2x Grammy Award Winner LL Cool J Set To Be Honored At 5th Annual Urban One Honors

Urban One announced the return of the annual Urban one Honors taping in Atlanta, GA on Friday, December 2, 2022. The two-hour telecast premieres Monday, January 16, 2023, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, on TV One and Cleo TV, a division of Urban One, and will be hosted by R&B singer and actor, Tank. The televised event heralds the accomplishments of individuals who have made extraordinary contributions in entertainment, media, music, education, and the community.

Under the theme, “Celebrating Icons of the Culture,” this year’s honoree class recognizes an esteemed group of individuals that have left an indelible mark in the categories of Entertainment Icon, Lifetime Achievement, Inspirational Impact, Music Innovation, and the first-ever Phoenix Honor. Honorees include Entertainment Icon Honor, 2x GRAMMY and NAACP Image Award winner, LL Cool J, and Inspirational Impact Honor, NAACP Image Award winner David Mann and his wife, GRAMMY Award winner, Tamela Mann (TV One’s “The Manns”).

The 5th Urban One Honors will include a performance by Keke Wyatt; and a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop with DJ Spinderella (Salt-N-Pepa), Monie Love and Doug E. Fresh. This year’s annual celebration will also include special appearances by: Rev. Run (Run DMC, “Run’s House”) and Lamman Rucker (TV One’s Bad Dad Rehab: The Next Session).

GRAMMY Award winning singer and actress LeToya Luckett will host a special backstage pass segment, featuring exclusive interviews with the show’s honorees, performers, and presenters.

URBAN ONE HONORS is Executive Produced by Eric Tomosunas and James Seppelfrick of Swirl Films. Daniel Moore serves as the Musical Director. Marilyn Gill serves as Executive Producer. Kashon Powell is the Vice President of Programming for Radio One and Susan Henry is the Executive Producer in Charge of Production for TV One.

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Mount Westmore Drops New Single & Music Video For Shawn Ski-Produced “Activated” Off Upcoming ‘Snoop Cube 40 $hort’ Album

West coast supergroup, Mount Westmore, just dropsped their latest single and visual for the Shawn Ski-produced “Activated”, via the label Mount Westmore with MNRK Music Group.

The uber rap group, made up of hip-hop’s west coast royalty, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40, and Too $hort, will release their new 16-track album titled Snoop Cube 40 $hort on December 9, 2022.

Check out the Marc Wood & Robert Redd-directed “Activated” music video below:

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Deathrow Records artist Snoopy Badazz, announces the launch of Killer Inc. Deathrow Records, details plans to continue Deathrow legacy

DeathRow Records artist Snoopy Badazz announces the launch of his own imprint Killer Incorporated Records. Killer Inc. for short. Is aligned under the DeathRow Records label, and is being established to honor the legacy of DeathRow Records and carry on with a new generation of artist and producers. Snoopy Badazz has been on a media run throughout the East Coast promoting his mixtape “Pick Of The Litter 3”which was released Oct. 30th and has been well received by radio with the singles “Respect” and “They Mad”.

The DeathRow records artist is looking to build his own label by signing artist that represent authentic West Coast music. He spoke about his plans for Killer Inc. with interviewers on 98.1 FM UrbanHeat radio.

 

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Official logo art for the imprint has been posted on Instagram by Snoopy Badazz and multiple team members. Including the highly anticipated group The Blue Team, comprised of Perris,Ca artist, Blue Revenue, Carson, Ca artist, Nutt Bone, and Los Angeles artists Frawger and Azmo.

Snoopy Badazz will be making an appearance at the Arizona Hip Hop Festival December 3rd -4th and is set to perform. The future of the DeathRow Records brand is in good hands. Compton’s advocate is focused more now than ever, with his sights set on dominating Hip Hop with his brand of West Coast music.

 

 

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Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Inmate Program Launches 12/1 Exclusively On EBay

People have always turned to eBay for their nostalgia fix, whether it’s a vintage Funko POP, hard-to-find Pikachu Illustrator trading card or rare Emmitt Smith game-worn jersey. And this holiday season, eBay is encouraging enthusiast shoppers to gift intentionally; so how about one that brings back feelings of nostalgia? Be sure to check out this gift for the ultimate music lover in your life.

Today (12/1) at 8pm EST, Snoop Dogg is launching his members-only Death Row Inmate Program (D.R.I.P.) exclusively on eBay. D.R.I.P. allows fans to choose between three annual membership tiers for exclusive merch and perks:

• Base ($49) gets you an OG Dog Tag & Chain (Black); access to an AMA and meet and greets with the artists, access to Death Row Radio & 187.7 WBALLZ programming; 80+ commercial free Dash radio stations; members-only access to Snoop, Dash, and Death Row events.
• Platinum ($99) gets you everything in the Base membership plus a Platinum Dog Tag & Chain and a Santa Snoop gift package.
• Diamond ($499) gets you everything in Base and Platinum memberships as well as a Diamond & Gold Death Row Chain, a special on-air birthday shout-out, surprise gifts and experiences, early access to all future drops and projects, and so much more.

