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One song that always comes up when discussing Hip-Hop’s bi-coastal rivalry in the mid-’90s is Tha Dogg Pound’s “New York, New York.” However, in a recent tweet, the track’s producer, DJ Pooh, revealed that this record wasn’t a diss when Kurupt stepped in the booth. However, the masses interpreted it differently. Recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jay-Z even commented on its controversial video in his classic, “Money, Cash, Hoes,” a few years later. “It’s like New York been soft ever since Snoop came through and crushed the buildings / I’m trying to restore the feelings; fuck the law, keeping dealing / More money, more cash, more chilling.”
NY NY – Tha Dogg Pound
When @kurupt_gotti stepped in the booth this wasn’t intended to be a diss but it was later taken as a diss and we all know the rest. I produced the song and video. lol pic.twitter.com/ov47pn0pBu
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted its 2021 class in October 30 which included names like Jay Z, Carole King, Tina Turner, The Go-Go’s, Dionne Warwick, Devo, The Foo Fighters, Mary J. Blige, Rage Against the Machine, Todd Rundgren,Chaka Khan and more receive their due recognition for their years of music excellence. LL Cool J was amongst this year’s inductees having created hits over a four decade period ranging from fiery lyrical flowing powerhouses to smooth love jams. Giving LL’s induction speech was none other than Dr. Dre. Although the two musical icons don’t have much a recording history together, over the years they have grown close and have even hit the studio together. “What LL actually stands for? Ladies Love? Licking lips? I’m here because I personally think it stands for Living Legend”, said Dre in his speech. After receiving his honor, LL performed a medley of hits and even brought up Eminem and Jennifer Lopez to join him in stage. The ceremony will air on HBO and HBO Max on November 20.
We just got the sad news that Jermaine “Red Rum” Carter of Bangin’ On Wax fame has passed away. The Inglewood rapper was a pioneer of Blood rappers that later became prevalent in the rap industry years later. Red Rum was also the cousin of hip-hop legend Kurupt and was briefly signed to the infamous Death Row Records in the early 90’s. Red Rum continued to record and appear on Damu Rydaz projects and was featured on songs with the likes of Kokane, Kam, B. Dot and many other West Coast acts. As the popularity of the Bloods rose throughout the country due in part to Blood rappers in the industry, Red Rum made it a point to visit states outside of California and go to the Blood hoods to make sure they have their protocols right. He also made it a point to teach an anti-violence message amongst gangs and Black men. Recently, Red Rum had silently battled cancer and unfortunately succumbed to it. I had the honor of interviewing him for Raptalk back in 2007 and I remember him to be a cool person. From time to time we would interact on Facebook and Instagram. Our condolences goes out to his family, friends and associates.
WCS gets those hard to get exclusives. Today we bring you Greg Mack, the legendary former programmer for 1580 KDAY AM. The station was responsible for breaking every act on the West Coast during it’s run including Eazy-E’s “Boyz N The Hood” in which Greg tells the story in this interview. KDAY is important to hip-hop history since it was the first station in the country to adopt what is now known as the “rhythmic format”. It was a combination of hip-hop, r & b, and freestyle which was a direct reflection of the streets. Rap artists from East to West Coast were introduced and given a platform. Greg adopted an open door policy meaning that artists could drop off their music to the station and if he liked it, he would play it on the air, something that is unheard of in today’s radio industry. Check out this interview and learn more about the legend of Greg Mack and 1580 KDAY.
R&B singer Jane Handcock’s “Like My Weed” is the latest single being released from Snoop Dogg’s upcoming Nov. 12 album, The Algorithm.
Jane Handcock has ghostwritten songs for several of the music industry’s elite including Kelly Rowlandof Destiny’s Child, Raphael Saadiq, Rick Ross, Teddy Riley and Tyrese, as well as dropping several incredible songs like “Ion Like Dat” and “Fug It Up”.
The smooth groove weed anthem track from Handcock follows up the release of “Big Subwoofer” from Mount Westmore, the supergroup comprised of west coast rap legends Snoop, Ice Cube, E-40, and Too Short.
Check out “Like My Weed” from Jane Handcock below:
EDI Mean of the Outlawz, and Xzibit come together and drop a new visual from the Outlawz new album. Title track, “One Nation”. The video is star studded with West Coast veterans, a feel good track with a dope message of unity. Check it out!
