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We are back at it again with another New Music Friday, featuring a balanced list of albums and singles that caught our attention. Among them are undeniable efforts by one of North Carolina’s most celebrated songstresses, a necessary New Orleans reunion and introspective spit from one of D.C.’s finest. Enjoy and let us know if…

Since taking over as editor-in-chief at Marvel, Alex Alonso has made no qualms about integrating his love for hip-hop into the brand. Thus far, Alonso has given a number of classic hip-hop albums the Marvel treatment such as 50 Cent’s Get Rich Or Die Tryin’, Eric B. & Rakim’s Paid In Full, Nas’ Illmatic, Wu-Tang…

Curren$y recently kicked of his “Pilot Talk 3” tour at the Masquerade in Atlanta. The New Orleans-bred rapper was joined on stage by O.G. Maco, Killer Mike and his Jet Life crew. Curren$y is in the midst of promoting his upcoming album, Pilot Talk 3, which is scheduled to be released on April 4. But the album…

Indie favorite Curren$y returns with a follow up to his popular Saturday Night Car Tunes mixtape. Much like its predecessor, More Saturday Night Car Tunes is one big cruise music session. As he says on the intro “This’ll get you where you gotta go. This’ll get you to work. This’ll get you to the…

Hip-hop stars Big Sean and Curren$y left the stage smoking at the 1896 in Brooklyn at the Coors Axis showcase

Compton rapper Game recruiting some hip-hop heavyweights for his new message track “Don’t Shoot.” The song was released online August 27 and features Diddy, Rick Ross, Curren$y, Wale, R&B supergroup TGT, DJ Khaled, Swizz Beatz, Fabolous and more rapping about the conflict in Ferguson, Miss. and the shooting of 18 year old Mike Brown by Ofc. Darren Wilson.

Rappers Big Sean and Curren$y performed live at the Coors Light Axis concert event, held at The 1896 in Brooklyn, New York. Coors Light Axis is an all new destination where music and passion connect, created to give consumers an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at some of the most popular names in music. Take a look at a few photos…

Big Sean and Curren$y hosted Coors Axis in Brooklyn, New York, an event showcase that highlighted the careers of these two hip-hop stars in an intimate setting for fans and media. With lines around the block, Sean and Curren$y gave attendees a chance to experience their live performances up close and personal, with free beer…

At The 1896 in Brooklyn, New York, hip-hop fans got to see two of the best in the game, live and direct, when rappers Big Sean and Curren$y took the stage at Coors Light Axis. Axis is a new music platform that offers fans an opportunity to get an in-depth look at these two artists.…

Shante Anthony Franklin, otherwise know as Curren$y will be making his way to Chicago on Thursday to perform at Metro. The New Orleans native with smooth delivery is focused on a lyrical devotion to the truth and authenticity in his music. Known for his signature #jetlife mantra, the plan is to continue allowing him to be himself…

Photo provided by Jerry White of WhyCauseICan.com As the crowd enjoyed performances from BMI‘s talented independent artists, much of the crowd was waiting on clouds for the New Orleans rapper to take the stage. Curren$y, who has always moved on his own time, has a large underground following in Atlanta, that packed out King Plow’s…

Atlanta’s music enthusiasts were treated to BMI’s 15th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase, held April 11 at Terminal West. The showcase, hosted by G.O.O.D. Music ingénue Teyana Taylor, featured Warner Bros. Records’ Curren$y and a surprise appearance by Cinematic/Def Jam Records’ recording artist Big K.R.I.T. Attendees included rapper Young Jeezy, Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’s Stevie…

Hampton University’s 2012 Homecoming week, “A Pirate’s Festival,” is scheduled for Oct. 25 – Oct. 28. Several events are planned, including the Miss Hampton University Coronation, a gospel concert and the football game, which is against Savannah State in Armstrong Stadium. Click here to see details of the full line-up: http://news.hamptonu.edu/release/Hampton-University-Homecoming-2012 Featured is a list…

Curren$y‘s much-anticipated album, The Stoned Immaculate, consists of airy, whimsical and smooth tunes under vivid rhymes by the ‘Jet Life’ pilot himself. This album is a smoker’s paradise, with star- studded features from artists such as Marsha Ambrosius, Wale, 2 Chainz, Estelle, Pharrell, and of course Wiz Khalifa. Curren$y‘s relaxed and confident demeanor is reflected in The Stoned…

Name: “Big Daddie THE Definition DJ” Location: Dallas-Fort Worth Most Recent Mixtape: Party Life Volume#1 How long have you been a deejay? I have loved music forever and was introduced to the art of deejaying during the summer of 1986. Describe your deejaying style. I adjust my DJ style based on the needs of my clients but I…