Music Weekly Round Up: JoJo, Drake, Brandy & MORE

‘good to know’: JoJo

GENRE: R&B/Soul

ALBUM FAVES: ”So Bad”, “Pedialyte”, “Lonely Hearts”, “ThinkAboutYou”

“Say So” Remix: Doja Cat ft. Nicki Minaj

GENRE: R&B/Soul

“Be Kind”: Marshmello & Halsey

GENRE: Dance

’DARK LANE DEMO TAPES’: Drake

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

Mixtape FAVES: ”Chicago Freestyle” ft. Givēon  and “Demons” ft. Fivio Foreign & Sosa Geek

“Savage” Remix: Megan Thee Stallion ft. Beyoncé

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

“John Redcorn” (Video): SiR

GENRE: R&B/Soul

‘Beautiful Mistakes’: Rileyy Lanez

GENRE: R&B/Soul

EP FAVES: “Left 4 Me” and “Marry Me”

“Baby Mama”: Brandy ft. Chance The Rapper

GENRE: R&B/Soul

“Ojoro” (Video): Terri

GENRE: Afrobeats

‘Love, Lust & Let Downs: Chapter One’: The Bonfyre

GENRE: R&B/Soul

EP FAVES: ”U Remind Me” ft. Wale and “Can’t Choose” ft. Marc E. Bassy

“Bloody Valentine”: Machine Gun Kelly

GENRE: Alternative

“Beyond Bulletproof”: Mozzy

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

ALBUM FAVES: ”Boyz to Men”, “I Ain’t Perfect” ft. Blxst, “Pricetag” ft. Polo G & Lil Poppa, “The Homies Wanna Know”

“Laugh Now Kry Later!”: YG

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

“Back Home”: Trey Songz ft. Summer Walker

GENRE: R&B/Soul

‘Self Preservation’: Ace Hood

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

EP FAVES: “Finding My Way”

“WEAKENED”: Rhyon Brown ft. D Smoke

GENRE: R&B/Soul

‘Pioneers’: DRB Lasgidi

GENRE: Afrobeats

ALBUM FAVES: ”Ma Pariwo” ft. Boj, Teezee, Fresh L., Lady Donli, “Set It Off” ft. Boj, Fresh L., Teezee, “I Swear” ft. Teezee, Boj, Fresh L., WANI

‘HIGHTIDE’: Leven Kali

GENRE: R&B/Soul

ALBUM FAVES: ”MADE 4 U” ft. Syd, “PERFECT IS BORING” ft. Ty Dolla $ign, “GET BY”

“Angel Cry” (Video): G-Eazy & Devon Baldwin

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

“Moana” (Video): G-Eazy & Jack Harlow

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

“Live Forever”: Kid Ink

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

TDE Fan Appreciation Week Commences With Ab-Soul

TDE Fan Appreciation Week has officially begun with a new freestyle from Ab-Soul. The Black Hippy MC’s “Dangerookipawaa Freestyle” was titled in honor of Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, CEO of Top Dawg Entertainment. Ab-Soul’s new freestyle is just shy of hitting a full four minutes. No complaints here though on the length of the freestyle, as it serves as a justified example of true hip hop. The fresh new track produced by Devin Williams is currently available on all streaming platforms. Check out the following lyrics in which Ab-Soul acknowledges the late rapper Craig Mack.

“This the flavor in your ear, and it’s brand new 

Craig Mack been back, b**** where are you? 

Started from the bottom like a square root

Then we kept it in the family like an heirloom

Wagyu medium, I’m in rare form. 

She hit the split, landed on the d*** like Air Jordan. “ 

Those bars don’t even begin to hint at the levels of self-assured energy that Ab-Soul’s lyricism and flow exudes on the freestyle’s soulful beat. Take a listen below to “Dangerookipawaa Freestyle”.

Stay tuned this week for all of the TDE artists’ releases for TDE Fan Appreciation Week. 

Music Weekly Round Up: Kelly Rowland, DVSN, French Montana & MORE

“Coffee”: Kelly Rowland

GENRE: R&B/Soul

“I’m Ready”: Sam Smith & Demi Lovato

GENRE: Pop

‘A Muse In Her Feelings’: DVSN

GENRE: R&B/Soul

ALBUM FAVES: ”Courtside” ft. Jessie Reyez “Miss Me?”, “Between Us”, “A Muse”

“Frank Ocean”: Kaash Paige

GENRE: R&B/Soul

“That’s A Fact”: French Montana

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

“Unplugged Sessions”: Rotimi

GENRE: R&B/Soul

EP FAVES: “100 (Acoustic)”, “ASAP (Acoustic)”, “Legend (Acoustic)”

“Catch Up”: Chloe x Halle ft. Swae Lee & Mike WiLL Made-It

GENRE: R&B/Soul

“Secret”: 21 Savage ft. Summer Walker

GENRE: R&B/Soul

“Nightrider”: Tom Misch & Yussef Dayes ft. Freddie Gibbs

GENRE: Jazz/R&B/Hip Hop

“Slow Down (Remix)”: Skip Marley ft. H.E.R. & Wale

GENRE: R&B/Soul

“Comfortable”: Savannah Cristina

GENRE: R&B/Soul

‘BLAME IT ON BABY’: DaBaby

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

ALBUM FAVES: “Find My Way”, “NASTY” ft. Ashanti & Megan Thee Stallion, “AMAZING GRACE”

“Everybody Business”: Kehlani

GENRE: R&B/Soul

“My Love”: Jack Gilinsky ft. Don Toliver

GENRE: Pop

“Sticky”: Keke Palmer

GENRE: R&B/Soul

‘Pray For Paris’: Westside Gunn

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

ALBUM FAVES: “George Bondo” ft. Conway The Machine & BENNY, “French Toast” ft. Wale & Joyce Wrice, “Versace”, “Shawn vs. Flair”