The Rapper Fetty Wap was charged on Friday with participating in a conspiracy to smuggle large amounts of heroin, fentanyl and other drugs inter the New York City region.
Willie Maxwell, the rappers real name. was arrested Thursday at Citi Field, where the three-day Rolling Loud hip-hop music festival is taking place. An indictment unsealed on Friday named Maxwell and five other defendants, including a New Jersey corrections officer.
A statement was issued by a top official with the FBI’s New York office. “The fact that we arrested a chart topping rap artist and a corrections officer as part of the conspiracy illustrates just how vile the drug trade has become.” – Michael J. Driscoll
The indictment charges Maxwell and his co-defendants with conspiracy to possess and distribute more than 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of heroin, fentanyl and crack cocaine between June 2019 and June 2020. The scheme involved using the U.S. Postal Service and cars with hidden compartments to move the narcotics from the West Coast to Long Island, where they were stored for distribution to dealers in Long Island and New Jersey, authorities said.
Legal representation for Fetty Wap have not made any statements. Fetty Wap is scheduled to be arraigned later this afternoon.
National City’s own Stalker Loko performs to a dope funky West Coast beat, bringing back the O.G raps that paved the way for artist on the West. Showing that S.D love and telling it like it here is “Just Another Day”. Enjoy!!
The GoFundMe campaign was launched and shared to Huey’s Instagram page to raise money for funeral costs, and to support the young daughter he leaves behind. The site had a goal of $15,000, in which they’ve already surpassed to raise a total of $34,322. Mozzy writes, Shit Brazy!!!! Appreciate all the gangsta shit u contributed to the culture!!! U can cancel the car wash ima pay 4 it!!! Get yo rest youngin!!!. Here goes one of Mozzy’s biggest hits “Sleep Walkin”.
Planet Asia has been busy releasing projects over the Summer and he hasn’t slowed down now that we are into the Fall. In the early morning of October 29, Planet Asia released his latest album “Rule of Thirds” which was entirely produced by Evidence of Dilated People’s. The lead single and video for the album is 1984 which we dropped last week right here on WCS. The album is available on all streaming platforms including iTunes and Tidal. Stream away.
Today (Oct. 29), Roc Nation – in partnership with Netflix – announced the release of the soundtrack for The Harder They Fall film, which will include new music from a versatile array of artists, such as Jay-Z, Kid Cudi, Ms. Lauryn Hill,Jadakiss, Conway The Machine, Koffee, Seal, CeeLo Green and film director Jeymes Samuel, among many others.
Each song on the soundtrack was produced by Samuel, who also co-wrote the screenplay for “The Harder They Fall” and directed the film starring Jonathan Majors, Zazie Beetz, Delroy Lindo, LaKeith Stanfield, Danielle Deadwyler, Edi Gathegi, R.J. Cyler, Damon Wayans Jr., Deon Cole with Regina King and Idris Elba. In addition to making his directorial debut, Samuel also showcases his versatility as an artist with his own song “No Turning Around” also appearing on the project.
“I’m honored to have collaborated with such a diverse and talented array of artists to bring this film’s soundtrack to life,” said Samuel. “My vision was to create a versatile body of work that blends genres and eras in an innovative way. I hope that, through our collaborative work, fans will be able to really immerse themselves in the stories we’re trying to tell.”
The soundtrack includes the long-awaited collaboration between Jay-Z and Kid Cudi on “Guns Go Bang,” which was first teased in the film’s main trailer in September and marks the duo’s first official collaboration since 2009. JAY-Z makes another appearance on the soundtrack alongside Jadakiss and Conway The Machine on “King Kong Riddim” for an explosive collaboration.
Additionally, the soundtrack includes a rare appearance from Hill, whose collaborative effort with Fatoumata Diawara on “Black Woman” offers a strong message of empowerment. Hill’s appearance on The Harder They Fall soundtrack is significant, considering it marks the Grammy Award-winning icon’s fifth release as lead artist in the past 10 years.
The film was recently released in select theaters on October 22 and will be followed by a global release on Netflix on November 3. The domestic premiere for the film took place on Oct. 13 at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles while the world premiere for The Harder They Fall occurred at the 65th BFI London Film Festival.
This is some heat! YG takes it to the streets with this new video “Sign Language” and he’s in gang banging mode. I like that he borrows from Kurupt by taking his cadence from Cali Iz Active for part of the song. Bang this one but be careful of where you are at when you do!
