Georgia Anne Muldrow is a seeker and truth-teller. The prophetic soul goddess’s first rap album “A Thoughtiverse Unmarred”, produced entirely by Chris Keys, is out today via Mello Music Group,balancing a beautiful delivery with brutal honesty.
The beats are dusty and suffused with warmth so overwhelming it practically radiates Vitamin D. The gritty drums and hypnotic loops. Georgia’s rhymes are conscious, but more importantly, they speak to our deeper conscience. These are the honest confessions of a mother who refuses to turn a blind eye to immediate and ancestral misdeeds. Stream “A Thoughtiverse Unmarred” below and purchase now on iTunes.
New York has always been known as a hotbed for musical talent, and Exit 21 is no exception to this. The four young men from Long Island have captured the attention of fans worldwide, creating a frenzy amongst industry professionals, prominent DJ’s and music lovers everywhere. The R&B group era is being revitalized through Exit 21, and it’s apparent they are keeping real R&B alive.
The group consists of four members, the twins; Ron and B-Smoove, their cousin Showtime, and long time friend Shawn Foxx, they are a team and family with a shared vision. Having mostly known each other since birth, it makes for a seamless chemistry and maintains harmony throughout their music and interaction. They encourage one another and have rich musical backgrounds through family and life experiences, which have been the foundation for their work. Their charisma, voices and larger than life personalities, combined with a unique and somewhat flirtatious swag, keep all eyes and ears fixed on Exit 21. The twins both play the drums, and of the two of them, Ron plays the piano as well; they all possess a dynamic stage presence; Showtime engages the crowd, while Shawn brings a cool and charming vibe to their performance.
Musically, they are influenced by classic and modern artists from Michael Jackson, Jamie Foxx and Chris Brown to Usher. Every aspect of Exit 21’s career is all encompassing and combining heartfelt R&B with a street edge and bounce, creating a platform for dance and showmanship. The group has shown this with their latest release: a cover of Usher’s classic 1998 hit “My Way”. Keep a close eye on your girlfriend because Exit 21 is letting you know, she likes it their way! Check out the video below.
WE TV hosted a blue carpet premiere for their new series “Cutting It: In the ATL.” Over 400 guests came out to the Woodruff Arts Center to support the highly-anticipated show and to catch a sneak peak of the first episode. Cast members Maja Sly, Mushiya Tshikuka, Beautii Joseph, Lakenya Morris and Dedra Allen hit the carpet amid a throng of excited fans and photographers. WE TV president and general manager Marc Juris along with “Cutting It” executive producers Kate Farrell, Robyn Schnieders, Jordana Hochman and David Stefanou were also on hand to celebrate the show.
Attendees included Egypt Sherrod (radio/tv personality, author and moderator for the Q&A) Claudia Jordan (Bravo/Real Housewives of Atlanta), Cynthia Bailey (Bravo/Real Housewives of Atlanta), Kandi Burruss (Bravo/Real Housewives of Atlanta), Mimi Faust (VH1/Love & Hip Hop Atlanta), Dr. Heavenly (BRAVO/Married to the Medicine), Toya Bush (BRAVO/Married to the Medicine), Bobby Valentino (R&B Singer), April McRae & Priyanka Banks (VH1/Sorority Sisters), Ming Lee (Snob Life Studio), DJ Fadelf (author Single Man, Married Man), D. Woods (actress, Blackbird), Willie Moore Jr. (The Nightly Spirit/Reach Media), Angela Robinson (OWN/The Haves and the Have Nots), legendary Atlanta recording artist Kilo Ali, social media phenomenon Ms. Foxy, actor/athlete Stevie Baggs, Stacii Jae Johnson (radio/tv personality), Y’Anna Crawley (BET/Sunday Best), celeb hairstylist Nataki Minix, Zebulon Ellis (BET/Sunday Best) and many more.
Guests enjoyed a cocktail reception followed by the screening and a lively Q&A moderated by Egypt Sherrod. Check out more photos from the event below. Photos by Prince Williams/ATL Pics.
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Cutting It: In the ATL premieres Thursday, May 21 at 10PM ET/PT on WE TV.
Mprynt has definitely been making waves over the last few years as a new R&B group. From touring the country with notable artists and appearing on various soundtracks, the Philly natives have been holding it down for R&B. The group has now released a visual for their ballad “Tears From A Kiss” off of their EP, What If Later Never Comes. In the black-and-white visual we see a vulnerable side of Tyce, Rael, Fah and Budda. Yes for real ballads in 2015! Check out the video below.
Co-signed by Konvict Music CEO Akon himself, Money Man drops the visuals for his song “On The Way.” Born in NYC but hailing from Decatur,Georgia, Money Man has a business partnership with Akon after the “Locked Up” singer came across the aspiring Decatur rapper’s mixtape.
“I put out my first mixtape and it grew organically, Akon came across it and he liked my music, so he wanted to work with me. The fan base I do have, they gravitate towards it. I got a song in a movie called American Heist which also stars Akon and now they are about to release it in Amerca, it has Adrian Brody and a few others, its just a good look for me musically.”
A man was stabbed while riding a Rapid bus in Grand Rapids on Monday. Surveillance video from the bus shows a passenger stand up as the bus comes to a stop, walk past the victim and stab him once in the neck area. The victim hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect got off the bus and was caught a short time later, police said.