‘SXTP4’: The-Dream

GENRE: R&B/Soul

ALBUM FAVES: “Sang”, “Wee Hours” ft. Jhené Aiko, “Body Work”

‘Bree Doster’: Bree Doster

GENRE: Country

EP FAVES: “As Good As I Remember It”, “Let You Love Me”

“Out of Love”: Lil Tecca ft. Internet Money

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

“Rebels”: W O L F C L U B

GENRE: Electronic

“WOES”: Joël  

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

“@ MEH”: Playboi Carti

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap



Music Weekly Round Up: Tory Lanez, DVSN, Eric Bellinger & MORE

‘The New Toronto 3’: Tory Lanez

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

Tory Lanez dropped his final project under Interscope Records, ‘The New Toronto 3’ completes Tory’s deal commitments to the label. Moving forward, Tory will be releasing music as an independent artist, likely under his own imprint. Despite, Tory choosing not to promote the mixtape with a full marketing roll out, his consistency in releasing singles and hosting “Quarantine Radio” has granted Tory the loyalty of listeners. ‘The New Toronto 3’ definitely has some great records, check it out below.

MIXTAPE FAVES: “Pricey & Spicey”, “Accidents Happen” ft. Lil Tjay, “P.A.I.N”, “Do The Most”

“Cheat Code Mode”: Eric Bellinger, Nieman J, Joe Moses, Young Thug

GENRE: R&B/Soul 

Eric Bellinger and Nieman J have teamed up with Joe Moses and Young Thug for “Cheat Code Mode”. Eric Bellinger and his team are consistently dropping the heat with tracks that just don’t miss! Also, be on the look out for more from “(Y)our (F)uture (S)tarts…..Here”; Y.F.S will definitely be a movement in entertainment that creates opportunities. While also leaving an indelible impact on the industry. Listen to “Cheat Code Mode” now!

“Condo”: Afro B ft. T-Pain

GENRE: Afrobeats

Afro B dropped his project ‘Afrowave 3’ in October 2019 which featured T-Pain on a track titled, “Condo”. Earlier this week Afro B and T-Pain premiered a brand new video for the single! Check out the energetic visual for “Condo” below.

“SLIP”: Ambré ft. Beam

GENRE: R&B/Soul 

Ambré is setting the vibe with her smooth pen and slick word play on her latest single. “SLIP” is produced by Louie Lastic and according to Louie, he and Ambré have “some more serious fire in the vault”. In addition to dropping “SLIP” there has also been a dope lyric video posted to YouTube. Take a listen to “SLIP” below.

‘Invite Only’: Bandhunta Izzy

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

‘Invite Only’ is a strong offering from Baltimore rapper Bandhunta Izzy. Every track on this mixtape reveals the varying layers of Izzy. Bandhunta Izzy kills each beat on ‘Invite Only’ and the production across Izzy’s new tape is crazy. Listen to ‘Invite Only’ down below now.

ALBUM FAVES: “20 Ball”, “Freestyle” ft. YFN Lucci, “OTW” ft. Zonnique, “Guwop” ft. Hoodrich Pablo Juan

“Dangerous City”: DVSN ft. Ty Dolla $ign & Buju Banton

GENRE: R&B/Soul 

DVSN has released their fifth single from their forthcoming album, ‘A Muse in Her Feelings’. “Dangerous City” provides a nice pairing of Daniel Daley and Ty Dolla $ign’s vocals; the addition of Buju Banton lends an authentic island influence. ‘A Muse In Her Feelings’ includes 16 tracks and boasts notable features from PARTYNEXTDOOR, Jessie Reyez, Popcaan, Summer Walker, and more! ‘A Muse In Her Feelings will arrive April 17.

Music Weekly Round Up: Kiana Ledé, Frank Ocean, Drake & MORE

‘KIKI’:  Kiana Ledé

GENRE: R&B/Soul 

‘KIKI’, Kiana Ledé’s debut album has officially arrived today on Kiana’s 23rd birthday. Kiana will be having an album release & birthday celebration live on YouTube tonight at 6pm PST / 9pm EST. On ‘KIKI’ Kiana is completely unfiltered; and Kiana’s bravery in her vulnerability to share her experiences is so refreshing. Kiana’s take on dealing with “f*** boys” is relatable to anyone that has dealt with people/partners that truly were never fully for you and do more harm than good.

For those of you that are fans of 90s’ and 2000s’ r&b and hip hop you may catch some samples of some influential records. ‘KIKI’ is a special body of work that is worth listening to and sharing with others as Kiana is giving us her most candid self. Stream ‘KIKI’ down below.

ALBUM FAVES: “Mad at Me”, “Chocolate.” ft. Ari Lennox, “Forfeit.” ft. Lucky Daye, “Honest.”

“Who Needs Love”: Tory Lanez

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

Tory Lanez has been going crazy with consistent music releases during this quarantine. In addition to dropping numerous records, Tory has been hosting “Quarantine Radio” everyday which has been one word “WILD”. Tory has been keeping viewers entertained with celebrity guest appearances from their own homes, sneak peaks at new music, and lots of women of course. Check out “Who Needs Love” below. 

“Anything For You”: LEDISI

GENRE: R&B/Soul

Ledisi has released a new single titled, “Anything For You”. A couple days ago via Instagram Ledisi shared the inspiration behind her new single, revealing

“Like any other r&b song it's based around love. Not just the love between two people, but also the love and the extent we’ll go to love on our friends, our family, and all the people around us. So I think it’s an appropriate time to release a single like this and I hope you’ll enjoy it!”

