Year: 2018

Vevo and Wale Release Exclusive Performance Of “Ungrateful & Thankful”

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Wale has never shied away from his lyrical pedigree, and on his latest release, ‘Free Lunch,’ the D.C. native leaned all the way into the bars and rhymes. “I wanted to make something I could sneak a lot messages into,” he told us. “Medicine in the applesauce, if you will.” Standouts on his new, snackable EP, the follow-up to his 2017 album, ‘Shine,’ include “My Boy” featuring J.Cole (their streak of strong collaborations continues) and “Ungrateful & Thankful,” which we shot an exclusive visual for in a Spanish Harlem bodega.…

Too Short Teams Up With Dash Radio For the “Blow Your Whistle” Radio Show

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Bay-area bred rapper and international icon Too Short has inked a deal with Dash Radio and is launching a new radio show “Blow the Whistle” today, hosted by himself and his homie/infamous Hollywood sex-tape broker KB (Kevin Blatt). Produced by Too Short’s business partner Arshia Bolour, “Blow the Whistle” is likely to be the most boundary-pushing element to the already cutting-edge station. As VPClinton Sparks remarked about the new show, “[Dash Radio] is thrilled to have Too Short join the family, especially in a format where he can showcase his personality and say his favorite word as much as he wants–with no commercial interruptions. Get familiar.” Too Short is…

Artist Spotlight: Lucky T.A.G.S.

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Lucky T.A.G.S is from Guntersville, Alabama. She is so unique and original, because she has her own sound. She loves the fact, that she doesn’t sound like anyone. Her energy is so awesome, that everyone she comes in contact with, is drawn to her. Her personality, is out of this world. Lucky T.A.G.S was influenced by 2 Pac,T.I., Lil Wayne, Juvenile, and Master P., just to name a few. If you ever seen her perform, you wouldn’t be able to tell that she’s been rapping for only 3 months now.…

Vevo and Belly Release Exclusive Performance of “Immigrant”

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Vevo released Belly’s live video for “Immigrant”, the title track from his new album with a very special performance. “Immigrant” is part of Vevo’s performance series that helps artists to connect with audiences in a different way. With intimate, stripped-down videos, the music is seen through a different prism and allows a raw look at the artist and their creative vision. “On this side of the world we’re the only safe haven some people have.“ Belly shared his thoughts while filming an exclusive Vevo performance of his new track, “Immigrant”…

Nashville rapper KABY releases video for “Soon”

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Nashville rapper Kaby teams up with Earmilk to premiere his gritty Machiavellian styled music video “Soon.” Directed by Kaby and Nix, the “Soon” music video delves further into the duplicitous life that cunningly shifts between daydreaming and reality, a central theme to his Era of the Try Hard project releasing later this Fall. “Soon” is the second installment in Kaby’s ongoing narrative following last week’s stream of consciousness styled “Everything.” Whereas “Everything” was a fever dream that planted the seedlings of idea, Kaby brazenly warns haters to step aside or…

Kingsley – “Lock Me” Official Video

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Kingsley delivers the visual for his single, “Lock Me” produced by AimeZ and directed by Nimi Hendrix. Kingsley is a versatile Hip-Hop artist who dominates the urban scene with his catchy style, witty lyricism and charisma. With his endless creative melodies, Kingsley is sure to win the crowd, which is truly an undeniable skill. Born in West Africa, adopted at 11 months and raised in Newark, NJ, Kingsley’s sound makes connections to his roots by incorporating R&B, Pop, Reggae, and Afro beat. Kingsley’s goal, along with his home team F.E.D.D.I,…

6lack Releases Vevo Live Video for “Scripture”

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Vevo announces the release of 6lack’s live video for his track “Scripture”, shot in NYC’s Elizabeth Street Garden. Vevo live videos aim to show artists work through a different prism. With raw, stripped-down performances, the audience is able to connect with the music in a new way while allowing a raw and intimate look into the mind of the artist. “Scripture” comes off 6lack’s recently released full-length East Atlanta Love Letter. The critically-acclaimed album has been praised as “quietly radical R&B” (High Snobiety), “musically rich and sonically produced” (Stereogum), and…

Denver Mike releases “Ghetto Girl” with T-Pain & Walter French

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“The song was inspired by the oft-forgotten vibe and energy of the 90’s and 00’s. A time when you could go to the club, dance and enjoy the night unencumbered by phones and social media. ‘Ghetto Girl’ is an anthem for the ‘around the way’ girl. There was always something special to me about a true ‘ghetto’ girl. I wanted to glorify her, but I didn’t want it to sound like your everyday, standard trap song.” – Denver Mike The 4-minute record is produced by industry heavyweight Mike Free and…