(GEMS RADIO)---Hip Hop is by far the most dominant genre in music today. Nine out of ten most bought songs in the United States are by rappers. According to Billboard Magazine though, the signs point that rap music is not delivering the way it used to be. “I will say, I’m concerned,” says Carl Chery, Spotify’s creative director and head of Urban. Chery says he’s been alarmed about rap since […]
New York Mayor, Eric Adams opened has opened the 49th anniversary of hip hop at Sedgwick Avenue in Morris Park on Coney Island for the occasion. The occasion celebrates the emergence of hip hop culture that is believed to have emerged from the Bronx almost half a century ago. Celebrating A History of Music and Culture Hip-hop fans believe that the culture started at the anniversary venue in 1973. DJ […]
Nicki Minaj lit the internet on Sunday when she showcased her curves to all her fans ahead of her ‘Super Freaky Girl’ Single. The 39-year-old bared it all in a skimpy harness and a matching headgear setting the tone for her new video. The Theme of the Single Her thigh-high stiletto boots completed the look giving lovers of hip hop a sneak peek of what to expect once her new […]
The BeatRoots is a music event held at AlMashtal Creative Space in Riyadh on Friday. It was inspired by American-styled shows such as the Essence festival, which not only brings a city to life but showcases talent in the hip hop world. Promote Local Talent The BeatRoots event featured six Saudi and Bahraini artists and was co-sponsored by Museland-a Bahrain-based record label. The theme of the electrifying event was also […]
Ghostwriting is a major facet of the music world where talented artists compose lyrics for celebrity singers. However, a raging debate has been ongoing regarding the role of the skill in both the RnB and hip-hop scenes. Chris Brown has finally shared his sentiments about the topic by saying that ghostwriting may not work for rappers. While speaking at the Drink Champs, Breezy said that rappers are more likely to […]
American rapper Megan Thee Stallion just released the music video for her new single, Plan B. The video, directed by John Miserendino and Mugler’s creative director Casey Cadwallader, was released on Thursday, June 2nd. In the video, Megan raps in strappy outfits by Mugler against a stark black background. Mugler, a high-fashion brand, has become one of the rapper’s favorite fashion brands. She mentions the fashion brand in Plan B’s […]
BET has just released its list of nominees for the upcoming 2022 awards, with Doja Cat coming first with six nominations. BET nominated Doja for Best Female Hip Hop artist, Video of the Year for Kiss Me More, featuring SZA, Album of the Year for Planet Her, Best Collaboration for Kiss Me More, BET Her for Woman, and Best Female R&B/Pop Artist. BET Nominates Drake in Four Categories The Best […]
Kendrick Lamar’s second studio album, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City, has been on the Billboard chart for 500 weeks. According to a tweet from billboard charts on May 31st, 2022, the album hit the 500-week mark, ranking at No. 17. Good Kid, M.A.A.D City was released on October 22nd, 2012, and features 12 tracks, including money trees, Backstreet Freestyle, Good Kid, and Real. The studio album comes second after Eminem’s Curtain […]
Another rapper has died. Drakeo the Ruler, a budding West Coast rapper, was stabbed to death at a concert in his hometown in Los Angeles. It occurred backstage at a Los Angeles Music Festival. Witnesses say a fight broke out backstage around 8:30 PM on Saturday at the Once Upon a Time Music Festival in Exposition Park. "During the altercation, one man was severely injured by a suspect wielding an […]