After releasing numerous singles, No Limit Forever rap group Money Mafia dedicates their new video “Wana Wish Death” to Coke Boys artist Chinx. Produced by BlaqNMild. Their new album “Rrari Boys” coming soon.
They saying Nicki is throwing some shade at her homey Tyga! The tank top she is wearing says “Pervert 17.” Folks are saying this is a nod to the fact that Kylie Jenner is 17 and underage. And Tyga may be a pervy man in his mid-twenties. Anyway, some reports have debunked the notion, saying that Nicki is just balling out with a $3000 jersey from some fashionista! I don’t know! Anyway, who cares! RIP Chinx!
It all went down at Terminal 5 on Saturday (5/16) and Sunday (5/17) when Jay Z convened his most ardent supports for couple nights of intimate “B-sides.” The result was an epic evening that offered some of his favorite lyrics and friends like Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel, Young Jeezy, Jay Electronica, Freeway and a full band. Jay also offered a moment of silence for the late BB King as well as a dedication to the late Chinx in the Sunday show. The first concert it below.
Jay Z at Terminal 5 – 5/16/15 Setlist (via) B-SIDES ACT I Dynasty Intro Young Gifted & Black Pump It Up (Freestyle) Streets Is Watching Friend or Foe Where I’m From Say Hello TiDAL Freestyle (Jay-Z also addressed Spotify and YouTube) Politics as Usual Guess Who’s Back Show U How to Do This Jigga My N#### Hovi Baby 22 Two’s U Don’t Know Intro / A Million and One Questions / Rhyme No More So Ghetto D’Evils This Can’t Be Life Party Life Success Ignorant S### Grammy Family (Freestyle) Takeover You, Me, Him and Her (with State Property) (With Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel, Young Chris, & Neef) What We Do (Freeway cover) (performed with Roc-A-Fella crew) Clique (Kanye West cover) I Made It (with Jay Electronica) (Freestyle) Exhibit C (Jay Electronica cover) (with Just Blaze) (Just Blaze and Jay Electronica performed)
B-SIDES ACT II Go Crazy (with Young Jeezy) Who Dat (Young Jeezy cover) (with Young Jeezy) Can I Live In My Lifetime (Remix) Feelin’ It Imaginary Player (Hov used the hook from Future’s Commas) Dead Presidents (Part 1) It’s Like That Never Change Blueprint (Momma Loves Me) (a capella) The Thrill is Gone (B.B. King song) (Hov introduces BB King’s ‘The Thrill is Gone’ and dedicates a moment of silence to King) Allure Jimi Hendrix Star Spangled Banner tribute (with Roc Boys) Public Service Announcement
Chicago’s Youngest King, Lil Breeze is ready to hit the streets with his new video “Bussin.” Bursting onto the scenes in 2014, Breeze will be the first member of the Saleem Music Group (SMG) to release his solo project. Breeze’s high energy, sharped-tongue lyrics and shirtless style created a name and reputation for him.
“Bussin,” is a bass-filled, energetic turn up song that has multiple meanings but one in particular: to have fun. The song gives off a street vibe from to start to finish, which helps explain the definition of “Bussin”. Peep the visual below.
New Skool Rules is Hip-Hop and R&B festival that allows songwriters and entertainers to get advices from key players in the music industry. It is a way for for artist to learn how they can improve on their work and find ways to get heard by some of the top people in the music game.
Take a look at this behind the scenes with Trace Urban as they go inside the world’s largest Hip-Hop and R&B conference back in 2013. We have also included the New Skook Rules Anthem for 2015 that can be seen in the second video below. Scheduled to kick off this year on May 29th-31st, the festival will feature a host of up and coming talent and only comes around every two years. New Skool Rules celebrates this fourth edition after a succesfull 3rd edition in 2013, where close to 1000 people attended the music conference part of New Skool Rules and more than 2000 visitors enjoyed the New Skool Rules Festival. For more information check out http://www.newskoolrules.com/.
New Jersey native Spec Kay who is a rapper & producer releases single “My Best” off of his upcoming project XXV. Coming off the #MusicCafeCollegetour2015 XXV will the his second body of work following his XXIII EP.
“Forever Mine” is doo-wop and Flamingos-inspired “love song to God” showcasing Andra Day’s distinct and timeless brassy vocals. Look out for Spike Lee directed video coming soon!
Courtesy of DJ Smallz, we help in the release of a new Kevin Gates record called “Khaza.” While th title is unusual, the song has a familiar Kevin Gates knock to it.
Rihanna performs “American Oxygen” on the season finale of Saturday Night Live which appeared this past weekend on NBC. In the video Rihanna is introduced by Louis CK famed for his FX series Louie. The strongly political song features Ri Ri singing with political and social images scrolling in the background.
A new report indicates that three men connected to the murder of Chinx were taken into custody yesterday afternoon after NYPD’s SWAT team raided a home on 2436 Beach Channel Drive in Far Rockaway, Queens.
Young and Reckless teams up with the King Remembered In Time. The soulful and underground heavy artist teamed up with the popular clothing brand that has become widely popular in hip-hop and skating culture. The self-proclaimed King of the South explains how his earliest musical influences like Willie Hutch, Al Green, Bobby Womack, and Curtis Mayfield contribute to his soulful style. Also paying homage to UGK, Outkast, MJG, and Scarface, K.R.I.T.’s aim is to make music that doesn’t fit in a genre but brings something out of you.