Rumor has it, Billboard reportedly set to start including YouTube streams in album chart stats. How do you feel about this? Technology is the wave of the future and lets face it, sometimes, people only get their music from YouTube. Fans look forward to new music videos from their favorite artists and listen to audio videos for new songs.
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The A3C Festival is a 2-day outdoor hip-hop festival in downtown Atlanta. You will see thousands of hip-hop fans, artists and creatives from around the world. Enthusiasts gather to enjoy hip-hop music and culture at the Georgia Freight Depot on Sat, Oct 7 and Sun, Oct 8. Limited passes are available. Use these promo codes:
An epic Twitter rap battle went down between quick order giants Wingstop and Wendy's. The social media and PR team was very creative and I'd guess sales were up after this went down.
Catch up on all the madness below via XXL Magazine!
MTV TRL Live, a music television classic, is back on the air with brand new hosts, great guests and a live audience. Social media and streaming is a huge part of the show and each week the guests will create a music playlist.
Today's guest were DJ Khaled, Ed Sheeran, Migos and Lili Reinhart. Before Migos hit the TRL stage, the group sat down with Zane Lowe from Beats 1 Radio. The group revealed that they want to get into acting. Group member, Quavo is even writing a movie script. Watch Migos talk to Zane Lowe below.
Melvin Childs Presents "Thugs and the Women who Love Them". This gritty new play inspired by the New York Best Seller is coming to a stage near you. I read the book so I know the play will be nothing short of thrilling, emotional and totally hood. The play stars some of your favorite hip hop artists, singers and personalities: Boosie Badazz Lyfe Jennings Jamal Woolard K. Michelle Amina Buddafly Ray J. Karlie Redd For tickets and additional information visit melvinchildspresents.com. Check out this hilarious interview with Melvin Childs, Boosie Badazz and Ray J. on Breakfast Club Power 105.1 #ThugsAndTheWomenWhoLoveThem
Earlier this week, Memphis rapper Young Dolph was shot after a heated argument outside of a Hollywood shoe store. Rumors suggest members of fellow Memphis rapper Yo Gotti's crew are responsible for the shooting.
This morning shortly after 1AM, Young Dolph broke his silence and tweeted for the first time since being critically injured.
Congratulations are in order! New York Hip Hop artist, Cardi B, made history as the 1st solo female rapper to top the Billboard Hot 100 Chart in nearly twenty years. The last female rapper to hold that honor was Lauryn Hill in 1998 with the classic "Doo Wop (That Thing)".
"Bodak Yellow" was arguably the hottest song of the summer 17. Cardi B and her team did a phenomenal job of promoting this record, visiting radio stations and performing the song all over the country and overseas. If you haven't already, add "Bodak Yellow" to your playlist. Hip Hop artists release free mixtapes to gain popularity and momentum. Artists like Drake, Lil Wayne, Cardi B, Fabolous, and Gucci Mane careers have skyrocketed from mixtape publicity. If you're thinking about releasing a mixtape, consider the timing and the host. You can find a mixtape DJ on Instagram or Twitter for reasonable rates. You can also consider paying to place your song on a mixtape. This is great marketing for a single and introduces the artist to a new fan base.
Hip hop artist, Picasso De'France is from Paterson, NJ but has been living/recording in Atlanta for about 4 years. So of course, he's visited a strip club or two but believe it or not, mostly to promote his music. Strip Clubs in Atlanta are Ground Zero for breaking hip hop records.
Don't believe me, ask Atlanta hip hop icon, Big Boi. He ranked America's Best Strip Clubs for the New York Post. Click HERE to read! Follow these steps to get Strip Club spins!
Last year, Picasso De'France released a strip club anthem. Check out the video for Nothing But.
Most hip hop artist have regular jobs until their big break. Did you know that Cardi B worked as an exotic dancer or that Nikki Minaj worked at Red Lobster? Don't be discouraged by your current 9-5 because your big break is coming.
When you get famous, what will the Internet dig up on you? It's not how you start is how you finish. Check out this hilarious interview below with Migos. It can be hard to get your music heard and just posting on your social media sites may not get you the attention you desire.
Check out this list of hip hop blogs on the loudrapbeats.com website. These hip hop blogs will post your music and many offer feedback. |
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