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Davion Farris Releases “Moved” EP Via Hillman Grad Records/Def Jam Recordings

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Grammy Award-winning and ASCAP Award-winning singer and songwriter Davion Farris raises the curtain on his label debut EP, MOVED, available today via Hillman Grad Records/Def Jam Recordings. The video for the EP’s lead-off track, “Tunnel Vision” premiered earlier this week. Interest in the 7-song EP’s release gained momentum when the … [Read more...] about Davion Farris Releases “Moved” EP Via Hillman Grad Records/Def Jam Recordings

80 Empire Drops New Single “Business” Via Gladiator Records

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80 Empire just dropped their latest single "Business" via Gladiator Records, which will be followed by a music video to the single dropping within the next couple weeks, and is set to star Robert Funaro of The Sopranos and a surprise guest from the hit Italian TV show Gomorrah. In October of last year, the producers & brothers Adrian Rezza and Lucas Rezza, a/ka/ 80 … [Read more...] about 80 Empire Drops New Single “Business” Via Gladiator Records

Former Rival Compton Gang Members Turned Famous Chefs Malachi “Spank” Jenkins & Roberto “News” Smith Prep New Cookbook “Trap Kitchen: Mac’N All Over The World”

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Three years after the release of their first cookbook Trap Kitchen: Bangin’ Recipes From Compton and a whirlwind of success later, former rival gang members turned famous chefs Malachi “Spank” Jenkins and Roberto “News” Smith are coming back with a second serving with their upcoming new cookbook Trap Kitchen: Mac’N All Over The World releasing on July 19th. With a … [Read more...] about Former Rival Compton Gang Members Turned Famous Chefs Malachi “Spank” Jenkins & Roberto “News” Smith Prep New Cookbook “Trap Kitchen: Mac’N All Over The World”

1st Generation Drops New Single “Ova (Fairweather Friend)” From Upcoming ‘Rapture’ EP

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1st Generation, the west coast supergroup comprised of Kurupt, MC Eiht & Tha Chill of Compton’s Most Wanted, Jayo Felony, Gangsta of the Comrads, and King T just dropped their second single "Ova (Fairweather Friend)" from their forthcoming EP Rapture. Earlier this month, the group released the title track off … [Read more...] about 1st Generation Drops New Single “Ova (Fairweather Friend)” From Upcoming ‘Rapture’ EP

Grammy Award-Winning Producer Mike Dean To Executive Produce Pigeons & Planes Compilation “See You Next Year” Via Big.Ass.Kids Label

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Today (May 18), Complex Network’s premier music discovery site Pigeons & Planes announced their inaugural ‘SEE YOU NEXT YEAR’ class of 2022 comprised of ten of today’s most exciting musicians including; Brevin Kim, Baird, Fana Hues, Dreamer Isioma, EKKSTACY, Terry Presume, Redveil, Wallice, Ben Reilly, and Teezo Touchdown.  Dedicated to championing artists who are … [Read more...] about Grammy Award-Winning Producer Mike Dean To Executive Produce Pigeons & Planes Compilation “See You Next Year” Via Big.Ass.Kids Label

Snoop Dogg Announces ‘A Death Row Summer’ Compilation & Drops First Single “Touch Away” Featuring October London

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Earlier today (May 18) Snoop Dogg took to social media to announce his plans to drop the A Death Row Summer compilation album while listening to the first single from the project entitled "Touch Away" featuring October London, and produced by Soopafly, Kanobby, and DJ Bombay. “About to drop this Death Row summer album. A Death Row Summer. New single just dropped last night. … [Read more...] about Snoop Dogg Announces ‘A Death Row Summer’ Compilation & Drops First Single “Touch Away” Featuring October London

Death Row Records Founder Michael “Harry-O” Harris Says DJ Quik Was Set To Produce Jewell Album, Praises Snoop Dogg, Death Row Records Film, Dr. Dre + More On The Dub C & CJ Mac Show

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Death Row Records founder Michael "Harry-O" Harris was the most recent guest on the Dub C & CJ Mac Show podcast, hosted by west coast legends WC and CJ Mac. Harry-O discusses his what his ambitions were that led to him being a successful entrepreneur, street life, spending thirty-three years in prison, and of course, the return of the historic Death Row Records. Also … [Read more...] about Death Row Records Founder Michael “Harry-O” Harris Says DJ Quik Was Set To Produce Jewell Album, Praises Snoop Dogg, Death Row Records Film, Dr. Dre + More On The Dub C & CJ Mac Show