Mozzy connects with Kalan.FrFr, and drops a new visual “Whole 100”. This another single from Mozzy’s latest album “Untreated Trauma” which has been recently regarded as his best work to date. Check out his latest visual!
Doug E. Fresh spoke with West Coast Styles‘ own Chad Kiser on October 18 for an exclusive in-depth interview on the Conversations With Chad podcast. Among the topics discussed was how he developed his stage presence, which can be expertly heard on the live “Come Again” song off his latest release This One’s For Chuck Brown, in becoming known as “The World’s Greatest Entertainer”.
Additionally, “The Human Beatbox” divulged that the late, great musical icon Prince was originally supposed to produce This One’s For Chuck Brown until his untimely passing prevented that from happening. Doug E. Fresh shares the detailed story on those plans with Prince during this exclusive conversation.
Check out the excerpt from this Conversations With Chad episode with Doug E. Fresh as he discusses becoming “The World’s Greatest Entertainer” and his plans with Prince below:
For over a decade Bizzle has been pushing, carrying a message forward. Holding a torch for a sub-genre that often goes over looked. Yes, there have been moments of progress, and achievements. But the true goal of Christian Hip Hop, or CHH as it is affectionately called by its supporters, and artists within the genre. Is to spread the Gospel of Jesus to the masses.
A challenge in a world that is fallen, but one Bizzle and the God Over Money camp have never shied away from. It’s safe to say, in fact, that this independent label has stood firm over time. Consistent in their calling, to be the label, and team that continue what was started here on the West Coast, in the early 80’s.
Bizzle popped up on the national scene in 2010, when a freestyle he did, which was aimed at artist such as Jay-Z and Rick Ross, but mainly the moral compass of “secular Hip Hop” in general started to gain attention. Not only by CHH supporters, but Hip Hop listeners, who were shocked by this, at the time, unknown artist challenging Hip Hop’s elite.
Bizzle and God Over Money, would go on to drop mixtapes and albums, that would be the soundtrack to many Christian Youth and Young adults lives throughout the 2010’s going into 2020.
It’s good to see this artist and his label mates remain and cut through, where a lot of others have made the choice or attempt, to make moves that may look as though they are wavering, or compromising in their music, and possibly their faith. Bizzle, has publicly stood firm, as a Christian, husband, father, and artist.
Snoop Dogg was the guest on The Breakfast Club, on today’s (October 27) episode and spoke with Charlamagne Tha God and Angela Yee about his new role as Executive Creative And Strategic Consultant to the iconic music label Def Jam, the very recent loss of his mother, squashing the beef with Eminem, performing in the upcoming Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show with Dr. Dre, and so much more!
On squashing the beef with Eminem, the Long Beach icon had this to say: “Man, I love Eminem!” he said. “The thing is that we love Hip Hop so much, we competitive, we battle rappers, so that was supposed to trigger that in him. But we brothers and we family so we learned to appreciate each other for what we do and how we get down, and we had a long conversation about the respect that we have for each other and the way we need to talk in public about each other. I felt like I was out of pocket. I apologized to him and I let him know that I’m just bettering myself. I make mistakes, I ain’t perfect, I’m Snoop Dogg.”
At around the 14:30 mark, Snoop Dogg discusses the upcoming Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show and performing alongside his long-time collaborator Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, and Eminem, and said, “Dr. Dre is one of my closest associates. So when I knew he got the call, I was figuring that I was gonna get a call soon. But to add Eminem, Kendrick, and Mary J. Blige is like, special. Because it’s like, this is his super friends, and this is his Super Bowl moment to actually show people why he is who he is. It’s hard to explain his method to the madness. But when you look at everybody that he touched, look at our careers, look at how successful we are, without him. A lot of people can’t make it without the person that put them in. We’ve done just fine without him. And we still maintain that relationship with him. So the Super Bowl performance should be something special because I know he really wants to give the people what they want. This is an L.A. moment, and Dr. Dre is a West Coast guy.”
Check out The Breakfast Club interview with Snoo Dogg below:
Today (October 27), Adidas and Zound Industries announce the latest additions to their game-changing line-up of Adidas Headphones, with the introduction of three true-wireless products, developed to enhance sports performance while offering all-day comfort.
