Questlove Of The Roots Talks Mental Health, Touring With Red Hot Chili Peppers, Race, J Dilla + More On The Trap Set Podcast
The Trap Set podcast – hosted and co-produced by recording artist, composer and producer Joe Wong – recently returned after a hiatus with Episode 301 featuring musician, Academy Award-winning filmmaker, author and entrepreneur Questlove. Throughout the 90-minute episode which Questlove notes is “the best, most open interview I’ve ever given in my life,” Wong and […]
Doja Cat Reflects On Musical Journey In New Audible Original, ‘Origins’ Joining Billie Eilish, Camilo, Koffee, Tobe Nwigwe, Flying Lotus, King Princess & Mickey Guyton + More
Audible, Inc., the leading creator, and provider of premium audio storytelling, recently released a new original series that furthers their dedication to music storytelling and compliments their acclaimed Words + Music catalog, which now features over thirty volumes. Produced by Fresh Produce Media, Origins is an eight-part audio experience featuring boundary-breaking musicians in their most intimate […]
South African Singer Lloyiso Drops New Single “Let Me Love You Now” Via Universal Music Group South Africa/Republic Records
Emerging as an international phenomenon, South African singer and songwriter Lloyiso shares a new single entitled “Let Me Love You Now” today via Universal Music Group South Africa/Republic Records. The track opens with sparse piano and a sparkling emotionally charged verse from Lloyiso. Right away, he tenderly assures, “You’re perfect to me.” The delicate hum gives way to a swaggering bass-boosted crescendo as […]
Westside Gunn Drops New Music Video “Peppas” Featuring Black Star Via Griselda Records / EMPIRE
Westside Gunn just dropped his new Daily Gems-directed music video “Peppas” featuring Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli of Black Star from his latest album 10. Westside Gunn’s 10 features appearances and production from A$AP Rocky, Run The Jewels, Black Star, Ghostface, Raekwon, Busta Rhymes, DJ Drama, Benny The Butcher, Conway The Machine, Stove God Cooks, Armani Caesar, Rome Streetz, Jay Worthy, and others. Check out the latest video, “Peppas”, from Westside Gunn & Black Star below:
Bust Rhymes Previews Upcoming “Live Life” Single From Spliff Star a/k/a Mr. Lewis Featuring Smoova Blast
Busta Rhymes recently dropped a new EP entitled The Fuse Is Lit featuring Big Daddy Kane, Conway the Machine, DJ Marley Marl, Focus…, and Swizz Beatz via The Conglomerate Entertainment, Inc. / EMPIRE. Hot on the heels of the release of The Fuse Is Lit EP, Busta Rhymes has announced a new upcoming single from Spliff Star, a/k/a/ Mr. Lewis, entitled “Live Life” featuring Smoova Blast and produced by The Brooklyn Club. […]
DMC Drops “Me And My Microphone” Featuring Chuck D, Ice-T & DJ Jazzy Jeff (Prod. Bumpy Knuckles)
Legendary and pioneering emcee DMC, one-third of the pioneering & legendary hip-hop group Run-DMC, just dropped a new single entitled “Me and My Microphone” featuring Chuck D of Public Enemy, west coast OG Ice-T & the legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff of DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, with production handled by Bumpy Knuckles aka Freddie Foxxx. The song was originally released at the New You Comic-Con, […]
Trevor Noah hosts Black Theater Night for Broadway’s “A Strange Loop”
Last night Trevor Noah, comedian, author, and acclaimed host of The Daily Show hosted a “Black Theater Night” for the Tony-winning Best Musical A Strange Loop, complete with a hilarious and insightful cast talkback. The event was open to all theater lovers but offered a special invitation to Black theatergoers. Playwright, Composer, and Lyricist Michael R. Jackson, creator […]
Virginia Artist FNF Chop Shares Track & Video For “Danger” Via RCA Records
Richmond, VA rapper FNF Chop shares his new track and video for “Danger” via RCA Records. This new song is aggressive and gritty, staying in the signature style of FNF Chop’s music. FNF Chop made his label debut with EP No Way Out. The EP features singles “One Two” featuring YungManny, “Best Friend” featuring North Carolina rapper Stunna 4 Vegas, and his […]
Dae One Drops “XCVI Universe” Compilation Album Featuring Noni Picasso, Mac Doe, Jah Kang, Smokey Lane, Rapper Big Pooh, Danny Atoms, Apryl Paige + More
Dae One, the multi-faceted producer for Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Jay Rock, SZA, Paul Wall, and others recently dropped the 16-track XCVI Universe album featuring Noni Picasso, Mac Doe, Jah Kang, Smokey Lane, Rapper Big Pooh, Danny Atoms, Apryl Paige, and others. Preceding the release, Dae one released the Ac3 Beats-produced lead single “I Don’t” with South Central, Los Angeles artist Mac […]
Tech N9ne Releases Official Music Video For “Still Right Here” Featuring Simeon, Garrett Raff & X-Raided From ‘Asin9ne’ Album
Last year, Strange Music founder/artist Tech N9ne dropped the 17-track Asin9ne album featuring Lil Wayne, Shao Dow, Mumu Fresh, Snow The Product, Russ, E-40, X-Raided, Navé Monjo, with the most surprising and eyebrow-raising feature coming from wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson appearing on the Seven-produced single, “Face Off” with Joey Cool and King Iso, and Tech N9ne. Today (November 30), Tech N9ne revisits the Asin9ne album and drops the official music video for ItsNicklus & Freek van Workum-produced song “Still […]