No doubt – Santa Snoop is coming to town! And D.R.I.P is the perfect gift for the music fanatic(s) in your life; one that’s sure to fuel newfound pastimes.

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The N Matez (Daz Dillinger, Kurupt, RBX, The Lady of Rage) release new single, “Warning”

Who’s ready for some DPG music? After releasing recent snippets, The N Matez – consisting of Daz Dillinger, Kurupt, The Lady of Rage and RBX, have released their new single “Warning” off of their upcoming self-titled album. Take a listen!

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Rock The Bells Announces The First-Ever Timeless Hip-Hop Cruise In Partnership With Sixthman

Rock The Bells, the global platform dedicated to elevating Hip-Hop culture from its roots to the modern day, announced today the “Rock The Bells Cruise: A Hip-Hop Experience” in partnership with Sixthman, the industry leader in immersive music and lifestyle festivals at sea. Setting sail from Miami to the Bahamas on November 13 – November 17, 2023, the cruise is the first of its kind, offering an all-inclusive four-day, four-night Hip-Hop experience aboard the Norwegian Pearl.

The brand is bringing its annual Rock The Bells Festival – a dynamic, day-long celebration curated by Rock The Bells founder LL Cool J in his hometown, Queens, NY, featuring live performances by iconic artists – to sea. The cruise is one of many announcements the company has planned to honor and celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary and salute its icons.

The full lineup will be announced at the top of the new year, but attendees can expect dozens of performances and intimate experiences from some of Hip-Hop’s dopest classic MCs, DJs and producers. Rock The Bells will be taking over every corner of the ship with pool deck parties presented by world-renowned party rocker Kid Capri, MC and DJ battles, rap karaoke, interactive graffiti, live podcasts, roller skating, open mic nights, movie screenings, masterclasses, art galleries, custom grillz, tattoos, basketball, and The Trill Mealz Food Court.

The vacation kicks off with a special “Welcome to Miami” performance by Miami’s own Trick Daddy and Trina on the ship’s pool deck. Attendees that purchase their cabin before January 18, 2023, will be invited to hang out with Trick Daddy and Trina at a private cocktail happy hour prior to setting sail. Guests that purchase before January 18, 2023, can start a FREE 3-Month subscription to SiriusXM to tune into LL CooL J’s Rock The Bells Radio on Channel 43 and on the SXM App. Offer Details apply.

“At Rock The Bells, we believe classic and timeless Hip-Hop deserves to be served on a silver platter and we can’t wait for Hip-Hop lovers across the globe to be immersed in the culture for five days, on five stages,” said Rock The Bell’s President James Cuthbert. “We’re excited to partner with Sixthman, who bridges the gap between artists and fans, creating unforgettable guest experiences.”

Rock The Bells proudly serves hip-hop’s legends and champions the culture by providing opportunities to spotlight its icons through content, commerce, and experiences. Since 2001, Sixthman has successfully led the charge in creating special moments at land and sea, and this partnership marks the first time the company has produced a classic Hip-Hop cruise.

“We could not be more excited to help play host to the first-ever Rock The Bells Festival at Sea,” said Sixthamn VP of Events, Marketing & Community Jeff Cuellar. “From music to food, art, dancing, fashion, and history, this cruise will be a fully immersive experience and I can’t think of a better way to keep the celebration of Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary going than Rock The Bells taking over their own ship on the ocean.”

The cruise will sail from Miami and make two stops in the Bahamas at Freeport and Nassau. Pricing ranges from $1,099 to $5,199. Just in time for the holiday season, attendees can book now for themselves or as a gift to others. More detailed information can be found at https://www.rockthebellscruise.com/. A full slate of performers, activities, and other details will be made available at the top of the new year.

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TOBi Drops New Single & Visualizer For “Hoodwinked” Via Same Plate Entertainment/RCA Records

Nigerian-born, Toronto-based artist TOBi drops his new single and visualizer “Hoodwinked” via Same Plate Entertainment/RCA Records. This latest single, in addition to his previous singles “Flowers” and “She Loves Me”, will be on this forthcoming album coming soon.  It was also announced that TOBi will be performing at Afrochella this December.

TOBi on his single “Hoodwinked”: “The character in the song is a child that upon witnessing issues in the home, it affects how he sees the world. He has a general distrust for systems and adults. What happens when the veil is lifted? As he gets older, he starts to see things for what they really are. He’s on a quest for truth. A very challenging quest. Process these complex emotions with big energy and set yourself free.”

Recently, TOBi released his elevated COLORS performance of “Flowers” and his song “Move” was featured on Netflix’s buzzing new movie release Do Revengestarring Camila Mendes (Riverdale) and Maya Hawke (Stranger Things). Prior to these recent singles, he released his Alex Goose-produced single and video “Before We Panic” featuring Mikky Ekko (written for Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, and Drake), which was a prelude to his forthcoming album. The artistic visual was shot and directed by Dom McLennon (BROCKHAMPTON) and Jeremy Grier.

Watch the “Hoodwinked” music visualizer from TOBi below:

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