Debuting with the help of legendary Atlanta rapper, Quavo, who is best known for being the frontman of hip-hop/trap trio Migos, as well as for his skills on the basketball court, Quavo perfectly embodies what makes Adidas Headphones the ideal choice for those with an active lifestyle, as well as a passion for creativity and sport.
In a world of distractions and restrictions in life, sport and music offer escapism, positivity, and an opportunity for self-betterment. Music is a creator’s catalyst, in full movement, it empowers them to be themselves, feel free, be powerful, escape their busy lives or take their training to the next level. With no wires and Adidas’s frictionless, ergonomic design, creators can turn up their movement to achieve their goals with the brand’s introductory true wireless products.
True wireless was a natural progression for the brand, which has always prioritized technology innovation, function, and fit to offer athletes of every level the ultimate audio experience. As a brand focused on both sport and lifestyle, the true wireless collection delivers the right combination of performance, design, functionality, and cutting-edge technology.
Ella Renneus, Designer at Zound Industries said: “True wireless is something we were eager to introduce to our line-up, but we took the necessary time to develop a product that really pushes the limits of current options and caters to those living active lifestyles. By offering superior sound, a fashionable look inspired by activewear, and advanced technology developed with athletes in mind, our newest products enhance users lives, while staying true to adidas’ DNA.”
Maryland born / Los Angeles-based artist, K.A.A.N., has announced that he will be dropping a new single on Novemeber 24th entitled, “Matter Fact”, produced by Dem Jointz and Brainstorm, off the upcoming Mission Hillz LP.
K.A.A.N. has worked with several industry heavyweights including Dr. Dre, who proclaimed to have a couple of dozen songs completed with the artist when he spoke to LL Cool J in 2019 on Rock The Bells Radio.
Multi-platinum producer Dem Jointz has produced tracks for artists including Chris Brown, Eminem, Rihanna, and Dr. Dre, where he is co-producer on four tracks on Compton, Janet Jackson‘s Unbreakable, and most recently for Kanye West‘s Donda.
Brainstorm, the legendary Seattle artist/producer and member of the Dyme Def crew, has been lacing his beats with names like Young Buck of G-Unit, Kxng Crooked, Jay Rock of Top Dawg Entertainment, and others.
This past Sunday evening, in Warren, Michigan, Swifty McVay graciously served as the master of ceremonies as he, Yukmouth, Ras Kass, and MRK SX took over Club Echelon to celebrate the release of their collaboration album, Long Story Story Longer. In addition to performances from the four of them, which included (but wasn’t limited to) records from the new project, it was also a platform for numerous local artists to showcase their skills. Peep the video below of exclusive footage, which illustrates why this project is worth checking out!
The Combine “All Good” a homage to Nipsey Hussle directed by BennyLee media. Triune is no stranger to the spotlight, having achieved success in the battle rap world, and touring with artists like KRS-One, De La Soul and Talib Kweli, among others. E.Q. carries music in his blood as his mother is Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Deniece Williams, and also studied the technique at Musician’s Institute in Hollywood, CA. Stay on the look out for The Combine’s upcoming project “Ambition” coming soon. Enjoy!!
On Monday (October 25) E-40, the multi-hyphenate pioneer, officially launched his new gourmet meats brand, Goon With The Spoon. In a joint venture with Justin Kinder of Kinder’s Meats, Deli and BBQ, the selections will include a variety of packaged sausages in many flavors, such as teriyaki pineapple chicken sausage, Philly cheesesteak chicken sausages, hot beef sausages, mild beef sausages, and the Choices (Yum) Sausage Bundle.
“Fulfilled a lifelong dream today with the formal launch of my GOON WITH THE SPOON brand & inaugural sausage line!” E-40 said in his Instagram about the launch. “We’re in production and about to take over the food industry now.”
Along with the food, Forty Water also plans to release new cookbooks, produce cooking shows, and open restaurants. Expansion for his Goon with the Spoon brand is expected to include packaged meals, skewers, ice cream, and more.
Check out E-40’s Instagram post about the Goon With A Spoon launch below:
2 Eleven announced his latest album release date yesterday on social media. “Big Homie Duece” is set to be released on 10/29 on all digital platforms.
2 Eleven is a West Coast veteran. With more than 8 albums and a dozen mixtapes as part of his discography. This new album features the new single “Death Row” recently posted here at WestCoastStyles.
we are looking forward to this project.
