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On this day in 1990, DJ Eric B. and Hip Hop’s ultimate microphone fiend, Rakim, released their third studio album, Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em. Widely regarded as one of the culture’s most revered Five Mic classics, the album’s production was initially led by the late, great Paul C. Following his tragic death, the project was completed by his protégé Large Professor. Though neither received official production credit on the album, their impact helped shape one of the defining records of the Golden Era. The title track, Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em, reaffirmed Rakim’s dominance on the mic, silencing critics hoping…

The New York Knicks celebrated winning the NBA Championship with a huge ticker-tape parade that featured participation from several rappers today.On Thursday (June 18), the Knicks’ Parade of Champions rolled through NYC. Starting in Bowling Green in downtown Manhattan at 10 a.m, the procession then moved up Broadway until it reached City Hall, where the championship ceremony is held.Hip-hop was well represented in the parade. One of the floats in the caravan featured Fat Joe, Wu-Tang Clan, Fabolous, Mobb Deep’s Havoc, M.O.P., Remy Ma, Q-Tip, Ja Rule, The LOX and Yung Miami. Fat Joe and Remy Ma performed their hit…

What made me you want to become a musician? For me music always been an outlet of expressing your try inner self expressing what you been through what you’ve done or what you will do or just simply creating art taking someone life or you life and creating a story. Bone thugs and harmony definitely had and influence on me and a legendary group from my Hood named L.O.H. My brother and I used to beat on the table with pencils and rap and record on a tape recorder we was the start of bloodline. I was just talented at…

Chris Brown is back with more. The Grammy-winning R&B star has released BROWN (The Chocolate Edition), the deluxe version of his 12th album, via RCA Records. The Chocolate Edition contains 10 additional tracks, bringing the total to 37. The new batch of tracks features collaborations with Tyga, Ty Dolla $ign and Wizkid. The standard edition of BROWN was released May 8, three days after the singer’s 37th birthday. It debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart and No. 7 on the Billboard 200. Upon the album’s release, ten tracks debuted on Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs chart, including…

LA STAGIONE DECISIVA has been released, a new work by the italian singer-songwriter Marco De Luca, his fourth after STANZE REMOTE in 2006, Due in 2008 and Canzoni inedite in 20012, the album is composed of eight tracks, three songs namely VIDEOSPAZZATURA, IL MOSTRO and UN UOMO GENTILE taken from the repertoire of his group Sine with which he played until 2000, revisited and rearranged in line with the sound of the other five unreleased songs. LA STAGIONE DECISIVA differs from his other works for a greater use of keyboards present in all the songs and for a more psychedelic…

GRAMMY-nominated multiplatinum star Rod Wave is hitting the road for his biggest headlining tour to date. The artist has announced the 25-city Don’t Look Down Tour, which will bring his acclaimed live show to arenas across North America this fall. Produced by Mainstay Touring, the trek launches on September 12 in Philadelphia and will travel through major markets including Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, Detroit, Brooklyn, Chicago, Charlotte, Ft. Lauderdale, and Atlanta before concluding on November 18 in Atlanta. Joining Rod Wave on the entire run will be special guest FRIDAYY. Tickets will first be available through presales beginning June 23,…

ICY V draws directly from the experiences of growing up in this West Texas city, where a love for music and authentic storytelling shaped his path as an emerging hip-hop artist. “I’m from San Angelo, Texas,” ICY V said. “Growing up, I always loved music — not just listening to it, but understanding how artists expressed themselves through it. Being surrounded by different styles and personalities inspired me to eventually start creating music of my own. My environment taught me to be authentic and tell my story through my music.” His early inspirations included J. Cole, CalenRaps and DEEP$IDE, along…

In this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Rough’ category, we would like to introduce you to upcoming artist Kojo Kay and his brand new EP titled THIS DOESN’T FEEL GOOD BEING STUCK HERE IN THE SAME SPOT 🙁. There are projects that simply collect songs together, and then there are projects that feel like chapters torn from a personal journal. With THIS DOESN’T FEEL GOOD BEING STUCK HERE IN THE SAME SPOT 🙁, Vancouver artist and producer Koja Kay delivers the latter; an emotionally rich, sonically adventurous EP that serves as both a compelling standalone release and an…

Glenn Lewis is back in full form. The Canadian R&B singer has released his first album in over a decade, Overture, via Reimagery Inc. The 16-track set, all written by Lewis, was preceded by the singles “Past Tense,” “G.Y.A.M.L (My Love)” and “Impressions.” The album features production by Seige Monstracity, Jason Harrow, Joel Chambers, Cobaine Ivory, John Fellner, Tink and more. Across the album’s tracks, Lewis explores nuanced themes surrounding the different forms of love: romantic, familial, and most importantly, self-love. “The title Overture felt right because, traditionally, an overture introduces everything that is about to unfold. In many ways,…

As New York City celebrates the Knicks’ historic championship parade today, multi-platinum selling recording artist Cory Gunz and NBA legend, entertainer and recording artist Shaquille O’Neal are adding to the citywide celebration with their new anthem, “Champions.” Produced by Brooklyn producer Asethic Hamilton, “Champions” is a bold, celebratory record rooted in New York pride, basketball history and the energy of a city finally getting its long-awaited victory moment. Released as the Knicks take over Lower Manhattan for their championship parade, the track captures the emotion, excitement and cultural weight of a win that has the entire city outside. The record brings together Cory Gunz’s elite lyricism and Shaquille…