Lil Yachty, Zaytoven Collaborate with Unknown Rappers, Producers
In a bit of good news for aspiring rappers, artists Lil Yachty, Zaytoven, and AXE Body Spray have recently launched a two part contest which will give up-and-comers a chance. Continue reading
Spotify, Live Nation Add Dates For RapCaviar Live
Spotify continues to expand its live concert initiatives. The streamer and Live Nation Urban have announced new dates for their RapCaviar concert series in Toronto, ON and Dallas, TX. The. Continue reading
Mac Miller Dead At Just 26, Watch His Final Performance [VIDEO]
Respected Rapper Mac Miller has been found dead at his home in Los Angeles. He was 26. According to TMZ, Miller was found around 12 pm on Friday after authorities. Continue reading
Kobalt’s AWAL Inks Little Simz And Her Label AGE 101
Kobalt's recording arm AWAL has announced a global partnership deal with the hot UK hip hop artist Little Simz and her label, AGE 101. The company previously worked together for. Continue reading
Emo Rap, Genius and Google: Bright Spot In Dark Places
In this piece, the team at Chartmetric explore the recent meteoric rise in popularity of emo rap, and how a number of male rappers in an often machismo laden field. Continue reading
Kanye West Tweet Leads To Class Action Lawsuit
A Kanye West tweet has led to a class action lawsuit. In February, 2016, West tweeted that his album Life of Pablo would be available on Tidal, and “never never never”. Continue reading
Spotify Responds To Nicki Minaj’s Accusations
Tweeting that Spotify "took away my promotion," Nicki Minaj lashed out after her new album "Queen" failed to debut at #1. Minaj also called out Drake and Travis Scott during an epic series. Continue reading
Proof The Album Is Almost Dead
The traditional album format has long been suspected to be floundering for relevance, and Bobby Owsinski here highlights why the less than stellar 'sales' of Drake's #1 album Scorpion represent. Continue reading
Pitchfork Launches Dedicated Hip Hop Vertical
Pitchfork today debuted a new section dedicated to of hip-hop. “Levels," the first new section to launch on Pitchfork since “The Pitch” debuted in 2013, hopes to be "the essential. Continue reading