We at WestCoastStyles would like to offer our condolences and prayers to Snoop Dogg and his family for the loss of his mother Beverly Tate, who died Sunday October 24th. Rest In Peace.
We have a few behind the scenes pics and video of TJ wit the Scar and Compton mega-star Game shooting their new video “2wo X’s”. The video is expected to be released later this week.
LL Cool J’s Rock The Bells station on Sirius/XM is having a “New Music & Motivation” event with Snoop Dogg as the special guest and Roxanne Shante as the host.
50 lucky fans will be selected to attend the virtual event by submitting an email to Rock The Bells. Emails must be sent to rsvp@siriusxm.com with “Snoop Dogg” in the subject line. Names, phone numbers and emails must be included in the email and it must be submitted no later than 5 pm EST on 10/25.
Stormy Daniels is a name that will often be associated with former President Donald Trump in the eyes of many because of how “the worst 90 seconds of (her) life” created a media firestorm when it came to light that she had a sexual rendezvous with him in 2006. In January 2018, The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump’s lawyer at the time, Michael Cohen, had paid Stormy Daniels, an adult film star, $130,000 just before the 2016 Presidential Election to keep quiet about what had happened a decade earlier at Lake Tahoe.
However, Ms. Daniels refuses to let one moment, despite everything that followed because of it, define her in a career filled with many others that highlight the joys of health, happiness, and sex.
And so, in an exclusive interview with West Coast Styles, Stormy talks to me about, among other things [including being annoyed by constantly getting asked about Trump’s dick], her new CBD line, the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, her passion for writing, and sharing the stage with YG.
Regardless of how one feels about pornography or whichever side of the political aisle they may sit, Stormy’s story is one of empowerment, courage, and resilience. What started as a few questions about cannabis culture evolved into a fun exchange covering many topics.
Quincey White dropped a dope bomb on us! With “Good Fruit” the latest from Quincey White featuring Jake&Papa. This smooth track is a new generation remake of the West Coast Dr. Dre classic Xxplosive, from the 2001 album. Jake&Papa add layered silky vocals to the track, which gives it a player vibe! check it out!
2 Eleven is back at it. “Death Row” however shows his ability to lean into his flow. The Inglewood native has been grindin’ consistently with visuals and singles. Check out his latest offering.
West LA native and OPM General. Dom Kennedy, drops another single from his highly anticipated third installment “From Westside With Love”. Dom debuted the album last Friday. the album has been well received. With production by some of Hip Hops biggest and most talented. The “Deep Thoughts” video doesn’t disappoint and opens up with a coast line drone shot, which is fire! Check out the new heat from Dom.
SS From Da West, who dropped the E-A-Ski produced “Mob On” single and video featuring Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz earlier this year, has just released his long-awaited album – Mood Swingz 2.
The 12 track release is entirely produced Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum producer E-A-Ski, and features standout cuts like “Mob On”, “Gas” featuring E-A-Ski, “Why You Mad” and others.
The California native, SS From Da West, is doing it big!
West Coast Hip Hop Legend, and G-Funk originator. Cold187um has returned with a new visual, “My Agenda”. The track carriers a message, a rare one, in this current time. Cold187um is saying what a lot of others won’t, standing firm on principals and morals of real men. In a industry that has been plagued with symbolism, and marketing ploys, that toil with homosexual imagery. Cold187um, has decided to air out the agenda that targets heterosexual black males in this new visual. Check it out!
Today October 22), Brooklyn hip-hop artist HDBeenDope and multi-platinum producer, Earl On The Beat announced the release of their forthcoming joint project Side A: The Preface, which includes collaborations with Roc Nation artist Maeta and Landstrip Chip.
In support of the release, HD also dropped a brand-new music video for “Hold It Down” featuring Landstrip Chip. Directed by HDBeenDope, the video story tells the theme of “holding it down” through luxurious shopping expeditions with a group of leading ladies before venturing down a boulevard with the top down. The music video closes with colorful visuals, scenic sunset balcony views, blended with a sweet moment between HD and his love interest.
“This project was about getting uncomfortable,” said HDBeenDope. “L.A.B.B. (Learn And Become Better) is the motto, which is ultimately about growth. It’s in play in my everyday life and especially with this project. Locking in with a producer was different as I’m used to doing everything myself. Earl’s sonics forced me outside of my normal approach to making music and I thank him for that.”