“Anything For You” is the first song to be released under Ledisi’s new imprint/record label called ‘Listen Back Entertainment’. Listen below and get your spirits lifted.

“Toosie Slide”: Drake

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

Drake new single “Toosie Slide” just dropped with a brand new video to match. The visuals for the new track show off Drake’s lavish home. Drake’s Toronto dwellings look even better than any home or “mansion” we’ve ever seen. As Drake, does the “Toosie Slide” through his estate he raps about topics that aren’t too kid friendly. Drake references that he and his “shooters” are down to slide on anyone that tries them. “Toosie Slide” will get you dancing in no time with its coachable steps perfect for creating viral videos across social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Check out the new song and video down below right now! 

“Dear April” and “Cayendo” (Side A - Acoustic) - Frank Ocean

GENRE: Pop

If some of you are wondering why Frank Ocean’s two new songs “Dear April” and “Cayendo” sound familiar…its because they were previously released as vinyl exclusives. Frank has gifted listeners with access to the double A-side single by officially adding the songs to streaming platforms. If you missed the vinyl release pre order take a listen below to the acoustic tracks. 

“Shi**in Me” (East Mix): Dave East

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap

Dave East is back with one another East Mix! This time, the East Harlem rapper remixes a song from a group called ‘Shades’ from the 90s. The track that Dave East remixed is called “Tell Me (I’ll Be Around)”, which released back in 1996. A quick fun fact “Tell Me (I’ll be Around)” samples an r&b song from the 80s’ called “Who Do You Love” by Bernard Wright. Dave East definitely did this East Mix justice! Check out the fire East Mix below. 

“Why They Mad”:  LeA Robinson

GENRE: R&B/Soul 

“I see why they mad. Yeah. I see why you b****** mad, Cuz I’m in my bag!” 

What a way to open a song LeA! But we get it. LeA is confident woman that’s letting everyone know she’s independent and running her own empire. Haters, unfortunately just come with the territory when you’re doing well and unbothered. You can celebrate the release of “Why They Mad” tonight via LeA Robinson Instagram Live tonight at 5pm PST / 8pm EST. The single release party will be hosted by DJ Suss One along with surprise guests. Go ahead and hit play down below to get familiar with LeA’s new track! 



Music Weekly Round Up: PARTYNEXTDOOR, Ari Lennox, Joyner Lucas & MORE

‘PARTYMOBILE’: PARTYNEXTDOOR 

GENRE: R&B/Soul 

PND’s newest album ‘PARTYMOBILE’ has finally arrived with some of PND’s signature r&b sounds that are laced with brutally honest lyrics; while also dabbling in his Caribbean roots. One of the most exciting takeaways from the new album is Rihanna hopping on “Believe It”. Rihanna’s appearance on Party’s album is her first musical release since 2017; the new song has already been climbing up the charts since its Friday debut!

ALBUM FAVES: “Eye On It”, “Believe It”, “Another Day”, “Savage Anthem”

‘Shea Butter Baby (Remix EP)’: Ari Lennox 

GENRE: R&B/Soul 

Ari Lennox has gifted fans with an even better version of three songs from her debut album, “Shea Butter Baby”. Ari recruited Doja Cat, Smino, and Durand Bernarr to remix “BMO”, “I Been”, and “FaceTime”. Ari’s selection of artists to add to her remix EP are absolutely perfect, the new additions elevate tracks that were already incredibly packed with soul.

EP FAVES: “BMO” ft. Doja Cat

‘ADHD’: Joyner Lucas

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap 

Joyner Lucas’ first album goes hard from the commencement of his “I Lied” intro to the very last track “Broke and Stupid”. Joyner’s hunger isn’t going everywhere and he makes it clear that he’s coming for heads no matter what trauma he faces. ‘ADHD’ proclaims a dream achieved through the darkness.

ALBUM FAVES: “Devil’s Work”, ”Gold Mine”, “Finally”, “Revenge”

‘CALM’: 5 Seconds of Summer

GENRE: Pop 

5SOS, the Australian pop-rock band has released an LP that pushes both pop and rock boundaries. The quartet delivers tracks that are honest and stripped down. ‘CALM’ is a such a strong offering for 5SOS’ fourth studio album. If you’re a lover of good music and musicians no matter the genre, you should listen to this album now.

ALBUM FAVES: “Red Desert”, “Old Me”, “Easier”

“Turks”: NAV ft. Travis Scott & Gunna 

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap 

NAV’s new single “Turks” was first teased earlier this year in January at a party in the club in Toronto. Now the song has officially premiered with Gunna and Travis Scott. Check it out below.

‘Future Nostalgia’: Dua Lipa 

GENRE: Pop

Dua Lipa’s new album ‘Future Nostalgia’ is funky and filled with influences of disco music. ‘Future Nostalgia’ just feels right and makes you want to get up and dance. Well done Dua!

ALBUM FAVES: “Don’t Start Now”, “Cool’, “Levitate”, “Hallucinate”, “Love Again”

‘Twenty/20 Pyrex Vision’: Jeezy 

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap 

Jeezy dropped a surprise project entitled, ‘Twenty/20 Pyrex Vision’. The new project was completely produced by Shawty Redd; check it out down below.

ALBUM FAVES: “Keep Going”

“Superstar”: 24hrs & Ty Dolla $ign 

GENRE: R&B/Soul 

“Superstar” is the second single off of 24hrs and DJ Drama’s upcoming full release ‘12 AM In Atlanta’. The collaboration is upbeat and utilizes 24hrs manipulation of auto-tune.

“When I Want To”: Jacob Latimore 

GENRE: R&B/Soul 

Jacob self released “When I Want To” straight to YouTube with a video directed by Serayah on Thursday night. “When I Want To” is grown and sexy with some explicit lyrics clearly setting up the vibes for #QuarantineAndChill.

