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Did You Know Elvis Presley Was A Music Thief? 10 Times The “King of Rock & Roll” Stole From Black Artists

Elvis Presley’s name has been circulating the news in light of a new musical, drama film debuting this summer simply titled, Elvis. The la…

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100 DJs to Follow on Twitch: The Ultimate Guide

Since the start of Covid, the popularity of DJ streams online have caught fire, prompted by DJ D-Nice's famous live stream which garnered…

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Celebrate The Life Of Zumbi [A J.PERIOD Tribute Mix]

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Skillz Pays Tribute To Every Woman Mentioned In A Hip Hop Song on "Golden Girls" (prod. by The Roots)

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LITTLE BROTHER RETURN WITH TWO NEW SONGS AHEAD OF MADE IN DURHAM FESTIVAL

Little Brother has stirred up anticipation for the 20-year celebration of their debut album, The Listening, by releasing two new singles.…

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Navigating the Complex World of Sample Clearance: Your Guide to Music Rights and More

In the exhilarating landscape of music creation, artists often seek inspiration from existing works. This has given rise to the prominent…

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KILLER MIKE RELEASES DELUXE VERSION OF ‘MICHAEL’ ALBUM

One of the best rap albums of 2023 just got better. Killer Mike has expanded his MICHAEL album into a deluxe version, adding an additiona…

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Nas & Lil Wayne Flex Their Icon Status on New Song ‘Never Die’: Listen

Two of Billboard’s newly crowned R&B/Hip-Hop Hall of Fame recipients joined forces on Friday morning (Sept. 15), when Nas enlisted Li…

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Pete Rock Says Joint Album With Common Will Restore Feeling Of Excitement Within Hip-Hop

As Hip-Hop continues to evolve, artists and fans continue to discuss whether the genre is better or worse than the golden age of the 90s,…

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XZIBIT ON HIP-HOP: 'IT’S BECOME A MOCKERY OF ITSELF — IT’S BECOME TOO ACCESSIBLE'

Veteran MC Xzibit recently spoke about the current state of Hip-Hop at a panel discussion on Thursday (September 14) in Santa Monica, CA,…

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DOJA CAT SHARES “BALUT” SINGLE

On September 223, Doja Cat will return with her fourth studio album Scarlet. The follow-up to 2021’s Planet Her, Doja has previously state…

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Big Daddy Kane Names His Top 3 Posse Cuts

Thirty-five years ago, Marley Marl released “The Symphony.” In 1988, the Cold Chillin’ Records single became a juggernaut for the Juice Cr…

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Mark Curry Slams Diddy For Returning Artists Publishing Rights After Decrease In Value

Former Bad Boy Records rapper Mark Curry feels that Sean “Diddy” Combs’ decision to give artists back their publishing rights is too littl…

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New audio & visuals - Anthony Kannon & Frost Gamble "Cold Start"

Out today through New Dawn Records, "Cold Start" is the fourth single taken from the upcoming album release "Cautionary Tales" by Anthony Kannon and Frost Gamble, and finds the award winning Ithacan rapper in aspirational mood.Through a free flowing stream of quick fire rhymes, the desire to break free from the shackles forged by the code of the streets through the power of the pen is clear.  The optimism of…See More
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A Journey through Hip Hop, Marsh B. Takes Audiences through a Whirlwind of Emotions with New Album

‘3 AM’ is an album that features a rich blend of rhythmic tunes and relatable lyricism which will stay with listeners for after longLouisville, Kentucky —September 10th, 2023 – Showcasing a mix of Rap, R&B, and Hip Hop, Marsh B. hopes to solidify his presence in the music industry and to be recognized as a ‘real’ artist with a refreshing soundscape. Having been making music for a long time, Marsh B. is now looking forward to his hard work being recognized.Been releasing tapes since 2020,…See More
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Kool Sphere Drops New Hit Single "Resilience" Produced by Pete Rock

Step into the Authenticity of Hip-Hop's Golden Era with "Resilience" by Kool Sphere. From the streets of Queens, New York emerges Kool Sphere, with his debut single ‘Resilience’ produced by the legendary Pete Rock. Brace yourself for "Resilience," a single that's a throwback to the golden era of hip-hop, when authenticity and originality were king. Kool Sphere delivers…See More
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2023 TECHNICS DMC WORLD DJ FINALS at The Midway, San Francisco

November 3, 2023 from 8pm to 11pm
FRIDAY, NOV 3The Midway presents2023 Technics DMC World FinalsDEFENDING THEIR WORLD TITLES: K-SWIZZDJ TOPICFEATURING HEADLINERS: DILATED PEOPLES (LIVE)MIX MASTER MIKEUZINVISIBL SKRATCH PIKLZDJ QBERTD-STYLESSHORTKUTKENTAROPRIME CUTSMORE TBA@ The Midway, San Francisco 8pm >> BUY TICKETSFor Bottle Service inquires please e-mail info@themidwaysf.comFor the first ever time, the most…See More
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Una - "Alert" ft. Jeremih

Please, introduce yourself?- UNA! The meaning of my name is “The One”What got you into music and made you realize that it was your chosen path?- I’ve always had a passion for writing even long before I touch the microphone. Since I was a little girl I spent a lot of my time writing. From poems to sketching, writing has always been my truest passion which spilled over…See More
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Winter Williams Presents Instrumental Funk Session featuring 6PEACE at Ivy Room, Albany, Ca

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Soul Lounge with Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist at The Miranda

September 22, 2023 at 9:30pm to September 23, 2023 at 1:30pm
FRIDAY, SEPT 22Soul LoungeSoul, 90s R&B, Hip Hop, Afrobeatwith resident DJ Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist@ The Miranda, Oakland 9:30pm-1:30pm | 21+ | No coverSee More
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PCMG & Friends Concert During A3C Weekend Powered by Nyak Cognac

Playas Club Music Group consists of Clay James, A Pimp Named Sweet Tooth, King Elway, Young Bo, Charlise J, Pimpin Pablo, Big Smitty, and Respekk. Recently Clay James inked a deal with Dennis McKinley’s Nyak Cognac and together they’re throwing one of the biggest independent concerts of the year during A3C Weekend in Atlanta, Georgia. This concert will be on September 29th at Treehouse EAV 485 Flat Shoals Ave SE, hosted by King Fresh and DJ Siamese on the 1s and 2s. Doors open at 8pm and the…See More
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