The highly-anticipated project features the previously released standout single “ReallyMite,” which HD recently performed on VEVO CTRL Live Session. The release of Side A: The Preface serves as the beginning of a momentous month for HD, chock-full of marquee performances on some of the biggest stages across the country, like Rolling Loud New York slated for the end of October. HD’s highly-anticipated live performance later this month marks the rapper’s latest milestone act since wrapping up his sweeping college tour covering Richmond University, The College of New Jersey, Denison University, The College of Wooster, and many more.
“HD is really talented and we have similar working styles which made it easy for us to collab,” said Earl On The Beat.
Side A: The Preface is the multi-faceted powerhouse’s first release since he dropped his second project BrokeN Dreams in 2020, followed by the song “Top,” featured in Madden NFL 21. The project showcased his signature storytelling style while blending the classic, East Coast sound with a more minimalist trap approach. The project also featured appearances from Rodes Rollins, Mayila and Maeta, as well as the fan-favorite single “Die With Me,” cultivating critical acclaim from HYPeBEAST, DJBooth, XXL and more.
Check out “Hold It Down” below:
Over the course of 2019, he released a series of one-off singles including “Cayman,” “Rev Run,” and the massive hit “BYRD,” a no-holds-barred trap-influenced song that’s earned over 23 million streams and views to date and also featured in Madden NFL 21.
Today (October 22), Florida hip-hop artist Bobby Fishscale dropped his newest single, “Own Eyes” featuring Mozzy and Ink. The new track, which premiered on both BET Jams and BET Hip Hop, features nostalgic vocals from singer-songwriter Ink interlaced with Bobby’s swift bars woven into each verse.
The music video, directed by Ben Marc, blends visuals set in an abandoned warehouse, to a nicotine-laced living room, before panning in on a young mother spotted with her newborn. Fans are also swept up in captivating shots of each actor’s eyes as the music video transitions from scene to scene.
The “Own Eyes” track tells the stories of coming up from a troubled young adulthood. The track forces listeners to reflect on realities many underserved communities face that typically go unnoticed – from dealing with a mother’s visitation getting denied to splitting a meager meal just to stay fed.
“Own eyes, to me, means to not let others dictate your future,” says Bobby Fishscale.“See it with your own eyes.”
“Own Eyes” falls on the heels of the Roc Nation artist’s recently released track and music video “Role Models” feat Kalan.FrFr, which similarly spotlights the deep inequities and challenges Black and Brown communities face every day, and tells the powerful story of transformative change role models can bring into the picture.
Check out the “Own Eyes” video below:
Hailing from Quincy, Florida, the rising rap music star has been committed to giving back to his community – from his recent visit to local Shank Middle School which culminated in massive school supply donations, to being honored by Mayor Ronte R. Harris himself with a Key to the City this summer. Bobby Fishscale’s growing legacy traverses beyond just the recording industry into entertainment and culture at large.
Fishscale started making waves with his track “Hov Flow,” which sampled Jay-Z and Eminem’s “Renegade” beat in 2019, which grabbed attention from popular hip-hop platforms and blogs. His debut mixtape – Big Fish – released that same year – stirred a bidding war among record labels that led to his eventual signing to Roc Nation.
The project was followed by his mixtape, Super Fishy in April 2020 as well as Da Relapse, a 15-track project that included features from Lunch Money, Lil Quez and Yeezy Walker. That same year, Fishscale released his documentary, A Day In The Bricks, giving the audience an in-depth look into the inspiration behind the Quincy native’s trap sound. His hustle and drive earned him the 2020 BMI R&B and Hip Hop Social Star Award, joining the likes of previous winners Mac Miller, Machine Gun Kelly, Zendaya, Joey Bada$$, NLE Choppa and more. His last mixtape, Talapia, dropped in April 2021 and featured appearances from Bigga Rankin, Doe Boy and ATL Jacob.
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Media visionary Dave Mays, creator of The Source magazine, and business and finance heavyweight Kendrick Ashton have partnered to launch Breakbeat, a multi-media podcast network built to serve the interests and perspectives of the global Hip-Hop community. Breakbeat will deliver authentic, premium, and relevant audio and video content capturing the Hip-Hop community’s distinct point-of-view. The platform will produce scripted, non-fiction narrative, news, and discussion content covering a wide range of subjects.
