of the franchise. On Friday (Jun. 2), Jordan sold a majority of his stake, which he has owned for over a decade, to a group including the multi-platinum and Grammy-nominated […]
Video: Curren$y, Jermaine Dupri “Essence Fest”
Clear the road. Curren$y and Jermaine Dupri are the life of the party for their “Essence Fest”, the first music video off their recent album, For Motivational Use Only Vol. 1. Directed by Rick Nyce, Spitta Andretti and JD turn up in New Orleans from bending corners on Canal Street in a green Chevy to […]
Video: Dave East “Rich Problems”
Son of a rich! It is more money and more problems for Dave East on the Harlem rapper’s new single, “Rich Problems”. During a trip out in Abu Dhabi, East opens up on the struggles from the less fortunate and the downfalls of fame. “Thаt Ноllуwооd ѕhit / І trіеd іt whеn І gоt іnvіtеd […]
The Pretenders – “I Think About You Daily” (Feat. Jonny Greenwood)
Later this year, Chrissie Hynde’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll institution the Pretenders will release the new album Relentless. We’ve already posted first single “Let The Sun Come In,” and now the band has shared the song’s grand closing track, which features some help from an unexpected collaborator. The regretful ballad “I Think About You Daily” […]
Video: Lupe Fiasco “Checkin”
Mic check. With more new music in the horizon, Lupe Fiasco taps in with the animated visual to his new single,”Checkin”. Over his boisterous production with just a touch of auto-tune, the Windy City lyricist switches up his style and showcases his diverse delivery and various flows. “I’m a star, I wish on myself / […]
Video: Tech N9ne Ft. RMR “Father Fig Ya (Food For Thought)”
Daddy knows best. Tech N9ne’s dropping gems on his new single, “Father Fig Ya (Food For Thought)” featuring RMR. In the accompanying video, the Strange Music MC and the masked-rapper share some advice for those going through tough times from a a stage during a sold-out performance to outside the packed venue with fans. “No […]
Bonnaroo Attendees Are Making Accidental 911 Calls With iPhone’s Crash Feature
This year’s Bonnaroo festival kicked off last night, and apparently people were going off too hard to Zeds Dead or whatever. In previous years, this wouldn’t have been a problem. But Apple recently launched its crash detection feature in iPhones and Apple Watches. Last fall, Apple introduced the new feature, which is intended to alert […]
Video: Gunna “back to the moon”
Don’t do what I do. Fresh off the release of his a Gift & a Curse album, Gunna jets off into outer space for his “back to the moon” video. From a pasture to walking along the moon, the Atlanta rapper opens up on former associates and moving forward. “You get caught, gotta know how […]
Video: Gucci Mane Ft. Lil Baby “Bluffin”
Burrr! Gucci Mane and Lil Baby are calling out the fakes with their latest collaboration, “Bluffin”, which debuts alongside its music video. Directed by Jerry Productions, the iced-out rappers flex on the phonies, the online trolls, and their oppositions from their high-rise suite in Las Vegas. “Delete shit, I don’t post, I can’t show them […]
KennyHoopla & Travis Barker – “SABOTAGE//”
Pop-punk/indie rock/hip-hop solo act KennyHoopla is following up 2021’s Travis Barker-produced Survivors Guilt: The Mixtape with another Barker-produced effort, the Blink And You’ll Miss It EP. Ahead of the project’s release next month, he’s shared a hard-charging new single called “SABOTAGE//,” which reminds me a bit of his recent collaborators Bloc Party. KennyHoopla’s “SABOTAGE//” is […]