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Eminem dropped a surprise album at midnight called Kamikaze and the emcee returned to form by dissing everyone in site. This includes NF. So, Eminem disses NF on “The Ringer?” Let’s discuss. ***UPDATE AT BOTTOM*** After taking shots at Lil Yachty, Lil Pump, and trap rap Em says this: It’ll help me get back to myself and she’ll love me (ooh-ooh) I mailed the b**** back and said if I did that I’d just be like everyone else in the f****** industry Especially aN eFFing Recovery clone of me” Now say that last line slowly…an effing Recovery clone. NF-ing Recovery clone. […]

After 5 years of the Rapzilla Beat Battle with our friends at Flavor Fest, we’re moving on to a new host in Atlanta at the legendary A3C Festival! The battle is going down Thursday, October 4th at 12:00AM-2:15AM. Aisle 5 – 1123 Euclid Ave NE. Our event is free however A3C Festival badge holders will be granted priority entry. Our 2 round format for the Rapzilla Beat Battle will see producers go head to head with each producer playing two 60 second beats.  The judges will provide valuable feedback to each producer at the end of each round. We will then […]

It’s no secret that the Social Club Misfits have been getting major play all over the place. Now, the WWE has joined the movement and featured the group’s smash single “War Cry” as part of their fall promo commercials. Hear Social Club Misfits Below: This is unstoppable. THIS is @WWENetwork! pic.twitter.com/TUk3QrSWSl — WWE (@WWE) August 20, 2018 THIS IS AMAZING. REAL TEARS @WWE pic.twitter.com/GFNyWqHNlB — SOCIAL CLUB (@SocialClubMSFTS) August 20, 2018 Purchase here.

Artist Shama has a viral hit on his hands with the “Veggie Tales Remix.” In just a few days the video has racked up over 3.5 million views on Facebook and another 105K plus on YouTube. Watch Shama Below: Purchase or stream here.

A few months ago we introduced you to artists we thought deserved more love on their Spotify’s. Now, we’re here to present 10 more to add to your “don’t sleep” lists. The following list is of rappers that have less than 500 followers or 10,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Kyle Ringer 1,976 Monthly Listeners (59 Followers) Kyle Ringer is the young gun of this list and already dishing out quality music with every release. Be on the lookout for a break out year in 2019. His latest project is called Gone. a.i 225 Monthly Listeners (90 Followers) a.i is a deadly emcee […]

NF was nominated for a Teen Choice Award this year. His smash hit “Let You Down” was up for Choice R&B/Hip-Hop Song. Ultimately, the event which took place on Sunday, August 12th saw the rapper suffer a rare defeat in a year full of wins. “Love Lies” by Khalidi & Normani was declared the winner. The competition was fierce as he squared up against: “All The Stars” – Kendrick Lamar & SZA “Finesse (Remix)” – Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B “God’s Plan” – Drake “Love Lies” – Khalidi & Normani “This Is America” – Childish Gambino Watch NF Below: Buy NF’s new album […]

KB hugged his wife in bed after awaking from a nightmare. In his dream, she wasn’t there. His kids weren’t there. They had left him, because he had left God. His eagerness to glorify God in his music had slowly but surely faded as his eagerness to build a platform intensified. It was just a dream. But maybe KB wouldn’t have been as shaken by his dream if it wasn’t so realistic. He’s self-aware enough to know that he’s capable of being ensnared by the same temptations that have caused other artists to drift from the Christian faith. “My greatest […]

20 years ago today, on September 22, 1998, Kirk Franklin, a small, radical, man from Fort Worth, Texas, released the Gospel classic and Grammy-award-winning, The Nu Nation Project. This is an album I remember vividly being played on full blast as a kid, as my Dad belted out every lyric, often not in key — but often just as enthusiastically as Kirk and The Family in the background. Kirk Franklin was, “part of the first wave of gospel artists to take the sound and attitude of hip-hop seriously and incorporate them into their work.” Kirk Franklin has a larger than life profile […]

Xay Hill and producer Momma’s Boy will be dropping a collab EP on October 5. Listen to the first single “Bag a Blessing” featuring SiLVeR STePH. “BAGSZN is an ep talking about why people have to work as hard as they do to live from all aspects. You’ll see views from a rich man celebrating getting a bag to a poor man doing whatever he has to do because he has no other opinion.” Listen to Xay Hill below: Buy the single here.

Ruslan and Paul Russell have a joint project coming. Yesterday they revealed it drops on October 10th and that it’s called Via Text. The pair have already released two tracks together: “Get Back” with Jon Keith and “Breeze.” This is some of the most creative music I’ve been apart of making. If you pre-order we’ll get you the full project early. Drops 10.10.18. https://t.co/H40atRAwG2 — Ruslan (@RuslanKD) September 21, 2018 Ruslan and Paul Russell Tracklist: 01. Friends [produced by Paul Russell & Ruslan | Live Guitar by Kerry ‘2 Smooth’ Marshall] 02. Breeze [produced by Paul Russell & Ruslan] 03. […]

Shai Linne drooped a surprise album today for children. The project is called “Jesus Kids.” This album comes just a few weeks after his children’s book “God Made You and Me” released. *The album says not available, but Linne says it’s wrong.  Listen to Shai Linne Below: Purchase here.

1K Phew released his new track “Brotherhood” today and “Dirty Birds” during the last week. The latter is being used by the Atlanta Falcons. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/aGDdSigoZx — 1K Phew (@1kphew) September 16, 2018 Listen to 1K Phew below: