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Saturday Night Live: Watch The Weeknd Perform “Scared to Live” & “Blinding Lights” On ‘SNL’ [Video]

Source: NBC / Getty In preparation for his upcoming project, The Weeknd stopped by Saturday Night Live this weekend to perform two songs off the album, “Scared to Live” and “Blinding Lights.” This week’s episode of the New York City staple was hosted by No Time to Die star Daniel Craig, even though the premiere of … Read moreSaturday Night Live: Watch The Weeknd Perform “Scared to Live” & “Blinding Lights” On ‘SNL’ [Video]

Pete Rock Announces New Installment of ‘Petestrumentals’

  View this post on Instagram   #Repost @realpeterock ・・・ So this is final @mononeon @darujones @officialmarcusmachado @bigyuki @jermaineholmes s/o to @DamionScott01 for the dope ass album cover smh. Drew for MARVEL may still do work for them now shit is so dope #peterockandthesoulbrothers #peterock #darujones #marcusmachado #mdrix #jermaineholmes #mononeon #bigyuki A post shared by … Read morePete Rock Announces New Installment of ‘Petestrumentals’

MC Eiht Reveals Why Tupac was Ousted from ‘Menace II Society’

Source: Youtube The late rapper was originally cast as Sharif in the Hughes Brothers’ iconic 1993 directorial debut. Talib Kweli‘s People’s Party podcast returns on Monday, featuring a career-spanning chat with MC Eiht. In a clip from their discussion, the Compton rapper recounts how The Hughes Brothers originally cast Tupac as Sharif in Menace II Society, … Read moreMC Eiht Reveals Why Tupac was Ousted from ‘Menace II Society’

Watch Kenny Beats, Alchemist, and Boldy James Make a Heater on ‘The Cave’

Source: Youtube “Making beats with you watching is one of the least comfortable things I’ve ever done.” Boldy James and Alchemist were the latest guests on Kenny Beats‘ excessively-caffeinated Youtube series, The Cave. PLAYLIST: The Round-Up: Best Songs of The Week ft. Knxwledge, Little Dragon, Megan Thee Stallion and More Fueled almost exclusively by Yerba Mates … Read moreWatch Kenny Beats, Alchemist, and Boldy James Make a Heater on ‘The Cave’

Black Thought Set to Star in Off-Broadway Play Adaptation of George Schuyler’s ‘Black No More’

Photo Credit: Vickey Ford for Okayplayer.com The Roots MC will also contribute music to John Ridley’s adaptation of the Harlem Renaissance satire. Black Thought‘s readying his off-Broadway debut. WATCH: Black Thought Spits an Impromptu Freestyle Alongside Rapsody According to a press release, The Roots frontman will star in an adaptation of George S. Schuyler’s 1931 … Read moreBlack Thought Set to Star in Off-Broadway Play Adaptation of George Schuyler’s ‘Black No More’

South Carolina Rapper Blacc Zacc Drops Debut Album ‘Carolina Narco’

Photo Credit: Interscope Records With Carolina Narco, the South Carolina rapper reintroduces himself to his fans and provides an opportunity for new listeners to get familiar with his sound. Amidst all of the music releases that arrived today, Blacc Zacc‘s debut album Carolina Narco is a surefire standout. Hailing from Columbia, South Carolina the rapper … Read moreSouth Carolina Rapper Blacc Zacc Drops Debut Album ‘Carolina Narco’

Stic.man of Dead Prez Drops ‘Workout II,’ the Sequel to His 2011 Fitness Album

The project features Styles P, Nahko Bear, and more. On Friday, Stic man of dead prez released the long-awaited sequel to his 2011 Workout album. Workout II features names like Styles P, Nahko Bear, and Stic’s oldest son TWEZO. “It’s all about putting in the work,” Stic said via press release. “Fit hop is for active listening. You don’t … Read moreStic.man of Dead Prez Drops ‘Workout II,’ the Sequel to His 2011 Fitness Album

First Look Friday: Hook is Trying to Bring “Ramble Rap” to the Forefront

Photo Credit: Crystina Bond On the first Friday of every month, we put the spotlight on one up-and-coming artist. For this month’s First Look Friday we talk with Riverside-raised rapper Hook, who rambles when she raps.  As a teenager, Hook and her sister were part of an R&B girls group based in Riverside, California called 2backwardz. Hook … Read moreFirst Look Friday: Hook is Trying to Bring “Ramble Rap” to the Forefront

CJ Fly of Pro Era Drops Debut Album ‘RUDEBWOY’ Featuring Joey Bada$$, Conway the Machine

  Photo Credit: Artist/Levi Turner Statik Selektah produced the entire project. On Friday, Pro Era‘s CJ Fly released his debut album, RUDEBWOY. Statik Selektah produced the entirety of the 13-track effort. The album comes nearly four years after his second solo mixtape, FLYTRAP. Fly contributed heavily to supergroup Beast Coast‘s Escape From New York album. Last April, he … Read moreCJ Fly of Pro Era Drops Debut Album ‘RUDEBWOY’ Featuring Joey Bada$$, Conway the Machine

Wu-Tang Clan to Release a Lullaby Cover Album as Part of Rockabye Baby! Series

  Photo by Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Vinyl copies of the album arrive on April 18, National Record Store Day. We’ve known that Wu-Tang Clan is for the children for over 20 years now. However, this coming April, they’ll release an album just for their pint-sized fans. According to Pitchfork, the group’s music will … Read moreWu-Tang Clan to Release a Lullaby Cover Album as Part of Rockabye Baby! Series

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