His discography comes packaged with numbers penned for Jennifer Lopez, The Backstreet Boys, Brandy and Tamar Braxton.
Today, Tiyon Christian continues to step into his own light with his new release ‘Tres Love’.
Ready to hear what the R&B bop-baker has in store for his fans?
Mahershala Ali made his way to ‘GQ‘ this month to scorch its pages with a summery spread.
I think African-Americans have a very convoluted relationship with patriotism. The fact is, we essentially were the abused child. We still love the parent, but you can’t overlook the fact that we have a very convoluted relationship with the parent. I absolutely love this country, but like so many people have some real questions and concerns about how things have gone down over the years and where we’re at. And that’s from a place of love, because I want the country to be what it says it is on paper.
There, he offered thoughts on race relations, his long and hard-fought rise to Hollywood fame, faith and much much more.
I think I identify with characters who have to make themselves smaller. Because that’s been my experience, as a large black man, to make people feel safer. Just because I always found”—he pauses again; he is exceedingly precise—“witnessing other people’s discomfort made me uncomfortable. And at the end of the day, it’s a lot of b.s., too. Sometimes you gotta be like, ‘Eff that.
The rapper Young Thug has caused confusion and ruffled feathers after he stepped forward to claim that he is the new Tupac.
His new album ‘Beautiful Thugger Girls’ was released on Tupac’s birthday (June 16th) because…
I dropped E.B.B.T.G on 2PAC’S bday because I’m the #newPAC
I feel like I am the thug he didn’t get to become #SoImGoinFinishWhatHeStarted??— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) June 18, 2017
His claim was met insults thrown at him by Hip-Hop’s crowd.
Boy shut yo nail polish wearin ass up
— KD (@K_Dreamz_) June 18, 2017
??♀️ This be that bullshit that make you wanna cuss on Sunday.
If you don't get yo' disrespectful jegging wearing ass….— Tee Marie Hanible (@TheRealTeeMarie) June 18, 2017
— Lil Mayo (@BallSoHard_65) June 18, 2017
In today’s hyper-visual age, there’s a necessity for rising stars to be multi-hyphenate; to be more than just one thing.
This is a memo rapper EROCK is well acquainted with.
Making a name for himself as a model, the Brooklyn bred talent (real name Shawn Sutton) has featured in runway and print campaigns for the likes of Tommy Hilfiger, Ted Baker, Givenchy, Target, and Macy’s. He’s also appeared in music videos for Beyonce (‘Run The World’) and Kelly Rowland (‘Motivation’).
Now, he’s stepping into the spotlight as an artist.
Having cultivated his own unique take on Hip-Hop, EROCK has sewn together a new mixtape christened ’16.’
Speaking on the inspiration for his 16-track set, he says:
“It is my hope to inspire the black youth with dreams whether they be hoop ones or rap ones. Even the nerdy awkward kid that gets picked on. I want to encourage them, not to limit themselves, or give up on success. Always going hard for what you believe in and empowering others to believe. From the projects of your city to Beverly Hills, never lose sight of your goals. Always strive for a way out, even in the face of adversity.”
Take a listen below, where a free download and video for ‘April 16’ also await…
After helping himself to a critically acclaimed comeback with ‘Let Me Help You,’ R&B singer Mario continues his quest for a Hot 100 resurgence with the deeply personal number, ‘Pain is the New Pleasure.’
Taking to Billboard recently to dish on the new single, the crooner shared:
“The song deals with my thoughts and feelings towards self-sabotage, self-love and the experience in relation to the material world we live in. The song is really about finding true happiness and I feel like that’s something that can only come from within. The record represents finding that space where you choose to finally love yourself and choose to make better decisions.”
The Pham produced tune comes as the latest from his newly titled forthcoming fifth album, ‘Cosmo 17.’ Get into it below:
If folk thought Remy Ma and Nicki Minaj‘s beef was coming off the cooker anytime soon – think again.
Last night the ladies performed at Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash and ensured to bash each other during and after the event.
Taking to Instagram Live following her performance (during which she threw shots at her rival), Remy poked fun at Onika again. She heavily implied that the leader of the Barbz had influenced odd security measures to ensure she and Remy never crossed paths.
Peep the clip and caption below…
Everybody knows I’m still on papers & I really be on some chill sh*t; perhaps that’s why b*tches out here “FRAUDing” ??♀️#WhyYouFrontingLikeYouDidSomething #YouWaitedTilHoursAfteriLeft #LikeUAlwaysDo #StopMentioningFelonsTilThatALLEDGEDPedophileGetOfTrial #NoFraudsFlopped #DrakeDidntLaughHePutHisHeadDownInTheVideo #TheRestOfThe3PackFromParisFloppedToo #WhyEveryTimeIExposeYouYouLeaveTheCountry ? #WhyDoYouHaveOnAFurInJune ? #InAtlanta ?#NobodyThinkingBoutYou #AndIMeanNOBODY #YouMadLonely #GetOverIt #SHETHER #???? #JustTakeTheL #WhatASoreLoser?#AreYouDumb #RemyMa #RemyMafia
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Beyond throwing shots with a performance of ‘No Frauds,’ Minaj didn’t directly respond.
