Common’s New Album “A Beautiful Revolution – Pt.1” Is Indeed A Beautiful Contribution To 2020 (@common)

This past Friday one of hip-hop’s most thoughtful MC, Common, released his new album, which is titled “A Beautiful Revolution – Pt.1.” As he has been doing for years, the Chicago native shows up whenever their is turmoil and unrest and offers us some common sense reasoning to hopefully get us back on track.

Though there is a black love song on the project, the album is mostly all about alot of the chaos we see taking place in the divided States of America right now. There are two noteworthy collaborations done with Black Thought and Lenny Kravitz respectively; as well as several tracks featuring with PJ.

Click here to listen and download “A Beautiful Revolution – Pt.1” from Apple Music.

New Hip-Hop Video: Rapsody – 12 Problems (@rapsody)

In mid September Jamla Records’ leading lady, Rapsody, released “12 Problems,” a song that tackles the issue of police brutality in a unique way. As Americans are now getting ready to vote in their general election on November 3rd, Rapsody and her team have decided that now is the time to share the official visual for the track.

Click here or on the image above to watch the video and if you are in the United Sates and you are able to, make sure you VOTE!

Offset, Alicia Keys & Others Confirmed For ‘Every Vote Counts’ Televised Event This Thursday!

On Thursday, October 29th at 9 PM ET/PT, Live Nation in collaboration with Global Citizen will host a nationally televised and live-stream event, called ‘Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy.’ The program, which is dedicated to getting all Americans to vote in the upcoming presidential election, will air on the CBS Television Network, as well as via CBS All Access. Additionally, the special will also be available via the following platforms: iHeartMedia radio stations and app, Apple Music, Apple TV App, Amazon Music, Twitch, NowThis, YouTube, Twitter, TIDAL and Facebook, with more platforms to be announced.

Viewers will be treated to a star studded lineup! ‘Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy‘ is being hosted by Alicia Keys, America Ferrera, and Kerry Washington, with appearances from Amy Schumer, Chris Rock, Cobie Smulders, Coldplay, Condoleezza Rice, Eva Longoria, Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Clarkson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Natalie Portman, Shaquille O’Neal, Tan France, Wilmer Valderrama and more. Confirmed performers are Alicia Keys, Dan + Shay, Offset and Shawn Mendes.

Here Are The Winners From The 2020 BET Hip-Hop Awards

The 15th annual BET Hip-Hop Awards took place on Tuesday, October 27th. The event featured performances from 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Lil Baby, Burna Boy and others. Below is a list of all the winners in their respective categories.

Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
Megan Thee Stallion

Best Hip-Hop Video
Future feat. Drake, “Life Is Good”

Song of the Year
“The Box” (Roddy Ricch) Produced by 30 Roc & DatBoiSqueeze

Hip-Hop Album of the Year
Roddy Ricch, Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial

Best Collaboration
Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyoncé, “Savage” (Remix)

Best Duo or Group
Chris Brown and Young Thug

Best New Hip-Hop Artist
Pop Smoke

Best Live Performer
Travis Scott

Lyricist of the Year
Rapsody

Video Director of The year
Teyana “Spike Tee” Taylor

DJ of the Year
D-Nice

Producer of the Year
Hit-Boy

Hustler of the Year
Megan Thee Stallion

Best Hip-Hop Platform
The Joe Budden Podcast

Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse
Beyoncé, “Savage” (Remix) (Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyoncé)

Impact Track
Lil Baby, “The Bigger Picture”

Best International Flow
Stormzy (U.K.)

Jeezy Releases New Song & Video “Back” (@Jeezy)

A few days ago Atlanta MC Jeezy released a new song – accompanied by some visuals – titled “Back.” The record, which is a collaboration done with Yo Gotti, is on the YJ Music label, under exclusive license to Def Jam Recordings.

Click here or on the image above to watch the video and remember to like, comment and share.

Nas Drops Another Video From His “King’s Disease” Album (@Nas)

Replace Me,” arguably one of the hottest tracks on Nas‘ “King’s Disease” album, now has some visuals. The official video premiered on the Mass Appeal channel a few hours ago and it is as smooth as the song itself. As “Replace Me” is collaboration done with Don Toliver and Big Sean, both men are also featured in the clip.

Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.

Save Our Stages Virtual Festival Kicks Off Today! (@nivassoc)

Starting today – Friday, October 16th – through Sunday, October 18th, The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) will present the ‘Save Our Stages Festival.’ The event’s main objective is to generate money for venues experiencing loss revenues because of the pandemic.

Live music venues in America have been struggling as the COVID-19 pandemic have halted their operations. Since March, these businesses have struggled without revenue and insufficient government assistance, while still having to pay the rent and other operating expenses. As a result, a growing number of independent venues have been forced to close permanently.

Some of the confirmed performers for the festival include: The Roots, Major Lazer, Monica, Leon Bridges, YG, Dizzy Fae, and that is just to name a few. Click here for the full schedule.