by Derrick T Lewis | Dec 20, 2022 | Latest, Music News, New Music Alert |
There is just a few days left until Christmas. Sevyn Streeter and many artists are sending out holiday songs and projects to help get people into the holiday spirit by sharing their holiday music. In an effort to get in on the holiday spirit, Sevyn Streeter was kind enough to unveil her take on Nat King Cole’s beloved classic from years ago, “The Christmas Song.” While the songstress delivers the lyrics to the original tune, she adds her own special twist to the instrumental to make it her own:
There was an album by Sevyn Streeter named Drunken Wordz Sober Thoughtz that was released back in 2021. There were 15 tracks on the EP, as well as appearances by names such as BIA, Dominic Scott, A$AP Ferg, Chris Brown, and Lucky Daye. Then, a short while after, she released a deluxe version of her album, which added five new tracks to the original album.
It was my pleasure to catch up with the singer of “Before I Do” who was in attendance at the 2022 Summit x AT&T last month, during which she shared her most valuable advice for the aspiring artists who attend events such as these. “Be who you are. Enjoy your time. Don’t confine yourself to a single type of thinking,” she said to me. As far as I’m concerned, this is the most significant piece of advice that I would give an aspiring artist at this time. An idea is always a sign that you have a purpose for creating it. Don’t let anyone stop you from being creative, and do not let anything stop you from creating.”
by Fabiola Noel | Dec 19, 2022 | Latest, Music News, New Music Alert |
There has been no shortage of tracks released by Jay Critch in 2022, as the rapper has been consistently serving fans with a steady stream of loose favorites, including “Sade,” “Close To Me / Active,” “Anyday,” “Lefty,” “At My Worst” that features Rich The Kid, as well as the most recent, “Up All Night.” On the weekend, Jay Critch added to his growing list with the release of his latest drop, “Cheating (Freestyle).” Over a bass-driven instrumental, he raps about staying real, no matter what:
Last year, “Dreams In A Wraith” rapper Fivio Foreign released Critch Tape, a 23-track LP featuring Lil Tjay, Fivio Foreign, and Drakeo The Ruler. He has consistently maintained his fan base with a number of releases over the past few years, which include “Click It,” “Spin No Blocks,” “Stamped,” “Deadline” that features Prince Swanny, “Gifted,” as well as his collaborative effort with Harry Fraud, “Born With It.”
Jay Critch revealed in a recent interview that he is a man of many words. However, he is one of the most valuable and reliable people to get advice from, regardless of where they come from in their career. “When it comes to Fab, I consider him my big brother,” he explained. “I will follow Fab and French Montana’s example when I become an OG in the game. They both get along well with young artists. They show love to young artists and they’re always there to be a big brother in this. The moment I met Fab, he showed me love, and I always appreciated that. Basically, what I have learned from them has been how to move in and out of s**t.”
by Fabiola Noel | Dec 13, 2022 | Latest, Social Justice, Worldwide News |
Jaylen Smith graduated high school in May 2022, and he’s now employed. At only 18 years old, his new job will be to serve as the mayor of his hometown, Earle, Arkansas, making him the youngest Black mayor in America. Jaylen Smith has already made history as the youngest person ever elected to public office in Earle, Arkansas. He’s determined to use his new platform to improve the lives of everyone in his town.
Mayor Smith will be responsible for leading his community and making decisions that will impact the lives of its residents. He’ll have to hit the ground running and learn quickly, but he has the support of his community behind him. Serving as mayor is a big responsibility, but Smith is up for the challenge. “I’m just excited to get started and to show everyone what we can do,” he says.
In Earle, Jaylen Smith will be responsible for overseeing the city’s budget, working with the city council to pass laws and ordinances, and representing the city at public events. Smith’s election is a historic moment not only for Arkansas, but for the entire country. His election proves that young people can make a difference in their communities, and that they have the power to create change.
So far, Smith has been well-received by his constituents, who say they’re excited to see what he can do for their town. “He’s exactly what this town needs right now,” one resident said. “I think he’s going to do great things for us.” We wish Mayor Smith all the best as he begins this new chapter in his life.
by Jesse Swindell | Dec 8, 2022 | Latest, Social Justice |
Yesterday, local Maryland news station WLBT 3 shared that a Black Starbucks customer recently went through a troubling situation while visiting the popular coffee chain. Monique Pugh, was waiting for her coffee at a Starbucks when she noticed the word “monkey” written on her cup. She said that she asked the barista why her drink had that word on it, and the employee explained that it was because her name is Monique.
Monique said that she was immediately upset and felt disrespected by the barista who had written the word on her cup. She confronted the employee, who reportedly responded by saying that “monkey” is a common nickname for people with names like Monique. Starbucks has since issued an apology to Monique and has suspended the employee involved. They are also investigating the incident to make sure that something like this doesn’t happen again in the future. The customer said she is still considering whether or not to pursue legal action against Starbucks
Hopefully, this latest incident will prompt Starbucks to take even stronger action to ensure that all of its customers feel safe and respected when they visit one of its. This is just one example of the racism that Black people face on a daily basis. It’s sad that in 2022, we’re still having to deal with such blatant disregard and disrespect. Hopefully, incidents like these will help to show people that change is still needed in our society.
by Tanyette McCoy Davis | Dec 7, 2022 | Latest, Music News, New Music Alert |
Quando Rondo and NBA YoungBoy teamed up last month to collaborate on a track and video titled “Give Me A Sign”, which received a positive reception worldwide. On Tuesday (Nov. 22), Quando Rondo and NBA YoungBoy decided to circle back and provide fans with another collaboration, entitled “It’s On.” This brand-new track is the latest offering from their highly anticipated 3860 joint project, which is expected to be out in the next few weeks. In the beginning of the song, Rondo comes in hot with his opening lyrics that set the tone for the whole song:
It has been reported that during the course of 2022, Quando Rondo was treating fans to plenty of free drops, including “Dead Wrong,” “Jakiyah,” “War Baby,” and “24,” all of which were dedicated to the late Kobe Bryant, the legendary basketball player.
In related news, YoungBoy released a statement a few weeks ago informing the public that he had signed a record deal with Motown Records. As part of his contract with Atlantic Records, The Last Slimeto album was his last release under that label. In terms of chart placement, the album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, featuring Rod Wave, Kehlani, and Quavo. Furthermore, there was an impressive line-up of standout singles on The Last Slimeto as well, including “Mr. Grim Reaper,” “I Got The Bag,” and “I Hate YoungBoy.”
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