‘Insomnia’: Skepta, Chip & Young Adz 

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap 

Skepta, Chip & Young Adz just released their first joint album ‘Insomnia’. The London raised artists have finally come together for a full length project; where they pleasantly compliment the differences in flows and styles of one another.

ALBUM FAVES: “Mains”, “St Tropez”, “High Road”

‘TAKE TIME’: Givēon 

GENRE: R&B/Soul 

Givēon’s EP is simply beautiful. The uniqueness of Givēon’s tone and impressive vocal range paired with his vulnerable lyrics are both relatable and soothing.

EP FAVES: “The Beach”, “Favorite Mistake” “This Ain’t Love”, “Heartbreak Anniversary”

“Do The Most”: Tory Lanez

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap 

Tory’s latest release is yet another track that presents a braggadocious Tory expertly switching between heavy bars and singing over a heavy hitting beat to match. This new track is perfect to keep the energy levels up for those of us that are at home quarantined.

“Banana Split”: Murda Beatz & YNW Melly ft. Lil Durk 

GENRE: Hip Hop/Rap 

Whenever you hear “Murda on the beat so its not nice” or “Murda on the beat”, you already know the song is bound to be good. “Murda Beatz” is the super producer behind some of your favorite artists’ songs. A few examples of hits Murda Beatz has produced are “Nice For What”, “Butterfly Effect”, and “MotorSport”. So play “Banana Split” below.

Lil Yachty Connects with Drake & DaBaby for New Single and Short Film "Oprah's Bank Account"

To kickoff Lil Yachty’s upcoming album ‘Lil Boat 3’ he has released a new song entitled, “Oprah’s Bank Account”. The new track has been presented to fans with an accompanying short film. The film directed by Director X, features Yachty dressed up as Oprah with skits that include Drake and DaBaby as well. This video is lighthearted and provides a great laugh for viewers; reminding us all to remember to have fun. It’s also entertaining to see a music video that deviates away from traditional music video treatments. The new song is also really catchy, I won’t be surprised if it ends up sparking a #BOPRAH Challenge.

Check out the full video below for “Oprah’s Bank Account” and you can stream & download it here.

Veteran Rapper Jadakiss Pays Tribute to Beloved Friend on New Album ‘Ignatius’

Jadakiss’ fifth solo studio album ‘Ignatius’ is named after a longtime friend, Ignatius Maurice “Icepick” Jackson, who passed away from colon cancer in 2017. In an interview with The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1 FM, Jadakiss reflected on his late friend and revealed how his friend always encouraged him to excel and explore more facets of his life past music. Jadakiss’ new album includes post production with live instruments to elevate the sounds that his friend, Ignatius often suggested he tried. The artists that are featured on this project are also some people that his friend Ignatius loved. 

Curating this album in memoriam of a great friend, has quite possibly created one of Jadakiss’ best work. Musically and lyrically, every song has an increased level of maturity and depth that differentiates this album from previous projects. Another surprise on ‘Ignatius’ is that Jadakiss takes a shot at singing on tracks “Keep it 100”, and “Angels Getting Pedicured”. Regardless of whether or not a person may be a fan of “street rap”, they would still conclude that this album is a substantial body of work with incredible production. 

GVFM’s ALBUM FAVES: “Pearly Gates”, “Hunting Season”, “Keep it 100”, “Gov’t Cheese”, and “(NYB) Need Your Best”

‘Ignatius’ is available now on all major streaming platforms now.

Monday Motivation From Meek Mill & Justin Timberlake’s New Track “Believe”

Sometimes we all forget to “Believe” when life gets hard. Meek Mill and Justin Timberlake’s uplifting collaboration is all about remaining the relentless! No matter what may happen in life, you have to remember you only have one life to live, so don’t quit. 

Some of lyrics rapped by Meek Mill that resonate the most are as follows…

“Let’s play it smart, ‘cause we ain’t playin’ checkers, this is chess, play your pawns 

Sit back like a king, when they move, make your mark 

Never ever let your competition take your heart 

Say I believe in myself 

When everybody stop believin’, never leave on yourself 

They had my back against the wall, I had to lean on myself 

Almost made me put my dreams on the shelf 

I’m trippin”

“Believe” is available everywhere now to stream and download.

Check out the video for “Believe” down below.

Nicki Minaj Admits That She Regrets Some of Her Songs From Her Discography

In a candid interview for Pollstar Live!, Nicki Minaj and her manager Irving Azoff discussed everything from her career to future business ventures, and personal growth. 

Nicki revealed that there are many songs from her discography that she regrets. The three main songs that Nicki mentioned were “Anaconda”, “Your Love”, and “Starships”; all of which were major songs on the Billboard Charts. It’s quite intriguing to know that Nicki looks back and wishes she wouldn't have made them; at this point in her career Nicki may be leading her music in a new direction completely or she may just return to her original sound.

Nicki Minaj reveals she wishes she never recoded ‘Anaconda’, ‘Your Love’, and ‘StarShips’ pic.twitter.com/YcIvhc9jlw

— Karen Civil 🇭🇹 (@KarenCivil) February 6, 2020

In addition, to her music career, Nicki also shared her intentions to start a fitness clothing line as a result of her realizing she wanted to get back to living a healthier lifestyle. Her reasoning for the new venture is as follows,

“Because I have been going to the gym. I’m proud to say I’ve lost 13 pounds. I didn’t realize that I was gaining that much weight until I looked at the pictures…One day you just look at yourself like. ‘Who’s this b****? When did this s*** happen? What the f***?’ And so I swear I’m this gym person now… and I want to have sneakers and athletic wear”.

