Lupe Fiasco can do no wrong; he is phenomenal on any beat, regardless of the genre. His latest single is Checkin, a hip-hop track released a few days ago via his imprint, 1st And 15th Too.
The official video, which is a bright animated clip, was also shared on the same day (June 16th). Click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.
On July 4th, Christian rapper Bryann T will be releasing a new album titled Saved & Surrendered. The LP will be published via his independent imprint, Kingdom Muzic, and will feature collaborations with other artists from his camp.
A few days ago, Bryann shared a single (and video) from the upcoming project. The song is called Count the Cost, and it’s done with Brandon Trejo. Click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.
Universal Attractions Agency (UAA), RAMP Entertainment Agency and Mahogany Entertainment, have announced the Masters of The Mic: Hip-Hop 50 Tour starring Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, KRS-One, Rakim, and Slick Rick.
The aforementioned performers will be joined by special guests EPMD, Roxanne Shante, DJ Spinderella, and more. Anyone planning to attend any of the concerts should know that the lineup may change for each city, so they should always check their local listings for details.
The celebratory tour will kick off on June 30th for a special edition event at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, LA, and officially launch on July 20 in Cincinnati, Ohio. See full schedule at hiphop50tour-dot-com.
Following its New York staging, the 2023 Blue Note Jazz Festival will move to the west coast for three days of live music and laughs. It will be presented on July 28th, 29th and 30th at the Silverado Resort – 1600 Atlas Peak Road – in Napa, California, from 12noon to 11pm, which is when the after party begins.
The impressive lineup includes Robert Glasper, Dave Chappelle, Mary J. Blige, Nas, Chance The Rapper, Ari Lennox, Bilal, Lalah Hathaway, Rakim & DJ Jazzy Jeff, Talib Kweli & Madlib, Meshell Ndegeocello, Digable Planets, Rapsody, Bobby McFerrin, 9th Wonder, and many more. Get additional info here.
Nas and Wu-Tang Clan are in Europe for the ‘N.Y. State of Mind Tour’, which kicked off on May 9th in Auckland, New Zealand. The men have a total of ten shows scheduled on this EU run; after which they will will head to the UK.
That said, on June 12th and 13th they will be at the OVO Hydro, in Glasgow and The O2 in London, respectively. These are the two last shows on the international leg of the tour. It will be followed by several dates in North America.
Canadian Music Week will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop with an electrifying concert from East coast legends The Lox on June 9th at Queen Elizabeth Theatre – 190 Princes Blvd – in Toronto, Ontario. Canadian hip-hop legend Kardinal Offishall is also on the lineup.
That morning the CMW Music Summit will also host “The Lox x Steve Lobel: Making Moves, Building Empires, and Paving the Way for Hip-Hop Culture” at the Westin Harbour Castle, where Sheek Louch, Styles P, and Jadakiss will share candid stories, insights, and perspectives on their careers and legacy, offering an intimate and inspiring look into the world of hip-hop. Tickets are available now at admitone-dot-com.
Jamaican-Canadian rapper UZMAN has produced and released a track centered around the current Zodiac sign: Gemini.
From an early age, the veteran MC – who has done collaborations with the likes of Junior Reid, Jah Mason and others – has had an affinity to astrology, constellation star and zodiac signs. He has always read his horoscope and paid careful attention to his “Twin” Gemini mark. Furthermore, he is aware that there is a general belief that persons born between May 21st and June 21st have had somewhat of a stigma against them. On this new record – which is aptly titled Gemini – UZMAN attempts to address this unfortunate stain by pointing out some of their better qualities.
In spite of the fact that the tune’s main objective is to inspire Geminis, and possibly educate persons ruling under other signs about them, he is still hopeful that it will also be played at birthday celebrations annually. Hence, while creating the track he deliberately added trumpet and piano chords, which according to him, “set the feel good vibes.”
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