DJ Daryl Clears Up “415” History With E-A-Ski, Details Experience On No Limit Records, Working With Richie Rich + More With No Vultures Podcast

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DJ Daryl, the multi-platinum producer behind the classic "Keep Ya Head Up" song for 2Pac on Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z..., was recently featured on the No Vultures podcast where he detailed his experience with Master P and No Limit Records, the backstory on producing Pre-Meditated Drama for Steady Mobb'n, meeting & working with Richie Rich, and producing for Oakland, … [Read more...] about DJ Daryl Clears Up “415” History With E-A-Ski, Details Experience On No Limit Records, Working With Richie Rich + More With No Vultures Podcast

Houston Icon Scarface Of The Geto Boys Releases Dates For Farewell Tour

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Houston rap icon Scarface, along with Willie D & Bushwick Bill put Houston, TX on the map by pioneering their nightmarish imagery, physical abuse, and psychological horror in their songs like their opus “Mind Playing Tricks On Me”. With the release of their debut album, 1989’s Grip It! On That Other Level, on Rap-A-lot Records, the trio known as the Geto Boys would become … [Read more...] about Houston Icon Scarface Of The Geto Boys Releases Dates For Farewell Tour

The Warrior’s New Artist MAYZIN Drops First Single, “Angels” Via Golden State Entertainment

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Today (May 13) MAYZIN, the first label artist off of the Golden State Warriors' new Golden State Entertainment music label, just dropped his first single, ”Angels”. MAYZIN was previously announced as the first recording artist to sign with Golden State Entertainment and he performed during halftime of the Warriors playoff game against the Memphis Grizzlies on May … [Read more...] about The Warrior’s New Artist MAYZIN Drops First Single, “Angels” Via Golden State Entertainment

Dogman Compton Drops “Relatable Factz” Album Featuring Tha Chill of CMW, Kurupt, Tyrice Turner & Weazel Loc Via Boomdocz Productions

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Dogman Compton just dropped his latest project, Relatable Factz, which features Tha Chill of Compton's Most Wanted, Kurupt of the Dogg Pound, Tyrice Turner, and Weazel Loc. The 12-track album was produced and arranged by Tha Chill, and the music video for the "Foul Play" single was directed by Westlyfe. Tha Chill and Boomdocz Productions have several upcoming projects … [Read more...] about Dogman Compton Drops “Relatable Factz” Album Featuring Tha Chill of CMW, Kurupt, Tyrice Turner & Weazel Loc Via Boomdocz Productions

New Fox Soul Special “Crime & Hip Hop” With Lisa Evers Investigates the Deaths Of Nipsey Hussle, Young Dolph & Pop Smoke

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Fox Soul is expanding its programming with a brand new hour-long special, Crime & Hip Hop hosted by Lisa Evers, the Fox5 New York‘s crime and investigative reporter. The special is set to premiere on Tuesday, May 17 exclusively on Fox Soul. 25 years after the biggest hip-hop murders in history, Tupac and Biggie, rap artists are still being gunned down in … [Read more...] about New Fox Soul Special “Crime & Hip Hop” With Lisa Evers Investigates the Deaths Of Nipsey Hussle, Young Dolph & Pop Smoke

Kendrick Lamar Drops “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers” Album Featuring Blxst, Taylour Paige, Ghostface Killah, Kodak Black + More

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Today (May 13) Kendrick Lamar dropped his fifth studio album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers via pgLang/Top Dawg Entertainment/Aftermath/Interscope. The 18-track double-album features Blxst, Taylour Paige, Ghostface Killah, Kodak Black, and others, while Sounwave, J.LBS, The Alchemist, DJ Khalil, Boi-1da, and more handle the production of the project. Leading up to the … [Read more...] about Kendrick Lamar Drops “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers” Album Featuring Blxst, Taylour Paige, Ghostface Killah, Kodak Black + More

Rockstar Energy Drink Partners With Celebrity Barber Vic Blends To Debut New Hispanic Equity Campaign

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As part of a long-standing commitment to celebrating the Hispanic community, Rockstar Energy Drink has unveiled its new ad campaign, Poder Para Mi Gente (Power for My People), a platform designed to empower a new generation of hustlers who work hard to give back to their local communities. This first-ever Hispanic equity campaign for the brand spotlights young Hispanics … [Read more...] about Rockstar Energy Drink Partners With Celebrity Barber Vic Blends To Debut New Hispanic Equity Campaign