During the interview, Nicki also revealed that she may leak the full version of new song “Yikes” that she previewed 3 days ago, this Friday! 

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#Yikes I play tag & u #IT for life. #Yikes You a 🤡 you do IT for likes 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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Drake & Future Back at it Again With “Desires”

Drake and Future have surprised fans with a brand new track entitled, “Desires”. The new song arrived on the official SoundCloud page for October’s Very Own. The Duo is definitely kicking up the anticipation for fans and discussions of a ‘What A Time To Be Alive’ Part 2. With “Life is Good” consistently trending across social media platforms, another joint project between Drake and Future is a necessity at this point. 

With OVO artists like PARTYNEXTDOOR and DVSN releasing albums this year, it’s only right that Drake and Future complete the trifecta! 

Listen to “Desires” down below

62nd Annual Grammy Awards (2020) Winners

Check out this list for the general categories for 62nd Annual Grammy Awards as well as a couple other categories ranging from pop, hip hop, r&b, reggae, film, and gospel!

Album of the Year

When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? - Billie Eilish

i,i - Bon Iver

Norman F******* Rockwell! - Lana Del Rey

Thank u, next  - Ariana Grande

I Used to Know Her - H.E.R.

7 - Lil Nas X

Cuz I Love You (Deluxe) - Lizzo

Father of the Bride - Vampire Weekend

Record of the Year

Bad Guy - Billie Eilish

Hey, Ma - Bon Iver

7 Rings - Ariana Grande

Hard Place - H.E.R.

Talk - Khalid

Old Town Road - Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus

Truth Hurts - Lizzo

Sunflower - Post Malone & Swae Lee

Song of The Year

Bad Guy - Billie Eilish O’Connell & Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish) *Can be viewed above

Always Remember Us This Way - Natalie Hemby, Lady Gaga, Hillary Lindsey & Lori McKenna, songwriters (Lady Gaga)

Bring My Flowers Now - Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth & Tanya Tucker, songwriters (Tanya Tucker)

Hard Place - Ruby Amanfu, Sam Ashworth, D. Arcelious Harris. H.E.R. & Rodney Jerkins, songwriters (H.E.R.)

Lover - Taylor Swift, songwriter (Taylor Swift)

Norman F— Rockwell! - Jack Antonoff & Lana Del Rey, songwriters (Lana Del Rey)

Someone You Loved - Tom Barnes, Lewis Capaldi, Pete Kelleher, Benjamin Kohn & Sam Roman, songwriters (Lewis Capaldi)

Truth Hurts - Steven Cheung, Eric Frederic, Melissa Jefferson & Jesse Saint John, songwriters (Lizzo)

Best New Artist

Billie Eilish

Black Pumas

Lil Nas X

Lizzo

Maggie Rogers

Rosalía

Tank and the Bangas

Yola

Best Pop Vocal Album

When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? - Billie Eilish

The Lion King: The Gift - Beyoncé

Thank U, Next - Ariana Grande

No. 6 Collaborations Project - Ed Sheeran

Lover - Taylor Swift

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

Old Town Road - Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus

Boyfriend - Ariana Grande & Social House

Sucker - Jonas Brothers

Sunflower - Post Malone & Swae Lee

Señorita - Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello

Best R&B Performance

Come Home - Anderson .Paak featuring André 3000

Love Again - Daniel Ceasar & Brandy

Could’ve Been - H.E.R. Featuring Bryson Tiller

Exactly How I Feel - Lizzo featuring Gucci Mane

Roll Some Mo - Lucky Daye

Best R&B Traditional Performance

Jerome - Lizzo

Time Today - BJ the Chicago Kid 

Steady Love - India.Arie 

Real Games - Lucky Daye 

Built for Love - PJ Morton featuring Jazmine Sullivan

Best R&B Song

Say So - PJ Morton, songwriter (PJ Morton Featuring JoJo)

Could’ve Been - Dernst Emile II, David “Swagg R’Celious” Harris, H.E.R. & Hue “Soundzfire” Strother, songwriters (H.E.R. Featuring Bryson Tiller) 

Look At Me Now - Emily King & Jeremy Most, songwriters (Emily King) 

No Guidance - Chris Brown, Tyler James Bryant, Nija Charles, Aubrey Graham, Anderson Hernandez, Michee Patrick Lebrun, Joshua Lewis, Noah Shebib & Teddy Walton, songwriters (Chris Brown Featuring Drake) 

Roll Some Mo - David Brown, Dernst Emile II & Peter Lee Johnson, songwriters (Lucky Daye)

Best Urban Contemporary Album

Cuz I Love You - Lizzo

Apollo XXI - Steve Lacy 

Overload - Georgia Anne Muldrow 

Saturn - NAO 

Being Human in Public - Jessie Reyez

Best R&B Album

Ventura - Anderson .Paak

1123 - BJ the Chicago Kid 

Painted - Lucky Daye 

Ella Mai - Ella Mai Jerom

Paul - PJ Morton

Best Rap Performance

WINNER: Come Home - Anderson .Paak featuring André 3000

Love Again - Daniel Ceasar & Brandy

Could’ve Been - H.E.R. Featuring Bryson Tiller

Exactly How I Feel - Lizzo featuring Gucci Mane

Roll Some Mo - Lucky Daye

Best Rap/Sung Performance

Higher - DJ Khaled featuring Nipsey Hussle & John Legend

Drip Too Hard - Lil Baby & Gunna

Panini - Lil Nas X

Ballin - Mustard featuring Roddy Ricch

The London - Young Thug Featuring J. Cole & Travis Scott

Best Rap Performance

Racks in the Middle - Nipsey Hussle featuring Roddy Ricch & Hit-Boy

Middle Child - J. Cole 

Suge - DaBaby 

Down Bad - Dreamville featuring J.I.D, Bas, J. Cole, EarthGang & Young Nudy 

Clout - Offset featuring Cardi B

Best Rap Song

A Lot - Jermaine Cole, Dacoury Natche, 21 Savage & Anthony White, songwriters (21 Savage Featuring J. Cole)