“I’ve had a 40-year love affair with Hip-Hop, and over that time, it has grown into the most important cultural force in the world,” said Dave Mays, co-founder and CEO of Breakbeat. “Podcasting is a fast-growing and influential industry that provides Breakbeat with the opportunity to develop and showcase a collection of distinct voices, perspectives and stories from the Hip-Hop culture. Our vision for Breakbeat is for it to comprehensively serve the Hip-Hop community with the love, respect, and authenticity it so richly deserves.”
Breakbeat is rolling out a roster of shows featuring emerging talent and veteran voices, each designed to tap into the unique sensibilities of the multi-generational Hip-Hop community:
The Don’t Call Me White Girl show features rising comedian, and viral social media sensation Don’t Call Me White Girl. The gritty Philadelphia native doesn’t hold her tongue as she delivers her unique brand of insight, advice, and commentary in this highly entertaining weekly audio-visual podcast.
Co-founder of Honey magazine, veteran media maven and cultural critic Kierna Mayo hosts Culturati: Conversations with Kierna Mayo, a colorful sonic world where Black women from Gen X to Gen Z— “bougie and ratchet” notwithstanding—are the official standard-bearers. Culturati explores cultural hot topics from the socio-political to the not-safe-for-work through engaging conversations with an array of important and fascinating thought-leaders, activists, and celebrated artists, guided by a Hip-Hop Generation, dope AF Black feminist. Culturati is a bi-weekly audio podcast produced in partnership with PRX.
The Wrap It Up Show Starring Funny Marcois a weekly audio-visual podcast hosted by breakout Instagram star and sketch comedian Funny Marco, who has independently built an audience of over 10 million fans across his social platforms. Marco brings his comedic brilliance to the world of podcasting, interviewing, and interacting with notables from the music and entertainment scene in Hip-Hop’s capital city of Atlanta.
Breakbeat will announce additional shows over the coming weeks.
“The compelling stories, nuanced and sophisticated perspectives, and inspiring history of Hip-Hop need a platform that unapologetically embraces the beauty, power, and importance of the culture,” said Kendrick Ashton, co-founder of Breakbeat, which will also launch a technology division. “Breakbeat, which will be at the front of the culture, will be that platform.”
Breakbeat is partnering with global podcast industry leaders PRX and DAX to drive excellence in content development, marketing, and distribution. PRX is an award-winning media company specializing in audio journalism and storytelling. It is one of the leading producers of podcasts, with its shows generating more than 70 million downloads per month. DAX, owned by UK-based Global Media, is a pioneering digital audio advertising exchange connecting brands with audiences at scale across music, radio, and podcasts. Advertisers on DAX reach more than 110 million listeners through impactful formats, smart targeting, and award-winning effectiveness tools.
Be on the look out for the new Robbs EP “Against All Odds” produced, mixed and mastered by PD Beatz. Robbs also releases “Im A Foo” ahead of the EP release set to drop later today, below you can find the tracklist. Enjoy!!
Yesterday (October 20) the big news was Snoop Dogg, Too Short, E-40, and Ice Cube dropping the official Mount Westmore single and video, “Big Subwoofer”, produced by Kato On The Track.
However, flying under the radar was another Jesse Wellens and Sam Macaroni-directed video the West Coast supergroup dropped. The teaser video, “Thank You”, which is produced by Dem Jointz and Fredwreck, is set in the same fictional outer space world as “Big Subwoofer”, the video opens with Snoop Dogg walking through a bar as an alien Jazz singer (Chris Brewer) and his alien perform on stage.
As he passes through the bar, complete with a three-breasted femail alien (Suzette James), Ice Cube can be seen chilling at corner table with a group of extraterrestrials. After Snoop shoots a drunk bar patron (Lou Ferrigno, Jr.), the scene shifts to Snoop flying his spacecraft and kicking his verse off, “Made a milli off the flow/now it’s time to re-invent it/I’m the soldier, and lieutenant..”
The Dogg lands on a planet and ends up shooting a menacing villain alien Orc (Ivan Djurovic), capping off the killing by saying, “Funky Dog head bitch!”
Too Short starts his verse off, “I’m her mentor, and her therapist/a gateway to a place she would never get/no way to see it without me/if I teach her the game, I’ma charge her a fee..”, before the scene closes out, and we pick up where “Big Subwoofer” begins.
Check out the Mount Westmore teaser video “Fuck You” below:
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