Snubs? A 2019 Grammy discussion

The Recording Academy announced their 2019 Grammy nominations list in full last Friday via both social and conventional media channels. Travis Scott, Drake and Kendrick Lamar ('Black Panther' soundtrack) were amongst the top nominees. Surprisingly, Cardi B was featured in a main category (Album of the Year) for her debut album 'Invasion of Privacy'. …

ByNicolas ScottDecember 11, 20180Comments

Music

Tay Keith Hits Number One: A Look Over An Incredible Year for the Super-producer

As far as producers go, Tay Keith has undeniably owned 2018. The Memphis-born Song-creator has worked from start to finish and ensured that his tag ("Tay Keith, f*ck these n*gga's up") has become the most iconic of the last few months. Keith has orchestrated his rise in such an organized fashion, that his biggest win…

ByNicolas ScottDecember 9, 20180Comments

Art and Culture Music

#WATCH: British Documentary Sheds Light on “Hidden” R&B Scene

While R&B continues to fluctuate in the US market - now on the rise again, in the UK, it is shockingly sparse when it comes to mainstream exposure. The likes of Puma Blue, Taliwhoah, Rachel Foxx and more continue to find obstacles when trying to breakthrough. However, last week Rakeem Omar launched a collaborative effort…

ByNicolas ScottDecember 5, 20180Comments

Music

Rico Nasty Shows the World She’s ‘Countin’ Up’ on COLORS

Rico Nasty knows how to garner attention The talent recently impressed at Camp Flog, going viral with her set. Following this, she was announced as one of Forbes' '30 Under 30' stars for 2019. Now, the MC continues to shine in her latest form of promotion, a live visual. Teaming up with COLORS, Rico performed…

ByNicolas ScottDecember 4, 20180Comments

Politics

Meek Mill Teams Up with The New York Times to Tackle Prison Reform

Meek Mill has been hard at work since his release from prison in April. The Philadelphia based rapper has performed on the likes of the BET Awards, and even made time to make amends with Drake. Now, the rapper steps into overdrive in the run up to his fourth studio album release ("Championships") this Friday.…

ByNicolas ScottDecember 3, 20180Comments

Music

Misogyny, Hypersexual Double Standards, and Sexism are Delaying Leikeli47’s Success

Despite challenges in the Music industry, women in Rap are thriving The space is bigger than ever and feels oddly similar to how the ’90s were in terms of visibility. The likes of Tierra Whack, Rico Nasty, Kash Doll and more are either on the edge of gaining their moment or have already had their…

ByNicolas ScottNovember 29, 20180Comments

Movies

Jodie Turner-Smith to Share the Screen with Daniel Kaluuya In ‘Queen & Slim’

Congratulations are in order for Jodie Turner-Smith. The rising actress recently landed a role alongside Daniel Kaluuya in 'Queen & Slim.' The hard-hitting plot, tells the story of a couple as they are stopped by the Police, and how the event lingers on in their life thereafter. Melina Matsoukas has been tapped to direct the plot…

ByNicolas ScottNovember 19, 20180Comments

Music

#OpinionSegment: A Budding Career? Debating Joe Budden’s Current Position

Joe Budden has Worn Many Hats in His Career Career trajectories are in an unconventional state. An individual now has the ability to be a marketer one day and a mogul the next. Joe Budden has been able to reap the rewards of this transition through an atypical route. The force began his journey as…

ByNicolas ScottNovember 19, 20180Comments

Music

#UnderControl: The Importance of Quality Control’s Impact On The Rise of City Girls

The Hip-hop marketplace is in a state of a constant transition in 2018. Behind the scenes, management companies, PR agencies, and record labels work tirelessly to maintain the relevancy of upcoming rappers. However, some imprints are more successful than others. Take Tink for example; Timbaland had the momentum, the BET nominations, The Breakfast Club cosigns…

ByNicolas ScottNovember 1, 20180Comments