Bad Idea - Chancelor Bennett, Cordae Dunston, Uforo Ebong & Daniel Hackett, songwriters (YBN Cordae featuring Chance the Rapper) 

Gold Roses - Noel Cadastre, Aubrey Graham, Anderson Hernandez, Khristopher Riddick-Tynes, William Leonard Roberts II, Joshua Quinton Scruggs, Leon Thomas III & Ozan Yildirim, songwriters (Rick Ross featuring Drake) 

Racks in the Middle - Ermias Asghedom, Dustin James Corbett, Greg Allen Davis, Chauncey Hollis, Jr. & Rodrick Moore, songwriters (Nipsey Hussle Featuring Roddy Ricch & Hit-Boy) 

Suge - DaBaby, Jetsonmade

Best Rap Album

Igor - Tyler, the Creator

Revenge of the Dreamers III - Dreamville

Championships - Meek Mill

I Am > I Was - 21 Savage

The Lost Boy - YBN Cordae

Best Gospel Performance/Song

Love Theory - Kirk Franklin; Kirk Franklin, songwriter 

Talkin’ ‘Bout Jesus - Gloria Gaynor featuring Yolanda Adams; Bryan Fowler, Gloria Gaynor & Chris Stevens, songwriters 

See the Light - Travis Greene Featuring Jekalyn Carr 

Speak the Name - Koryn Hawthorne featuring Natalie Grant 

This Is a Move (Live) - Tasha Cobbs Leonard; Tony Brown, Brandon Lake, Tasha Cobbs Leonard & Nate Moore, songwriters

Best Gospel Album

Long Live Love - Kirk Franklin

Goshen - Donald Lawrence Presents the Tri-City Singers

Tunnel Vision - Gene Moore

Settle Here - William Murphy

Something’s Happening! A Christmas Album - CeCe Winans

Best Reggae Album

Rapture - Koffee 

As I Am - Julian Marley 

The Final Battle: Sly & Robbie vs. Roots Radicss - Sly & Robbie & Roots Radics

Mass Manipulation - Steel Pulse 

More Work to be Done - Third World

Best Music Film

Homecoming
Beyoncé
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter & Ed Burke, video directors; Steve Pamon & Erinn Williams, video producers

Remember My Name
David Crosby
A.J. Eaton, video director; Cameron Crowe, Michele Farinola & Greg Mariotti, video producers

Birth of the Cool
(Miles Davis)
Stanley Nelson, video director; Nicole London, video producer

Shangri-La
(Various Artists)
Jeff Malmberg & Morgan Neville, video directors; Danny Breen, video producer

AnimaThom Yorke
Paul Thomas Anderson, video director; Paul Thomas Anderson, Erica Frauman & Sara Murphy, video producers

Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media Best

Chernobyl - Hildur Guðnadóttir, composer 

Avengers: Endgame - Alan Silvestri, composer

Game of Thrones: Season 8 - Ramin Djawadi, composer 

The Lion King - Hans Zimmer, composer 

Mary Poppins Returns - Marc Shaiman, composer

Just In: Mac Miller's Family Reveals Mac Miller's Album 'Circles' will Release Next Week!

Mac Miller’s family has just released a statement announcing Mac Miller’s posthumous album ‘Circles’ will be released January 17. The announcement was made via an instagram post to Miller’s account. Read the statement below.

#NowPlaying Dave East Debut Album ‘Survival’

Yesterday, Dave East released his debut album ‘Survival’. The album features a plethora of artists like Teyana Taylor, Rick Ross, The-Dream, Jacquees, Ty Dolla $ign, Gunna and more.

Over the course of the album a few skits are included to really paint the picture for listeners to gain a clear understanding of some of the circumstances Dave East had to deal with to survive. East also incorporates r&b samples and harmonies to compliment the album’s production. Staying true to East’s Harlem roots. Do yourself a favor & add this album to your rotation.

Follow Dave East now and download & stream ‘Survival’ 🏁🏁🏁🏁

Doja Cat Delivers Second Album 'Hot Pink'

Doja Cat just dropped her sophomore album ‘Hot Pink’ along with a new visual for her single “Cyber Sex”! So far our album favs are “Cyber Sex”, “Like That” and “Juicy” of course! 

Doja keeps listeners intrigued with her raunchy and fun wordplay. Thus far, Doja Cat’s music videos are curated with the best treatments to further support her singles by creating animated and provoking imagery that pushes the envelope. Doja and her team surely know how to get the masses talking, which secures her ability to go viral often.

Let us know what you think about the “Cyber Sex” video and what your album favorites are in the comments.

Follow Doja Cat now and download & stream ‘Hot Pink’ everywhere.

Cardi B's Highly Anticipated Single "Press" is out NOW!

It has been five months since Cardi B teased her single “Press” on Instagram back in December 2018. Since then, fans have been begging the star to release the track, as her video snippet amassed over 100 million views.

Although fans have been waiting for some time, Cardi has finally released the single. Cardi is amped all the way up on this track. Cardi is letting any and everyone, including the Press know that she’s over the drama and negativity. Cardi’s menacing lyrics on this song affirm that she’s ready to fight if necessary. Considering Cardi’s history, she has never been one to let anyone disrespect her. Overall, “Press” is essentially Cardi expressing how tired she is of people speaking ill of her; and if she to take on everyone by herself, she will.

“Press” is available on all streaming platforms here.

Stream the full track below

Young Thug, J. Cole and Travis Scott Join Forces on Summer Track "The London"

Young Thug tapped J. Cole and Travis Scott for “The London”. The new track was produced by T-Minus. The production of this track by T-Minus is without a doubt exceptional. The Grammy Award Winning Producer is certainly on a roll.

Travis Scott did not disappoint on the hook, while some may say that J. Cole outshined Young Thug with his verse. In Cole’s verse he addressed the debates on whether or not he’s one of the best rappers currently. J. Cole spits…

“How could you come up out yo face and say I ain't the hottest n**** you done ever heard?

I left a flock of rappers dead and buried

A verse from me is like eleven birds

Just did the math and that's like two thousand dollars every word

I’m on the verge, Ill beat the charge

I killed some n***** and walked away from it”

Stream the full track below

YG Unleashes '4REAL 4REAL'

YG’s album 4REAL 4REAL just dropped! YG’s energy is boisterous, striking, reflective, and genuine across the entirety of his fourth album.

YG remains true to the West Coast sound as expected; YG has become one of the leaders of this sound. As he proclaims “I’m the face of It” in the chorus on “Hard Bottoms & White Socks” to begin 4REAL 4REAL. YG is feeling himself and rightfully so, he has put in his time in the industry and his journey is one to respect in the highest regards. He also emulates the heart of his city and the pain and pride of the people.

YG continues to talk his sh*t on “Bottle Service” and raps about living life as someone who’s made it! With the lifestyle that YG’s career has afforded him it has brought out the fakes, the groupies, and the users. YG is unrelenting in his description of how grand he is and those that wish they truly had it.

In a recent interview with Big Boy TV YG, revealed that a portion of the proceeds from each song on the album will be given to Nipsey Hussle’s children. As the album is dedicated to Hussle.

YG included his speech from Nipsey’s memorial in loving memory of him on “My Last Words (Nipsey Tribute) ”. As YG referred to the late Nipsey Hussle as his “brother from the other color”. For YG, the bond stems way beyond music. Nipsey was someone in YG’s life that surpassed being just a friend. Nipsey was truly family to YG. This speaks volumes to how important and influential it is to have people like that by one’s side. Surrounding yourself with people that are beyond acquaintances, people that take you in and love you as their own and motivate you to reach for and accomplish goals that are bigger than you. “The Mother****** Marathon Continues.” TMC is much more than a momentary movement. The Marathon is a way of life that Hussle created and lived authentically by. Nipsey Hussle is an inspiration and legacy that will continue forever through his family, friends, and fans everywhere.

Make sure you stream and download 4REAL 4REAL on all platforms here. You can also stream it down below as well!

Check out the visual for “In the Dark” that YG just released this afternoon down below.

Lil Nas X Shuts Down Haters with Billy Ray Cyrus on the "Old Town Road" Remix

Montero Hill, known by the stage name “Lil Nas X” has continued to spark controversy within the world of music with his hit single “Old Town Road”. Lil Nas X initially released “Old Town Road” back in December of 2018.

Since its release in 2018, “Old Town Road” has climbed up the Billboard charts due to the assist of people creating viral videos with the track on a plethora of digital media platforms. People across the world, have utilized platforms such as TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook to create funny memes and videos.

As “Old Town Road” continued to ascend on the Billboard charts as a country song in March of 2018, Billboard ultimately decided to remove the song from the charts. Billboard supported the decision to remove the song by acknowledging that although ‘Old Town Road’ “incorporates references to country and cowboy imagery, it does not embrace enough elements of today’s country music to chart in its current version”.

Considering this statement by Billboard, the decision to pull “Old Town Road” does not suffice. “Old Town Road” samples Nine Inch Nails “34 Ghosts IV” which begins with the clear introduction of a banjo on the beat. The banjo is an instrument that originated in West Africa and was later brought over to America during the slave trade. Since the creation of Country Music in the 1920s, the banjo stood at the forefront of the basis of what makes the distinctive tone of the country music genre. The Country Music Hall of Fame sites the banjo as “visually and aurally one of the most recognizable instruments associated with country music”.

So why is it that Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” doesn’t make the cut? Could it be that it threatens the current state of country music and its artists? Lil Nas X is blurring the lines between Hip Hop and Country music and has done an effortless job at maintaining the perfect balance. For the nay sayers, Lil Nas X has come back harder with the assist of Country music Legend Billy Ray Cyrus. The remix to “Old Town Road” has been released under the Country music genre officially. And let’s just all the agree that together, these two artists have united to let everyone know that this song is indeed country!

Not only is the remix to “Old Town Road” infectious, but it emphasizes the essence of country music with the addition of Billy Ray Cyrus’ southern drawl. Furthermore, every genre in music is consistently evolving and changing which naturally occurs with time. It is also imperative to recognize that Hip Hop and R&B are genres that have openly accepted the experimentation of their sound from people with varying demographics. The “Old Town Road” remix featuring Cyrus debuted as the No 1. song globally on iTunes. Reiterating that this song is here to stay as an imprint on Country music history and I look forward to seeing it soar back up the Hot Country Music chart on Billboard.

Make sure you listen to the “Old Town Road” Remix down below!! You can also stream and buy the remix here as well.

61st Annual Grammy Awards (2019) Winners

Check out this list for the general categories for 61st Annual Grammy Awards as well as a couple other categories ranging from pop, hip hop, r&b, reggae, and gospel!

