In the Trenches rapper Albee Al is back and pulling no punches. Not only is Albee a confirmed performer at Hot 97’s 2026 Summer Jam, he will also be a featured guest on Kodak Black’s new album that […]
Wyclef Jean Reveals On-Set Fights, Fear of Water and the Making of Fugees’ "Ready Or Not”
Wyclef Jean and Vevo share a new episode of Vevo Footnotes, going behind the scenes of The Fugees’ defining anthem "Ready Or Not" to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their landmark album The Score. The […]
Grand Agent Launches 'Consolidating the Power of Hip-Hop' Campaign Ahead of America’s 250th Birthday
Beginning Friday, June 5, Philadelphia artist and community organizer Grand Agent, self-described as "The Official Rapper of America’s 250th Birthday," will launch a 30-day social media campaign asking a question he believes Hip-Hop can no […]
Gaine$ Releases "Real 1"
Buffalo everyman Gaine$ returns with new visuals for"Real 1." An introspective and inspired dose of soulful Hip-Hop. Filmed partly on location at the Mint Cocktail Bar in his hometown, the video follows Gaine$ today as the businessman […]
Fortified Mind and Hilltop Productions Share Positive Energy on 'It’s All Luv'
At a time when much of the culture seems fueled by division, Fortified Mind and Hilltop Productions take a different approach with their latest single, "It’s All Luv." The record is concise, clocking in at […]
The Community Era: Why Fanbases Are Replacing Audiences in Hip-Hop
The Biggest Shift in Hip-Hop Isn't Happening on the Charts For decades, the music industry taught artists to think in terms of audience size. The goal was always bigger numbers. More listeners.More followers.More streams.More visibility. […]
The Trust Economy: Why Fans Follow Artists They Believe
Attention Gets the Click. Trust Gets the Follow. For years, the music industry obsessed over attention. Artists were told to go viral. Labels chased engagement. Social platforms rewarded visibility above almost everything else. The assumption […]
DJ Kawon Releases 'The Alumni' feat. Travisty the Lazy Emcee, Ed Dav, Notes EightyTwo, Len-Dor & K-Tre
The Alumni, the second single from DJ Kawon featuring Travisty the Lazy Emcee, Ed Dav, Notes EightyTwo, Len-Dor, and K-Tre. Taken from his upcoming production album "Boombap Alumni" to be released June 23rd on Mad Good […]
