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Doja Cat releases longform version of Vevo Official Live Performances exclusively on The Roku Channel

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Vevo, the world’s leading music video network, will exclusively release Doja Cat’s Official Live Performance series on The Roku Channel. The longform video, Planet Her, featuring Doja’s longform version of her performances “Ain’t Shit,” “Need To Know” and “Love To Dream” will live on The Roku Channel exclusively from Saturday, February 5th to Sunday, February 6th, where the video can be watched on-demand through Music on The Roku Channel.  Vevo first launched its interactive app on the Roku platform in 2013, providing free, 24/7 access to Vevo’s large library of premium music videos, live performances,…

Angela Yee, DJ Carisma Joined Takisha Clark for her Holiday Give Back

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Angela Yee was among the celebrity guests at the second annual Capital Postal & Mailbox Service Toy Giveaway at their flagship store in Long Beach this month. Capital Postal CEO Takisha Clark was also joined by DJ Carisma, Una, Southern hip hop belles The Savagez and Compton rapper Skrilla49 as Capital Postal distributed free toys and gifts to dozens and dozens of families during this holiday season. Started by Takisha Clark last year, this tradition of giving is essential this year when so many are struggling financially in the wake of the COVID pandemic. The event featured music from the one-and-only…

VINCINT Announces First-ever Headline Tour

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Groundbreaking singer-songwriter VINCINT has announced plans for his biggest U.S. headline tour thus far. The dates begin January 12, 2022 at Washington, DC’s Union Stage and then continue through an eagerly anticipated performance at Los Angeles, CA’s historic Fonda Theatre on January 30, 2022. Tickets for all announced dates will be available for purchase on Monday, November 22 at noon ET HERE. Additional dates and special guests will be announced soon.  The upcoming tour celebrates the breakthrough success of VINCINT’s internationally acclaimed debut album, There Will Be Tears, available now at all…

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,…

Kashdoll Co-signs Up and Coming Virginia Rapper Newport Savy

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Newport Savy announced his upcoming release and cover art for his new project “Demons & Angels 2”, a sequel of his first EP that undeniably got his foot in the door. His single “All Kinda Money” also sparked a ton of buzz behind the artist. Kash doll recently recorded herself bumping Newport Savy’s track and co-signed him. “Back in Business” and “cliche” are two singles from the project that Savy previewed, Kash Doll showed her interest in the artist once more by reposting “cliche” snippet on her story. Demons &…

Land of No Pity TV Series in the Works

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A new eight part television series based on the infamous environment of 1980s South Central is currently being shopped around to networks for an upcoming release. This television series was inspired by the Land of No Pity novels written by Toni T. Shakir which detail real life LA — specifically the tragedies and success stories of the families enmeshed in these impoverished communities. The Land of No Pity series is finding and securing its final producers now, and the roster of talent involved is epic with heavy hitters T.I., Baron…

Queer alt-hip hop artist Lex Leosis Shares Tropical Beat Single “Won’t Wait” + EP

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Toronto-based queer alt-hip hop artist, Lex Leosis, announces her new EP, Terracotta, will be dropping just in time for peak summer vibes, and arriving on July, 9, 2021. Today, the now Tiktok rap battle champ and former member of the Toronto all-female rap group, The Sorority, shares the debut single from the new project, the sunny, tropical-beat infused, “Won’t Wait.” The new track offers a breezy, bouncy beat under Leosis’ vulnerable lyrics and she yearns for real talk and love, but not at the expense of self-worth. Describing the single, she says: “The song was inspired…

Nadia Vaeh Releases Benefit Song “Never Leave the Basement”

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Nadia Vaeh released her new song which tells the story of the struggle we face as society inundates us with billboards and ads everywhere telling us how to be happy or look. The social anxiety perpetuated by societal systems and social media has altered the lives for so many, including myself. Too many people are underpaid and living off credit and kindness in a world that demands more, better, prettier, faster, etc. This sentiment is expressed in the opening lyrics of the song: “Advertisements scroll like pavement, max us out…

Chris Prays Shares Personal Message

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Chris Prays is a new Christian artist who wants to share his message of perseverance with the world. He’s been described as “here to bring the holy fire that’ll warm up your world deep inside for Jesus.” Chris Prays shares the Word to youth all across the East Coast and with the help of youtube and platforms like spotify, and apple music he’s able to share with the world. Check out his message below and follow Chris Prays on Social Media. Instagram: @pastorthree3Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/world-prayer-single/1547335214Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1mUY9ankeoqPhhnKHf2wmC