by Jonathan P-Wright | Oct 21, 2022 | Latest, Music News, New Music Alert |
There is a shift in hip hop’s dominance, according to Akon. As recently as last week, Konvict Muzik’s owner stated that the South is no longer in charge and no longer calling the shots in the music industry.
Akon said during an appearance on the ”Big Homies House” podcast that Atlanta, for sure, has been a driving force in hip hop, but the true dominating force in this genre has to be Canada, he said. Continuing, he went on to say that they were dominating the music industry. You have The Weeknd, you have Justin Bieber, and they have Drake, Tory Lanez, and Others.
As far as the Black mecca of the South is concerned, the entrepreneur said it is not all lost. The city that represents some of hip hop’s biggest figures has a significant cultural influence that cannot be ignored.
My point is not about influence, but rather from a business perspective. Atlanta has a huge influence because everything those guys in Canada are is a product of this city. Don’t get that twisted. Akon said Atlanta was the place where urban music was born.
At the beginning of the new millennium, Atlanta took over the hip hip music scene. In spite of the fact that the South had been established in the industry since its early days, it was only after artists like Outkast and Goodie Mob made it known that the region had something to say that it became recognized globally as the new center for hip-hop music.
According to him, During the time of Lil Jon and JD introducing the 808 to the world, Atlanta changed how people perceived hip hop. When Atlanta came, it brought culture. They brought color, style, fashion, and influence. Before it was New York and then California, but now it’s Atlanta that brings culture.
by Enaysha Thompson | Oct 5, 2022 | Latest, Music News, New Music Alert |
A new EP was released by Dess Dior over the weekend titled Raw EP. There are eight tracks on this project, and it contains no additional features, allowing her talent to take center stage. In preparation for her upcoming album, the Georgia-based artist released the singles “Rich and Raw” and “It B**ch (Freestyle).” This record sets the tone for her upcoming album with her bars about keeping it real:
As of 2020, Dess Dior has released music for the first time. During that time, she released a number of singles, such as “Rich B**ch” and “No Hook” also the Definition of Dess EP. She has also contributed guest vocals to tracks such as “Gold Digger” with Kidd Kenn and “Cap Ain’t Nothing” with Karlae.
As part of an interview she conducted earlier this year, Dior provided an update on how her journey as an artist is going. The experience of seeing how far I’ve come and all the hard work paying off is an eye-opening one for me,” she said. “Atlanta had a big influence on my music. As a result, I became more motivated as an artist. After seeing everyone’s drive and hustle around me, I had no option but to work harder.”
by Tanyette McCoy Davis | Aug 26, 2022 | Latest, Music News, New Music Alert |
There is always a point at which all good things in life must eventually come to an end, no matter what their aspect may be. It is fair to say that during the course of a career spanning more than 25 years, R&B sensation Tank has produced some timeless recordings and vibes. In the end, the Milwaukee talent will be remembered as one of the best ever to have made it to the top. The male R&B genre has benefited greatly from him. After losing his hearing in his right ear in 2021, Tank has decided to retire from the gaming industry. I hope he is able to continue contributing music for years to come. Earlier today, he released his last album, R&B Money, to the public (Aug 19).
In addition to being a bittersweet moment for most of us, being able to watch Tank’s career blossom over the years is a real honor. It also just so happens that he dropped this album at the best possible time. Social media has become a national topic of discussion after Diddy kicked it off. The question that he posed in a tweet earlier this week was, “Who killed R&B? The question led to many debates with varying answers and reasoning. Essentially, this was the type of alley-oop Tank needed to prove that R&B is far from dead.
Tank explained in a statement what motivated him to record his final album: “ R&B Money represents a labor of love I’ve put into the genre of R&B. That’s who I am! ” he declared. “My life wouldn’t be the same without artists such as Marvin Gaye, Teddy Pendergrass, Keith Sweat, Al Green, and all the fans who keep me motivated to make music. It was imperative to me that this album was a tribute to my influences and my development as an artist, and I think that’s exactly what this record represents.”
by Derrick T Lewis | Jul 22, 2022 | Latest, Music News, New Music Alert |
Two years have passed since Megan Thee Stallion released her debut studio album Good News, which featured 17 songs and features by City Girls, DaBaby, Lil Durk, Popcaan, SZA, Big Sean, Beyoncé, 2 Chainz, and Young Thug. After 100,000 first-week album equivalents were sold, Good News peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 – Meg also achieved Platinum status for the album.
There has been an influx of releases from the Houston talent since then, including the mixtape Something For The Hotties, as well as loose cuts such as “Sweetest Pie” and “Plan B.” Other songs she has appeared on include Ariana Grande “34+35 (Remix),” Lil Nas X “DOLLA SIGN SLIME,” Juicy J “SHE GON POP IT,” Maroon 5 “Beautiful Mistakes,” Lil Baby “On Me (Remix),” Bankroll Freddie “Pop It,” DJ Khaled “I DID IT,” DJ Snake “SG,” and Shenseea “Lick.”
A new single from Megan Thee Stallion, “Pressurelicious,” has arrived (July 21), featuring Future and the kind of confident, adult-themed topic matter that these two are known for (“I am stomping on hoes so hard, I’m knocking them out like Mario tokens”). The track is expected to dominate both the radio airwaves and club dance floors as with previous releases.
The VR music tour “Enter Thee Hottieverse,” created in collaboration with AmazeVR, has been in theaters for several months. Quest 2 headsets were used for the virtual event, which allowed attendees to watch Megan perform in real time. Additionally, they had the opportunity to enjoy Megan’s music videos and interact with other local fans. If you are interested in participating in the futuristic event in your area, you can find upcoming dates here.
by Samantha J Rice | Jun 22, 2022 | Latest, Music News, New Music Alert |
In addition to dropping dope vibes for his fans, G Perico continues to release music. Perico’s latest is “That’s My Dawg,” a Latin-influenced tune produced by Trunx about the unconditional love Perico has for his homies:
In addition to his previously released singles, G Perico has already delivered a number of top-notch tracks this year, such as “Bacc 2 The Blocc” featuring Curren$y and “Half A Bird” featuring Dave East . Aside from the Tango EP, he also released the eight-track Tango EP, featuring a collaboration with BlocBoi Fame, as well as the standout tracks “INNERPRIZE RAP” and “Hurricane.”
Since G Perico parted ways with Roc Nation, he’s released more than a dozen albums under his own label Innerprize. There have been many top tier releases in the past year, such as Welcome to the Land, No Love In LA, and Play 2 Win. According to an interview he conducted with Home Grown Radio, he mentioned these reasons as to why partnering up with Roc Nation made sense at the time.
“I was independent when I walked in. Afterwards, I did my deal, and I think that was the right decision for me. I would probably be burned out right now if I hadn’t done that. As a result, I got to know people, and I formed relationships with Emery, Jay Brown … that’s family.”
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