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Born into a family that has made a huge impact in the music industry, Skip Marley is demanding to make his presence known. Marley is a talented songwriter, musician and singer. His hit single, “Slow Down,” featuring the Grammy Award-winning artist H.E.R., is a collaboration made in heaven. Representing good vibes, good energy and love…

The rapper-singer and songwriter Wale visited Chicago for Black History Month at the AT&T flagship store. Wale was named “Dream In Black” 2020 Future Maker along with Clifford “T.I.” Harris and Angela Simmons. The initiative shines the light on those individuals who have added value to Black culture through their talents. Kyle Santillian of WGCI…

In celebration of Black History Month, AT&T kicked off its “Dream in Black” campaign in Detroit on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. The campaign honors leaders and trailblazers who are making Black history by shaping culture today. As a reality TV star, fitness model, fashion designer, mother, entrepreneur and the daughter of Rev. Run of the…

Drumma Boy continues to stand out as a top music producer. The Memphis native shares his thoughts on producing music for artists such as Drake, Migos, Whitney Houston, Waka Flocka and more.

The top R&B, soul and hip-hop artists took center stage at the 2019 Soul Train Awards, presented by BET. Held at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Nov. 17, the show was hosted by Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold, both co-stars on the ’90s hit show, “Martin.” Before the event, notable attendees who walked…

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…

When Rick Ross walks into a room, he commands attention without saying a word. Beyond his physical size, which earned him the moniker “Biggest Boss,” Ross knows how to make gigantic moves when it comes to business. On a cold fall evening in Atlanta, Ross sat on a stage at the Revel event space alongside…

Here’s a harsh reality as it relates to the music industry: no matter how talented one is, there will always be artists who never receive their just due. Perhaps more egregious than any other musical subgenre, this behavior runs rampant in hip-hop, where a current crop of tattoo-faced industry trolls have somehow convinced the world…

Wale recently touched on the issue of colorism in entertainment. During an episode of “The Breakfast Club,” Wale was asked if his dark complexion has prevented his success in rap. He responded by saying, “Racial ambiguity helps in anything. That’s just what it is, probably except for sports. Racial ambiguity helps at some level. Racial…

Maybe we’ve been clued in as to why Wale always seemed to silently simmer when off stage and in interviews. The Chocolate City lyricist doesn’t think his career is where it should be, and during an impromptu question-and-answer session on Twitter, he finally spewed what he’d been thinking for quite some time, if not for…

Casual listeners of artists like J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar have gotten the short-end of the stick compared to core fans with their recent albums. Recently, Cole and others have stepped away from experimentally pleasing the masses. We’ve seen an influx of artists digging deeper into themselves and their core fan-bases to get back to…

Martell recently introduced the H.O.M.E. experience at a private mansion party in the Hollywood hills. To celebrate the launch, Jhené Aiko served as host of the event which also featured celebrities such as Jamie Foxx, Wale, and Lana Del Ray to name a few. The H.O.M.E. experience featured music by today’s top hip-hop and R&B…

Hometainement has become essential to today’s party experience. To help add to the flair of social gatherings in the home, Martell has launched the H.O.M.E. (House of Martell Entertainment) experience while introducing Martell Blue Swift. To celebrate the launch, several celebrities and influencers attended an exclusive house party at an upscale mansion in the Hollywood…

Rap’s head honcho, Rick Ross has delivered his ninth album, Rather You Than Me. The album is the latest in Rozay’s impeccable catalog that spans over 10 years. Ross has been consistent with top charting hits [“Hustlin,” “Aston Martin Music,” “B.M.F.”], signed acts [Meek Mill, Wale, and Omarion], and business acumen [Wingstop, Belaire and Checkers].…

The Dallas Nicole Foundation launched Nov. 23 with a huge event at the Eastern Market Shed 3 in Detroit. The Dallas Nicole Foundation partnered with the Massive Group to present “The Edutainment Series” which featured recording artist Wale and native Detroiter T3 of Slum Village. The DNF’s mission is to positively impact the youth in…

Tonight is one of the hottest party nights of the year and this year, one of the events’ is sure to bring the entire city out. The Dallas Nicole Foundation is bringing forth a new series named Edutainment and their mission is to positively impact youth in communities that it serves by meeting youth where…

Congratulations are in order for MMG rapper Wale. The hip-hop hitmaker recently became a new father after he and his longtime girlfriend, Claudia Alexis Jourdan, welcomed their newborn daughter, Zyla, this week. And shortly after Zyla was born, Wale penned an emotional open letter for her on his Instagram page. According to reports, Zyla Moon Oluwakemi was born…

Wale visited East Chicago, Indiana, to take part in the Party in Peace Fest that was formerly known as Craze fest. Last year it was shut down by the police in Indiana because of a Chief Keef hologram. This year didn’t happen to be as dramatic. Ty Dolla Sign, Lil Uzi Vert, Young Thug and…

Rick Ross and his Maybach Music Group experienced a turbulent year that could have put an end to a less impactful crew. Rap beefs, legal issues, and a bit of internal strife often overshadowed the music. However, Rick Ross and MMG are looking to prove that their crew remains strong and have yet to allow…