Album of the Year

Golden Hour - Kelly Musgraves

Invasion of Privacy - Cardi B

By the Way, I Forgive You - Brandi Carlile

Scorpion - Drake

H.E.R - H.E.R

Beerbongs & Bentleys - Post Malone

Dirty Computer - Janelle Monáe

Black Panther: The Album, Music From and Inspired by - (Various Artists)

Record of the Year

This is America - Childish Gambino

I Like it - Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin

The Joke - Brandi Carlile

God’s Plan - Drake

Shallow - Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper

All The Stars - Kendrick Lamar & SZA

Rockstar - Post Malone Ft. 21 Savage

The Middle - Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey

Song of The Year

This is America - Donald Glover, Ludwig Goransson,& Jeffrey Lamar Williams *Can be viewed above

All The Stars - Kendrick Duckworth, Solána Rowe, Al Shuckburgh, Mark Spears & Anthony Tiffith

Boo’d Up - Larrance Dopson, Joelle James, Ella Mai & Dijon McFarlane

In My Blood - Teddy Geiger, Scott Harris, Shawn Mendes & Geoffrey Warburton

The Joke - Brandi Carlile, Dave Cobb, Phill Hanseroth & Tim Hanseroth

The Middle - Sarah Aarons, Jordan K. Johnson, Stefan Johnson, Marcus Lomax, Kyle Trewartha, Michael Trewartha & Anton Zaslavski

Shallow - Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando & Andrew Wyatt

Best New Artist

Dua Lipa

Chloe X Halle

Luke Combs

Greta Van Fleet

H.E.R

Margo Price

BeBe Rexha

Jorja Smith

Best Pop Vocal Album

Sweetener - Ariana Grande

Camila - Camila Cabello

Meaning of Life - Kelly Clarkson

Shawn Mendes - Shawn Mendes

Beautiful Trauma - P!nk

Reputation - Taylor Swift

Best R&B Performance

Best Part - H.E.R ft. Daniel Caesar

Long as I Live - Toni Braxton

Summer - The Carters

Y O Y - Lalah Hathaway

First Began - PJ Morton

Best R&B Traditional Performance

(This category was a tie!! Two Winners!)

Bet Ain’t Worth The Hand - Leon Bridges

How Deep is Your Love - PJ Morton Ft. Yebba

Don’t Fall Apart on Me Tonight - Bettye LaVette

Honest - Major.

Made For Love - Charlie Wilson Ft. Lalah Hathaway

Best R&B Song

Boo’d Up - Larrance Dopson, Joelle James, Ella Mai & Dijon McFarlane

Come Through And Chill - Jermaine Cole, Miguel Pimentel & Salaam Remi

Feels Like Summer - Donald Glover & Ludwig Goransson

Focus - Darhyl Camper Jr, H.E.R. & Justin Love

Long As I Live - Paul Boutin, Toni Braxton & Antonio Dixon

Best Urban Contemporary Album

Everything Is Love - The Carters

The Kids Are Alright - Chloe x Halle

Chris Dave And The Drumhedz - Chris Dave and The Drumhedz

War & Leisure - Miguel

Ventriloquism - Meshell Ndegeocello

Best R&B Album

H.E.R - H.E.R
Sex & Cigarettes - Toni Braxton

Good Things - Leon Bridges

Honestly - Lalah Hathaway

Gumbo Unplugged (Live) - PJ Morton

Best Rap Performance

(This category was a tie!! Two Winners!)

King’s Dead - Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock & James Blake

Bubblin - Anderson .Paak

Be Careful - Cardi B

Nice For What - Drake

Sicko Mode - Travis Scott

Best Rap/Sung Performance

This is America - Childish Gambino

Like I Do - Christina Aguilera Ft. Goldlink

Pretty Little Fears - 6lack Featuring J. Cole

All The Stars- Kendrick Lamar & SZA

Rockstar - Post Malone Ft. 21 Savage

(This is America Video can be seen above)

Best Rap Song

God’s Plan - Aubrey Graham, Dave Jackson, Brock Korsan, Ron LaTour, Matthew Samuels & Noah Shebib

King’s Dead - Kendrick Duckworth, Samuel Gloade, James Litherland, Johnny Mckinzie, Axel Morgan, Mark Spears, Travis Walton, Nayvadius Wilburn & Michael Williams II

Lucky You - R. Fraser, G. Lucas, M.Samuels & J. Sweet

Sicko Mode - Khalif Brown, Rogét Chahayed, BryTavious Chambers, Mike Dean, Mirsad Dervic, Kevin Gomringer, Tim Gomringer, Aubrey Graham, Chauncey Hollis, Jacques Webster, Ozan Yildirim & Cydel Young

Win - K. Duckworth, A. Hernandez, J. Mckinzie, M. Samuels & C. Thompson

Best Rap Album

Invasion of Privacy - Cardi B

Swimming - Mac Miller

Victory Lap - Nipsey Hussle

Daytona - Pusha T

Astroworld - Travis Scott

Best Gospel Performance/Song

Never Alone - Tori Kelly Ft. Kirk Franklin

You Will Win - Jekalyn Carr

Won’t He Do it - Koryn Hawthorne

Cycles - Johnathan McReynolds Ft. DOE

A Great Work - Brian Courtney Wilson

Best Reggae Album

44/876 - Sting & Shaggy

As The World Turns - Black Uhuru

Reggae Forever - Etana

Rebellion Rises - Ziggy Marley

A Matter of Time - Protoje

Best Gospel Album

Hiding Place - Tori Kelly

One Nation Under God - Jekalyn Carr

Make Room - Johnathan McReynolds

The Other Side - The Walls Group

A Great Work - Brian Courtney Wilson

Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media

Black Panther - Ludwig Göransson, composer

Blade Runner 2049 - Benjamin Wallfisch & Hans Zimmer, composers

Coco - Michael Giacchino, composer

The Shape of Water - Alexandre Desplat, composer

Star Wars: The Last Jedi - John Williams, composer