She did however, “LIKE” the following tweets on Twitter..
Fiona really be “addressing” stuff because she’s deadass mad. Nicki just be doing it to poke fun and torture her. ??
— Bella ♥ (@MzBellaBarbie) June 18, 2017
complete the look for only $10! get in quick before it sells out. pic.twitter.com/86On540kA9
— PRICE (@iFeelFreedxm) June 18, 2017
Do not take your foot of her neck!Keep torturing her. This shit is killing her ? @NICKIMINAJ
— Kyn ? (@kyndall_kashme) June 18, 2017
SHE TURNED OFF HER COMMENTS???IM SCREAMING #AGrownAssManShouldNotBeThisPressed pic.twitter.com/A6PpALwIBo
— Ida Minaj? (@nickixonxfleek) June 18, 2017
#NoFraudsSoldMoreThanYourAlbumTho pic.twitter.com/IGXaom3Py4
— Bruce (@watchinpitfalls) June 18, 2017
“And then she came on stage and the crowd started rapping her tracks against me. I mean she tryna stop my bag again. Time to go live on IG” pic.twitter.com/EaVzPca6dl
— angel™ (@ehiroman) June 18, 2017
They’re like I shouldn’t “refer to a black woman like that” bitch her black ass shouldn’t of said all that nasty shit about nicki minaj foh
— Bruce (@watchinpitfalls) June 18, 2017
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To keep it 100, the ladies are doing just as much as the other to keep the flames of fury ablaze.
It certainly makes for an entertaining watch. Although, we are scratching our heads as to whether there’s a winner. Because everyone is coming across petty.
American Pop culture, as we all know, permeates attitudes, ideas and beliefs in nations near and far from U.S. borders.
One of these is Nigeria, home to the thriving Nollywood film industry. In the 90s and early 00s, the industry’s film pulled from hit soaps akin to ‘Sunset Beach‘ and ‘Day of our Lives’ to present its audiences with tales of love, lies, deceit and magic realism.
In the mid 00s, it pulled from one of Pop’s biggest “rivalries” to create one of its highest-selling releases to date.
Meet ‘Beyonce vs Rihanna‘ below…
The movie is loosely based on the singers’ supposed rivalry and sees the Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari portray “Beyonce”.
Quite interestingly, she would go on to star in several movies as characters loosely based on the Beyonce story.
Watch below…
It’s here!
DJ Khaled has hatched the video for ‘Wild Thoughts’ – his hotly anticipated collaboration with Rihanna and Bryson Tiller.
The flavorsome offering is the latest taste of the hitmaker’s 10th studio album ‘Grateful’ – due via Epic Records / Roc Nation on June 23rd.
Khaled co-produced the cut, which samples Santana‘s smash ‘Maria,’ with PARTYNEXTDOOR.
Really though, what are you waiting for? Watch the video for ‘Wild Thoughts,’ directed by Colin Tilley, below…
We like.
With the the names involved, the natural expectation is for a club banger. But this bop bangs in its own way.
The production is lush and the sample was used to exquisite effect. Cute visual too.
It’s not as “instant” as fans of all involved likely anticipated and does sound distinctly “third / fourth single” (which it actually is). But, nonetheless, it’s still radio friendly and could make some noise on the charts.
Jay Z made history tonight when he became the first rapper ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame.
Interestingly, the media mogul was not in attendance at the taping of the event (fuelling rumors about the birth of he and Beyonce‘s twins), however he did take to social media to salute all who’ve inspired him.
Renown for shunning social media, Jigga definitely made his rare appearance resonate.
See who he tipped his hat to below…
Thank you to all the people that have inspired me . Rakim KANE KRS chuck cube Jaz Em Andre Nas big PAC cole kendrick chance jayE ..wait,
— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017
Lauryn Nicki lite latifah common ye drake and meek . Run caz LL chainz cam tip (both of them) thought pharaoh , face . De la . Ice T. Wait
— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017
G Rap .Mel . Kurupt . Lox. X . Q. Ab lupe. Mos. Foxy. Boss . Ross. Quavo Future Travis too many fuck this. All you!T grizzley song best out
— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017
Shit did I say redman ? Ghost and Rae . Wu tang I beat Genius in a rap battle I think ha . Busta (him too) Treach . Thug . B a rapper too!
— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017
Shit …Wayne , Juve BG Nipsey . Kim . Slaughterhouse (yes mouse too ha) Folarin MC eiht . Short . 40 . Mac dre this shit hard .Never mind
— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017
Somebody find that reply I just hit please . I’m new on this . Anyway salute to anybody who made a song to feed their family or just vent .
— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017
Thank you, this way
— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017
Fuck ..50 cent big L sho ag nice and smooth Joe and pun . diggable butterfly esp…beanie young chris freeway SP okay for real this time .
— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017
Fuck haa. Naw for real .Pastor Jeezy my partner . Okay I’m done . I’m deleting this app in the morning . Shit is impossible to get right.
— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017
I promise I’m not drunk . Lord Pusha . Carti (Magnolia incredible)ASAP Sean P , Mobb , cudi . Tyler , earl, Snoop!!( almost played myself)
— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017
And the greatest rapper of all time OBAMA . Thank you 44 https://t.co/CueS0BynCj
— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017
Wait . Slick fucking Rick . Pimp C and bun . Wow . I just realized how many fresh people the culture has . Big Sean . Sauce money .
— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017
Too many ..Fab , black people really magic . Mac Miller nice too though .
— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017
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If you think your eyes are deceiving you, think again. Zendaya has indeed landed on the cover of Vogue Magazine.
The 20-year-old singer/actress looks breathtaking a-front of the July 2017 issue of the fashion bible – and pairs the image with an equally engaging interview feature.
Peep this excerpt on how she had been making moves behind the scenes – dating back to her Disney Channel days:
“I got in a room with the heads of Disney Channel,” Zendaya says, recounting a meeting that took place four years ago, when she was sixteen. By this time she had already completed her first Disney show, Shake It Up, in which she costarred as an aspiring dancer alongside Bella Thorne. For her to sign on to K.C. Undercover, she decided, Disney would need to meet demands. First they would need to make her a producer. Next she objected to the show’s title, which at the time was Super Awesome Katy. “I was like, ‘The title is whack. That’s gonna change.’ ” She then rejected her character’s name (“Do I look like a Katy to you?”) and insisted that the show feature a family of color.
There were other conditions: “I wanted to make sure that she wasn’t good at singing or acting or dancing. That she wasn’t artistically inclined. I didn’t want them to all of a sudden be like, ‘Oh, yeah, and then she sings this episode!’ No. She can’t dance; she can’t sing. She can’t do that stuff. There are other things that a girl can be.” Zendaya issued some final requirements: “I want her to be martial arts–trained. I want her to be able to do everything that a guy can do. I want her to be just as smart as everybody else. I want her to be a brainiac. I want her to be able to think on her feet. But I also want her to be socially awkward, not a cool kid. I want her to be normal with an extraordinary life.”
In using her leverage to seize control in this manner, Ajamu says, “she broke all the rules.” To Zendaya, it was a no-brainer. “A lot of people don’t realize their power,” she says. “I have so many friends who say yes to everything or feel like they can’t stand up for themselves in a situation.” She is now pounding a fist on the dining table at Soho House. “No: You have the power.”
After such a huge look, here’s hoping she can leverage this to benefit her music and acting careers.
Presently, she skews more “it girl” than anything else. We do know she has talent beyond that, so fingers crossed this allows her to showcase that on a grander scale.
Cop a gander of the ‘Girls Trip’ cast!
Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett, Regina Hall, and Tiffany Haddish serve up a collective slay a-front of Essence Magazine‘s July 2017 issue.
The feature forms part of a clever synchronization, given that the movie chronicles the ladies hilarious journey to the 2017 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans – which takes place in “real life” next month.
Ahead of its big screen arrival, the film’s stars all posed it up for individual covers. Check them out below…
‘Girls Trip’ hits theaters July 21st.
The wait for Tinashe‘s much delayed sophomore album has been anything but a ‘Joyride’ for fans of the singer.
Talk of the set’s arrival dates back to 2015. Yet, what has followed has been a succession of “lead” singles that have ultimately led to incessant push-backs. So much so that its current status is quite the conundrum.
However, in a new interview with The Guardian, the ‘Flame’ belter provided an update. One we’re not sure will be entirely thrilling for fans but is an update nonetheless.
She told the British publication:
“Things haven’t always gone according to my original plan, but that’s life, and things change.”
It’s not like it’s sitting in a vault locked up, it’s always getting better and improving. I plan on doing a solid few more months recording then hopefully getting it out this year.”
She also addressed rampant rumors that Rihanna had pouched the actual track ‘Joyride’ in the midst of the delays. Interestingly she verified the speculation. She said:
Yeah, that’s true. But I don’t know if it was personally Rihanna, like, ‘I’m taking that from Tinashe.’ I don’t think that’s how it worked. But it’s back now.”
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It’s unfortunate that there still seems to be so much uncertainty surrounding the set.
Without being privy to the specifics of the drama, our primary observation is the lack of consistency in the sound of the songs released thus far.
Indeed, when listening to tracks such as ‘Super Love’ and ‘Flame,’ it appears the “plan” is to birth music’s next big “Pop girl.”
Yet, when sandwiching edgier, left-leaning offerings such as ‘Party Favors’ and the ‘Nightride’ mixtape between her Pop-ier releases, it becomes quite confusing to ascertain what her core proposition is.
Sure she’s incredibly versatile, but at such an early stage of her career that can actually be problematic in that it makes it hard to package her in a way that is both consistent and palatable to her eventual audience.
And while some will argue about the unfairness of artists being “boxed” or confined to lanes, the harsh reality is that that is quite literally “how it is” for the vast majority. Unfortunately.
Hopefully, Tinashe and her team hone in on the best positioning for her, stick to it, and achieve the success her talent deserves.
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