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Vevo’s “DSCVR Artists to Watch” Seori performs “Lovers In The Night”

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Vevo, the world’s leading music video network released the complete list for its highly-anticipated Vevo DSCVR “Artists to Watch” 2022 campaign. Beginning November 1, Vevo’s DSCVR ATW will showcase engaging, high-quality live performance video content from the class of 2022, with two unique performances from each artist, shot exclusively for Vevo.  Born out of Vevo’s taste-maker series and brand DSCVR – “DSCVR Artists To Watch” is now in its 8th year and consists of 21 global artists whom Vevo has tipped to break through to the mainstream.  With over 500 submissions, Vevo’s…

Glasses Malone Restores Gangsta Rap’s Essence on New Album “Glasshouse”

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Watts rapper Glasses Malone delivers Glasshouse (The Prequel), a re-imagined version of his acclaimed 2012 mixtape Glasshouse. The revamped and enhanced version includes 5 new tracks, 3 remixes (GMX) and standout tracks from the classic Glasshouse project that will now be on streaming services for the first time. The new project features an intro dedicated to hip-hop by Schoolboy Q and album interlude narrations by Kurupt. Special guest features include Ice T, Snoop Dogg, Warren G, Ty Dolla $ign, The Game, Tray Deee, Too Short and Raphael Saadiq. This is a definitive West Coast gangster…

Vevo announces its “DSCVR Artists to Watch” annual list for 2022

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Vevo, the world’s leading music video network, today released the complete list for its highly-anticipated Vevo DSCVR “Artists to Watch” 2022 campaign.  Beginning November 1, Vevo’s DSCVR ATW will showcase engaging, high-quality live performance video content from the class of 2022, with two unique performances from each artist, shot exclusively for Vevo.  Born out of Vevo’s taste-maker series and brand DSCVR – “DSCVR Artists To Watch” is now in its 8th year and consists of 21 global artists whom Vevo has tipped to break through to the mainstream.  With over 500 submissions,…

Lil Nas X takes you behind the scenes of Industry Baby I Vevo Footnotes

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Grammy Award-winning artist Lil Nas X and director Christian Bresauer have partnered exclusively with Vevo for the latest installment of Vevo Footnotes, revealing every hidden reference and new information about the making of their iconic “Industry Baby” music video.  FOOTNOTES OUTLINE:0:10 Narration: The Grammy’s in Nas’s jail cell are his actual Grammys.0:18 Narration: The poster in his cell is an image from the BET Awards show he performed at three days prior to shooting the music video. 0:35 – 0:41 Lil Nas X: “I wanted to go to a place people would least expect me to go in a music…

Hazernomical Releases ‘The Hip Hop Shop’ EP

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Hazernomical, a multifaceted Queens native and influential Hip Hop artist recently released his new EP titled ‘The Hip Hop Shop Vol 1.’ The critically acclaimed project, a nostalgic breath of fresh air, pays homage to crate diggers. This volume of ‘The Hip Hop Shop’ featuring Juxx Diamonds and hosted by Doc Ahk, transcends Hip Hop purists back in time when the elements of Hip Hop were mastered and celebrated. Hazernomical delivers a timeless dose of earmilk brewing with fresh wordplay. Ascensions of boom-bap intertwined with melodies of funk, soul, and…

London Rapper Cherryibee Celebrates Resilience in Debut “Did Me So Rotten”

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UK recording artist Cherryibee (pronounced “Cherry-bee”) released her debut single “Did Me So Rotten”. The single shares her experiences of navigating success through jealousy and being held back by the ones who should be supportive. Cherryibee first began her career as a child by writing songs and eventually gained attention by performing at school assemblies and wherever she could. She found her voice combining styles of influential artists like Lil Kim, Movado, and Gucci Mane with the wide variety of music she grew up on from country to soul, and…

Franki Shares Love for Toronto’s Asian Culture in “Spadina”

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Franki is a Canadian artist releasing her fifth single. Given the circumstances of the world, driving around the city one can only feel like the baddest bitch. With events on pause, this is her way to party it up in her car. “Spadina” is a hip-hop song displaying love for Asian culture in Toronto and around the world. Franki speaks of some of her favorite artists, toys, cuisine, and more. Stream/Download the single here and watch the video below.

Joyner Lucas and Lil Tjay call out Influencers on Dreams Unfold

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Joyner Lucas and Lil Tjay call out Influencers on Dreams Unfold Today, 2x GRAMMY® Award-nominated rapper Joyner Lucas premieres a thought-provoking collaboration with Bronx superstar Lil Tjay. Joyner Lucas X Lil Tjay’s “Dreams Unfold” is available now via Lucas’ own Twenty Nine Music Group label at all DSPs and streaming services. Directed by Ben Proulx and Joyner Lucas, “Dreams Unfold” is a satirical take on the influence of today’s hip-hop culture on their young impressionable fans. Children watch in awe as their role models glorify sex, drugs and violence. When…

Lonely Leonard Explores Relationships to Fame in “Medusa”

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAUGUST 13, 2021 ARIZONA HIP HOP ARTIST LONELY LEONARD EXPLORES RELATIONSHIP TO FAME IN NEW TRACK ‘MEDUSA’ “MEDUSA” NOW AVAILABLE ON ALL STREAMING SERVICES STREAM “MEDUSA” https://linktr.ee/lonelyleonard Arizona-based hip-hop artist, Lonely Leonard, has released his latest single, “Medusa.” The track, produced by Purp Yoda and mastered by Red Autumn, is available on all streaming services on Friday, August 13th. The track explores Lonely Leonard’s relationship to fame through the metaphor of falling in love with Medusa. As Lonely Leonard puts it, “”It’s about fame, not a girl.” Fans…

Inuit Hip-Hop Artist Shauna Seeteenak Debuts New Single, “See the Light”

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With a speakeasy style that lulls listeners into an entranced state, Inuk hip-hop artist Shauna Seeteenak releases her powerful and spine-chilling new single, “See The Light” — available now. The song serves as a preview to her forthcoming debut album, Therapy Sessions. The release sees Seeteenak focus her music on telling her truths, and shining light on the struggles that Inuit people face in Canada — a humble cause, and often a very dark and sobering reality. Shrouded in uplifting pop-piano chords and dance-worthy bass lines, these “truths,” as Seeteenak…