Why are they still called "MIXTAPES?"
Mixtapes evolved from DJ mix recordings in the 90s to rapper showcase tools in the 2000s. Major artists like Drake now use mixtapes to break...
Tag : hip hop
Capitol Music Group & Insurgency Music Relaunch Priority Records
Capitol Music Group partners with Insurgency Music to relaunch Priority Records, the legendary hip-hop label home to Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, and JAY Z....
Jay Z Shatters Spotify Records
Jay Z's Magna Carta Holy Grail breaks Spotify records with over 14 million first-week streams in the US, surpassing albums from Kanye West and Justin...
Bow Wow & Jermaine Dupri Celebrate Playhouse’s 4-Year Anniversary
Bow Wow and Jermaine Dupri celebrated the 4th anniversary of Hollywood's Playhouse Nightclub. The BET 106 & Park host later announced his show would focus...
Doug E. Fresh & Slick Rick: La Di Da Di
Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, and the Get Fresh Crew performed their classic hit La Di Da Di at a free summer concert in Baldwin...
DOWNLOAD THE BRAND NEW MIXTAPE FROM MISTA COMMERCIAL
Download Mista Commercial's brand new mixtape 'Hott Summa V.3' hosted by DJ Chuck T & DJ E-Sudd. Available now on multiple platforms....
Macklemore’s “Same Love” and Gay Rights
Macklemore's 'Same Love' breaks ground as a pro-LGBTQ hip hop anthem, reaching #2 on iTunes rap charts and challenging the genre's traditional stance on gay...
Don Cannon Named New Vice President of A&R for Def Jam
DJ Don Cannon has been appointed Vice President of A&R for Def Jam Records, working from Atlanta. The music executive expressed excitement about joining what...
50/50 "The 1/2 Life"
50/50 releases 'The 1/2 Life' mixtape featuring Ray Goody and Lue Chue, exploring themes of overcoming life's deadly challenges as a prelude to their upcoming...
BANKROLL “Vanilla Ice” (prod. by Tarentino)
Bankroll drops 'Vanilla Ice' produced by Tarentino from his upcoming mixtape 'Blame It On My Ambition: Self Made' hosted by DJ Scream and Trapaholics....
BANKROLL & “Vanilla Ice& ” (prod. by Tarentino)
Bankroll releases 'Vanilla Ice' produced by Tarentino from his upcoming mixtape 'Blame It On My Ambition: Self Made' hosted by DJ Scream and Trapaholics....
DJ Chuck T Renames July 4th to Independence Day
DJ Chuck T dropped seven mixtapes from Southeast independent artists on July 4th, renaming the holiday 'Independent's Day' to celebrate indie music success....
Jay-Z’s Magna Carta Holy Grail Receiving Rave Reviews
Jay-Z's Magna Carta Holy Grail receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from fans and critics despite Samsung app issues. The album showcases mature content about fatherhood, faith,...
CHILL WILL Feat. Rocko “Street Starz”
Chill Will teams up with Rocko for new track 'Street Starz' from upcoming mixtape 'I Am East Atlanta' hosted by DJ Scream, dropping July 18th....
Target Corp. Taps Josh Baze for 7/23 Release & ‘Flashlight’
Rising hip-hop star Josh Baze preps for Target exclusive re-release of debut album 'Hi-heels and Low-Lifes' on 7/23 with new single 'Flashlight'....
Heat Spinner DJs Hot Pick Mz. Nicky
Cincinnati rapper Mz. Nicky, inspired by Mia X, rises through the male-dominated hip-hop scene with hits like 'This Weekend' and 'Caked Up.'...
Bag Muzik Group Presents: YOUNG TEETEE "A1"
Young TeeTee releases new track 'A1' from Bag Muzik Group with upcoming project 'Real As It Gets' dropping soon....
J Cole Talks about KMEL Incident and more on Power 105
J Cole opens up about the controversial KMEL incident and discusses his career journey in an exclusive Power 105 interview with candid revelations....
J. Cole, Waka Flocka, Chance Ready for RapFix Live
J. Cole discusses his Born Sinner album competing with Kanye's Yeezus on MTV's RapFix Live. Waka Flocka and Chance the Rapper also appear on the...
2Pac Documentary: Seven Arts & Makaveli Partnership
Seven Arts Entertainment partners with Makaveli Music Group for new 2Pac documentary featuring 150 hours of unseen footage and 5-volume unreleased CD set....
Red Bull Sound Select Expands with Free Shows in 10 Cities
Red Bull Sound Select expands to 10 cities with free concerts featuring Erykah Badu, Juicy J, and local artists. Shows run July 26-28 across major...
Quentin Jackson
Discover Quentin Jackson's story and legacy in music. Featured in Radio Facts' 30th Anniversary Issue celebrating influential artists in R&B and Hip-Hop....
Jay-Z Does it Again
Jay-Z announced his album Magna Carta Holy Grail during NBA Finals Game 5 via Samsung commercial. First million Galaxy users get the album free July...
Starz Greenlights Original Drama Series Power from 50 Cent
Starz greenlights 'Power,' an original drama series executive produced by 50 Cent about a NYC nightclub owner living a double life as a drug kingpin....