Ella Mai, Fridayy, Don Toliver & DJ Khaled Highlight This Week’s New Music Roundup
1. OBN Jay – Break The Chains Source:OBN Jay OBN Jay sets it off with “Break The Chains,” a raw and defiant single out now
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Aug
Beyond Instagram, Why Skipping Spotify Event Listings is a Major Miss for Hip-Hop Artists
Coyote performing at Rhyme Fest. Credit: DeeGee Jones You’ve poured your soul into the craft, your new album just dropped,
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Aug
It’s “The Beginning of the Reckoning” from Chip Fu (EP Review)
Brooklyn, New York veteran Chip Fu putting his debut solo EP up on all streaming platforms after making it exclusive to EVEN
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Aug
For Only 2 New Tracks & 7 Remixes, “The Re-Up” is Another Reminder of Why Rakim is The God MC (EP Review)
This is the 2nd EP from pioneering Long Island, New York emcee/producer Rakim. Notable for being 1/2 of the seminal golden
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Aug
”Dirtwave 3” Feels Jazzier & More Soulful Than Pro Dillinger & Futurewave’s Predecessors (Album Review)
Haverstraw, New York emcee Pro Dillinger completing the Dirtwave trilogy with his 9th LP. A member of the Umbrella collective
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Aug
”The Different Kids” Goes to Show Kwamé Hasn’t Lost a Step, First LP in Over 3 Decades (Album Review)
Queens, New York emcee, producer & singer/songwriter Kwamé making a comeback after over 3 decades with his 5th studio
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Aug
Che Noir & The Other Guys Need “No Validation” (EP Review)
Buffalo emcee/producer Che Noir staying busy with her 10th EP. Discovering her after 38 Spesh signed Che to TCF Music Group
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Aug
Timeless & Soulful: Shaboozey Teams Up With Guitarist Stephen Wilson Jr. For The End Title Song For Lionsgate’s ‘The Long Walk’
Source: Vivien Killilea / Getty Grammy nominee Shaboozey and acclaimed guitarist Stephen Wilson Jr. have joined forces on the
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Aug
Life’s Greatest Miracle Is A Second Chance: Serayah, Tyler Lepley & Phylicia Rashad Give A Modern Reimagining Of A Timeless Love Story In The Official ‘Ruth & Boaz’ Trailer
Source: Courtesy / Netflix Today (August 28th), Netflix shared the official trailer for the upcoming film Ruth &
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Aug
Westside Gunn Day is Celebrated with the Near-Perfect Drumless/Boom Bap Tape “Heels Have Eyes II” (Mixtape Review)
This is the 13th mixtape from Buffalo, New York emcee, songwriter, entrepreneur, curator & now professional wrestling
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Aug
The More, The Merrier: The Video Music Awards Add Doja Cat, Post Malone & Jelly Roll To 2025 Performers Lineup
Source: Dana Jacobs / Getty On September 7th, the MTV Video Music Awards will take place live from the UBS Arena in Elmont
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Aug
Put On: Jay ‘Jeezy’ Jenkins To Launch EDGE Energy Drink
Source: Courtesy / EDGE Grammy nominated artist, New York Times Best-Selling Author and Entrepreneur, Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins, is
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Aug
Even Robbers Get Robbed: Mark Wahlberg & LaKeith Stanfield Star In The Official Trailer For Prime Video’s ‘Play Dirty’ + First Look Images
Source: Courtesy / Prime Video Today (August 26th), Prime Video shared the trailer for their upcoming action heist film Play
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Aug
A Legacy Of Laughs & Longevity: Celebrating Keke Palmer’s 32nd Birthday With Her Most Important Roles
Source: Unique Nicole / Getty One of the most well-rounded entertainers in the industry turned 32 years old today. Continue
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Aug
Stank You Smelly Much! Big Boi & Whirlpool Collab To Give Away Washing Machines That Play ‘So Fresh, So Clean’
Source: Derek White / Getty It’s been 25 years since OutKast topped the charts with their smash hit “So Fresh, So Clean,” but
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Aug
Kyle Rapps Drops Sun Soaked Rhymes on ‘Surf Tape’, Fully Produced By Dan The Automator (EP Review)
Kyle Rapps’ new EP, Surf Tape, is a masterclass in East Coast lyricism riding a wave of West Coast production. Fully crafted
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Aug
D Smoke’s Death Row Records Debut “Wake Up Supa” Opens a Window to His Self-Awareness (Album Review)
This is the 4th studio LP & Death Row Records debut from Inglewood, California emcee/producer D Smoke. The older brother
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Aug
I’m Rich B*tch: Celebrating Dave Chappelle’s 52nd Birthday With Our Favorite Sketches From ‘Chappelle’s Show’
Source: Arturo Holmes / Getty Over the weekend (August 24th), one of the greatest comedians of all time turned 52 years ago!
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Aug
Offset, Teyana Taylor, Earl Sweatshirt & Kid Cudi Highlight This Week’s New Music Roundup
1. VisionPlay Entertainment ft. Rain 910, Cozz, Twayne Towns & Landstrip Chip – Lies That Came True Source:VisionPlay
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Aug
Between Two Languages and One Mood: Saint Jordn’s New Track “Therapy”
Saint Jordn ’s new single “Therapy” doesn’t try to sell you a version of struggle, it invites you to sit with the real thing.
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Aug
WTFGO In Politics: Social Security Checks, ‘America First’ Tests & Smithsonian Shakeup
Source: ALEX WROBLEWSKI / Getty Another week, another round of political chaos. From social security checks, an America first
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Aug